Bosnia and Herzegovina - Systematic Country Diagnostic Update - Report No. 148573-BA - 2020

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Systematic Country Diagnostic Update for Bosnia and Herzegovina presents an evidence-based assessment of the country’s current conditions and development challenges. It analyzes institutional performance, demographic shifts, stalled reforms, and the long path toward EU accession. The report reviews economic trends covering growth, jobs, public finances, poverty, and shared prosperity, then identifies constraints that require change across private investment, exports, human capital, basic services, and natural asset management. It culminates in prioritization for fast, long-lasting, inclusive growth.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages80

Reading Time3 h 22 min

Contents

Country Context: Where Is Bosnia and Herzegovina Today?

Economic trends: Growth and Jobs, Public Finances, Poverty and Shared Prosperity

Development Constraints: What Needs to Change?

Prioritization for Fast, Long-Lasting, Inclusive Growth

Appendix A: Indicators of Trust in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Appendix B: European Commission Opinion on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Application for European Union Membership

References

Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SYSTEMATIC COUNTRY DIAGNOSTIC UPDATE BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SYSTEMATIC COUNTRY DIAGNOSTIC UPDATE Report No. 148573-BA © 2020 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW Washington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000 [Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org) This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. | Rights and Permissions The material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given. Any queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522- 2625; e-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org) Translations—If you create a translation of this work, please add the following disclaimer along with the attribution: This | | translation was not created by The World Bank and should not be considered an official World Bank translation. The World Bank shall not be liable for any content or error in this translation. Adaptations—If you create an adaptation of this work, please add the following disclaimer along with the attribution: This is an adaptation of an original work by The World Bank. Views and opinions expressed in the adaptation are the sole responsibility of the author or authors of the adaptation and are not endorsed by The World Bank. Third-party content—The World Bank does not necessarily own each compo- | | | nent of the content contained within the work. The World Bank therefore does not warrant that the use of any third-party owned individual component or part contained in the work will not infringe on the rights of those third parties. The risk of claims resulting from such infringement rests solely with you. If you wish to re-use a component of the work, it is your responsibility to determine whether permission is needed for that re-use and to obtain permission from the copyright owner. Examples of components can include, but are not limited to, tables, figures, or images. | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | REBALANCING BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA: AN UPDATE The Mostar Bridge, built by the Ottomans in the 16th century, is an iconic image of Bosnia and Herzegovina, its people, and their heritage. It spans the Neretva River to join the two sides of Mostar. It has been repaired or rebuilt many times over the years, but its distinctive identity is unchanged. It is time, now, to build and cross a new bridge to connect Bosnia and Herzegovina’s past to its future; to bridge the differences that have divided people and separated them from the prosperity they can achieve. | | | Cover: Alica Jarikovic · Graphic design by: Kilka Diseño Gráfico | | | | | | Regional Vice President: IFC Vice President: Country Director: IFC Regional Director: Regional Director: Practice Managers: IBRD Country Manager: IFC Country Manager Task Team Leaders: Cyril Muller Georgina Baker Linda Van Gelder Wiebke Schloemer Lalita Moorty Gallina Vincelette / Salman Zaidi Emanuel Salinas Munoz Thomas E. Lub

FAQs

What main areas does the report cover for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The report covers country context, economic trends, development constraints, and priorities for fast, long-lasting inclusive growth.

Which topics are included under the country context section?

It addresses unwieldy institutions and inefficient public administration, demographic change, stalled reforms and lack of economic transformation, and the EU accession process.

What are the key development constraint themes the report highlights?

The report focuses on rebalancing growth toward private investment and exports, investing in physical capital, strengthening human capital and basic services, and managing natural assets for prosperity.

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