Find out more about projects within the Swiss Cooperation Programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the focus areas of: Sustainable Economic and Migration Cooperation, Local Government and Municipal Services and Health.
Find out more about projects within the Swiss Cooperation Programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the focus areas of: Sustainable Economic and Migration Cooperation, Local Government and Municipal Services and Health.
News, factsheets, special publications and brochures: Find out how we report on the cooperation between Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina in order to jointly improve socio-economic conditions in the long term, increase the quality of life and contribute to the sustainable development of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Human Rights Day – The Right to Dignity in Childbirth: Every Woman Deserves Not to Be Alone (PRAGG Interview)
On the occasion of Human Rights Day, we wish to highlight one of the most important struggles for women’s dignity in Bosnia and Herzegovina — the right of a woman in childbirth to have a trusted companion by her side. The initiative implemented by the Association Baby Steps, with the…
From an Idea to Systemic Change: How Breza Introduced Priority Rights for Families of Children with Developmental Disabilities (PRAGG Interview)
On the occasion of World Day of Social Justice, a day that each year reminds us of the importance of equal opportunities, removing barriers, and creating a society where no one is left behind, we bring a story from Breza – an example of how a local…
Budi mi prijatelj”: How a Parents’ Struggle in Jablanica Became an Initiative for an Inclusive Centre (PRAGG Interview)
The “Budi mi prijatelj” (“Be My Friend”) campaign emerged from the personal struggle of parents of children with developmental disabilities, but very quickly grew into a strong and recognisable voice of the entire Jablanica community. Born out of the need for understanding,…
From Initiative to a Systemic Solution: How Cazin Improved Support for Persons with Disabilities (PRAGG Interview)
In Cazin, organisations of persons with disabilities worked for years with limited resources and without stable support. Today, for the first time, all members of the Network of Disability Associations have secured budget allocations, as well as an institutional framework for regular…
eCitizen - Connecting and solving problems remotely
The eCitizen platform enables residents of even the smallest towns to communicate quickly and directly with the local administration without having to visit the municipality or write official letters
Residents of Prnjavor resolve a long-standing wastewater problem - From septic pits to smart technology
For years, wastewater in Živojina Preradovića Street in Prnjavor flowed through improvised drainage channels and septic pits, creating unbearable odors, insect infestations, and a constant threat to the health of local residents. The problems developed beneath the surface, as households along…
More than 200 households in Istočno Novo Sarajevo connected to the sewage network after decades of waiting
After decades of struggling with an inadequate wastewater drainage system, residents of the Tilava and Ivanići settlements in the Municipality of Istočno Novo Sarajevo have finally gained access to a functional sewage network. More than 200 households are now connected to the city’s wastewater…
Sarajevo Unlimited Ideathon Supported by SEDEP: Young Innovators Bring Green and Digital Ideas
The Sustainable Economic Development and Employment Promotion Program (SEDEP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, implemented by GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and co-financed by the European Union and the Swiss Government, is this year supporting…
This website is managed by the Embassy of Switzerland in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It aims to increase general knowledge of Swiss supported projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina by mapping them and presenting more information about projects’ goals, activities and impacts on final beneficiaries.
The interactive map enables citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland, government institutions of both countries, development partners and all those interested in the Swiss Cooperation Programme in BiH to fast and easily search and locate the projects and initiatives implemented in BiH with the support of Switzerland.
It showcases Switzerland’s commitment to strengthening social, economic and political inclusion in Bosnia and Herzegovina on its path to the European Union.
Switzerland strives to contribute to the further development of a democratic political system and a social market economy, based on accountable public and private actors as well as active and empowered citizens. We use Swiss and BiH’s experience and know-how to develop programs and solutions to benefit both current and future generations.
You can keep abreast of all the latest information about the Swiss supported projects in the Bosnia and Herzegovina on this website and also on our social networks. For more general information about Swiss engagement in Bosnia and Herzegovina visit the Embassy’s Home page.
