Travnik to host EU-Bosnia relations meeting on November 5

Travnik will host the fourth meeting of the Working Group on relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina of the European Committee of the Regions on November 5. The summit will focus on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s European path, the utilization of European Union funds, and the role of local communities in reform processes.

Participants include representatives from European institutions, Bosnian state institutions, and local authorities. Key attendees include Travnik Mayor Kenan Dautović, Working Group Chair Csaba Borboly, EU Delegation Head Luigi Soreca, and Bosnian Foreign Minister Elmedin Konaković.

The first session will address the current state of EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina relations and opportunities for accessing EU funds and programs. Discussions will involve the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and local authorities from Gradačac, Jezero, and Mostar regarding capacity building for utilizing European resources.

A second debate will focus on the role of local and regional authorities in implementing and monitoring the Reform Agenda in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including a presentation on the LORAI program. A study visit to EU-funded projects in Travnik and the Central Bosnia Canton is scheduled for the day before the meeting.