Conclusions and recommendations

The UNDP BiH programme has been implemented in a difficult and, at times, tense political environment in a context of complex consociational power-sharing between the state, the entities and their respective lower-level jurisdictions. A relatively small actor in terms of its own resources compared to other international agencies present in the country, UNDP BiH has nevertheless managed to make significant contributions to the transition of the country from a post-conflict society to one that is now preparing itself for eventual membership in the European Union. At the time of the evaluation mission, the Stabilization and Association Agreement with the EU was signed, giving Bosnia and Herzegovina a measure of optimism as to better economic prospects. It is, however, safe to assume that the challenges faced in the recent past have yet to be fully overcome and, in many ways, will continue to define how smooth the path forward will be.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions