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Multi-stakeholder Workshop: Cooperation for Anti-Corruption in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Explore the collaborative efforts of governmental institutions, the private sector, and civil society organizations in accordance with Article 12 of the UNCAC. Learn how the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption and Coordination of the Fight against Corruption in Bosnia and Herzegovina operates independently and autonomously, accountable to the Parliamentary Assembly. Discover examples of good practices such as protection for whistleblowers and transparency initiatives. Find out about training sessions, anti-corruption strategies, and guidelines for cooperation with civil society.

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Multi-stakeholder Workshop: Cooperation for Anti-Corruption in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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  1. Cooperation between governmental institutions, private sector and civil society organizations with the focus on Article 12 of UNCAC Multi-stakeholderWorkshop, 24-27September, Belgrade

  2. Agency Status Establishment • The Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina adopted on 30 December 2009 the Law on the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption and Coordination of the Fight against Corruption. Status • TheAgency is an independent and autonomous administrative organization that is accountable to the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Budget • The funds required for the Agency’s operation are provided from the Budget. AGENCY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION AND COORDINATION  OF THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION Management • Management of the Agency was appointed in July 2011.

  3. AGENCY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION AND COORDINATION  OF THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION APIK has created Guidelines for cooperation with civil society organizations that in a systemic manner define the forms of cooperation and coordination regarding the implementation of specific projects in the field of anti-corruption. http://apik.ba/zakoni-i-drugi-akti/ostali-akti/smjernice-i-preporuke

  4. AGENCY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION AND COORDINATION  OF THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION Anti-corruption Strategy of B&H 2015 – 2019 During the development of the Anticorruption Strategy at the level of B&H for the period 2015-2019 the widest possible public consultation process had been conducted to include the representatives of more than 23 relevant institutions in B&H at all levels of government, the academic community and relevant civil society organizations in an inter-institutional working group.

  5. AGENCY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION AND COORDINATION  OF THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION Anti-corruption Strategy of B&H 2015 – 2019 In terms of prevention of corruption in the private sector the Anti-corruption Strategy of B&Hpredict the improvement of the legal framework for the active participation of the private sector in anti-corruption activities and to promote the adoption and application of codes of business ethics in the operations in order to prevent corruption in the relations between businesses and institutions.

  6. AGENCY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION AND COORDINATION  OF THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION Anti-corruption Strategy of B&H 2015 – 2019 Representatives of the Agency held trainings at the Foreign Trade Chamber of B&H on the topic: "Training of chambers of commerce and companies on the fight against corruption." APIK has prepared an "Analysis of private sector involvement in the fight against corruption, the possibilities and forms of cooperation between institutions in the anti-corruption system in BiH".

  7. AGENCY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION AND COORDINATION  OF THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION Examples of good practices Adequate protection to persons reporting corruption In the entity of RepublikaSrpskathe Law on the Protection of Persons Reporting Corruption entered into force on July 7, 2017, which stipulates protection for all individuals reporting corruption in the public and private sectors. More information on the link: Webpage of the Ministry of Justice of RS, 12 July 2017

  8. AGENCY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION AND COORDINATION  OF THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION Examples of good practices Adequate protection to persons reporting corruption In the entity of the Federation of B&H the Draft Law on Protection of Persons who Report Corruption in the Federation of B&H was adopted after its first reading at the 30th extraordinary session of the House of Representatives of FB&H on June 20, 2018.

  9. AGENCY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION AND COORDINATION  OF THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION Examples of good practices Providing full access to information In June 2018, Transparency International in Bosnia and Herzegovina (TI B&H) developed a database on the operations of public sector companies and announced it on the portalhttp://transparentno.ba/.

  10. AGENCY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION AND COORDINATION  OF THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION Examples of good practices TI B&H is implementing the project Strengthening Corporate Governance of Public Enterprises in B&H through Anticorruption Programmes, in cooperation with APIK.

  11. AGENCY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION AND COORDINATION  OF THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION Examples of good practices • Within the scope of the project, the followingdocuments have beenproduced: • Manual on Prevention of Corruption and Creation of AC Programs in Public Enterprises • Preventing Corruption and Creating Integrity Plans in Public Enterprises FB&H • TRANSPARENCY OF CORPORATE REPORTING OF STATE ENTERPRISES IN BIH • https://ti-bih.org/projekti/jacanje-korporativnog-upravljanja-javnih-preduzeca-u-bih-kroz-antikorupcijske-programe/

  12. AGENCY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION AND COORDINATION  OF THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION Examples of good practices: One Stop Shops The mayors and their teams in Teslić, Tešanj, and Žepče are committed to facilitating investment and prevent corruption. Investors are provided support at all stages of setting up a business and resolving administrative issues, as well as in communication with higher levels of government and other institutions. At their disposal, investors have professionals from the Development Department of the Teslić Municipality, the TRA Development Agency of the Tešanj Municipality and the RAŽ Development Agency of Žepče. All three local self-governance units provide business services in the form of a One Stop Shop. http://www.bear.ba/why-bear/6-reasons-to-choose-bear/we-take-care-of-your-needs/

  13. AGENCY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION AND COORDINATION  OF THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION Thank you for your attention Contactdetails: PinjoDženana Expert Adviser for the International Cooperation Agency for the Prevention of Corruption and Coordination of the Fight against Corruption ul. Dabrobosanska 26-2871123 Istočno Sarajevo Bosna i Hercegovina Tel: +387 57 322 545; Fax: +387 57 322 547 www.apik.ba

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