Bosnia 06.04.2012 - 14.04.2012

Need for a new generation of political leaders in BiH

• Guided city tour Banja Luka (capital of Republik Srbska)
• Dinner with Ilija Trnicic (initiator of the political academy for young politicians in BiH)
• Lecture and discussion about “BiH in transition - Necessity of new generation of political leaders in BiH”

Accommodation in Banja Luka (Hostel)

Corruption and need for a new generation of political leaders in BiH

• Lecture on corruption in BiH by representative of Transparency International
• Visit of the government building of the Republic of Srbska, meeting with the minister of youth and education
• Meeting with young politicians from the academy of political leaders and discuss the political challenges for Bosnia with them

Accomodation in Banja Luka (Hostel)

Cultural and religious diversity as touristic ressource in BiH?

• Trip by minibus to Mostar, short sightseeing-stop in Jaice
• Tour of religious places around Mostar: Visit of Dervish monastery in Buna, an Orthodox Monastery and visit of the religious place Medugorje (catholic)
• Dinner with representative of Nanson dialogue centre

Accomodation in Mostar (Hostel)

Youth and education: to be young in a divided city

• Visit of the University of Mostar: discussion with students in Mostar (Muslims and Croats) about their experience of studying in a divided city and in a divided university
• Meeting with the director of KULT (the biggest organization for youth politics in BiH), he will talk about the difficulties for KULT to have a unified approach for the whole country
• Have a drink at OKC Abrasevic (a youth center that is placed in the middle of division line in Mostar)

Accomodation in Mostar (Hostel)

Tourism in BiH with focus on the question of war tourism

• Guided tour around city of Mostar, focus: if and to what extent there is such a phenomen like war tourism?
• Trip to Sarajevo, visit the Tunnel Museum” – a museum telling the story of the tunnel, built during the war which served to provide humanitarian assistance to the Bosnians in Sarajevo during the siege“ outside Sarajevo
• Meeting with a guide of Green visions (a company that organizes nature tourism in BiH), suggestions for program next day

Accomodation in Sarajevo (Hostel)

Tourism in BiH with focus on green tourism

• Rafting trip/tandem-paragliding-flight/ hiking trip (depending on the participants wish)
• Join the guide of Green Visions, talk about the challenges of mines (visit mine center) about Ski tourism and rafting in Bosnia but also about the problems that touristic organisations face.

Accomodation in Sarajevo (Hostel)

International presence in BiH: why are they still here and what are the biggest challenges they face in BiH?

• Visit office of European Stability Initiative (ESI) talk about reasons for ongoing international presence in Bosnia
• Meeting at Swiss embassy, talk about DEZA projects
• European Union Special Representative (EUSR) in BiH; we can talk about how Bosnia is included in European programmes

Accomodation in Sarajevo (Hostel)

Dealing with war memories, reconciliation after the war?

• After an introduction to the topic of reconciliation in BiH (by Prof. Besim Spahic University of Sarajevo; Trip to Srebrenica - tour through the memorial place and discussion
• Relaxing in new-built local Spa Center of Teslic

Accomodation in Teslic

Breakfast in Teslic, final discussion and farewell

Suggestion for trip back: bus from Teslic to Zagreb, night train from Zagreb to Zurich