Tourism and the Economy - A Presentation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

May 20th, 2009
ECOSOC (UN Economic and Social Council) Chamber

Bosnia and Herzegovina presented to the diplomats at the UN its touristic and economic potentials:

- Success achieved in BiH's macroeconomy in the last 15 years
- Success on the gender equality issue, where BiH has more and more women in leading corporate positions
- Success in engaging youth in decision-making processes
- Success and projects in ecological and environmental awareness of the corporate world in BiH
- Success in regional and international cooperation and trade agreements
- Success in promoting ecotourism based on UN guidelines

Opening remarks:
H.E. Ivan Barbalic, Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the UN

Participants:
Milorad Janjetovic, Tamaris d.o.o
Kenan Hastor, ASA Prevent Group
Danijela Bicanic, MIMS Group
Sanela Smajlovic, Tourism Association

Video presentations:
Nova Forma d.o.o
BH Telecom d.o.o
Aluminijum d.o.o
Energoinvest d.o.o
“Bosnia and Herzegovina – Your Next Adventure," Tourism Association of BiH
“Enjoy Life in Bosnia and Herzegovina,” FIPA
“Enjoy Business in Bosnia and Herzegovina,” FIPA

Moderator: Dr. Sasha Toperich