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Sustaining peace and social cohesion in Bosnia and Herzegovina through enhanced inter-municipal and inter-entity cooperation on local services
SPSC project
Project “Sustaining peace and social cohesion in Bosnia and Herzegovina through enhanced inter-municipal and inter-entity cooperation on local services (SPSC)” is funded by the UN Secretary General’s Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) and implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on behalf of the United Nations in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
SPSC Project Goal
The overall objective is to strengthen social cohesion within and between communities located on the administrative borders of the two entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, namely the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republika Srpska.
To achieve this objective, the project partners, IOM and UNDP, will work with municipal authorities and other local actors to organize and sustain community dialogues and civic engagement, strengthen social structures and services, and create opportunities for young men and women to engage in meaningful exchanges with youth and leaders across communities and the inter-entity boundary line.
As a part of its activities, UNDP will provide support for strengthening the quality of existing and introducing new social services based on the actual needs of the population, as well as improving the cooperation between partnering units of local governance in this field.
Main beneficiaries
The beneficiaries of the project include municipal governments, local institutions such as centers for social welfare, employment bureaus, healthcare centers, centers for mental health, schools, as well as local civil society organizations, citizens, notably youth and women, as well as other vulnerable population groups.
Expected Results
Output 1.1: Trust in local governments / social service providers is improved through responsive and participatory interaction with communities
Output 1.2: Young women and men engage in cross-community and inter-entity activities
Status
Ongoing
Start date:
December 2022
Estimated end date:
December 2024
Geographic Coverage
Bosansko Grahovo, Bosanski Petrovac, Drvar, Glamoč, Ključ, Livno, Mrkonjić Grad, Ribnik and Sanski Most
Donors
UN Secretary General’s Peacebuilding Fund (PBF)
Partners
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
