25/02/2026
"🇨🇭 Švicarska ulaže u održive lokalne inicijative u BiH koje donose stvarne koristi građanima. Jedna od njih je program Lokalnog ekonomskog razvoja (LER). Fokus je na stvaranju radnih mjesta za stanovništvo tih zajednica, na jačanju lokalnih institucija, kao i na uključivanju žena, mladih i osjetljivih grupa u razvojne procese. Ova inicijativa počiva na tri ključne vrijednosti: vremenu, povjerenju i inovaciji. Švicarska je dugoročno posvećena partnerstvu s BiH, jer su trajne promjene moguće samo kroz stabilnu saradnju i međusobno povjerenje. Inovacije su neophodne kako bismo povezali opštine, uključili privatni sektor i stvorili nova radna mjesta, snažnije lokalne ekonomije i kvalitetnije usluge za građane”, poručio je ambassador Gabriele Derighetti na predstavljanju ostvarenih inicijativa u sklopu LER-a.
📊 17 lokalnih projekata.
🏙️ 11 gradova i opština/općina.
💰 6,9 miliona KM uloženih tamo gdje razvoj zaista počinje - u lokalnim zajednicama.
U Banjoj Luci nisu predstavljeni samo projekti, već konkretne odluke da se ostane, radi i gradi u BiH. Ideje koje su nastajale u lokalnim sredinama dobile su podršku da postanu stvarne promjene – u poslovima, znanjima, energiji i prilikama za ljude u lokalnim zajednicama.
Ono što ovu priču čini zaista snažnom je partnerstvo: 41% sredstava dolazi iz projekta LER u BiH, a 59% ulažu gradovi, općine/opštine i privatni sektor. Jer razvoj nema smisla ako nije zajednički. Snažne opštine i konkurentna mala i srednja preduzeća okosnica su zapošljavanja i rasta.
Ovi projekti se realizuju u 📍Banjoj Luci, 📍Zenici, 📍Doboju, 📍Prijedoru, 📍Žepču, 📍Tešnju, 📍Tesliću, 📍Kaknju, 📍Zavidovićima, 📍Čelincu i 📍Doboj Jugu, ali imaju isti cilj: jače lokalne ekonomije, privlačenje investicija, zapošljavanje i bolji uslovi za život u lokalnim zajednicama.
Projekat LER u BiH finansira Vlada Švicarske, a provodi konzorcijum Caritas Švicarske i NIRAS zajedno sa brojnim partnerima širom zemlje.
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" is investing in local initiatives in BiH that benefit citizens. One of these is the Local Economic Development (LED) program. The focus is on creating jobs for the people living in these communities, strengthening local institutions, and including women, young people, and vulnerable groups in development processes. This initiative is based on three key values: time, trust and innovation. Switzerland is committed to a long-term partnership with BiH, and believes that lasting change is only possible through stable cooperation and mutual trust. Innovation is necessary to connect municipalities, involve private companies and create new jobs, stronger local economies and better quality services for citizens," said Ambassador Gabriele Derighetti at the presentation of the initiatives that have been put into action.
📊 17 local projects
🏙️ 11 cities and municipalities
💰 A total of 6.9 million KM has been invested, and this is where development really begins – in local communities.
In Banja Luka, not only were projects presented, but also concrete decisions to stay, work and build in BiH. Local communities came up with ideas that were then used to make real changes, like creating new jobs, sharing knowledge, using energy more efficiently and increasing opportunities for people living there.
What makes this story really powerful is the partnership: 41% of the funds come from the LED project in BiH, and 59% are invested by cities, municipalities and private companies. Development means nothing if it is not shared. Strong municipalities and competitive small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of employment and growth. With stronger small and medium-sized enterprises, better conditions for investment at the local level and public-private cooperation, investments come faster and stay longer.
These projects are being carried out in 📍Banja Luka, 📍Zenica, 📍Doboj, 📍Prijedor, 📍Žepče, 📍Tešanj, 📍Teslić, 📍Kakanj, 📍Zavidovići, 📍Čelinac and 📍Doboj Jug. They all have the same goal: to make local economies stronger, to attract investment, employment and better living conditions in local communities.
The LED project in BiH is funded by the Swiss Government and implemented by a consortium of Caritas Switzerland and NIRAS together with numerous partners across the country.
