United Kingdom/Department for International
Development (UK/DFID)
Policy approach in Bosnia and Herzegovina
UK/DFID
is currently (2005-2009) implementing its Regional Assistance Plan (RAP) for
the Western Balkans. The aim of UK/DFID’s regional strategy is to improve the
effectiveness of the international community’s engagement in poverty reduction
and to strengthen the capacity of the Government to manage its own development.
UK/DFID’s
bilateral programme is delivered through technical assistance (TA), which seeks
to support the activities of other donors, particularly the EC and the World
Bank. The main focus of TA is to strengthen the government’s capacity to lead
in national planning, implementing and financing pro-poor development. UK/DFID
places high priority on enhancing the overall effectiveness of international
assistance and aligning European Union (EU) Accession and Development
strategies.
In
BiH, UK/DFID’s project portfolio is
focused on four areas:
EU
association policies and processes, which recognize and support nationally
owned, pro-poor development strategies;Work with other donors and partner governments to agree on and implement a
common agenda for improved aid effectiveness; Active engagement, which takes account of development concerns; Pro-poor growth.
Allocation and activities in 2007
UK/DFID
allocated approximately € 6.8 million
in 2007. This is an increase compared to the € 6 million provided in 2006,
mainly due to the agency’s growing support for the Economic Development and
Social Protection sector, specifically through the Enterprise Sector Recovery
Fund (ESRF).
The largest share of the UK/DFID funding is allocated to Good
Governance and Institution
Building, specifically to
Public Administration Reform (PAR) and Public Expenditure Management (PEM). In
addition to its involvement in the Economic Development and Social Protection
sectors, UK/DFID is also a significant contributor to the Conflict Prevention
and Resolution, Peace and Security sector, to which it channels funds through
the Global Conflict Prevention Pool (GCPP).
Contact information
UK Department for International Development (UK/DFID)
Address: British
Embassy, Petrakijina 11, 71000 Sarajevo,
BiH
Phone: +387 33.282.248
Fax: +387 33.282.265
Email: enquiry@UK/DFID.gov.uk
Web address: www.UK/DFID.gov.uk
