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DCF members and domestic institutions discuss MOFT’s and DEI’s roles in aid coordination

Details: Created on Tuesday, 06 October 2009 00:00; Last Updated on Sunday, 06 October 2013 14:10; Hits: 1509

During the third DCF meeting to be hosted by the Sector for Coordination of International Economic Aid of the BiH Ministry of Finance and Treasury (SCIA MOFT), DCF members and representatives of domestic institutions were informed about recent developments in the area of aid coordination in BiH. The goals and planned outputs of the Aid Coordination and Effectiveness (ACE) Project were presented along with SCIA MOFT’s and PARCO’s current and planned activities. Representatives of SCIA MOFT and DEI discussed their different roles and functions regarding aid coordination

DCF members discuss impact of the Financial Crisis

Details: Created on Tuesday, 12 May 2009 00:00; Last Updated on Sunday, 06 October 2013 14:10; Hits: 1273

On 12 May 2009, the Donor Coordination Forum (DCF) held its second quarterly meeting organized by the BiH Ministry of Finance and Treasury/Sector for Coordination of International Economic Aid (MOFT/SCIA). The meeting was chaired by Mr. Marco Mantovanelli, World Bank Country Manager in BiH. The agenda included a joint presentation by Minister Vrankic and Mr. Mantovanelli on the impact of the global economic crisis on BiH and the response by the authorities to mitigate these effects. Mr. Mantovanelli noted that the measures taken by the BiH Government have been well coordinated, which among other results ensured the credibility of the banking sector in BiH. It is, however, vital that different levels of government continue to work together and all donors assist in this process

First DCF meeting organized by the BiH Ministry of Finance and Treasury

Details: Created on Tuesday, 24 February 2009 00:00; Last Updated on Sunday, 06 October 2013 14:10; Hits: 1465

On 24 February 2009, the DCF held its quarterly meeting, for the first time organized by the BiH Ministry of Finance and Treasury/Sector for Coordination of International Economic Aid. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Mr. Dragan Vrankic, Deputy Chairman of the BiH Council of Ministers and BiH Minister of Finance and Treasury. The agenda included a presentation by the World Bank on the possible implications of the global financial and economic crisis on BiH. Furthermore, BiH Government representatives explained how they plan to approach aid coordination and effectiveness activities in 2009-2010. Finally, the Directorate for European Integration (DEI) presented details of the 2009 Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) programming and its relevance for donor agencies active in BiH.

DCF members discuss new sector coordination mechanisms

Details: Created on Thursday, 18 December 2008 00:00; Last Updated on Sunday, 06 October 2013 14:10; Hits: 1343

The Donor Coordination Forum held its last meeting of the year on 11 December 2008, with the participation of over 20 donor agencies and several government institutions, including the Directorate for Economic Planning (DEP), Directorate for European Integration (DEI), and the BiH Ministry of Finance and Treasury – Sector for Coordination of International Aid (BiH MOFT/SCIA). The agenda included presentations on the water, youth and local governance sectors. The Forum members agreed that, in each of these areas of work, they would jointly propose to relevant government bodies to take leadership in the organization of sector working groups, with the participation of all stakeholders (including donors, government, civil society and private sector). The new Sector for Coordination of International Aid will be at the center of this coordination effort, so as to strengthen the new Unit’s role as a knowledge hub for such initiatives

Next Donor Coordination Forum Meeting

Details: Created on Thursday, 20 November 2008 00:00; Last Updated on Sunday, 06 October 2013 14:10; Hits: 1268

The next Donor Coordination Forum (DCF) meeting will be held on Thursday, 11th December, at 11:00, at the Large-Conference Room of the UN Development House in Marsala Tita 48. The DCF meeting will be chaired by the Swiss Development Cooperation Office in Sarajevo, and the meeting agenda will be distributed shortly. For further information, please contact the DCF Secretariat at the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office at 033/ 563-842 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Launching of the 2007 Donor Mapping Report

Details: Created on Tuesday, 23 September 2008 00:00; Last Updated on Sunday, 06 October 2013 14:10; Hits: 1330

The DCF, in cooperation with the Government, has launched the 2007 Donor Mapping Report. The Donor Mapping Report enumerates donor-supported activities in ten sectors and provides an analytical overview of how these funds contribute to sectoral reforms. In addition, each chapter maps existing government strategies and donor coordination mechanisms. Although the analysis focuses on 2007 contributions, projections for 2008 and beyond ensure the continued relevance of this document. The PDF version of the Report can be found on this website.

DCF meeting on significance of SAA for BiH

Details: Created on Wednesday, 28 May 2008 00:00; Last Updated on Sunday, 06 October 2013 14:10; Hits: 1352

The last meeting of the DCF, chaired by the EC Delegation, focused on the significance of the SAA for BiH and what donor agencies can do to support this process.