Bosnia and Herzegovina

A Situation and Needs Assessment of the Cantonal/District Prosecutor´s Offices and Courts in the Field of Witness/Victim Support and Protection in War Crimes in BiH

Within its ´Support to Processing of War Crimes Cases in BiH´ Project, the United Nations Development Programme BiH (UNDP BiH), financed by the Government of Spain, in partnership with the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH (HJPC BiH) produced a Report:

"A Situation and Needs Assessment of the Cantonal/District Prosecutor´s Offices and Courts in the Field of Witness/Victim Support and Protection in War Crimes in BiH"

The Report is based on data collected from 16 cantonal, district and Brčko District prosecutor`s offices and courts concerning the capacities and the needs of these institutions to provide adequate support and protection to victims and witnesses in war crimes proceedings. It provides a set of clear strategic recommendations for practitioners and entity/local authorities that serve as a starting point for the establishment of adequate and functional witness support and protection mechanisms(s), whose goal is to ensure the full implementation of the National War Crimes Strategy as well as European human rights standards throughout BiH. » more

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Methodology for Integrated Local Development Planning in Bosnia and Herzegovina (miPRO)

We are pleased to present the Methodology for Integrated Local Development Planning (miPRO) for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), elaborated within the Integrated Local Development Project (ILDP). ILDP is a joint initiative of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), implemented in partnership with the BiH Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees, RS Ministry for Administration and Local Self-Governance, Federal Ministry of Justice and the Associations of Municipalities and Cities in both entities. » more

National Human Development Report - The Ties That Bind: Social Capital in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Through the lens of social capital, the National Human Development Report, 2009, delves into the positive and negative effects of social capital for broader processes of democratisation, social inclusion and social cohesion in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The research examines membership of clubs, societies, organisations and associations in BiH, or ‘associational life.’ On the positive side, civil society is observed as providing the basis for more bridging and diverse social ties and, as such, is more inclusive. At the same time, social capital research – as this report shows – can improve understanding of the obstacles that work to exclude and marginalise different social groups. » more

LOCAL GOVERNMENT TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS

The process of training needs assessment helps ensure that training provided by various local and international organizations corresponds to the full range of municipal responsibilities and their needs; that basic and priority capacities of all local employees are built; and that a systematic approach to continued learning and capacity improvement of local government officials is pursued.

TNA is the first step in developing a comprehensive training system as it identifies what is needed, when it is needed, and how it should be delivered.

Click on the links below to download the full versions of the entity Training Needs Assessment reports developed in the framework of the Municipal Training System project. » more