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Participation of FIPA at the Forum of the BiH Diaspora in Switzerland

11/29/2016

"Forum of the BiH Diaspora in Switzerland" was held on 26 November 2016, organized by non-governmental organization "i-platform - Diaspora for the development of Bosnia and Herzegovina" in cooperation with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SCD).

The forum was dedicated to establishing of "i-platform", to presenting its further development, improving successful cooperation between diaspora and BiH, as well as to the contribution of the diaspora to the economic development of BiH.

Within the Panel on Investing in BiH, the FIPA representative PhD. Maida Bećirović presented activities of the Agency, and pointed out that FIPA is a service of diaspora in their investment and starting business in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

She also presented advantages for investing in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as attractive sectors for investing with concrete projects for investments.

Diaspora in Switzerland has shown a great interest in investing in BiH. It was interesting to hear on this occasion representatives of the diaspora who already have business activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, who pointed out that, despite some shortcomings, BiH is a country that offers excellent opportunities for foreign investors.

The significance of this event is confirmed by the fact that the forum was attended by over a hundred participants, members of several associations of Diaspora in Switzerland, business people as well as the Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina Anđelko Grahovac, the Ambassador of Switzerland in Bosnia and Herzegovina Andrea Rauber Saxer, as well as representatives of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

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„The Heidelberg Cement Group has invested more than € 60 million in modern technology in BiH and an additional € 50 million are earmarked for further ventures, which shows our immense confidence in the BiH economy and its potential for sustainable growth. Our goal is to continue to grow and to expand our market.”
Branimir Muidza, Heidelberg Cement Country Manager for BiH

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