A success story from Sarajevo: A group of brave, unemployed women make the finest satin products

Good stories and initiatives also happen in times of uncertainty caused by the pandemic. A group of brave, unemployed and retired women decided to have additional earnings through the use of already acquired skills. Namely, they are making hand-made satin pillows, hats, sleeping masks and hair accessories from the finest satin. This small production exists under the[…]

Strengthening competitiveness and investing in export-oriented industries for stronger growth of the BiH economy

Stable growth of domestic companies is an indicator of quality economic growth and greater opportunities for competitiveness in the European market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the European economy. The European Union is therefore investing significant resources in developing the potential of BiH SMEs, to help them improve production, improve product quality and[…]

Strengthening the potential of the agri-food sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The European Union has recognized that for the sustainable and continuous development of the economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a systematic investment in the numerous potentials of the agri-food sector is necessary. Agricultural development and investment in process modernization, ensuring higher product quality and strengthening export opportunities are benefits for all farms, small and medium enterprises, local[…]

Association of Landscape Architects: Preserve green spaces in Liberation Square in Sarajevo

The Association of Landscape Architects of Bosnia and Herzegovina insists on preserving green areas in Sarajevo Liberation Square – Alija Izetbegović, where the Municipality of Stari Grad plans to build an underground garage. According to the Association, it is a green area that has been growing for almost 50 years. Referring to the documents, they claim that[…]

Do you know companies, SMEs and individuals who have marked 2020 with their good deeds and contributed to the development of their communities?

If the answer is yes, nominate them for the VIRTUS Philanthropy Award [2], which is awarded by the Trag Foundation for the fourteenth year in a row. The Charity Award is also awarded in Croatia, so you can nominate your candidates for the Johann Kohlhoffer Award for Philanthropist of the Year of Slavonia and Baranja, which is[…]

Intensifying communication and cooperation between partners of Snaga lokalnog Program

On Monday, January 25, 2021, a meeting was held between partner organizations involved in the implementation of the Snaga lokalnog Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mozaik Foundation, KULT Institute for Youth Development, Tuzla Community Foundation, Livno Center for Civic Cooperation and the Network for Building Peace. The meeting was attended by persons in charge of PR, communications[…]

Public call for municipalities and cities in BiH for the development of green logistics schemes for waste management – Deadline 15 February

UNDP BiH has issued a Public call for local governments in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to prepare green logistics schemes for waste management with a feasibility study for environmentally friendly collection and transportation of municipal waste. (Photo: kanvag / shutterstock.com) Through this Public call, it is planned to develop green logistics schemes for waste management[…]

Second public call for applications – local environmental actions

As part of the three-year project “Think Nature” implemented by the Centre for Civil Society Promotion (CPCD) with the support of Sweden, the Association of Citizens Fojničani (UGF), in cooperation with the municipalities of Maglaj, Usora, Zavidovići and Žepče, announces: Second public call for applications – local environmental actions The call is open for municipalities part of[…]