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News, factsheets, special publications and brochures: Find out how we report on the cooperation between Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina in order to jointly improve socio-economic conditions in the long term, increase the quality of life and contribute to the sustainable development of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
From waste to resources: How the Secondary School Center Vogošća inspires green ideas among students
Vocational education and training have become key tools for the preparation of the workforce in Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially in today's dynamic labour market, where flexible strategies are necessary to meet the requirements of employers. The…
BAS 2024.
Business Angel Summit 2024: Connecting Investors and Startups in the Western Balkans
The Business Angel Summit, the leading annual event of its kind in the Western Balkans, has been held between October 30-31, 2024, in Sarajevo, bringing together angel investors, early-stage venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, startup founders and key stakeholders…
31.10.2024.
Shrinking Space for Advocacy? Amplifying Citizens' Voices through New Models of Regional Cooperation
In a time when space for civic engagement and civil dialogue is increasingly limited, PRAGG, in collaboration with the HELVETAS Regional Advocacy Network, organized a three-day event titled "Advocacy in a Changing Environment: Reshape Strategy…
Municipal Environmental Governance Project (MEG2)
Water connection solves key issues for farmer Marko Danjko and residents of Jablan near Laktaši
Farmer Marko Danjko’s workday in the village of Jablan near Laktaši starts earlier and lasts longer than it should. Before he can begin any tasks, he has to haul water for his 20 cattle, 30 sheep, and household.…
Municipal Environmental Governance Project (MEG2)
Limescale no longer a threat to laundry machines for MZ Matići and Bok residents near Orašje
The president of the local community Matići near Orašje, Nikola Mikić, says that the expansion of the water supply network in the City of Orašje is of great importance for this community.
New water supply
A new life for the residents of Gornja Bioča near Ilijaš
When water from the municipal supply finally started flowing from the tap, Semir Šehić and Muamera Mahmutović in the village of Gornja Bioča near Ilijaš were overwhelmed with joy. Life became much easier, and since they work in agriculture, their tasks, especially caring for…
Democracy for All
Inclusion and Activism
Days of Civic Participation: “Democracy for All - Inclusion and Activism” are coming to the streets of Bosnian cities for the second year in a row. From August 27 to 29 in Maglaj, and from August 29 to 31 in Breza, Cazin, Doboj, Odžak, Prnjavor, and Srbac, citizens will have the opportunity to openly identify…
The message from Mostar
We live activism!
Today we want to amplify the voices of the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina who make our future more certain and positive every day. Over the past year, various voices across the country have been heard with the same message: we do not want to remain in the past, we want and can do better! Citizen participation…
Civil Society and Local Government
A Step Forward towards Partnership for Progress
"Citizen engagement in decision-making processes in political and public life is the foundation for advancing and realizing human rights. It is the responsibility of all of us to preserve peace and stability and contribute to sustaining a sustainable and inclusive society…
Building Bridges
Diplomacy Talks @Swiss Residence in BiH
The Swiss residence in Sarajevo has become a vibrant hub for gatherings, conversations, and discussions. Over the last months, we had the pleasure of welcoming several notable guests and hosting interesting events. We will mention just a few of them.
Health
Health investments make the society healthier, the economy stronger and the future brighter
The publication "Fiscal sustainability of the health care system in Bosnia and Herzegovina", which provides a comprehensive analysis of the financial sustainability of the health care system in BiH, was published as part of the project "Strengthening…
Strengthening Nursing in BiH
Manuals and guidelines
As part of the Strengthening Nursing in Bosnia and Herzegovina Project, a number of important manuals and guidelines were developed and published. Their goal is to strengthen the capacity of nurses and the entire health system in the field of nursing care in order to improve the scope and quality…
Health
Nurses are the foundation of healthcare
They constitute the majority of health workers, in the world and in Bosnia and Herzegovina (67%). It is recognized globally that the nursing workforce is essential to meeting the evolving health needs of the population. This is particularly true in Bosnia-Hercegovina, where health professional migration…
Brcko District Health Insurance Fund
Patients in Brcko take part in the process of creating a list of medicines
As Bosnia and Herzegovina is given the green light to begin negotiations for EU membership, the Brcko District Health Insurance Fund has taken a significant step forward in systematically involving patients in the process of creating a list…
The International University of Sarajevo
Ambassador of Switzerland Discusses Neutrality and Diplomacy at IUS
The International University of Sarajevo (IUS) hosted the Swiss Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Daniel Hunn, at the session of the ongoing Shuttle Diplomacy Talks organised by the Balkan Studies Centre at IUS.
Swiss Cooperation Programme 2021-2024
Let's talk results!
Have a look at the infographic showing the main results of the Swiss Cooperation Programme 2021-2024 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, achieved in 2023. 
Conference in Konjic
Defamation is criminalized in Republika Srpska - What now?
This was the title and question posed at the conference in Konjic, which was supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and implemented by the Press and Online Media Council in BiH.