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Package of Key Economic Reforms Can Raise Living Standards in BiH

02.01.2006

The OHR welcomes the launch, on 1 January, ofBosnia and Herzegovina’s new VAT system. Introducing VAT is a key precondition for BiH’s further integration in Europe, but – just as important – it can deliver real benefits to the people of BiH long before full membership of the EU becomes a reality.The VAT system that has...

High Representatives Amends Law on Police Officials

30.12.2005

  Following a request by Prime Minister Adnan Terzic, the High Representative, Paddy Ashdown, has issued a Decision amending the Law on Police Officials of Bosnia and Herzegovina . This technical amendment will ensure that police experience - and not general work ex...

Statement: OHR Welcomes the land allocation for BiH State Prison

28.12.2005

  The OHR welcomes the Decision of the Municipal Assembly of East Ilidza, by which 120 acres of land were given for the construction of the BiH State Prison. This prison facility will serve as a vehicle for continued prison reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina...

OHR Statement: RS Obstructionism Must Stop

20.12.2005

  The Principal Deputy High Representative, Larry Butler, will be in Banja Luka tomorrow. He will meet RS Prime Minister Bukejlovic in the morning. As you know,...

SDHR Ney Congratulates DRC on Achievements

16.12.2005

  "The Defence Reform Commission ( DRC) has been a leading proponent for positive change in BiH. The emphasis of today is on modernising the BiH armed forces so that they can operate effectively in the context of integration into NATO and regional security", said OHR's Senior Deputy High Representative Ambassador...