Sarajevo (Fena) – Ambassador Luigi Soreca, Head of the European Union Delegation in BiH, announced the European Commission’s approval of a financial aid package amounting to 171 million euros for Western Balkan nations, which includes funding for infrastructure projects in BiH.
Under the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF), a grant of 16 million euros has been allocated for water supply and wastewater initiatives in Lukavac and Velika Kladuša, alongside 750,000 euros designated for technical support in rehabilitating the hydroelectric power plant in Jajce, and 350,000 euros for upgrading the water supply system in Tešanj.
From the total package, 92 million euros will be used for infrastructure projects in sectors such as energy, transport, digital connectivity, education, environment, and water management, while an additional 76.3 million euros will support the private sector, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises, the green economy, and agribusiness.
The funding sources include the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA III), the WBIF, and the Reform and Growth Facility (RGF), with project implementation in collaboration with international financial institutions.
– Investment in Western Balkan partners is essential for their integration with the EU, and these investments provide tangible opportunities for the citizens – stated European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos. (27.1.)
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