International Media Assistance in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Lessons Learned
International Media Assistance in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Lessons Learned

Author(s): Nidžara Ahmetašević, Tarik Jusić
Subject(s): Politics, Media studies, Public Law, Communication studies
Published by: Analitika – Centar za društvena istraživanja, sva prava pridržana
Keywords: BiH; media; international media assistance; law; media reforms; media pluralism;
Summary/Abstract: Bosnia and Herzegovina has benefited from comprehensive and prolonged international media assistance efforts during the last two decades: the legal framework was thoroughly reformed; regulatory and self-regulatory mechanisms were introduced; the independent and commercial media sector received substantial support; and a public service broadcasting system was created. However, many reform initiatives have been met with fierce resistance, while others failed or were only partially successful. In some cases, once the donors and international actors reduced their involvement, the reform processes stopped or were reversed. This policy brief looks into the complex relationship between the local context on one side, and the media reforms that were initiated through international assistance programs on the other. The goal is to identify some of the key challenges to the media assistance efforts in the country, and eventually to draw some lessons for future assistance projects.

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