17.05.2006
PDHR Calls for More Support for SMEs from Regional Development AgenciesRegional development strategies are a key element in transforming the BiH business environment, the Principal Deputy High Representative, Larry Butler, will tell a meeting in Sarajevo today - but he will emphasise that paper strategies must be turne...
16.05.2006
OHR, Oleg Milisic OHR High Representative Supports State Level Ombudsmen InstitutionThe High Representative, Christian Schwarz-Schilling, has emphasised the fact that BiH's future can only be premised on respect for human rights . He made this point during a meeting ye...
15.05.2006
13 May 2006Ladies and Gentlemen,I am extremely grateful to have the opportunity to take part in today’s discussion. The members of the BiH Diaspora are directly affected by many of the issues which all of us in BiH are working to resolve, and at the same time members of the Diaspora have a distinct and important contri...
11.05.2006
OHR assessing RS NA recommendation I'm sure you followed the RSNA closely last night. The OHR is still assessing the contents of the Recommendation adopted late yesterday evening. An initial review suggests that the RSNA has shown a willingness to make progress in the reform. The Directorate will continue to work and p...
10.05.2006
In the exercise of the powers vested in the High Representative by Article V of Annex 10 (Agreement on Civilian Implementation of the Peace Settlement) to the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to which the High Representative is the final authority in theatre regarding interpret...
09.05.2006
Ladies and Gentlemen,It’s a pleasure to be here, particularly because the recent performance of your industry justifies optimism about the prospects for the BiH economy as a whole – on two counts the first is that the strong business growth you are experiencing reflects the positive trajectory of the broader econo...
09.05.2006
OHR, Mario BrkicEUFOR, Karen Halsey OHRPDHR Calls for Centralisation of BiH Banking Supervision Before October ElectionsThe Principal Deputy High Representative, Larry Butler, will call again this morning for the Entity parliaments to enact the necessary transfer laws that will allow a central banking supervisions...
08.05.2006
Steering Board Ambassadors stressed the importance of police reform. It is a key requirement for EU integration. The citizens of this country deserve a fully functional and effective police force.The Steering Board emphasised the importance of all sides staying fully engaged in the work of the Policing Directorate. The...
08.05.2006
Following the failure of the first attempt to change the constitution, and now facing slow progress on police restructuring, Bosnia and Herzegovina must demonstrate that it has the ability to continue on the reform path to Europe, the High Representative, Christian Schwarz-Schilli...
05.05.2006
Deadlock in police reform represents the greatest problem – While advocating a more positive approach to BiH, Schwarz-Schilling gets backstabbed by irresponsible BiH politiciansFailure to adopt the amendments to the BiH Constitution and problems in police reform are sending a very negative message to the European Union...