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The Association of Municipalities and Cities of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina works towards promoting democratic and effective local self-government, enhancing regional cooperation, and achieving self-sustainability. This organization focuses on capacity building, legislative changes, and service development for its members to support the growth and success of municipalities in the region.
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Association of Municipalitiesand Cities of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina • cca 4 million inhabitants • Area 51.129 m2 • Capital: Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina District Brcko Republika Srpska 10 cantons 2 cities 2 cities 61 municipalities 78 municipalities AUTHORITY LEVELS In total there are 144 Local Self-government Units in BiH – 80 of them are in the Federation 2
Bijeljina Brcko Banja Luka SARAJEVO Mostar 1
Status of local –self government in the Federation of BiH • Public administration reform is underway • Strong presence and involvement of international organizations such as : OHR, OSCE, CoE, UNDP, EC , GAP • Legal framework-legislative changes
Association of Cities and Municipalities in Federation of BiH • We are in a process of building capacities of the Association • Mission of the Association is to promote democratic and effective local self-government in accordance with principles of European charter for local self government • Development of new and strengthening of existing services for the members/municipalities • Activities related to achievement of self-sustainability • Improvement of regional and international co-operation primarily through NALAS network