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USAID Via Dinarica: Rural Income and Sustainable Enterprises (Bosnia and Herzegovina):  (U) USAID will boost rural incomes and improve self-reliance through the Via Dinarica Rural Income and Sustainable Enterprises project, which is implemented in partnership with the UN Development Program. (U) The project helps stimulate small businesses situated along the Via Dinarica trails to earn more income through tourism, giving people who live in these rural communities a reason and means to stay in BiH, instead of emigrating to the EU for work. (U) USAID assistance will map and promote BiH hiking trails along the Dinaric mountain range. USAID will identify and map value chains along the trails, featuring cultural, traditional, natural, and gastronomic products, and help develop these products through technical assistance and small grants so they become integrated into tourism packages. The main areas of support may include technology development, human resources, and market linkages. USAID will also leverage funding from entity and local authorities and the private sector to ensure adequate maintenance of the trails. One hundred percent of funds provided for these activities address CAATSA Goal 8.(U) Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in BiH. Supporting this sector in rural areas will improve the economic stability and thus the self-reliance of BiH and further U.S. foreign policy objectives. Assisting BiH to enhance tourism as one of the fastest growing industries will improve the economic stability of the country, which contributes to its integration into the EU and greater regional stability, supporting the Joint Strategic Plan and the EUR Joint Regional Strategy Goal of supporting market-oriented economic reform to create growth.
USAID Growth Oriented Local Development (GOLD) The purpose of the GOLD is to increase the level of growth-oriented economic activity in selected localities in BiH, to set BiH on a sustainable growth trajectory, and prepare it for EU accession. GOLD will 1) promote integrated and inclusive LED planning and implementation, targeting sectors with the highest potential for rapid, sustainable job growth and promoting collaboration across municipalities, cantons, entities, and ethnic divides; 2) unlock the economic potential of municipal assets and promote new investments that support these sectors through public-private partnerships and inter-municipal cooperation; 3) engage stakeholders in the promotion of improved public service delivery and business enabling environment reforms; and 4) promote new direct investment and integrate SMEs into competitive supply chains that are linked to workforce development programs that will create new job opportunities for the BiHs youth, women and minorities.
Fostering Agricultural Markets Activity (FARMA) FARMA provides assistance to agricultural associations, cooperatives, market integrators and SMEs to improve the competitiveness of BiH agricultural producers and businesses to help them take advantage of domestic, regional, and international market opportunities. Success in these areas will build solid economic growth and reduce rural poverty. USAID and Sida collaborate on areas of overlap with the Czech government.
USAID Strengthening the Independent Media (SIM) Project USAID Strengthening the Independent Media (SIM) Project
Women's Empowerment Through Organic Farming Capacity building of women in rural areas for farming, bee-keeping, and wood-processing; building greenhouses for establishing and managing social businesses.
USAID Anti-Corruption Civic Organization's Unified Network (ACCOUNT III) (Bosnia and Herzegovina):  USAID's Anti-Corruption Civic Organizations Unified Network helps the public to advocate to the government to implement anticorruption reforms required for EU integration. Civil society will be supported in advocating for better implementation of whistleblower protection laws; transparent and competitive processes for public procurement and public hiring; and transparency in health and education. The program will provide grants to CSOs and media outlets to conduct watch-dog activities, monitor the implementation of anti-corruption laws, produce evidence-based research, and investigative reporting. The program will produce independent, objective investigative video documentaries to expose corruption and provide evidence for prosecutions.
Regulatory and Energy Assistance Project (REAP) Regulatory and Energy Assistance Project (REAP)
USAID Local Governance Assistance Activity (LGAA) (Bosnia and Herzegovina):  . ..
USAID PRO Future (II) Trust, Understanding and Responsibility for the Future (Bosnia and Herzegovina):  . ..(U) Based on the successful interventions of this on-going five-year activity, USAID's PRO-Future reconciliation activity will continue to work with influential and credible politicians to debate the consequences of ethno-nationalism and promote reconciliation. The activity will work with ministries to adopt the Platform for Peace at the national level; help war victims put forward a proposition for equal rights; and train young politicians on peace building and debate. ..USAID will:..(U) engage the business community to influence politicians through a study on the ways in which reconciliation contributes to a more desirable business environment. ..(U) promote visible public engagement of religious leaders leading national and community level reconciliation activities, strengthening the impact of the Inter-Religious Council at the national and grassroots levels. ..(U) work with journalists to increase the quantity and quality of coverage on inter-ethnic reconciliation initiatives by engaging two of the largest public television broadcasters in BiH to jointly produce and broadcast 'Peace Talks' debates. Peace Talks promote an open and resilient information ecosystem. ..(U) work with citizens to build a civic movement to foster reconciliation across ethnic and religious divides. It will engage youth in reconciliation and encourage them to think critically about societal divisions and their perceptions of others. The activity will engage community members and civil society actors in 75 municipalities to lead local peace-building initiative
USAID Marginalized Populations Support Activity in BiH - Task Order 2 USAIDs Marginalized Populations Support Program supports activities of local organizations that advocate for the rights, empowerment and dignity of underrepresented groups of BiH society, and builds the capacity of local NGOs, BiH institutions and USAID implementing partners to do so. Providing underrepresented groups with opportunities to participate in civic and political issues, through their engagement in civil society organizations, will ensure that the government recognizes them as necessary and respectable partners in policy development. Objectives for Bosnia and Herzegovina: The project aims to supports activities of local organizations that advocate for the rights, empowerment and dignity of underrepresented groups of BiH society, and builds the capacity of local NGOs, BiH institutions and USAID implementing partners to do so. Providing underrepresented groups with opportunities to participate in civic and political issues, through their engagement in civil society organizations, will ensure that the government recognizes them as necessary and respectable partners in policy development.
Community Based Approach to Support Youth in Targeted Municipalities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Evaluation and Expansion of the Enhanced Reading Program for Middle Schools for School Year 2014-15
Kosovo Cluster and Business Support Project Kosovo Cluster and Business Support Project
USAID Marginalized Populations Support Activity in BiH - Task Order 4 USAIDs Marginalized Populations Support Program supports activities of local organizations that advocate for the rights, empowerment and dignity of underrepresented groups of BiH society, and builds the capacity of local NGOs, BiH institutions and USAID implementing partners to do so. Providing underrepresented groups with opportunities to participate in civic and political issues, through their engagement in civil society organizations, will ensure that the government recognizes them as necessary and respectable partners in policy development. Objectives for Bosnia and Herzegovina: The project aims to supports activities of local organizations that advocate for the rights, empowerment and dignity of underrepresented groups of BiH society, and builds the capacity of local NGOs, BiH institutions and USAID implementing partners to do so. Providing underrepresented groups with opportunities to participate in civic and political issues, through their engagement in civil society organizations, will ensure that the government recognizes them as necessary and respectable partners in policy development.
USAID Supporting Political Pluralism and Good Governance Processes in BiH (Bosnia and Herzegovina):  (U) USAID's Support to Political Pluralism and Good Governance Processes activity will continue delivering training to political parties, coalitions, independent candidates, and elected officials to help them define platforms based on real-life issues of concern and communicate such policies effectively. The activity will continue to train young politicians on Euro-Atlantic Integration..(U) In advance of 2022 General Elections, the activity will support training on policy analysis based on assessed needs of citizens and the country's strategic plans. Training topics will include: campaign planning, constituency outreach, communication skills, use of social media, party polling, and conducting focus groups. ..(U) Based on the successful interventions of this on-going five-year activity, USAID will also continue to provide technical assistance to the BiH electoral administration to manage the election process effectively and fairly, and provide technical assistance to support electoral reforms. This activity will help BiH politicians and government agencies create and present policies to their constituents that are based on facts, as opposed to policies based purely on ethnic preferences. This activity will establish stronger institutional cooperation among political parties and other actors taking part in political, election, and governing processe
USAID Marginalized Populations Support Activity in BiH - Task Order 3 USAIDs Marginalized Populations Support Program supports activities of local organizations that advocate for the rights, empowerment and dignity of underrepresented groups of BiH society, and builds the capacity of local NGOs, BiH institutions and USAID implementing partners to do so. Providing underrepresented groups with opportunities to participate in civic and political issues, through their engagement in civil society organizations, will ensure that the government recognizes them as necessary and respectable partners in policy development. Objectives for Bosnia and Herzegovina: The project aims to supports activities of local organizations that advocate for the rights, empowerment and dignity of underrepresented groups of BiH society, and builds the capacity of local NGOs, BiH institutions and USAID implementing partners to do so. Providing underrepresented groups with opportunities to participate in civic and political issues, through their engagement in civil society organizations, will ensure that the government recognizes them as necessary and respectable partners in policy development.
BHZ SO 1.3 PRIVATE ENTERPRISE GROWTH Accelerated Development of the Private Sector
Strengthening of Institution to Address Gender-based Violence in BiH Strengthening of Institution to Address Gender-based Violence in BiH
USAID Anti-Corruption Civic Organization's Unified Network (ACCOUNT III) USAID Anti-Corruption Civic Organization's Unified Network (ACCOUNT III)
IPR Protection project The goal of the IPR Protection project is to stimulate private sector development and economic growth by improving and strengthening intellectual property rights protection aligned with EU standards.
USAID Energy Investment Activity (Bosnia and Herzegovina):  USAID's Energy Investment Activity provides technical assistance to the BiH government to further integrate the energy sector with regional and European markets, increase investment, and strengthen energy security. Major activities include: completion of a comprehensive regulatory framework that is consistent with Energy Community requirements and facilitates private sector engagement; establishment of independent Distribution System Operators and related rules for consumer choice and competition; and development of regulatory incentives to improve energy efficiency. The project also helps pursue public-private partnerships in the renewables sector. The program will help analyze and remove obstacles that impede investment in natural gas transmission. These efforts are essential to strengthening BiH's energy security.
Private Sector Productivity Improve the capacity of businesses to integrate into domestic and international markets through increases in productivity and improvements in corporate governance and the development and application of modern technology and marketing practices. Enhance the capacity of businesses and business associations in terms of their corporate governance capabilities and their application of best practices and technologies to achieve increased production and marketing of products and services. It includes adoption of efficient production processes, improved labor productivity, environmentally-sound management of natural resources and the development of accounting and management systems that can help the company and industry group implement business, labor, product and process standards that enhance business competitiveness. Business capacity development programs may include activities that help men- and women-owned firms and associations respond to these international markets and create regional alliances. Objectives for Bosnia and Herzegovina: USAID's Workforce and Higher Access to Markets (WHAM) Activity stimulates job creation by advancing Bosnia and Herzegovina's trade integration with and expansion into EU and regional markets. The main goals for this project are: Improve the workforce, Increase market access, Improve product quality and use of new technology. This activity aims to increase exports by 30 percent for assisted SMEs and create 1,545 new jobs, half of which will be held by youth and 20 percent by women.
USAID Restoring Accountability and Supporting Transformation (RAST) (Bosnia and Herzegovina):  USAID will assist 11 municipalities/cities with improving their economic governance systems so they can obtain the internationally recognized Business Friendly Certificate (BFC), which will stimulate local economic development. USAID will analyze the internal capacity of the municipal BFC teams to identify and provide targeted technical support. The assistance priorities will be determined according to the deadlines given to the municipalities in the BFC calendar, the importance of the specific BFC criteria, and the capacity of local administration.
USAID Financial Reform Agenda Activity (FINRA) (Bosnia and Herzegovina):  (U)Through its Financial Sector Reform Activity, USAID will extend and expand previously initiated work across a range of sub-activities in financial sector stability with both entity banking agencies, the BiH Deposit Insurance Agency, and the Central Bank of BiH. (U)USAID will address bank safety and soundness, bank management issues, and central banking as well as improving the auditing of public financial resources and the quality of government spending. This addresses Sarajevo Canton's need for assistance in budget planning and management (with a focus on program budgeting).(U)Public financial management needs improvement as many ministries at all levels of government operate on budgets created without much rigor or analysis. Improvements will address corruption and the bloated public sector as better-informed budget decisions and data are likely to expose patronage networks that exist in government institutions. (U)Expected results:BiH advances towards compliance with the EU accession requirements, as set out in the Reform Agenda, the EU Progress Report and the IMF program in areas of strengthening financial stability, public audit and quality of government spending; and Policies, laws and regulations from international systems are drafted for adoption and implementation in the financial, audit and quality of government spending areas. Objectives for Bosnia and Herzegovina: USAID is helping Bosnia and Herzegovina bring financial supervision in line with EU standards. The project aims to lead to full implementation of banking laws and regulations in the Basel II/III bank supervision framework by both entity agencies according to new legislation and the IMF program.
USAID Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP) (Bosnia and Herzegovina):  USAID's Civil Society Sustainability Project will continue to support the development of civil society organizations (CSO) in FY 2018, the final year of this program.Through select advocacy sectors, the project will continue to build CSO influence on public policies by monitoring government performance, conducting policy research, and reaching out to citizens. Project partner Transparency International will continue advocating for legislative changes to improve implementation of conflict of interest laws. LEDnet, a partner representing over 13,000 businesses,will continue its campaign to decrease para-fiscal fees. WomenNet, with 300 members, will continue its public campaign to amend the Federation of BiH and Brcko District criminal codes to increase penalties for domestic and sexual violence. Partners will also advocate for business reforms that stimulate youth employment.
Mobilizing Youth for Reconciliation activity This activity will foster greater understanding among youth in BiH of diverse views, create more opportunities for their positive interactions across ethnic lines, and empower young people to counter nationalist political rhetoric and discourse.
USAID Marginalized Populations Support Activity in BiH - Task Order 5 USAIDs Marginalized Populations Support Program supports activities of local organizations that advocate for the rights, empowerment and dignity of underrepresented groups of BiH society, and builds the capacity of local NGOs, BiH institutions and USAID implementing partners to do so. Providing underrepresented groups with opportunities to participate in civic and political issues, through their engagement in civil society organizations, will ensure that the government recognizes them as necessary and respectable partners in policy development. Objectives for Bosnia and Herzegovina: The project aims to supports activities of local organizations that advocate for the rights, empowerment and dignity of underrepresented groups of BiH society, and builds the capacity of local NGOs, BiH institutions and USAID implementing partners to do so. Providing underrepresented groups with opportunities to participate in civic and political issues, through their engagement in civil society organizations, will ensure that the government recognizes them as necessary and respectable partners in policy development.
USAID Catalyzing Cross-Party Initiatives in BiH USAID's new political process activity will assist cross-party groups to collaborate and communicate to the public on joint issue-based policies on anticorruption and issues related to Euro-Atlantic integration. The activity will also form a school to help young politicians develop their skills and knowledge to better understand the policy requirements for Euro-Atlantic integration, and to establish cross-party cooperation for developing issue-based policies. Objectives for Bosnia and Herzegovina: USAID’s Catalyzing Cross-Party Initiatives project improves BiH’s overall reform prospects by engaging political parties in both BiH entities in cross-party discourse and policy development that focuses on pressing social and economic problems. Reinforcing cross-party and cross-ethnic groups around social and economic issues of concern to citizens will help ease ethnic tensions and facilitate reforms. The project also provides opportunities for young political actors to engage in political life more effectively, by deepening their understanding of policymaking and creating linkages between their parties.
APS Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities The goal of the program is that people of different ethnic and religious backgrounds in Bosnia-Herzegovina progress towards reconciliation.
Political Processes Support Program in BiH Political Processes Support Program in BiH
COVID-19 Assistance Strengthening social and health protection in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Social Services Assist special populations which may be vulnerable or at-risk on a temporary or chronic basis whose needs are not addressed under emergency humanitarian assistance or other programs. These include groups such as the disabled; orphans, children and at-risk youth; victims of trafficking; victims of gender-based violence; refugees, returnees, ethnic minorities, internally displaced or other socially excluded groups; the elderly; and female heads of household. Depending on circumstances, services may intend to protect groups; mitigate adverse conditions they face, or to remove barriers to help integrate them into society. Components may include measures to increase the capacity of local service and advocacy NGOs and/or professional social workers; to establish public/private service delivery partnerships as well as family and community focused service models; to establish effective referral networks; to develop appropriate service protocols and methods for screening prospective recipients; or to improve public understanding and sensitivity to the needs of the vulnerable. While services provided should not exclude victims of trafficking in persons, programs designed specifically for this group fall under the Peace and Security Objective under the Transnational Crime Area and the Trafficking in Persons and Migrant Smuggling Element. Objectives for Bosnia and Herzegovina: The project aims to: Harmonize the legal framework and standards on GBV throughout BiH; Increase coordination of GBV prevention and response efforts among stakeholders; and Improve collection, analysis, and use of data and research to enhance GBV prevention and response efforts.
USAID/BiH E-governance Activity (Bosnia and Herzegovina):  (U) USAID's E-Governance project will build upon anti-corruption initiatives implemented under previous USAID activities, in both BiH and the region.  (U) Through the E-Governance project, USAID will support initiatives to increase transparency and decrease corruption in targeted government-led processes, including interactions between public officials and potential investors, local businesses, and citizens. Assistance will focus on minimizing the discretion of public officials in decision making, discretion that often results in the abuse of authority and hinders processes with which they are entrusted, and will also enhance watchdog organizations' scrutiny of government-led processes.(U) The project will provide digitalization tools to fight corruption that occurs during government processes and will tackle interoperability issues between the different levels of government (BiH, Republika Srpska, and the Federation of BiH). It will make the delivery of government services to citizens and the private sector more transparent and efficient. The project will rigorously test newly developed software systems to ensure they can withstand cybersecurity threats posed by malign actors.(U) The E-Governance project will coordinate and complement project activities with those of its project 'Assistance to Citizens in the Fight against Corruption' that focus on public procurement processes. It will also work to leverage relevant departments from the U.S. Embassy to facilitate adoption of particular regulations and policies targeted by this project