News

May 2026

CEDES Launches Landscape Fire Prevention Education in the Vlašić and Mostar Areas

CEDES is delivering farmer and community education on landscape fire prevention measures in Central Bosnia and Herzegovina-Neretva Cantons, under the SDC/Helvetas-funded Landscape Fire Management in the Western Balkans Programme.

May 2026

CEDES Conducted the Final Evaluation of the “Možemo Bolje” Project for IOM

CEDES conducted the external summative evaluation of a two-phase trust-building and social cohesion project across BiH communities, implemented by IOM, UNDP, and the OSCE Mission to BiH under the Quartet initiative (Council of Europe, EU, OSCE, UN).

April 2026

SECAP Development for Five Local Government Units in Bosnia and Herzegovina

CEDES developed Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAPs) for five local government units in BiH, including risk and vulnerability assessments and stakeholder mobilisation.

August 2025

Sarajevo Public Transport and GRAS Reform Roadmap

CEDES served as local partner to a consortium of Panteia, 3PT, and WEglobal Srl on a World Bank-financed roadmap for reforming Sarajevo's public transport sector and its operator, GRAS.

2025

CEDES Delivered Phase II of UNDP's MEG Programme Across 31 Local Governments in BiH

Across both lots of Phase II of UNDP's local-government public-service support programme (MEG II), CEDES provided technical support to 31 local governments throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.

June 2024

Evaluation of “Through Mentorship to Stronger Local Employment Partnerships – LEP MENTOR”

CEDES carried out the final evaluation of the LEP MENTOR project, which supported youth self-employment in Bosnia and Herzegovina, on behalf of LINK Mostar.

May 2024

Technical Assistance to Local Governments on Municipal Property Management

CEDES provided technical assistance reviewing municipal property-management policies across 18 local governments in BiH and developing a supporting strategy and operational plan.

September 2023

Evaluation of the Strategy for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings in Bosnia and Herzegovina 2020–2023

CEDES evaluated implementation of BiH's national anti-trafficking strategy for the Ministry of Security, under the USAID/INSPIRE programme.

June 2023

Functional Analysis of the Agriculture Sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EU4AGRI)

CEDES carried out a functional analysis and internal capacity assessment of the institutions responsible for agriculture in BiH, under the EU4AGRI project.

04 Jul 2021

Analysis of the Tourism Sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian-Slovenian consortium CEDES/PROVOBIS presented a Tourism Sector Analysis for BiH, under the EU4Business project.

2021

Needs Assessment: Integration of Persons under International Protection into Host Municipalities in BiH

For UNHCR/CRS, CEDES assessed the socio-economic integration needs of refugees and persons under subsidiary protection in the municipalities where they are located.

06 Jan 2021

Sarajevo City Council Unanimously Adopts Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan for Sarajevo Canton and the City of Sarajevo

SUMP adopted at the 45th session of the City Council – same plan and consortium as the December decision by the Government of Sarajevo Canton.

22 Dec 2020

Analysis of the Impact of COVID-19 on the Economy and Living Conditions of Marginalised Groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Assessment of the pandemic's impact on the most vulnerable groups, with proposed practical measures.

15 Dec 2020

Scoping a Digital Skills Gap Assessment for the Western Balkans (RCC)

CEDES led a consortium that defined the scope and methodology for a full assessment of digital skills gaps across the Western Balkans, for the Regional Cooperation Council.

08 Dec 2020

Government of Sarajevo Canton Adopts Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan

Putting citizens at the centre of sustainable urban mobility planning – CEDES led the consortium.

October 2020

Building the Capacity of Civil Society Organisations for Better Social Protection (CARE International)

CEDES designed and delivered a tailored capacity-building programme for seven civil society organisations across Bosnia and Herzegovina, for CARE International.

13 Apr 2020

CEDES Team Presents Research on Innovation and Digitalisation in BiH SMEs

Baseline study on the digital transformation of the SME sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

12 Apr 2020

Mid-Term Evaluation of the PRO-Budućnost Project

CEDES commissioned by CRS/USAID to evaluate a peacebuilding and trust-building project for BiH citizens.

04 Feb 2020

CEDES Presented an Analysis of Waste Management Practices Under the “Joint Efforts for 5% Less Waste” Project

Waste management analysis across six municipalities in BiH and Montenegro, funded by the EU (IPA CBC BiH-MNE).

11 Nov 2019

EU4BUSINESS Project Delivers Training for 38 Potential Project Proposals

Training held at five locations across Bosnia and Herzegovina for applicants to two grant calls.

2018–2019

Needs Assessment in FBiH and RS (EC/UNDP Flood Recovery Programme)

CEDES carried out a large-scale needs assessment across 44 local governments in FBiH and RS, surveying over 1,000 households, under the EC/UNDP Flood Recovery Programme.

2018–2019

Study of Economic Development of Urban Areas of Sarajevo Canton

CEDES prepared a study of the economic development of Sarajevo Canton's urban areas, for the Institute for the Development Planning of Sarajevo Canton.

2018–2019

Study of Housing in Sarajevo Canton

CEDES prepared a Study of Housing in Sarajevo Canton, to inform urban planning documentation and the establishment of a property taxation system.

2016–2018

HVAC Design and Technical Supervision, Residential Building in Vogošća (ETIHAD d.o.o.)

CEDES designed the heating and ventilation systems for a 35-apartment residential building in Vogošća and supervised construction, for private investor ETIHAD d.o.o.

16 Nov 2017

Ahead of EYOF 2019: Final Report Presented on the Development Plan for the Olympic Mountains Bjelašnica and Igman

Report presented to the Prime Minister of Sarajevo Canton, Elmedin Konaković, and the Canton's ministers.

14 Nov 2017

French Companies from Cluster Montagne and CEDES Present Final Report on the Jahorina Olympic Mountain Development Plan

Presented to the Minister of Trade and Tourism of Republika Srpska, Predrag Gluhaković, alongside the French Ambassador to BiH.

13 Jun 2016

Evaluating the Uptake and Impact of Participation in the European Framework Programmes for Research in Member States (2015/RTD/A5/SC/PP-02921-2015)

Commissioned by the EC Directorate-General for Research and Innovation – CEDES led the full evaluation for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

05 May 2016

Business Plan for a New Agricultural Cooperative in the Prizren and Štrpce Region (Kosovo)

Caritas Switzerland-funded Project for Rural Income Generation Support (RINGS).

11 Apr 2016

EU Support to Local Economic Development in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Goražde Business Improvement Zone

Technical assistance improving services and government SME-support programmes in Goražde.

14 Mar 2016

CEDES Presented an Evaluation of the USAID-Funded, CRS-Implemented CESTA Project

Evaluation of a project supporting households affected by the 2014 floods in Maglaj, Doboj, Šamac, and Domaljevac.

01 Dec 2015

Project Ideas for Employment Creation – Call to Donors

CEDES provides technical support preparing project ideas to spur economic development and job creation in eastern BiH.

20 Nov 2015

GIZ ProLocal Project – Capital Investment Plan Development

Technical support preparing Capital Investment Plans for the municipalities of Laktaši, Kozarska Dubica, and Srbac.

17 Nov 2015

Thermal Energy Projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina

CEDES actively tracks tender developments for TPP Tuzla Unit 7, TPP Banovići, and TPP Kakanj Unit 8.

24 Nov 2015

HPP Vranduk

CEDES, in partnership with consulting firm Studio Pietrangeli, is acting as consultant on the construction of the Vranduk hydropower plant.

29 Sep 2015

Conference: Renewable Energy Sources in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania

Final conference of the project “Renewable Energy Technologies in Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina,” funded by IFAD and implemented by Oxfam.

01 Sep 2015

Workshop: Energy Efficiency Action Plans

Workshops under the IFAD-funded, Oxfam-implemented project on renewable energy technologies in Albania and BiH.

27 Jun 2015

Integrated Development Strategy of Ilidža Municipality

CEDES completed the Ilidža Municipality Integrated Development Strategy for 2014–2020 and its Action Plan.

21 Apr 2015

Study: Economic Development of Sarajevo Canton

CEDES completed “Strategic Orientation of the Economic Development of Sarajevo Canton – Phase I” for the Canton's development strategy.

2015

ESIA Cooperation with IGH Mostar

Since 2015, CEDES has partnered with IGH Mostar to develop Environmental and Social Impact Assessment studies for facilities across Bosnia and Herzegovina.

14 Nov 2014

Trebević Cable Car and Three Development Scenarios for the Trebević Sports and Recreation Zone

CEDES presented the Trebević Cable Car Feasibility Study and three development scenarios for the Trebević sports and recreation zone.

June 2012

Strategic and Urban Planning Workshops and Tutorials (GIZ SLS)

CEDES supported local governments and FBiH cantons in improving spatial planning, delivering training and developing tutorials and guidebooks, under the GIZ SLS project.

2010–2011

Study: Energy Supply of Sarajevo Canton

CEDES prepared a strategic energy supply study for Sarajevo Canton, covering efficiency policy, market liberalisation, and renewable energy potential, for the World Bank.

March 2011

Study of Development of Mostar City

CEDES developed the Spatial Plan of the City of Mostar, including proposed key urban transport projects, for the World Bank.

2009–2010

Strategic Environmental Assessment of Sarajevo Canton

CEDES prepared a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the Sarajevo Canton spatial plan, for the Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Physical Planning and Environment.

2008

HR Management and Capacity Building in the Banking Sector

CEDES provides long-term HR management and capacity-building support to banks in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including Vakufska Bank, Union Bank, and Turkish Ziraat Bank.

2008

Capacity Building for Local Administration Staff (Civil Service Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina)

CEDES has been building the capacity of local administration staff in BiH in IT skills, economic development, and administrative efficiency, for the Civil Service Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

2007–2008

Project-Oriented Governance and Budgeting for Regional Development Agencies (SEDP)

CEDES worked with Bosnia and Herzegovina's Regional Development Agencies to introduce project-oriented governance and budgeting methodology, under the SEDP Programme.

2008

Evaluation of Applicants for SME Job-Creation Grants, Srebrenica and Bratunac

CEDES evaluated applicants for SME job-creation grant support in the municipalities of Srebrenica and Bratunac, for CARE NWB.

2008

Building Local Administration Capacity in Budget Processes (DRC – Good Governance II)

CEDES has been building local administration capacity in budget planning, adoption, and implementation, under the Danish Refugee Council's Good Governance II project.

2007

HR Management and IT Capacity Building (Elektroprivreda BiH)

CEDES has provided HR management and IT-sector capacity-building services to Elektroprivreda BiH d.d., BiH's electricity production and distribution utility.

2007

Capacity Building for the SME Sector (LESPNET)

CEDES has been building the capacity of Bosnia and Herzegovina's small and medium enterprise sector, in cooperation with LESPNET.

2007

Assessment of Regional Development Potential and Communications Strategy (CARE NWB / CETEOR)

CEDES, jointly with CETEOR d.o.o., assessed the development and investment potential of a region in northwest Bosnia and drafted a media promotion strategy, for CARE NWB.