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SDG Partnership between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland


The partnership provides a platform for exchange of experiences and know-how on sustainable development between stakeholders from the public, business and civil society sectors in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland. It focuses on learning from the Swiss good practices and adopting these in Bosnia and Herzegovina for governing the processes and mobilizing different actors for localisation of the Sustainable Development Goals. 

RegionCountry Topic Period Budget
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Governance
Public sector policy
Information and communication technology (ICT)
01.04.2024 - 31.12.2028
 CHF  1’343’000
Technical description
Background Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) faces ongoing development challenges due to its complex governance structure, political disputes, economic stagnation, and social inequalities. Yet, BiH is committed to global development priorities and has adopted its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Framework. The SDG Council of BiH, an intergovernmental body, plays a key role in driving the country’s sustainable development. Switzerland, a country advanced in sustainable development, offers valuable experience in implementing the SDGs. The two countries have common challenges in managing SDGs within a federal state with decentralized governance structures. Coordination, harmonization across governance levels, and a focus on localisation are key areas of mutual interest for experience exchange.
Target Improve governance of the SDG implementation and inspire sustainable development interventions in BiH based on mutual learning and broad exchange of knowledge and experience with Switzerland.
Target group Representatives of the public, civil and business sector from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland
Outcomes
  1. The institutions in charge of managing processes for achieving the 2030 Agenda in BiH are more effective at fulfilling their mandates.
  2. Business actors from BiH and Switzerland establish partnerships leading to more sustainable business practices.
  3. The civil society organisations and academic community in both countries are more aware of the value of the 2030 Agenda and actively contribute to implementation of the SDGs.
Results

Expected Results:  

The partnership will keep flexible approach without predefined outputs in order to be able to address arising needs and opportunities for cooperation. For example, outputs could include the following:

  • Interested municipalities/cities from BiH and from Switzerland jointly work on the SDG implementation, monitoring and reporting
  • A new academic programme on sustainable development is initiated in BiH
  • Interested CSOs from BiH and Switzerland establish cooperation in the SDG implementation
  • Interested businesses from BiH and Switzerland cooperate with a focus on SDGs


Results from previous phase:  

Baseline from 2024:

  • There are only few municipalities in BiH that actively integrate SDGs in their development planning.
  • The citizens in BiH are largely unaware of the importance of sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda.
  • There is no digital platform in BiH for monitoring the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
  • There are no academic programmes on sustainable development in BiH.
  • CSOs do not sufficiently engage in implementation, monitoring and reporting on SDGs.
Agency SDC
Project Partners Contract Partner
International or foreign NGO
Private sector
  • Foreign private sector South/East
  • CSO Institute for Development and European Integration - IREI


Projects Coordination The partnership is implemented in synergies with other SDC funded interventions within the Local Governance Portfolio and the Sustainable Economic and Migration Cooperation Portfolio.
Budget Current Phase Swiss Budget CHF    1’343’000 Swiss Disbursement Till Know CHF    140’997 Budget Inclusive Project Partner CHF    1’342’995 Total Project Since First Phase Swiss Budget CHF   143’000 Budget Inclusive Project Partner CHF   2’043’000
Project Phases Phase 1 01.04.2024 - 31.12.2028   (Current Phase)
  • DAC Sector GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
    COMMUNICATIONS
    Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation
    Public sector policy and administrative management
    Information and communication technology (ICT)
    Policy Marker The project also supports partner organisation improvements
    Aid Type Mandate with fiduciary funds
    Mandate without fiduciary fund
    Project Number

    7F11069

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Last update 07.05.2020