Bosnia and Herzegovina
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About the ILO in Bosnia and Herzegovina
One of the most challenging labour markets in the region
Although the economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina has been expanding steadily in the past few years, job creation has not kept up and the country shows one of the most challenging labour market situations in the region. Employment and activity rates remain very low (35% and 42% respectively in 2019). Unemployment remains high despite a downward trend in recent years (15.7% in 2019) and especially among youth (34 % in 2019). One out of four youth is neither in education, employment nor in training. The country has one of the lowest female employment rates in the Balkans (around 27%). The share of informal employment in total employment is relatively high (30%). The outward migration coupled with a rapidly aging population put a strain on the social security systems, challenging their sustainability over the long-term. Continue reading
What's new
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Lifelong learning
Why Trade Unions should act on Skills Development – and how?
19 February 2021
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Employment creation
ILO signs two major new agreements with the EU in Bosnia and Herzegovina to scale up job creation and support for small and medium enterprises
02 February 2021
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One UN
Interview with Ingrid Macdonald, UN Resident Coordinator in Bosnia and Herzegovina
11 December 2020
Standards and national legislation
Publications
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Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova
Extending social security to the informal economy
Overview of current projects
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Towards the Sustainable Development Goals Financing Ecosystem in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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To strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina capacity for generating growth and employment through support to competitiveness and innovation
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Promoting Inclusive Labour Market Solutions in the Western Balkans
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Employment and Social Affairs Platform Project