GIZ Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro

🌟 Supporting Women and Children in Tuzla and Živinice 🌟 Since May of this year, with the support of Germany through the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), our partner NGO Zemlja Djece has been implementing a project focused on strengthening the capacity of women and children in the socially vulnerable communities of Tuzla and Živinice. Through this initiative, confectionery courses were organized for women at the premises in Tuzla City and the Community Center in Kiseljak settlement, where cake-making techniques were taught and practiced at home. Additionally, various sports and music activities were organized for children living in the Ciljuge settlement in Živinice Town. We are excited to share a glimpse of the vibrant atmosphere from these activities. #Inclusion #CommunitySupport #Empowerment

🤖 Artificial Intelligence for Better Public Services in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇷🇸🇧🇦 From 2019 to 2023, SAGA and GIZ piloted virtual assistant to improve communication between citizens, companies and local authorities in several municipalities in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. . They collaborated with the Regional Network for Business Friendly Environment in South East Europe (BFC SEE) represented by NALED and Chamber of Commerce of Republika Srpska (Privredna komora Republike Srpske). 👥 Over 76,000 people have used Chatbot MIA (Municipal Intelligent Assistant) which increased efficiency of municipal administration for 20% in four pilot cities: Bijeljina, Laktaši, Sombor and Šabac. At the same time, by demonstration and promotion of successful business case, this innovative technology have shown the great market potential in public administration. The project was part of the develoPPP programme of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

🔴 Call for expression of interest: 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 📅 Deadline: 19.08.2024 More information 👇

🎥 Watch Now: Smart Cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Paving the Way to a Digital Future! 🎥 We are excited to share the highlights of our "Smart Cities - Towards the Digital Transformation of Cities in BiH" project. This video showcases the journey and achievements of our pilot municipalities - Prijedor, Zenica, Tešanj, Zvornik, and Pale - as they embrace smart solutions to improve urban living. From the GoParking smart application revolutionizing parking management to the Citizen Patrol app enhancing community engagement, see how these innovative projects are transforming everyday life. Let’s continue to drive digital innovation and make our cities smarter! 🌍📲 #SmartCities #DigitalFuture #Innovation #GIZ #BosniaAndHerzegovina #DigitalTransformation #SmartCityImpact

Last week was transformative for more than 40 young people from the Western Balkans who participated in the Youth Summer Camp in Bijeljina! They dove into learning about gender equality and peacebuilding through innovative methods that booster their communication skills and critical thinking thinking. Beyond that, they forged new friendships and had an amazing time together! Check out these moments captured in the photos below. Regional Youth Cooperation Office - RYCO #Sport4Development #forumZFD #Superschools

🌐 Smart Cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Stepping into a Digital Future 🌐 Sarajevo hosted the "Smart City Impact" conference, celebrating strides towards smart cities in BiH. This event marked the culmination of the "Smart Cities - Towards the Digital Transformation of Cities in BiH" project, uniting government representatives, local authorities, academia, digitization experts, and IT companies. Key speakers, including GIZ BiH Programme Manager Hannah Heil and Minister of Transport and Communications Edin Forto, highlighted the importance of digitization and the successful pilot projects in Prijedor, Zenica, Tešanj, Zvornik, and Pale. Pilot municipalities implemented real-case lighthouse projects: Prijedor, Zenica, and Tešanj received the GoParking smart application from LANACO, using modern technology for efficient parking management. Pale and Zvornik implemented the Citizen Patrol app from DVC Solutions, enhancing communication between institutions and citizens. Together, we are making significant strides towards a smarter, more connected future. 🚀✨ The financing of the measure was provided by the develoPPP program of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). #SmartCities #DigitalTransformation #BosniaAndHerzegovina #Innovation #GIZ #SmartCityImpact

🎨 Art, in its various forms, has long been recognized not only for its aesthetic value but also for its profound capacity to heal and educate. Across different cultures and throughout history, art has served as a powerful tool for emotional, physical, and spiritual healing. It acts as a universal language that transcends borders, connecting people across cultures and communities. As part of the adapted HEART (Healing and Education through the Arts) activity, a training session was held at the Bihać Faculty of Law, where participants were tasked with painting that reminded them of home, their country, favorite song, favorite food, favorite city, and their vision for the future. This unique opportunity allowed each participant to express their personal and emotional connections to these topics. The workshop included people on the move from TRC Lipa and local students from the Faculty of Law. Our trainers supported participants throughout the creative process, encouraging them to explore and express their identities through art. Music played in the background, helping participants relax and connect with their emotions, translating their feelings onto paper through mini graffiti. The resulting artworks reflected individual perspectives and fostered a deeper understanding and respect among all participants. This activity not only strengthened mutual connection and a sense of togetherness but also laid the foundation for further personal and group growth. This activity was organized within the regional project "Social participation of people on the move and local population in host regions of the Western Balkans" implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

📢 Insights on Doing Business in the CEFTA Region!   🔵 At BECA, we recognize the value of accessible and reliable data for the e-commerce sector. The insights provided by platforms like ecommerce4all.eu are instrumental in helping our members and stakeholders make informed decisions about entering and expanding in the regional market.  🟢 According to the Ease of Doing Business index, North Macedonia is the most favorable market for doing business in the CEFTA region, ranking 17th out of 190 countries globally. This ranking highlights the country's regulatory performance and business-friendly environment.  🔵 The Ease of Doing Business ranking compares economies based on their regulatory performance across various indicators. North Macedonia's impressive ranking showcases its commitment to fostering a conducive environment for business operations.  🟢 For more detailed information about the Ease of Doing Business in the CEFTA region, explore the Data Module at ecommerce4all.eu. This platform offers valuable data that supports businesses in navigating the e-commerce landscape in the region.  🔵 The ecommerce4all.eu platform is supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, commissioned by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), as part of the Open Regional Fund for South-East Europe – Foreign Trade .  ℹ️ Stay informed and empower your business with the latest insights from ecommerce4all.eu!   #BECA #EaseOfDoingBusiness #CEFTA #Ecommerce4All #BusinessInsights #DigitalEconomy #RegionalGrowth #GIZ #EU 

➡️ Yesterday a conference titled '𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐒𝐌𝐄 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬' was held in Sarajevo which brought together industry experts and SMEs to share success stories and insights on navigating the green transition. 🌱 The event showcased the benefits of green business models and current achievements, emphasizing the importance of systemic policies and alignment with EU standards for the sustainable growth and competitiveness of BIH companies. 🤝 The economic future of Bosnia and Herzegovina is connected to the European green transition. German development cooperation is committed to supporting the private sector in BIH by promoting the adoption of green and digital practices, aiding their integration into the EU market. 𝘖𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘧 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘍𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 (𝘉𝘔𝘡), 𝘋𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘧𝘵 𝘧ü𝘳 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘡𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘵 (𝘎𝘐𝘡) 𝘎𝘮𝘣𝘏 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘰𝘴𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘻𝘦𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘢'𝘴 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

🔋 SECAP represents a key energy document that provides precise and clear guidelines for implementing energy efficiency measures, using renewable energy sources, and adapting to climate change at the city and municipality levels. 🌍 Representatives from Banovići, Lukavac, Petrovo, Pristina, Kolašin, Podgorica, Berovo, Kumanovo, and Skopje came together for a five-day training in Petrovac, Montenegro. The training aimed to empower Western Balkan cities and municipalities in sustainable energy and climate action by providing technical advisory support in developing and implementing Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAPs). Key highlights: 🔹 Hands-on project development for upcoming EU Interreg Calls. 🔹 Expert guidance on funding opportunities from the EU, IFIs, and local funds. 🔹 Mastering project cycle management and proposal development. 🔹 Tailored mentorship for successful funding applications. Participants have kick-started the project description phase, which will continue in the coming period, leading to the finalisation of the project proposal preparation. Following the training, participants are highly motivated to complete the project descriptions and prepare project proposals. 🚀✨ The training is organised within the framework of the „EU4 Energy transition: Covenant of Mayors in the Western Balkans and Türkiye“, co-financed by the European Union and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH #RegionalClimatePartnership