Austria/Austrian Development Agency (ADA)
Policy approach in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The
aim of Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) for
the period 2005-2008 is to aid the individual and social development of BiH’s
population through the creation of a functioning public life and the promotion
of economic prosperity with a strong state framework.
The
programmes and projects implemented by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA)
are based on the principles of ownership, integration into the socio-cultural
context, consideration for the needs of children and people with disabilities,
and gender equality. ADC is strongly committed to helping BiH harmonize and
align itself to European Union (EU) institutions.
The
Austria/ADA Country Programme for BiH focuses on the following areas: the
Education sector (focusing on higher education and vocational training),
Economic Development and Social Protection sector (particularly aiming to
increase employment), strengthening state-level Institutions, and de-mining.
In
addition to the BiH country programme, Austria/ADA finances a regional budget
line for South East Europe (SEE). The promotion of cross-country cooperation is
designed to ensure long-term peace, strong economies, and integration of the
entire region into European structures.
Allocation and activities in 2007
Austria/ADA’s
total spending in 2007 was € 3.7 million. This figure includes the Agency’s €
2.3 million country budget, as well as projects financed through the NGO
Co-financing Line, the Regional Cross-Border Programme and the Mine Action
Programme. Austrian development assistance over the upcoming two-year period is
expected to remain at the same level, with a possible budget increase from 2010
on.
Austria/ADA
allocates the largest share of its funding to the Economic Development and
Social Protection sector (€ 1.6 million), where the concentration is on land
administration, improvement of the business climate, and the social inclusion
and protection of disabled people. The Good Governance and Institution Building
sector (€ 0.68 million) also receives significant funding, as do the Education
(€ 0.65 million) and Conflict Prevention and Resolution, Peace and Security (€
0.57 million) sectors. In addition, Austria/ADA is involved in the Local
Governance and Health sectors.
Contact information
Austrian Coordination Office for Technical Cooperation with
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia
Address: Titova
46/II, 71000 Sarajevo, BiH
Phone: +387 33.667.951
Fax: +387 33.668.217
Email: sarajevo@Austria/ADA.gv.at
Web addresses:
Austrian Development Agency ADA: www.Austria/ADA.gv.at
Austrian Development Cooperation: www.eza.gv.at
BMeiA - Austrian Ministry for European and International Affairs: www.bmeia.gv.at
