Switzerland / SDC / SECO
Policy approach in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The
long-term goals for cooperation with BiH are based on the values and principles
of Swiss foreign policy and on the principles of cooperation with Eastern
European countries and the Commonwealth of Independent States. These targets
coincide with the objectives of BiH, namely, implementing economic reforms,
establishing a modern state based on the rule of law, reforming public
administration, and fighting poverty. These objectives are outlined in the
Medium-Term Programme 2004-2008. The transversal theme, “the Promotion of
Changes, Processes and Youth” complements the programme’s aims.
The
goal of the Medium-Term Programme 2004-2008 is to foster conditions for
self-determined reforms related to sustainable economic, and institutional and
social development. The Programme covers three distinct fields of cooperation:
the social domain; the private sector development and the promotion of Small
and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs); and governance and basic services.
Allocation and activities in 2007
In
2007, Switzerland/SDC/SECO’s total allocation was approximately € 8.5 million. The largest share of Switzerland’s
funding is allocated to the Local Governance sector, primarily the Integrated
Local Development Project (ILDP), implemented by UNDP, the Governance Project
in Municipal Water and Environmental Development (GOV-WADE), and the second
phase of the Municipality Development Project in BiH. Another high priority
sector for these agencies is Economic Development and Social Protection,
closely followed by Health activities and the promotion of Good Governance and Institution Building.
Contact information
Swiss Cooperation Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Address: Piruša 1, 71000 Sarajevo,
BiH
Phone: +387 33.233.408
Fax: +387 33.271.500
Email: sarajevo@sdc.net
Web address: www.sdc-seco.ba
