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Institucije kulture u Bosni i Hercegovini
Cultural Institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Author(s): Amra Ohranović
Subject(s): Governance, Culture and social structure , Societal Essay
Published by: Fondacija Centar za javno pravo
Keywords: Bosnia and Herzegovina; Culture; Cultural institutions; Crisis;

Summary/Abstract: Because of the unresolved legal status, seven institutions of ‘national importance’ (National Library for the Blind and the Partially Sighted Persons in BH, The Historical Museum of BH, The National Film Archive of BH, The Museum of Literature and Theatre Arts of BH, The National and University Library of BH, The Arts Gallery of BH and The National Museum of BH) are facing serious risk of deterioration of their collections, buildings and staffs, and the threat of permanent closure to the public. The author analyzes the roots of the problems that led to this situation and provides suggestions concerning potential solutions to the crisis.

  • Issue Year: 4/2013
  • Issue No: 11
  • Page Range: 50-59
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian