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National Human Development Report 2020 for BiH presented May 13, 2021 12:00 PM by Y.Z
The Embassy of Switzerland in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United Nations Development Programme in BiH presented the National Human Development Report 2020 “Social Inclusion in Bosnia and Herzegovina” (National Human Development Report – NHDR). This report assesses what has changed in the country when it comes to social inclusion of the most vulnerable people, social sector systems and broader social cohesion over the past decade. Social inclusion in the country is analysed from two angles: from the point of view of institutions and from the point of view of citizens. Social inclusion across social sector systems of Education, Health, Labour Market and Social Protection is assessed to identify gaps that lead to exclusion. The report also looks at how unequal distribution of resources across the country impacts availability of services and p
Sweden provides 7.2 million EUR to boost Energy Efficiency in Bosnia January 30, 2021 2:15 PM by Y.Z
Sweden is allocating 7.2 million EUR for two projects aimed to reduce the environmental impact of excessive energy use and improve energy efficiency of public and residential buildings in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).
The average energy consumption in public and residential buildings in BiH is over five times more than the annual energy consumption of buildings in EU countries located in similar climate conditions. As a result of excessive energy use and other pollution sources, 99.6% of the population of the country is exposed to PM2.5 air pollution which exceeds the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Also, the WHO data shows that 27% of all deaths in the country are attributable to pollution. Domestic authorities can capitalize on the drive for higher energy efficiency to improve economic, health, environmental and socia
Results of SDG Accelerator for SMEs in Bosnia presented January 26, 2021 12:00 PM by Y.Z
Companies participating in the SDG Accelerator for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) program in Bosnia and Herzegovina have completed their months-long “innovation journey”.
SDG Accelerator for SMEs in BiH entails work with companies that have received support, guidance, and a comprehensive methodology for the development of new products, services, or business models based on the SDGs from a network of top international and domestic experts. In addition, the companies were assisted in communicating with and educating their employees to integrate sustainable development into business through internal campaigns and activities.
Swedish Ambassador presented First Annual Sustainability Report to BiH Company January 2, 2021 10:45 AM by Y.Z
The Ambassador of Sweden to Bosnia and Herzegovina, H.E.
Johanna Strömquist, and Resident Representative of UNDP in BiH,
Steliana Nedera, visited the Ministry of Programming, one of the winners of the SDG Business Pioneers Award 2020. On this occasion, H.E.Strömquist presented one of the co-owners of the company, Faris Začina, with their first annual sustainability report.
All companies that were finalists of the SDG Business Pioneers Award 2020 were presented with their sustainable business reports. In this way, the importance of non-financial reporting of companies in the field of sustainable development is promoted.