# Zenica-Doboj Canton economic and budgetary measures

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/zenica-doboj-canton-economic-and-budgetary-measures
> Updated: 2026-09-08T08:47:56.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 6.

The Zenica-Doboj Canton has implemented several economic and administrative measures to support local development and entrepreneurship.

Through the Ministry for Veteran Affairs, the ‘Prvi biznis’ self-employment program has allocated 1,164,000 KM to 97 veterans, providing 12,000 KM to each participant. Additionally, the 2026 ‘Biznis plus’ program provided 164,519.24 KM to 94 veterans to sustain and expand enterprises. To further stimulate the economy, the government allocated approximately 7 million KM toward private enterprises and entrepreneurial zones, including 6.2 million KM in direct incentives for small to medium-sized businesses and 700,000 KM for entrepreneurial zones.

In August 2026, the Zenica-Doboj Canton Assembly officially adopted the second budget rebalance for the year. Finance Minister Dženana Čišija reported that the rebalanced budget sets total revenues at 777,688,281 KM and expenditures at 772,071,223 KM, resulting in a projected surplus of 5,617,058 KM. Alongside the budget, the Assembly passed amendments to the Higher Education Law and approved the Science and Research Activity Development Strategy for 2024–2034.

Premier Nezir Pivić has noted that the canton has allocated over 40 million KM for various economic incentives during his mandate. In September 2026, the Ministry of Economy distributed 3.6 million KM to 162 companies to strengthen regional competitiveness. Additionally, 116,942 KM was allocated to support 17 fairs and cultural manifestations in areas including Zavidovići, Žepče, and Usora. Pivić continues to warn that the closure of Željezara Zenica would have significant consequences for the national economy due to the integrated supply chain it supports.

## Claims

- The Zenica-Doboj Canton Assembly adopted the second budget rebalance for 2026, totaling 777,688,281 KM. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The rebalanced budget projects a surplus of 5,617,058 KM. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Planned revenues for the rebalanced budget are 777,688,281 KM, with expenditures at 772,071,223 KM. (single source)
- The Assembly adopted amendments to the Higher Education Law to align with a Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina ruling. (single source)
- The Science and Research Activity Development Strategy for 2024–2034 was adopted with 28 votes in favor. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Zenica-Doboj Canton allocates 3.6 million KM to boost business competitiveness

The Zenica-Doboj Canton has awarded 3.6 million KM to 162 companies to boost competitiveness and allocated over 116,000 KM to support 17 local cultural and trade events.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zenica-doboj-canton-allocates-36-million-km-to-boost-business-competitiveness

### 2026-08-24: Zenica-Doboj Canton Assembly adopts 2026 budget rebalance

The Zenica-Doboj Canton Assembly adopted a 2026 budget rebalance of 777.6 million KM and amended the Higher Education Law to comply with Constitutional Court rulings.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zenica-doboj-canton-assembly-adopts-2026-budget-rebalance

### 2026-08-23: Zenica-Doboj Canton allocates millions for economy and veterans

The Zenica-Doboj Canton has allocated millions in KM to support 162 businesses, tourism infrastructure, agricultural incentives, and welfare programs for the veteran population.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zenica-doboj-canton-allocates-55-million-km-for-economy-and-tourism

### 2026-08-17: Zenica-Doboj Canton proposes 777.7 million KM budget

The Zenica-Doboj Canton Government proposed a 2026 budget with 777.7 million KM in revenue, including 7 million KM in economic incentives and a new ten-year scientific research strategy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zenica-doboj-canton-proposes-7777-million-km-budget

### 2026-08-14: Zenica-Doboj Canton approves budget rebalance and research strategy

The Zenica-Doboj Canton Government approved a 2026 budget rebalance, a new 10-year scientific research strategy, and 7 million KM in economic incentives for private businesses and entrepreneurial zones.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zenica-doboj-canton-approves-budget-rebalance-and-research-strategy

### 2026-08-07: Zeničko-dobojski Canton boosts veteran entrepreneurship with new funding

Zeničko-dobojski Canton allocated over 1.3 million KM to veteran entrepreneurs through the Prvi biznis and Biznis plus programs, supporting dozens of new and existing businesses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zeniko-dobojski-canton-boosts-veteran-entrepreneurship-with-new-funding

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