Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Population: 3.3 million
  • GDP: €19 billion
  • GDP per capita: €5,445
  • Public debt: 35.6% GDP
  • EU candidate: Candidate country since December 2022 

'The EU is the largest investor and most loyal partner for BiH. Through strategic support in key infrastructure projects in sectors such as energy, the environment, green growth, social inclusion, transport, digitalisation and innovation, the EU is demonstrating its commitment to BiH and our common European future.'

Ambassador Johann Sattler

Since 2009, the WBIF has supported estimated investments of €6.5 billion in the public sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The country has benefitted from 82 grants for over €1.1 billion in technical assistance and investment co-financing. The EU IPA grant support channelled through the WBIF accounts for €1,085.2 million and covers both technical assistance and investment works. Other donors have contributed €18.7 million as well. 

€1,103.9m

Investment grants: €1,030.6m

Technical assistance: €73.3m

€6.5bn

€2.1bn

WBIF grants

train

Sustainable transport

€974.6m

energy

Clean energy

€70.4m

Environment

Environment & climate

€47.8m

Social

Human capital

€11.1m

Digital infrastructure

Digital future

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Private sector competitiveness

Breakdown of support provided below

Total

€1,103.9m

Achieved results

2009 – 2022

  • 64 km of motorways and 2 cross-border bridges with border crossing facilities built 
  • Improved water and sanitation services for 840,000 people
  • 660,000 people protected from floods
  • 1,026 social housing units built

Expected results

2023 – 2030

  • 152 km of motorways built
  • 1 inland port and 40 km of waterways rehabilitated
  • 182 MW renewable energy generation capacity installed
  • Improved water and sanitation services for 770,000 people

Support to Private Sector

WB EDIF

The Western Balkans Enterprise Development & Innovation Facility

  • €44.2m in financing for SMEs
  • 325 SMEs supported in Bosnia and Herzegovina
EFSE

European Fund for Southeast Europe

  • €779.9 million in sub-loans since inception
  • 205,361 borrowers since inception
  • 159 projects supported since inception
GGF

Green for Growth Fund

  • €32.6 million sub-loan investments since inception
  • 155,255 MWh/year primary energy savings
  • 49,201 tCO2/year emissions reduction
REEP+

The Regional Energy Efficiency Programme

  • €11.9m in financing for residential sector (GEFF)
  • €6m in direct financing for private sector

Latest BiH News

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Modernisation of Brčko Port is progressing
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08-03-2022

Modernisation of Brčko Port is progressing

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European Commission launches €3.2 billion investment package in the Western Balkans
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25-02-2022

European Commission launches €3.2 billion investment package in the Western Balkans

Today, the European Commission has unveiled a substantial €3.2 billion investment package to support 21 transp...

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Official Start of Works on the EU-supported Corridor Vc Section near Doboj
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30-11-2021

Official Start of Works on the EU-supported Corridor Vc Section near Doboj

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WBIF Road Corridor Vc BIH Factsheet (November 2023)
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13-12-2023

WBIF Road Corridor Vc BIH Factsheet (November 2023)

WBIF Road Corridor Vc BIH Factsheet - English language (November 2023)

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WBIF Road Corridor Vc BIH Factsheet - Bosnian language (November 2023)
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13-12-2023

WBIF Road Corridor Vc BIH Factsheet - Bosnian language (November 2023)

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Continuation of Procurement Assistance for the Flood Risk Management Project in Republika Srpska
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04-04-2023

Continuation of Procurement Assistance for the Flood Risk Management Project in Republika Srpska

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Partner Financial Organisations

Western Balkans Partners