Bosnia and Herzegovina: The Quest for Change

Bosnia and Herzegovina:  The Quest for Change


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The New Norm in the Wake of the Coronavirus in Bosnia and Herzegovina
April 16, 2020

As the residents in Bosnia and Herzegovina remain quarantined the Platform for Progress continues to move forward on how to best address key policy issues that have arisen as a result of the coronavirus outbreak in addition to prepping for the local el...

The Platform for Progress Addresses a Proposed Economic Recovery Package for Bosnia and Herzegovina
April 10, 2020

In lieu of the impact of the coronavirus in Bosnia and Herzegovina the ruling government is working on an economic recovery package.  In response, the Platform for Progress's expert advisory board on the economy has been meeting virtually to create its...

The Coronavirus Continues to Impact the Progress of the Platform for Progress on Many Fronts
April 03, 2020

Business, as usual, has taken on new meaning for the Platform for Progress as Mirsad Hadzikadic and his team continue to navigate the uncharted waters of the coronavirus.  Mirsad and I recently spoke about the latest on the coronavirus outbreak in Bosn...

Virtual Meetings Become the Norm for the Platform for Progress
March 27, 2020

For Mirsad Hadzikadic and the Platform for Progress, preparations for the local elections in October of 2020 have gone virtual as a result of the global impact of the corona virus.  Much of the population is currently under quarantine with additional r...

Navigating the Coronavirus and a Democratic Movement Simultaneously
March 20, 2020

Balancing the impact of the Coronavirus and at the same time moving forward with a democratic movement pose yet new challenges for the Platform for Progress.  Efforts continue on a weekly basis, via virtual meetings,

The Impact of the Coronavirus in Bosnia and Herzegovina
March 13, 2020

As the coronavirus continues to make its presence felt around the globe, there are now seven confirmed cases in Bosnia and Herzegovina. And as a result of the wrath it has reigned, particularly in Italy and other neighboring countries in Europe,

The Platform for Progress is Finalizing Preliminary Lists of Candidates for the Local Elections
March 06, 2020

With the local elections scheduled for October 2020, the Platform for Progress is finalizing its preliminary list of potential candidates.  Governing boards of the Platform at the local and district levels have been asked to submit,

A Key Policy Proposal for the City of Mostar to be Announced on March 6
March 02, 2020

Mostar is the sixth largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is a focal point for the Platform for Progress because of its rich cultural diversity, which includes large populations of Bosniak and Croat citizens.

Current Political Climate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is Raising Concerns For Many
February 21, 2020

As the Platform for Progress continues to aggressively push forward towards the local elections coming up in October, 2020, there are growing concerns in regards to the current political climate.  In my recent conversation with Mirsad Hadzikadic,

Preparations Are In Full Swing for the Upcoming Local Elections in October
February 14, 2020

The Platform for Progress is now working at a feverish pace as it addresses logistical issues for the upcoming local elections and strategies to address those issues.  During a recent meeting of the presidential board four key issues were identified.