Context
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) faces a shortage of skilled workers aligned with labour market demands, alongside limited progress in green and digital transformation. Consequently, this situation threatens the competitiveness of the private economy and employment prospects for the population. Economic and innovation stakeholders, including companies, schools, and chambers lack opportunities to collaborate and improve employment during these transformations. Additionally, weak partnerships between universities and the private economy hinder green and digital innovation. Similarly, companies, chambers, and schools also fail to collaborate on vocational training that meets current needs, resulting in outdated curricula. Furthermore, few institutional partners support companies in digitalisation and green economy efforts, leading to low awareness of their potentials.
Objective
Employment opportunities in Bosnia and Herzegovina have improved for job seekers, reflecting the digital and green transformation of the economy.
Approach
The project has two main components:
- Enhancing vocational education and training (VET): This component aims to improve the vocational education and training system to ensure a qualified workforce for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s long-term economic development.
- Developing the private economy: It targets the transformation of businesses towards a more digital and green economy, making the country more competitive and innovative.
To achieve these goals, the project:
- Fosters collaboration between businesses, private organisations, schools, and chambers.
- Supports small and medium-sized enterprises and vocational schools in training for digital and green services.
- Engages national, entity and cantonal government stakeholders in dialogue.
- Promotes changes for improved dual vocational training.
- Develops a framework for green and digital business growth.
- Integrates women and disadvantaged populations into activities.
Last update: July 2024