A few years ago, that vision would have seemed fanciful. There are moderate governments in Bosnia-Herzegovina willing to work as serious partners with the international community in preparing their country for European integration. For the first time in history, all the governments of the region are democratic, committed to cooperating with each other, and predisposed to joining Europe. But difficult challenges remain. Civil institutions are weak and vulnerable to corruption.
Organized crime is widespread, sometimes hiding behind narrow, nationalistic agendas.
There is too much dependence on foreign assistance and not enough foreign investment. Statement before the House Internat ional Relations Subcommittee on Europe. Since the Dayton Accords were signed in late 1995, we have accomplished a great deal in Bosnia. Bosnia is at peace and its basic infrastructure has been rebuilt. Refugee returns, which reverse the effects of ethnic cleansing, have surged since 1998.