Bosnia and Herzegovina: The Quest for Change

Bosnia and Herzegovina:  The Quest for Change


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November 2020 Local Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina Remain in Question
July 16, 2020

Although it appeared that the local elections would take place in Bosnia and Herzegovina this fall, though a month later than originally scheduled, there is now some question as to whether they will happen this year or if at all.

The Platform for Progress Holds Its Fourth Peaceful Protest Walk
July 02, 2020

The Platform for Progress recently conducted another peaceful protest walk, this time in the city of Bihac, located in the northwest region of Bosnia and Herzegovina.  In continuing to adhere to strict guidelines imposed as a result of the coronavirus,...

The Platform for Progress Holds Peaceful Protest March in Tuzla
June 19, 2020

Following the historic peaceful protest march in Sarajevo which drew 30,000 people, the Platform for Progress held another peaceful protest march on June 13 in Tuzla, the third-largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

More Peaceful Protest Marches Are Being Planned By The Platform For Progress
June 11, 2020

On the heels of the peaceful protest march in Sarajevo that drew 30,000 participants, the Platform For Progress is planning other such events in cities and towns around the country.  However, it is not clear whether they will be able to proceed as plan...

Thousands Participate in Peaceful Protest Organized by the Platform for Progress
June 05, 2020

In a bold and historic move in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Platform for Progress organized a peaceful protest march to bring increased awareness to the ongoing political corruption in the country.  On Saturday, May 30,

More Questions Surface Regarding the Local Elections Scheduled for October 4 in Bosnia and Herzegovina
May 21, 2020

Though the Central Electoral Commission in Bosnia and Herzegovina recently announced that the local elections would be held on October 4, 2020 as scheduled, the certainty of that actually happening remains in question.

The Platform For Progress Hopes to Have Candidates on the Ballot in at Least 35 Cities
May 14, 2020

With the October 4 local elections now a go, the Platform for Progress is totally focused on the tasks at hand, making sure to address all of the key logistical issues moving forward.  These include making sure that all required signatures from registe...

Local Elections Will Be Held in Bosnia and Herzegovina on October 4, 2020
May 07, 2020

Due to the coronavirus outbreak in Bosnia and Herzegovina there has been some speculation as to whether the local election scheduled for October 4 would go on as scheduled, postponed or possibly not held at all.

Virtual Town Hall Meetings Now Being Implemented by the Plaform for Progress
May 01, 2020

For the last several weeks the Platform for Progress has been conducting business virtually as a direct result of the coronavirus.  In essence all of its meetings are being held via the internet  Recently its communications team decided to broaden thes...

Virtual Communications Pickup as the Coronavirus Continues to Impact Daily Life in Bosnia and Herzegovina
April 23, 2020

With digital communications now the new norm and readily being adopted by members of the Platform for Progress, planning meetings are becoming more frequent.  Mirsad Hadzikadic and I spoke about the importance of having these meetings now on a more fre...