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ACT-61596 - State and Resilience Building Contract BA2023AAP-ESP Energy prices in Europe began soaring in 2021 after the lifting of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. The situation further exacerbated following the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine in 2022. The war upended energy markets, triggering heightened price volatility and energy insecurity impacting the EU and its immediate neighbourhood. The rise in energy prices impacted consequently other sectors as well, like production, transport and all service sectors in general. This crisis situation has forced the European Commission to refocus its immediate response, through a set of short-term energy security-related measures, in Europe and beyond, as set out in the REPowerEU plan1 and its EU external energy strategy2. The current energy crisis is unprecedented, and it is a challenge for not only the EU Member States but also for the Western Balkans partners. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, electricity prices are still stable, but heating prices based on different energy sources (including gas supplied via single gas route with Russian gas) have significantly increased.The overall objective of this Action is to assist Bosnia and Herzegovina in reducing the socio-economic impact of the rising energy prices, in particular on small and medium sized enterprises and households, and to strengthen the Government¿s overall capacity to deliver tailor-made services to vulnerable households and support the long-term socio-economic recovery, energy security and energy transition of the country.This action will contribute directly to SDG 7 `Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all¿, and also to other SDGs, among them SDG 8 `Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all¿, SDG 9 `Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation¿, SDG 10 `Reduce inequalities within and among countries¿, SDG 13 `Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts¿. The Action directly contributes to the priorities of the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans related to ¿Private Sector Support¿, ¿Energy¿, ¿Green Agenda¿, ¿Human Capital Development¿ and to the IPA III Programming Framework Window 3 ¿Green agenda and sustainable connectivity¿ (Thematic Priority 2: Transport, digital economy and society, and energy) and Window 4 ¿Competitiveness and inclusive growth¿ (Thematic Priority 1: Education, employment, social protection and inclusion policies, and health and Thematic Priority 2: ¿Private sector development, trade, research and innovation¿).
EU for human rights and anti-discrimination in Bosnia and Herzegovina The purpose of this contract is to strengthen capacities of institutional mechanisms, namely Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees, Gender Equality Agency  and Ombudsman BiH addressing anti-discrimination and human rights and to improve protection of victims of all forms of discrimination.The action will target effective implementation of the BiH Anti-Discrimination Law and the BiH Gender Equality Law.
Activity under preparation EU4 Green Economy (Window 3 and Window 4) - AAP2024BA The Action paves the way for a just transition to a green economy in BiH by supporting energy transition in coal and mining areas, strengthening private sector capacities for the introduction of circular business models, promoting public-private partnerships in waste management at the local level. As such, the overall objective of the Action is to advance energy transition and improve business environment for low carbon and circular economy in BiH. The Action has 4 specific objectives: (1) Improved effectiveness and transparency of the just energy transition governance at the state, entity and local level, (2) Increased livelihoods and relevant labour market technical and soft skills of affected workforce, (3)  Increased public and private investments for energy transition in the targeted coal mining regions stakeholder consultations/engagement improved and (4) Enhanced circular transition of MSMEs and entrepreneurs across different growth stages (including innovative start-ups) based on introduction of circular business models.
EU support to Public Procurement Strategy for the period 2023-2027 Contract related to: EU support to Public Procurement Strategy for the period 2023-2027 - Annual Action Programme for Bosnia and Herzegovina 2019 - Objective 1: Support for political reforms and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis
EU4IDDEEA 2019 Supply of the equipment - Lot 2 Equipment for video surveillance, access control, fire alarm, intrusion detection and other equipmen Contract related to: EU4IDDEEA 2019 Supply of the equipment - Lot 2 Equipment for video surveillance, access control, fire alarm, intrusion detection and other equipmen - Annual Action Programme for Bosnia and Herzegovina 2019 - Objective 1: Support for political reforms and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis
Support to the EU Delegation assessment of grant applications under the CBC BiH MNE 1st Call for Proposals_HC Contract related to: Support to the EU Delegation assessment of grant applications under the CBC BiH MNE 1st Call for Proposals_HC - Administrative Activity for Delegation Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina
EU Support to Intellectual Property Rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina To enforce IPR system in support of creative economy, social and cultural development.Results to be achieved:Result 1:Increased level of alignment of IP legislation with the EU AcquisResult 2:Capacity of BiH institutions responsible for the protection and enforcement of IP rights is strengthened.Result 3: Increased level of public awareness of IP importance.
Enhancing War Crime Case Processing in BiH Contract related to: Enhancing War Crime Case Processing in BiH - The specific objective of the Action is fully consistent with the IPA III programming framework focus to enhance efficiency, integrity, quality, accountability, independence and access to the justice system in BiH. The Action ¿EU support to Justice¿ aims to contribute to aligning the justice system of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the European standards and the EU acquis. This will be achieved by building skills and capacities of officers concerned in the administration of justice, which in turn shall ensure better performance, improved quality of court decisions and professionalism of the justice system in coherence with the IPA III objectives.Enhancing the professionalism, competence and integrity of the judicial office holders will contribute to improving the trust of citizens in the justice system. The Action will also provide assistance in monitoring the implementation of the Revised National War Crime Strategy, resolving the backlog in prosecution of war crime cases and enhancing forensic capacities of the state level Agency for Forensics.
EU supplies support to Veterinary and Phytosanitary sectors in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lot 2: Emergency preparedness and fieldwork equipment The contract will provide the veterinary and phytosanitary services in Bosnia and Herzegovina with specific emergency and fieldwork equipment for their increased efficiency in animal health control measures. It will enhance the sectoral performance and contribute to their gradual alignment to the EU requirements and standards.
Supply of Furniture for Administration Facility in Detention Complex <p>This purchase is additional support the completion of new Sarajevo Canton detention complex. Supply contract will assure the provision of the furniture for the administrate building and complement to the works contract aimed at the construction of the facility. Basic furnishing will speed up putting in function and contribute in providing adequate working conditions for the employees.</p>
EU4IDDEEA 2019 Supply of the equipment - Lot 3 Network Equipment and Storage system for IDDEEA Contract related to: EU4IDDEEA 2019 Supply of the equipment - Lot 3 Network Equipment and Storage system for IDDEEA - Annual Action Programme for Bosnia and Herzegovina 2019 - Objective 1: Support for political reforms and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis
Investment grant to support the water and sanitation project in Bosnia and Herzegovina During the implementation of the currently on-going WATSAN projects significant investments gaps were identified, thus further negotiations to extend loan financing for additional projects are already taking place. This Action would provide additional financial support to finalize implementation of on-going and ready-made project activities within WATSAN projects in selected municipalities in BiH by contributing to the grant component of the financial mechanism.
European Union Support to Sustainable Management of Water Services in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EU4MEG) Contract related to: European Union Support to Sustainable Management of Water Services in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EU4MEG) - Annual Action Programme for Bosnia and Herzegovina 2020 - Objective 2: Support for economic, social and territorial development and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis
Support to the EU Delegation in implementation of IPA projects with ICT components 2022-2023 Contract related to: Support to the EU Delegation in implementation of IPA projects with ICT components 2022-2023 - Administrative Activity for Delegation Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina
Support to Employability Country Action Programme for Bosnia and Herzegovina 2016 - Objective 2: Support for economic, economic, social and territorial development and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis
Individual measure to strengthen the response capacity to manage migration flows in Bosnia and Herzegovina Contract related to: Individual measure to strengthen the response capacity to manage migration flows in Bosnia and Herzegovina - This Action is designed to respond to the most urgent needs such as food, accommodation, medical assistance and access to education and social protection. The Action will contribute to further upgrade reception centres. Special attention will be put on the specific needs of vulnerable groups.The Action also aims at enhancing social cohesion, improving the resilience of local communities. Finally, the Action will strengthen border and migration control capabilities, returns, in line with fundamental rights.&nbsp;
Strengthening the capacities of Supreme Audit Institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina Contract related to: Strengthening the capacities of Supreme Audit Institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Annual Action Programme for Bosnia and Herzegovina 2020 - Objective 1: Support for political reforms and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis
Update of documentation for concession of Mostar International Airpor Contract related to: Update of documentation for concession of Mostar International Airpor - The Action is designed to provide administrative and technical support to institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) at all levels with respect to the needs stemming from the European integration process- particularly so in developing and implementing the Programme of Integration/ national programme for the adoption of the acquis ( NPAA) in line with Art.70 SAA, as a key priority and an outstanding obligation under the Stabilisation and Association Agreement, and in relation to improving underlying sectoral policy planning and budgeting capacities across government levels for better utilisation of EU financial assistance and application of the sectoral based approach under IPA III.Complementary to other IPA Actions, the Action will provide flexible support to address specific and unforeseeable needs of the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina at various levels, identified in the course of the European integration process, as well as the process of development and implementation of the NPAA and development of countrywide strategies that are key for the EU approximation process This flexible support to institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina aims at enabling them to respond swiftly to challenges and requirements of the European Union integration process and to better prepare and implement IPA programmes/Actions funded by the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance. The facility shall assist in two key areas. First it should support relation to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) implementation, Acquis transposition, Action plans preparation and implementation, as well as for reinforcing institutional capacity for SAA implementation and absorption and management of pre-accession funds, as well as support for further development of the Programme of Integration /NPAA in line with Art.70 SAA. The second area is support in further building countrywide policy planning , budgeting capacities across all government levels in order also to best utilise the EU financial assistance, particularly so under IPA III. Various types of support are envisioned, such as technical assistance to and capacity building of institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina at various levels of governance, preparation of studies, assessments, strategic documents, manuals, trainings, Action proposals, tender documentation, assistance to tender/call for proposals evaluations, communication activities, as well as for provision of potential supplies underpinning EU integration processes.
Creative Industries for Employment without Borders The project plans to use cross-border resources and potentials of 12 local communities and strengthen employment opportunities in the sector of creative industries. Thus, two resource centres will be established for the development of creative industries and the cross-border cooperation amongst accredited private employment intermediaries established.
Technical Assistance to the Net Zero Mission ¿ Sarajevo Functional Urban Area <p><span style="color: rgb(68, 114, 196);">Technical support to the Net Zero Mission Sarajevo Functional Urban Area, in preparing, and seeking cross sectoral support through Citizen¿s Assemblies (CA¿s), for a Sarajevo Mission Climate City Contract (CCC), in particular the preparation and cross sectoral support through Citizen¿s Assemblies (CA¿s) for the City¿s Climate Neutrality Action Plan (CNAP), as well as supporting Climate Neutrality Investment Plan (CNIP) </span></p>
Activity under preparation Harnessing culture and creativity for sustainable development (Window 4) - AAP2024BA The overall objective of the proposed Action is to enhance socio-economic impact of the cultural and creative sectors in BiH which is consistent with IPA III objectives to strengthen economic and social development, including through the socio-economic recovery of the region and development of human capital by increasing assistance in culture area. The outcome of the Action is: Enhanced cultural and creative sectors capacities for fostering cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue in BiH.The specific objective of the Action is to enhance cultural and creative sectors capacities for fostering cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue in BiH which will be accomplished through the creation and utilisation of the cultural facilities. These facilities would send a clear message that a positive and progressive project of highest artistic value and with long-term development prospects is possible. These facilities would serve as cultural hubs for young creative people, enabling interaction among young people and in such a way eventually advance reconciliation process. Furthermore, through reconstruction and construction of cultural facilities, the City of Sarajevo, Banja Luka and Mostar will gain greater institutional and professional resources, tools, and capacities for the protection and promotion of contemporary arts and cultural diversity, strengthening its international presence in the artistic and cultural field and contributing to the socio-economic development of the country. This will serve as a positive promotion of the cities, BiH and the Balkan region. In the long run all activities will promote and safeguard cultural diversity of the country, but also greatly contribute to the enhancement of social cohesion in the country, in the form of gathering people of common cultural interest and different cultural backgrounds.
Enhancing capacity of parliaments in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the context of EU accession IPA 2012 National Programme for Bosnia and Herzegovina under the IPA - Transition Assistance and Institution Building Component for the year 2012
EU Support to Bosnia and Herzegovina Participation in Union Programmes Annual Action Programme for Bosnia and Herzegovina 2019 - Objective 1: Support for political reforms and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis
EU Support to BiH Health Sector Reform - Realizing the Potential of Primary Health Care-driven Health Systems Reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina (WHO) Contract related to: EU Support to BiH Health Sector Reform - Realizing the Potential of Primary Health Care-driven Health Systems Reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina (WHO) - Annual Action Programme for Bosnia and Herzegovina 2018 - Objective 2: Support for economic, social and territorial development and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis
Supervision of works - Construction of Zenica Municipal Court <p>Supervision of Works Contract: Construction of Municipal Court in Zenica</p>-Supervision of works - Construction of Zenica Municipal Court
Civil Society Facility Bosnia and Herzegovina-Action 3 Civil Society Facility and Media Programme for the years 2014-2015 - allocation 2015
Advancing legal and policy reforms to enhance media integrity and protect freedom of speech Contract related to: Advancing legal and policy reforms to enhance media integrity and protect freedom of speech - The overall objective of the Action is to strengthen participatory democracies and the EU approximation and integration process in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through an enhanced contribution by civil society and media.IPA III assistance within the Civil Society Facility and Media Programme 2021-2023 will encourage sector-based networking and cooperation among Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in particular in the following areas: rule of law, anti-corruption, education, health, electoral processes, social inclusion, environment and climate change, youth, culture, local economy and entrepreneurship, women rights, freedom of expression and media. Gender and inclusion of minorities will be a cross cutting issue. This support will be further consolidated via Resource Centre, second phase, for CSOs with aim to address the problem of low capacity of CSOs in Bosnia and Herzegovina and make sustainable impact achieved through www.EUResurs.ba web portal.Assistance will also increase domestic CSOs' capacities to contribute to transparent and fair elections, and improve capacities of CSOs to combat corruption, improve social dialogue and support social partners. Furtheemore, assistance will also be provided to the Governments at different levels to build their capacities for more effective inclusion of CSOs in policy and decision-making.Pm - the contribution to the RELOAD programme will continue with the aim of strengthening partnerships between local governments and civil society in the Bosnia and Herzegovina by scaling-up a successful model of transparent and project-based funding of CSOs from local government budgets towards greater civic engagement in decision-making and improvement of local service delivery. This is being channelled through the multicountry CSF and media programme.
Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative <p>Overall project objective: To increase the sustainability of youth organizations and their networks based on a common platform and shared commitment on advocating for mutual issues that will contribute to their recognition as a future resource of the country.</p>
European Integration Facility Country Action Programme for Bosnia and Herzegovina 2014 - Objective 1: Support for political reforms and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis
Contribution of CSOs to improving entrepreneurship impact on socio-economic development of BiH-EISE projec <p>The project aim is to strengthen the capacity of entrepreneurial and employers CSOs to contribute to social and economic development in entrepreneurship sector in BiH by creating a favourable environment through economic and social reform. By contributing realisation of this aim, the reduced outflow of BiH population project will be the impact of the project that be reached.</p>
Local Development Strategies Country Action Programme for Bosnia and Herzegovina 2016 - Objective 2: Support for economic, economic, social and territorial development and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis
EU Integration Facility Annual Action Programme for Bosnia and Herzegovina 2018 - Objective 1: Support for political reforms and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis
EU Support in provision of vaccines against brucellosis - Lot No 2 Contract related to: EU Support in provision of vaccines against brucellosis - Lot No 2 - Annual Action Programme for Bosnia and Herzegovina 2018 - Objective 1: Support for political reforms and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis
Genderizing society and security sector in BiH - GESOSS BiH Contract related to: Genderizing society and security sector in BiH - GESOSS BiH - The overall objective of the Action is to strengthen participatory democracies and the EU approximation and integration process in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through an enhanced contribution by civil society and media.IPA III assistance within the Civil Society Facility and Media Programme 2021-2023 will encourage sector-based networking and cooperation among Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in particular in the following areas: rule of law, anti-corruption, education, health, electoral processes, social inclusion, environment and climate change, youth, culture, local economy and entrepreneurship, women rights, freedom of expression and media. Gender and inclusion of minorities will be a cross cutting issue. This support will be further consolidated via Resource Centre, second phase, for CSOs with aim to address the problem of low capacity of CSOs in Bosnia and Herzegovina and make sustainable impact achieved through www.EUResurs.ba web portal.Assistance will also increase domestic CSOs' capacities to contribute to transparent and fair elections, and improve capacities of CSOs to combat corruption, improve social dialogue and support social partners. Furtheemore, assistance will also be provided to the Governments at different levels to build their capacities for more effective inclusion of CSOs in policy and decision-making.Pm - the contribution to the RELOAD programme will continue with the aim of strengthening partnerships between local governments and civil society in the Bosnia and Herzegovina by scaling-up a successful model of transparent and project-based funding of CSOs from local government budgets towards greater civic engagement in decision-making and improvement of local service delivery. This is being channelled through the multicountry CSF and media programme.
Further update the Electronic Data Exchange System (EDES) for the LEAs in BiH  Western Balkan - Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lot 6: Security and monitoring software Contract related to: Further update the Electronic Data Exchange System (EDES) for the LEAs in BiH  Western Balkan - Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lot 6: Security and monitoring software - Annual Action Programme for Bosnia and Herzegovina 2020 - Objective 1: Support for political reforms and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis
Construction of Cantonal Court in Bihac The particular contract will provide the works for the construction of the new building at new location to accommodate the Cantonal Court in Bihac.
EU4EMPLOYMENT in Bosnia and Herzegovina Contract related to: EU4EMPLOYMENT in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Annual Action Programme for Bosnia and Herzegovina 2020 - Objective 2: Support for economic, social and territorial development and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis