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USAID Administrator Samantha Power Travels to Bosnia and Herzegovina

On January 19-21, Administrator Power is traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to partnering with the citizens of BiH in their quest to build a democratic and prosperous future in a stable, functional BiH of two entities, three constituent peoples, and all other residents.

Bosnian Woman Becomes Agent of Change

The struggle to find a good job is difficult and disheartening for young people in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), where an unfortunate 57 percent of youth are unemployed.

FACT SHEET: Assistance to Citizens in the Fight Against Corruption in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Based on public surveys, citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) consistently rank corruption as one of the biggest problems in the country. Despite the positive steps taken to stop corruption – numerous reforms, strategies and measures – corruption in BiH remains widespread. The cancer of corruption corrodes political stability, economic growth, and the country’s progress toward EU integration and self-reliance.

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Judicial Effectiveness Index of BIH: Effectiveness of Judges and Prosecutors Worsened

Overall judicial effectiveness in Bosnia and Herzegovina – already deemed low by the public and the judiciary – fell last year for the first time in six years, particularly in respect to fighting corruption, according to the results of the 2020 Judicial Effectiveness Index of BiH (JEI-BiH) survey.

FACT SHEET: Supporting Persons with Disabilities in BiH (2010-Present)

In Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), people with disabilities are often economically and socially excluded on a much larger scale than those in Western Europe. The state has been unable to fully meet its responsibilities to citizens with special needs. People with intellectual disabilities are often placed in institutions, rather than being empowered to live independently.

USAID Turizam Helps Publish A Guide to Protecting Craft Products in BiH

SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina – Craft makers in Bosnia and Herzegovina can protect their products from intellectual property theft with a new registry developed by the Institute for Intellectual Property with the aid of the United States Agency for International Development (U

After Thriving Abroad for Years, Bosnian Returns Home to Create Jobs

Suad Beslic has returned from Germany to his home country of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to start a local company that manufactures fire trucks for export to Germany and other global markets. With his return, he has brought back hope for young people in the small Bosnian town of Zivinice.

FACT SHEET: Strengthening Counter-Trafficking Efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina

USAID is working to build capacity within the National Referral System to better identify and assist victims of human trafficking. 

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