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DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF
GORNJI VAKUF – USKOPLJE
2010.-2015.
OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF GORNJI VAKUFUSKOPLJE 2010 –2015
Gornji Vakuf – Uskoplje, 2010.
Editor
Sead Čaušević
Publisher
Općina Gornji Vakuf - Uskoplje
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338.2(497.6Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje)"2010/2015"
DEVELOPMENT strategy of the municipalitiy of
Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje 2010-2015 /
[editor Sead Čaušević] ; [photography Bajro Ljubunčić ;
translation from Bosnian Ale Ljubunčić].
- Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje : Općina, 2010.
- 84 str. : ilustr.; 30 cm
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THE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF GORNJI VAKUFUSKOPLJE FOR THE 2010-2015 PERIOD HAS BEEN PRODUCED BY THE STRATEGY
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Sead Čaušević, BA (education) ........................
Omer Ljubunčić, BSc (economy) .....................
Senad Prijić, BSc (mechanical engineering) .....
Nikola Milić, BA (education) ...........................
Senada Ljubunčić, LLB (law) ...........................
Brane Matijanić, LLB (law) ..............................
Suad Šišić, BSc (metallurgy) ............................
Branko Šain, BSc (construction) ......................
Enes Čemer, BA (sociology) ............................
Jozo Jurina, BA (education) ..............................
Ivo Juričević, BA (sociology) ...........................
Marijan Šekerija, BSc (economy) .....................
Miroslav Stojanović, BSc (agriculture) ............
Ejub Zukić, MD (specialist) ..............................
Reuf Ajanović, BSc (economy) ........................
Enes Kurbegović, BSc (agriculture) .................
Igor Blažević, BSc (economy) ..........................
Working Group president
Working Group coordinator
Working Group member
In cooperation with: - REZ Agency Zenica – Aladin Ormanović, lawyer
- OSCE Travnik – Mladen Marijanac, economist
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 3 A. SOCIO‐ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE MUNICIPALITY ..................................................... 7 1. GEOGRAPHY AND TOPOGRAPHY .......................................................................................................... 7 1.1 Area, size, mountains, rivers and lakes ........................................................................................................ 7 1.2. Climate ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 1.3 Road infrastructure ...................................................................................................................................... 8 1.4. Geostrategic position of the municipality ................................................................................................. 10 2. NATURAL RESOURCES......................................................................................................................... 12 2.1. Mineral resources ...................................................................................................................................... 12 1.2. Arable land and forests .............................................................................................................................. 12 2.3 Environmental protection .......................................................................................................................... 14 3. POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHY ...................................................................................................... 15 3.1. Municipality population size .................................................................................................................... 15 3.2. Birth‐rate/death‐rate; movements between 1997 and 2007 .................................................................. 16 3.3. Age structure ............................................................................................................................................. 18 4. HUMAN RESOURCES AND LABOR MARKET ......................................................................................... 19 4.1. Unemployment by qualification structure ................................................................................................ 19 4.2. Unemployment by gender structure ......................................................................................................... 20 4.3. Unemployment by age .............................................................................................................................. 20 4.4. Employment and wage .............................................................................................................................. 21 5. INFRASTRUCTURE ............................................................................................................................... 22 5.1. Education .................................................................................................................................................. 22 5.2. Sports ........................................................................................................................................................ 24 5.3. Culture ....................................................................................................................................................... 25 5.4. Health ....................................................................................................................................................... 26 5.5. Social protection........................................................................................................................................ 27 5.6. Telecommunications / fixed telephony ..................................................................................................... 27 5.7. Energy sector ............................................................................................................................................. 28 5.8. Public and utility services .......................................................................................................................... 28 5.9. Water supply network ............................................................................................................................... 29 5.10. Sewage network ...................................................................................................................................... 29 5.11. War damaged buildings ........................................................................................................................... 30 5.12. Business infrastructure ............................................................................................................................ 30 5.13. Financial institutions ............................................................................................................................... 33 5.14. Spatial plan of the Gornji Vakuf‐Uskoplje Municipality .......................................................................... 34 6. MUNICIPAL ECONOMY ....................................................................................................................... 35 6.1. Economy .................................................................................................................................................... 35 6.2. Agriculture ................................................................................................................................................. 37 6.2.1. Crop yield ........................................................................................................................................... 38 6.2.2. Vegetable yield .................................................................................................................................. 38 6.2.3. Number of cattle, poultry, bees ........................................................................................................ 39 6.2.4. Organic production ............................................................................................................................ 39 6.2.5. Capacities in agricultural production ................................................................................................. 40 6.3 Tourism ....................................................................................................................................................... 40 6.4. Gross domestic product (GDP) .................................................................................................................. 42 1
B. DEVELOPMENT VISION OF THE MUNICIPALITY ............................................................. 43 1. SWOT ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................................ 43 2. VISION AND STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS .................................................................................................. 45 2.1. Vision ......................................................................................................................................................... 45 2.2. Strategic directions .................................................................................................................................... 45 2.2.1. Strategic direction 1: Advancement of economic development ....................................................... 45 2.2.2. Strategic direction 2. Development of infrastructure ....................................................................... 46 2.2.3. Strategic direction 3. Environmental protection ............................................................................... 47 2.2.4. Strategic direction 4. Advancement of human resources ................................................................. 47 2.2.5. Strategic direction 5. Development of sports and culture and advancement of health and social care .................................................................................................................................................... 48 2.2.6. Strategic direction 6. Establishment of efficient and transparent local administration .................... 48 C. ACTION PLAN FOR 2011 ......................................................................................................... 49 1. LIST OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS .................................................................................................... 49 2. PROJECT IDEAS ................................................................................................................................... 52 2
INTRODUCTION
In the post-war period, the municipal administration of the Municipality of Gornji VakufUskoplje was established by a Decision of the High Representative No 114, dated 15
September 2001, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federation of
BiH, Constitution of the Central Bosnia Canton, Law on the Principles of Local SelfGovernance in the Federation of BiH and Law on Local Self-Governance of the Central
Bosnia Canton. Following the issuance of the High Representative’s Decision, a session of the
Municipal Council was held on 1 October 2001, in which the whole content of the High
Representative’s Decision was approved. Today, the administration of the Municipality of
Gornji Vakuf is established in accordance with the provisions of the Law on the Principles of
Local Self-Governance in the Federation of BiH, Law on Organization of Administration in
the Federation of BiH, Law on Civil Service in the Federation of BiH, Law on Employees in
Civil Service Bodies in the Federation of BiH and other relevant regulations. According to the
above-listed regulations, the Municipality is a unit of local self-governance whose bodies are
the Municipal Council as the representative body of government and the Municipal Mayor as
the executive-administrative body of the Municipality. For the purpose of exercising
administrative, professional and local self-governance duties within the competency of the
Municipality, administration services are established by a Decision of the Municipal Council
of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje, while internal organization of municipal administration services is
regulated by the Rule Book on Internal Organization of Municipal Administration Services,
adopted by the Municipal Mayor. Municipal Administration Bodies and Administration
Services are governed by the Municipal Mayor in accordance with the competencies provided
for by the law, Statute of the Municipality and other regulations. Managing civil servants
assist the Mayor in the exercise of the above-mentioned duties.
Municipal Services of the Municipality of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje for exercising administrative,
professional and local self-governance duties are the following:
- Service for Economy, Finance and War Victims
- Service for Civil Defense, Housing and Utility Affairs, Reconstruction and Environmental
Protection
- Service for General Administration and Social Activities,
- Service for Property Affairs and Cadastre
- Service for Urban Planning, Construction and Spatial Planning
Administration duties within the competency of the Municipal Services are exercised by civil
servants and employees.
Table 1. Structure of municipality employees1
Qualification
level
University
Junior college
Secondary
school
1
Number of Up to 10 years
employees
of service
16
4
12
1
18
1
10 – 20 years 20 - 30 years Over 30 years
of service
of service
of service
3
9
1
6
4
5
8
4
Municipal Service data
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Highly skilled
Skilled
Unskilled
Total
3
2
51
1
7
9
1
2
26
1
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An analysis of qualification structure data shows that 14 employees in the Municipality of
Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje fall into the category of civil servants, while all others fall into the
category of employees, except the Municipal Mayor and Chairman of the Municipal Council,
who fall into the category of elected officials.
Public Administration as a Civil Society
The development priority of the Municipality of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje is a need to improve
efficiency, accountability and transparency of municipal administration, as well as create
preconditions for more active participation of citizens in public affairs. In connection with
this, a particular emphasis is placed on the necessity to improve management of financial and
human resources, as well as of municipal property, with a view to enhancing quality of
rendering services to citizens.
A major obstacle to transformation of the municipal administration into a modern service for
citizens is inappropriate space in which the municipal administration operates (on two
locations), inadequate material resources and technical equipment, lack of an efficient INFO
center or a “one stop shop” and insufficient level of IT networking between municipal
services, although the municipal administration has an installed IT system “Lotus” for internal
exchange of data and dedicated information systems for data processing for the Registry
Office, accounting services and geodetic office. The current organization of municipal
services is not the most optimal, while the structure of employees does not really reflect the
needs of the municipal administration, and there is a requirement to work in the future on the
improvement of the employee qualification structure and raising the level of professionalism
and accountability to as high a level as possible.
Limited budget funds are a result of a low level of economic activity, current tax policies, and
an inadequate level of collection of original municipal revenues. Shortcomings in
management of financial resources are reflected in unsatisfactory control mechanisms at the
Service level and insufficient control of budgetary spending on the part of budget
beneficiaries. Criteria for allocation of budget funds to civil society organizations are not
defined clearly, while political and other types of influence on the creation of budget lines are
frequent. Besides, there is no record of municipal property (e.g. land in municipal ownership),
which prevents effective management of these resources.
Apart from the unsatisfactory condition of the municipal administration in terms of technical
equipment, factors that impede improvement of communication between citizens and local
authorities are also insufficient levels of awareness of citizens of their own rights and
responsibilities, possibilities of information dissemination, and ways of participating in
management of public affairs. Citizens are not interested and aware enough of the impact
they can have as right-holders, and because of insufficient trust in elected government
representatives they think they cannot have a considerable influence on decision-making.
Therefore, there is a need for stronger engagement of municipal authorities in the field of
information sharing and incentives to citizens to become more active, as well as promotion of
cooperation and coordination with local media and civil society organizations. A considerable
advantage are also the current communication mechanisms and participation of citizens in the
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decision-making process (citizens’ guide, developed local community network, regular
printing of the Municipal Official Gazette, etc.). The existing mechanisms, though, should be
improved and used more effectively for a two-way information flow. There is an evident need
for regular printing of citizens’ guides and periodic municipal newsletter to provide
information about the most important events in the municipality. From the aspect of human
rights, it has been observed that that some population categories often stay on the margins of
public life, including unemployed persons, displaced persons and refugees, returnees, rural
population, old and needy persons, persons with special needs, young people. The gender
commission offers an opportunity for promotion of gender equality in the managing and
decision-making process.
Civil society organizations can play an important role in developing and maintaining the
culture of participating in public life, and their influence can be strengthened by means of
networking and joint actions with local institutions. So far, certain civil society organizations
have made considerable steps forward and established partner relationships with local
authorities. Obstacles to their more active activities are insufficiently built capacities and lack
of funds. There are no clear criteria for funding civil society organization proposals and
projects from the municipal budget, which has a particularly negative impact on the
organizations representing interests of marginal categories. Civil activities are
underdeveloped as well as the very promotion of voluntarism and voluntary activities.
Along with these obstacles and advantages, the Municipality of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje is also
faced with a range of external threats which, to a certain extent, slow down the process of
modernization of public administration and they are reflected in a lack of legislation and other
implementing regulations for a complete reform of public administration, inefficient tax
system and inefficient judiciary, or slow operation of mechanisms and enforcement of judicial
decisions. Still, existing civil service regulations in the F BiH, tax system reform (introduction
of VAT) and implementation of the Law on Free Access to Information represent
considerable possibilities. Besides, the interest of international organizations in municipal
administration reform can also contribute to the improvement of work of the municipal
administration in Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje.
The document which is before you represents a Development Strategy of the Municipality of
Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje for the 2010-2015 period, which was developed in the past 10 months
in coordination with representatives of the Municipality, economy and civil society, and
which should respond to all formerly specified challenges and improve living and working in
our municipality and create conditions for development and further progress. I hope the
Strategy will serve all of us in planning and working.
Sincerely,
June 2010, Gornji Vakuf - Uskoplje
Mayor of the Municipality
Sead Čaušević, BA
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Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje
Coat-of-arms
Position
General information
Entity
Federation of BiH
Canton
Central Bosnia
Municipality
Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje
Population
19,2482 (Assessment in June 2009)
Area
402.7 km²
Density
48 inhabitants per km²
Unemployment rate in BiH
44.40%
Unemployment rate in the region of
Central BiH
51.70%3
Unemployment rate in the municipality
58.3%4
Code number
(+387) 30
Postal code
70 240; 70 280
Administration
Mayor
Sead Čaušević
Chairman of the Municipal Council
Marinko Krajina
Website:
www.gornjivakuf-uskoplje.ba
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Monthly statistical review of the F of BiH 9/09
Socio-economic analysis of the region of Central BiH
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Federation Employment Office, Bulletin August 2009
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A. SOCIO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF
THE MUNICIPALITY
1. GEOGRAPHY AND TOPOGRAPHY
1.1 Area, size, mountains, rivers and lakes5
The Municipality of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje is located in the central part of south-western
Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the upper Vrbas River basin, while in regional terms it belongs to
the Central Bosnia Canton. It is surrounded by mountain ranges – Vranica Mountain from the
east and north-east and Raduša from the south and southwest. The Vrbas River created a
narrow valley, 27 km long and about 2 km wide. Besides the Vrbas, another five rivers mark
the territory of this municipality: the Bistrička Rika, the Dobroška Rika, the Trnovača, the
Krušćica and the Voljišnica. The area of the municipality is 402.7 km2 (which represents
23.7% of the territory of Central Bosnia Canton), and the altitude above sea level ranges from
650 meters at the village of Humac to 2,112 meters at Natkrstac, which is the highest peak on
Vranica.
Table 2. Mountains in the municipality
MOUNTAIN
Vranica (Natkrstac)
Raduša (Idovac)
ELEVATION
2,112
1,956
As shown in Table 2, the municipality is characterized by two mountains which represent two
highest peaks in the central Bosnia region. Vranica is located between Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje
and Fojnica. The positions and elevations of these mountains make them ideal for
development of winter and mountain tourism. Large grazing areas with the specified altitudes
make a good basis for development of cattle-breeding and healthy food production.
Table 3. Rivers in the municipality
RIVER
Kruščica
Voljišnica
Trnovača
Bistrička Rika
Vrbas
Dobroška Rika
KM (in the
municipality)
3
8
4
14
35
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All rivers flow into the Vrbas River Basin, i.e. the Great Black Sea River Basin.
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Table 4. Lakes in the municipality
LAKES
Ždrimačko
Pasje
Pijavičko
km2
0.095
0.05193
0.003234
NATURAL/ARTIFICIAL
N
N
N
All the three lakes are natural. They are situated at the locality of the village of Ždrimci. The
biggest is the Ždrimačko Lake with a diameter of approx. 100 meters and a depth assessed to
about 20 meters. Like the Ždrimačko Lake, the other lakes are also up to 20 meters deep and
approx. 70 meters and 50 meters in diameter, respectively.
Figure 1. Ždrimačko Lake
Figure 2: Vranica
1.2. Climate
The climate of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje is temperate-continental with characteristic extremely
cold and long winters and short and warm summers. At higher altitudes, the climate changes
from temperate-continental to an extremely mountain climate with a long-lasting snow cover.
This geographical position and a favorable climate are suitable for development of
agriculture, in particular vegetable farming and tourism (Vranica and Raduša mountains,
Ždrimačko Lake, Ždrimci waterfalls, Pijavičko Lake, Pasje Lake, Vrbas, Voljišnica,
Trnovača, Bistrička Rika and Krušćica Rivers). The Vranica and Raduša mountain ranges
shield this area from strong winds and the Vrbas Basin is used for irrigation in agricultural
production. The Vrbas River occasionally breaks its banks, causing damage to certain areas
and populated places in this municipality, so that this municipality is occasionally faced with
big floods.
1.3 Road infrastructure6
The M16.2 trunk road passes through Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje, linking this municipality to the
important Zagreb-Banja Luka-Mostar-Dubrovnik road. Asphalting works on the R-439
regional road are slowly coming to an end, and, once completed, this road will link Gornji
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Vakuf-Uskoplje with Novi Travnik, i.e. with the central parts of the Central Bosnia Canton.
There are 12 km more to be completed and this road will have a new categorization (trunk
road). Since 2000 to today, the Municipality of Gornji Vakuf has invested a great deal of
funds into reconstruction (paving) of local and non-categorized roads and town streets (funds
donated by IFAD, OdRaz-Sarajevo, Federal ministries, F BiH Government, BiH Return Fund,
Central Bosnia Canton Government Travnik, Road Directorate, including the Gornji VakufUskoplje Municipality’s own funds and funds of municipality residents) to the total value of
over 3,000,000.00 KM, which reconstructed (paved) over 50 km of local and non-categorized
roads and town streets. The only shortcoming reflects in the fact that, due to a shortage of
required funds, local roads were mainly constructed as one traffic lane, approximately 3.0
meters wide, with an insufficient paved layer, which is not thicker than 5.0 cm on average in a
compacted state, and because of a lack of required funds, these roads are badly or not at all
equipped with vertical and horizontal signalization.
Local and regional roads, i.e. the road network in the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje area is currently
well planned and covers a large part of the municipality, considering that the territory of the
Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje municipality is quite broken, with an area of 402.7 km2 and 15 local
communities encompassing 50 villages which are well connected by a network of local roads,
in the total length of 202.7 km, of which 94.6 km are paved roads and 108.1 km dirtroads7.
Although there are about 220 km of street, local and trunk roads on the municipal territory,
the vertical and horizontal signalization is in a very bad condition due to a shortage of funds.
Because of a lack of a town by-pass, the M16.2 trunk road passes through the town center (16
km) intersecting town streets in three places. No intersection has traffic lights to regulate
traffic, which leads to congestions and traffic jams in the very center of the town and
represents a great security threat to citizens. The street network in Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje is
in a very bad condition, since the road structure is old and requires a fundamental and general
reconstruction.
The M16.2 trunk road - Bugojno-Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje-Prozor-Jablanica - links the Gornji
Vakuf-Uskoplje Municipality with the north-western parts of BiH (Livno, Banja Luka) and
the south-eastern parts of BiH (Mostar, the Adriatic Coast), while the R 439 regional road Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje-Novi Travnik - links Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje with central Bosnia.
Changing the categorization of the R 439 regional road (15 km) into a trunk road would place
the Novi Travnik-Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje section under the jurisdiction of the Road
Directorate of the Federation of BiH, which would considerably improve possibilities for
funding the construction and maintenance of the mentioned section.
Construction of a Lašva-Bugojno fast road and the 5C Highway combined with the failure to
construct and categorize the R 439 road into a trunk road pose a threat of isolation as traffic
will be diverted to those sections.
Distances between the municipal center and some intersections on the M16.2 road are as
follows:
- Bugojno 18 km,
- Donji Vakuf 30 km,
- Jajce 63 km,
- Travnik 70 km,
- Zenica 106 km,
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Banja Luka 140 km,
Bosanska Gradiška 186 km,
Okućani (highway) 202 km,
o Jablanica 56 km,
Mostar 102 km,
Sarajevo 156 km.
Figure 3. Position of the municipality in relation to larger regional centers
1.4. Geostrategic position of the municipality
In terms of its position from the aspect of traffic routes, the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje
municipality has the advantage of being a transit area between Dalmatia and central Bosnia.
Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje is situated in the upper basin of the Vrbas River, in the Skopaljska
Valley, which is 27 km long and only 2 km wide. Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje is located on the
routes Sarajevo – Novi Travnik-Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje – Bugojno – Split or Sarajevo – Novi
Travnik – Gornji Vakuf - Uskoplje – Prozor - Rama – Split and Banja Luka – BugojnoGornji Vakuf-Uskoplje - Mostar. The distance to Sarajevo is about 150 km, Mostar about 100
km, Banja Luka about 140 km, Split about 190 km. It is surrounded by Vranica Mountain on
the eastern side and Raduša Mountain on the western side. It lies on six rivers: Vrbas,
Bistrička Rika, Trnovača, Krušćica, Voljišnica and Dobroška Rika. The municipality lies at
the altitudes between 620 m and 2112 m. It encompasses an area of 402.7 km2. The
Municipality of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje is linked by a road network with Herzegovina and
south Adriatic (Mostar-Neum-Dubrovnik), western parts of BiH (Donji Vakuf-Jajce-Banja
Luka) and central parts of BiH (Bugojno-Donji Vakuf-Travnik-Zenica-Sarajevo) in one
direction and with the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje-Novi Travnik-Vitez regional road in the other.
This geostrategic position of the Municipality is one of the important benefits for its
development. Located in the central part of BiH and viewed in the light of communications,
this municipality is considered to have excellent geostrategic conditions, because it is located
on a natural route which links the continental parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina with its
Mediterranean parts and the Adriatic Sea. The Road Directorate of the Federation of BiH
continuously measures the number of vehicles on the main roads in the Federation. The
measuring point on the M 16.2 trunk road in Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje records the following
data for the summer period:
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Table 5. Number of vehicles in the summer period8
Year
2006
2007
2008
2009
Daily average
3,900
3,950
4,705
4,900
Monthly average
117,000
118,500
141,150
147,000
As shown in the table, there has been an increase of traffic on the M 16.2 trunk road (Gornji
Vakuf-Uskoplje) in the past three years by 25% and this represents a considerably greater
number of vehicles in traffic than on the section Jajce-Donji Vakuf (3,839) and Donji VakufTurbe (3,153). Admittedly, it is unknown whether this increase is due to the opening of the
Novi Travnik-Bugojno section, shortening the distance between central Bosnia and the area of
Herzegovina or this is due to an increase of vehicles in traffic, or both had an impact on this.
These data give us hope that, if we take into consideration the fact that the distance between
the central part of BiH and the Makarska Riviera via Kupres is 280 km, via Mostar 313 and
only 215 via Novi Travnik and Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje and then on to Prozor and
Tomislavgrad, construction of the Novi Travnik-Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje trunk road would
lead to a further increase of traffic, which would enhance possibilities for transit tourism,
strengthen the services industry, while the distance between Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje and the
central parts of BiH (Zenica and Sarajevo) would be considerably reduced to benefit
economic activities (transport of goods and services) from 106 km and 156 km as is the
situation now via Donji Vakuf to 72 km and 132 km.
Table 6. Distance from main development centers, airports and ports
Distance from
Airport Belgrade, Serbia
Airport Sarajevo
Airport Split, Croatia
Airport Zagreb, Croatia
Banja Luka
BC Doljani
BC Izačić
Port Bar, Montenegro
Port Koper, Slovenia
Port Ploče, Croatia
Mostar
Sarajevo
Tuzla
Zenica
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Distance (km)
434
150
190
291
141
192
226
440
549
184
102
156
255
106
Road Directorate of the F of BiH
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2. NATURAL RESOURCES9
2.1. Mineral resources
Table 7. Mineral resources
Minerals/Ores
Lignite
Quartzite
Gypsum
Granite
Location
Gračanica
Gunjača ( MZ Voljevac)
Bistrica
Vranica
Quantity/tons
10,657,000
400,000
2,000,000
Unexplored
Current reserves of coal at the locality
of Gračanica-Humac, deposits of
quartzite at Smrčevice» and very good
quality gypsum at Bistrica, deposits of
decorative granite at localities on
Vranica, represent important natural
resources of the municipality.
However, levels of utilization of these
resources, for different reasons, are not
satisfactory. This opens possibilities of
domestic and foreign investments into
specific branches of economy. In the
last twenty years, no research has been Figure 4. Gračanica Coalmine
conducted on the municipal territory
into the quantities and quality of natural resources or possibilities for their exploitation. The
municipality with its limited revenues was not in a position to work in this field, while
responsible cantonal and federation institutions did not show interest in these issues so far.
1.2.
Arable land and forests
Table 8. Breakdown of arable land and forests
Arable land (ha)
Plough-field
4,900
9
Orchard
350
Meadow
7,192
Pasture
3,200
Forests (ha)
Uncultivated
21,547
3,000
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Arable lan d and forests ( ha)
Uncult iv at ed
7%
Plough-f ields
12%
Forests
54%
Orc hards
1%
M eadows
18%
Pas ture
8%
P lough-f ields
Orchards
Meadows
P ast ure
Forest
Uncultiv ated
Figure 5. Graphic representation of arable land and forest ratio
Agriculture and cattle-breeding also represent great opportunities for development and
employment in the area of this municipality. The area of the agricultural land amounting to
15,642 hectares represents 39% of the overall territory of the municipality. Arable land in the
municipality, as the greatest natural resource, has become the least utilized resource. A lack of
intensive agricultural production and processing capacities is evident in this municipality.
Agricultural producers tend to adhere to the customary and traditional rules of vegetablegrowing, and are oriented to market-production. There is no facility for processing and
storing farming produce and their marketing.10
Figure 6. Field preparation for cabbage
planting
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Figure 7. Cabbage field
More in Chapter 6.2 Agriculture
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2.3 Environmental protection
The Municipality of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje belongs to a group of municipalities with a well
preserved environment. Considering that this municipality abounds in waters and other
natural assets, the situation is worrying because there is a large number of garbage dumps in
the vicinity of rivers, roads and other places that should be a real wealth of this municipality,
and even of the state. In terms of air pollution on the territory of this municipality, the
situation is somewhat better, as we do not have large air polluters in this municipality, i.e.
there are no large-scale harmful
emissions into the air. It is,
nevertheless, assumed that in terms of
air quality in the Municipality of
Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje, the greatest
problem is traffic pollution and
various kinds of fumes that occur in
the summer period because of burning
of garbage dumps. It needs to be
stressed that considerable areas of
agricultural, forest and other land are
degraded, which caused erosion of the
eco-system and its values to a large
extent. Soil pollution is a very serious
problem and the consequences could
be long-term, and their elimination
could be longer that in relation to air
Figure 8. Cleaning of the Vrbas River
and water. It is necessary to carry out
significant efforts on reforestation of degraded forest areas and stop excessive wood-cutting,
as well as turn non-cultivated land into farming land. The Municipality of Gornji VakufUskoplje has ideal natural resources, however, our rivers, lakes, mountains and forests need
protection. Problems with garbage dumps, protection of rivers, indiscriminate wood-cutting,
reduction of green areas in the town, low standard of living culture, insufficient protection and
under-utilization of the cultural, historical and natural heritage, disregard for current
environmental laws, insufficient education of young people and non-participation in the
creation of a more beautiful and cleaner environment – these are all the consequences of
absence of a local environmental action plan and mechanisms for its implementation through
active public participation in planned solution of these problems.
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3. POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHY
3.1. Municipality population size11
According to the 1991 Census, Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje had 25,181 inhabitants living in 50
settlements organized into 15 local communities. Unfortunately, some of these settlements are
totally abandoned today, and the municipality is assessed to have 19,513 inhabitants today.
Three ethnic groups live in this municipality: Bosniaks, Croats and Serbs. The BiH war
resulted in demographic changes in relation to the 1991 Census. The assessed population size
of the municipality for 2007 was 19,513, which represents 22.50% less than the size recorded
by the 1991 Census.
Table 9. Municipality population size
Year
Total
Bosniaks Croats
1991
25,181
14,063
10,706
1998
19,036
12,695
6,306
1999
19,510
13,079
6,395
2000
19,727
13,211
6,478
2001
19,805
13,362
6,505
2002
19,898
13,325
6,535
2003
19,999
13,393
6,568
2004
20,096
13,458
6,600
2005
19,459
13,032
6,390
2006
19,506
13,063
6,406
2007
19,513
13,068
6,408
Serbs
110
35
36
38
38
38
38
38
37
37
37
Others
302
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
16000
14000
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Bosniaks
Croats
Serbs
1991
Others
2007
Figure 9. Graphic representation of the ethnic structure of the population
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Statistics Office of the Federation of BiH
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3.2. Birth-rate/death-rate; movements between
1997 and 200712
Table 10. Natural movements
Year
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Total
births
303
260
222
205
228
251
234
193
192
180
Male
births
174
137
105
94
109
126
125
109
94
92
Female
births
129
123
117
111
119
125
109
84
98
88
Total
deaths
141
123
134
124
135
150
137
157
145
173
Male
deaths
72
74
79
78
70
87
65
74
81
90
Female
deaths
69
49
55
46
65
63
72
83
64
83
Natural movements 1997-2007
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
Births
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Deaths
Figure 10. Graphic representation of natural movements between 1997 and 2007
According to the Federation Statistics Office data, natural population growth in Gornji VakufUskoplje has drastically fallen in the recent years, introducing a risk of a negative birth-rate,
i.e. depopulation or a larger number of deaths than births. The situation is not alarming yet,
because natural population growth is not negative yet, but is close.
A drop in the population size from 20,096 in 2004 to 19,513 in 2007, along with a positive
population growth up to 2007, is a sign of migration trends in the municipality. This
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migration is of an economic nature, i.e. it is caused by employment opportunities in larger
centers and migration of population from the municipality to these centers. If we consider
that, in the majority of cases, the municipality is abandoned by younger people, this trend
could lead to a decrease of the number of working-age population in the future.
Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje: Annual rates13
Table 11. Population growth – annual rates
Year
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Population
Natural
size movements
19,036
162
19,510
137
19,727
88
19,805
81
19,898
93
19,999
101
20,096
97
19,459
36
19,506
47
19,513
7
Birthrate
15.92
13.33
11.25
10.35
11.46
12.55
11.64
9.92
9.84
9.22
General
death-rate
7.41
6.30
6.79
6.26
6.78
7.50
6.82
8.07
7.43
8.87
Vital
index
214.89
211.38
165.67
165.32
168.89
167.33
170.80
122.93
132.41
104.05
Vital index
250
200
150
100
50
0
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Vital index
Figure 11. Graphic representation of population growth from 1998 to 2007.
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3.3. Age structure14
Table 12. Age structure
Year
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Total
19,036
19,510
19,727
19,805
19,898
19,999
20,096
19,459
19,506
19,513
0-14
6,732
6,001
6,067
5,992
6,020
4,384
4,405
4,188
4,198
4,199
0-14 (%)
35.36
30.76
30.75
30.25
30.25
21.92
21.92
21.52
21.52
21.52
15-64
9,566
10,985
11,107
11,151
11,203
12,915
12,978
12,922
12,953
12,959
15-64 (%)
50.25
56.30
56.30
56.30
56.30
64.58
64.58
66.41
66.41
66.41
65>
2,738
2,524
2,553
2,662
2,675
2,700
2,713
2,349
2,355
2,355
65> (%)
14.38
12.94
12.94
13.44
13.44
13.50
13.50
12.07
12.07
12.07
In the 90s of the 20th century, considering a relatively high share of very young persons (0-14
years of age) of about 35%, Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje belonged to the so-called progressive
biological type of the population age structure, the main characteristic of which is an
increased pressure on education (first primary and later secondary and tertiary) institutions.
The share of youth in 2003 fell to 21.92% and, in this way, according to the specified
indicator, the population of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje went into the regressive type of age
structure (share of youth less than 25%). This structure is not favorable from the aspect of
needs and future reproduction of population. Population age structure in the municipality in
which the working-age population is dominant (64.58% in 2003 and 66.41% in 2007), which
represents an important contingent of workforce and, at the same time, a relatively high share
of persons over 65 years of age (12.07%), confirms the fact that this population has
transformed from the mature into the old type of population. However, one must not forget
the fact that not all working-age population is also gainfully employed population. In this
case, we are talking about unemployment, which is a challenge in itself for each country. In
the context of planning economic policy with regard to the population structure the passive
share of the population should always be joined with the share of unemployed working-age
population to get a clear picture of the population participating in the production processes
and the population who are only consumers.
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4. HUMAN RESOURCES AND LABOR MARKET
Table 13. Employment/unemployment ratio, August 2009
Non-working population
Municipality
Number of
registered
working-agepersons
Number of % of registered Number of
Unemploym
employed
working-age unemployed
ent rate
persons
persons
persons
Number of
inhabitants
Universi
ty
students
Nonuniversity
students
Retired
Total
37255
16073
658
14070
12124
260
250
15
240
170
5288
2620
30
2403
1996
3590
2221
50
1759
2259
9138
5091
95
4402
4425
9643
4834
357
5099
3914
4463
1839
209
2536
1872
46.3%
38.0%
58.5%
49.7%
47.8%
5180
2995
148
2563
2042
53.7%
62.0%
41.5%
50.3%
52.2%
Bugojno
Busovača
Dobretići
Donji Vakuf
Fojnica
Gornji
Vakuf Uskoplje
Jajce
Kiseljak
Kreševo
Novi Travnik
Travnik
Vitez
19248
320
2950
2540
5810
5459
2271
41.6%
3188
58.4%
24319
20710
5624
24859
55000
25052
235
229
80
300
1740
450
3354
3332
786
4000
9177
4085
3001
3183
1037
3500
5750
3834
6590
6744
1903
7800
16667
8369
6428
6342
1853
7755
18579
10072
2950
3812
1319
4018
11571
6169
45.9%
60.1%
71.2%
51.8%
62.3%
61.2%
3478
2530
534
3737
7008
3903
54.1%
39.9%
28.8%
48.2%
37.7%
38.8%
Total
254992
4289
40021
32724
77034
80335
43029
53.6%
37306
46.4%
A high percentage of students in the population of the municipality (1.70% - fifth
municipality in the Canton by the percentage of student participation in the total population)
represents a strategic force of the Municipality of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje. The greatest
challenge of the municipal administration is how to use this potential in the future, i.e. how to
attract young experts to return to the municipality and, in this way, contribute to its
development. The long-standing industrial tradition in this municipality implies that the
municipality has a high percentage of working-age population, which, at the same time,
represents a well-trained workforce in metal and wood industries.
4.1. Unemployment by qualification structure15
Table 14. Unemployment by qualifications
15
Year
Total
University
Junior
college
Secondary
school
Below
secondary
school
Highly
skilled
worker
Skilled
worker
Semiskilled
worker
Unskilled
worker
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2,729
2,840
3,230
3,242
3,432
3,365
3,064
3,123
19
16
23
33
23
28
32
43
45
43
62
60
45
43
37
37
360
397
459
533
570
537
500
539
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
4
6
6
8
7
4
3
1,133
1,191
1,408
1,399
1,511
1,455
1,317
1,338
86
81
84
69
78
64
59
56
1,083
1,108
1,188
1,142
1,196
1,231
1,115
1,107
Employment Office of the Federation of BiH
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As the table shows, 2009 recorded a continued growth of registered unemployment and the
number of unemployed persons for the period 2002-2009 rose by 405 persons. This trend was
most influenced by the growth of unemployment in the category “Secondary school” (173)
and “Qualified worker” (215). The rate of registered unemployment in August 2009 was
58.3%, which represents, after Busovača, the highest unemployment rate in the municipalities
of the Central Bosnia Canton (average unemployment rate in the Canton is 46.4%). As the
data show, one of the basic problems in the municipality is unemployment, which is a
reflection of the overall condition of the economy and situation in the country. The number of
unemployed at this time does not represent a limiting factor for economic development only,
but also for the overall development of the municipality. On the other hand, these high
numbers can be alleviated a little by the fact that there is a great deal of illegal employment
that is not officially registered.
4.2. Unemployment by gender structure16
Table 15. Unemployment by gender structure
Month/Year
Total
Women
12/2002
12/2003
12/2004
12/2005
12/2006
12/2007
12/2008
12/2009
2,729
2,840
3,230
3,242
3,432
3,364
3,064
3,123
897
968
1,078
1,121
1,225
1,230
1,175
1,176
Women
(%)
32.87
34.08
33.37
34.58
35.69
36.56
38.34
37.66
4.3. Unemployment by age17
Table 16. Unemployment by age
GORNJI
VAKUF15 to 18 to
-USKOPLJE
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EMPLOYMENT 18
OFFICE
2008
3,065
6
118
2009
3,123
37
186
16
17
YEARS OF AGE
20 to
24
336
306
24 to 27 to 30 to 35 to 40 to 45 to 50 to
27
30
35
40
45
50
60
258
264
244
255
422
419
460
450
437
436
323
340
400
398
60 to
65
61
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Employment Office of the Federation of BiH
Report on the work of the Employment Office of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje for 2009
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4.4. Employment and wage18
Table 17. Employment and wage
Years
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Average
number of
employed
persons
2,298
2,253
2,339
2,366
2,490
2,108
2,262
Average net
wage
380.13
415.72
456.23
433.90
483.20
539.12
609.96
Comparative overview of number of employed persons and
average wage
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Average wage
2006
2007
2008
2009
Employed
Figure 12. Graphic representation of the number of employed and wage ratio between 2002 and 2008
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5. INFRASTRUCTURE19
Property records are kept, as a rule, at land registry offices at municipal courts – although
some records of ownership are kept in municipal cadastre offices – possession records.
Accordingly, property owned and possessed by the municipality should be kept in these
records. The municipality operates with the data of the new aero-photogrammetric survey
conducted in 1985/86 (which is, partially, in the public domain), which, among other things,
contains records of property owned by the municipality, but due to a lack of congruence of
these data with the land registry data we encounter obstacles which we eliminate in various
ways. A public exposure of these data in the whole municipality by the cadastre and land
registry offices (possible only after adoption of the Law on Cadastre and amended Law on
Land Registry) would establish these records publicly and they would reflect the real situation
with the property and appropriate records. The goal of this exercise is reconstruction of
separate functions of the cadastre and land registry and their integration from the current state
into a new integrated land administration system which should ensure to users quick, highquality and reliable information on property.
5.1. Education
There are four primary and two secondary schools on the territory of the Municipality of
Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje.
1. «GORNJI VAKUF» Primary School located in Gornji Vakuf - Uskoplje,
total number of students - 672
Three branch schools:
a) Voljice Branch School with 44 students
b) Bistrica Branch School with 39 students
c) Vrse Branch School with 27 students
Total number of employees: 57
The teaching process in the central
school in Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje is
carried out in a newly built school
building with well furnished cabinets,
but absence of a gymnasium is a great
problem for a proper education
process. In the three branch schools,
the teaching process is carried out in
classes from Grade I to Grade IV in
somewhat reconstructed classrooms,
and the number of students is
Figure 13. Gornji Vakuf Primary School
decreasing
every year.
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2. «USKOPLJE» Primary School located in Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje,
Four branch schools :
a) Dobrošin Branch School with 39 students
b) Ždrimci Branch School with 30 students
c) Pidriš Branch School with 8 students
d) Trnovača Branch School with 161 students
Total number of employees - 62
The teaching process in the central school in Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje is carried out partially in
reconstructed premises, while
there is a lack of space and
teaching aids. The primary school
has a gymnasium, which is in need
of renovation. The central and
branch schools at Podgrađe are
heated by liquid fuel, which
increases costs considerably. The
branch schools at Trnovača and
Pidriš are new buildings, while the
schools at Ždrimci and Dobrošin
Figure 14. Uskoplje Primary School
barely meet minimum conditions
for a modern teaching process.
3. «VOLJEVAC» Primary School located at Voljevac,
One branch school
Borova Ravan with 34 students
The branch school at Borova Ravan is a new building with a modern sports facility.
Total number of employees – 37
4. «PAJIĆ POLJE» Primary School located at Pajić Polje,
Two branch schools:
a) Bojska Branch School with 38 students
b) Grnica Branch School with 20 students
Total number of employees – 37
Primary education encompasses 2,331 students, and employs 193 persons.
5. «USKOPLJE» Secondary School,
Courses – vocations: general gymnasium, economy, hair-dressing, cooking, surveying,
construction, plumbing and central heating, metal working.
6. »GORNJI VAKUF» Secondary Mixed School,
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Courses – vocations: general gymnasium, economic technician, salesperson, hairstylist, miller and metal worker
So, there are 719 students enrolled in two secondary schools, and 66 employees.
The teaching process in the two secondary schools is carried out in a new building, in one
shift, while there is a lack of teaching aids. The secondary school has a gymnasium which is
not adequately sized and furnished.
The education reform process develops slowly and unevenly. The goals specified by the MidTerm Development Strategy for Bosnia and Herzegovina 2004-2007, in the education sectors,
are not realized to the required and sufficient measure.
Education institutions capacities, related to the level of implementation of new methods in the
educational process and reinforcement of practical skills, are very poor, both in terms of
employees and in terms of the means they use. The Municipality lacks programs for
professional re-training and education centers, re-qualification and upgrading of skills.
5.2. Sports
The following sports clubs operate on
the territory of the Gornji VakufUskoplje Municipality: Croatian
Football Club - HNK „Sloga”,
Handball Club – MRK „Sloga” –
Males, Karate Club „Sloga”, Karate
Club „Uskopljak”, Sports Club for
the Disabled in Sitting Volleyball SKISO „Sloga”, Chess Club „Sloga”
– competing in the First Division of
the Chess Association of the HZHB
(Croat Community of HerzegBosnia), Motor Club „Jastrebovi”
Figure 15. Sports hall under construction
Enduro Motocross „Gas” and Tennis
Club „Podgrađe”. In the football season 2009/2010, the HNK „Sloga”, competing in the
Second Division of the F BiH – South, aspires to enter a higher level of competition, which,
unfortunately, is not founded on stronger commitments of businessmen both financially and
organizationally, although public interest, in particular younger generations for membership
and working in the club, has grown greatly.
„Sloga” has five competing categories, as follows: beginners, pioneers, cadets, juniors and
seniors. The football school (ages 7 to 10) has about 150 children who compete and the total
number of members of this club in all categories is about 300.
The MRK „Sloga” competes in the First Division of the F BiH – South, and has three
categories: cadets, who compete nationally, juniors, who also compete nationally, and seniors.
The club has between 100 and 150 members, which oscillates during the year. The club does
not have its own hall and plays its domestic games at the KSC Bugojno Hall, and trains in the
hall of the „Uskoplje” Primary School. It is partially funded from the municipal budget and
other sponsors.
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The Karate Club „Sloga” Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje is a club with 178 active members – from
beginners, yellow belts, orange belts, green belts, blue belts, brown belts, black belts, and one
master with CP 1 dan.
In four years of the work of the Club, over 306 members have gained certain karate titles. The
Club works in three sections: Town Section, Voljevac Section and Pajić Polje Section, which
all have all age categories, including seniors.
The Karate Club „Uskopljak” has been operating in this municipality since January 2009, and
it has 118 members, although it still enrolls new members. They train in the gymnasium of the
„Uskoplje” Primary School. They compete at the national and Federation levels, and
considering that they are a relatively young club, they achieve outstanding results. Three main
coaches have black belts, which currently meets the requirements of the Club. They are
largely financed from membership fees, parents’ assistance and partially from the municipal
budget.
The SKISO «Sloga» competes in the Second Division of the F BiH. They train and play on
the premises of the primary schools at Pajić Polje and Voljevac. The club has 18 members
and is financed by the municipal budget, War Veteran Association and other donors.
In July this year, the third motocross race for the BiH Championship for the 2009 season was
held at Uzričje, with participation of the MK ”Jastrebovi” and Enduro Motocross Club ”Gas”
from our municipality. The following organizations also exist in this municipality for
recreational purposes, rather than achieving sports results. Their goal is to maintain and
promote good health. They are: ”Raduša” Mountaineering Club, ”Goran” Mountaineering
Club, ”Ledenica” Speleological Society and fishing and hunting associations.
Unfortunately, sporting and recreational centers in the Municipality have considerably
deteriorated over the last two decades. Only a few have managed to renew their activities in
full capacity, due to a shortage of funds to renew the infrastructure and institutions. The
municipality, with its limited revenues, could not develop the mentioned institutions and
facilities sufficiently. There are 4 sports gymnasiums in the municipality, and one under
construction, 2 grass sports fields and 16 concrete indoor football pitches.
5.3. Culture
In the field of culture, active cultural
associations are the Croatian Cultural
Club – HKD “Napredak”, Cultural Club
– KUD “Halil Mršić”, Bosniak Cultural
Community “Preporod”, “Hrvatska
uzdanica” and Youth Center. Cultural
associations promote cultural values of
the Croatian and Bosniak peoples of this
area and wider, and, for that purpose,
they organize forum discussions, book
promotions, lectures, carry out
publishing activities and organize some
already traditional events. Particular
Figure 16. Education and Culture Center
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mention should be made of the event “Uskoplje’s Autumns” /Uskopaljske jeseni/, which has
been organized for a number of years now by the HKD “Napredak” and which, apart from
local cultural clubs, welcomes cultural clubs from abroad. This event has become known and
appreciated both near and far and should be supported so it can continue promoting culture
and customs of this area. The “Napredak” has 150 members. The “Hrvatska uzdanica” is an
association of citizens established to “preserve, promote and spread Croatian culture and
spirituality of this area and educational work in general, assist talented and poor students with
scholarships and promotion of their cultural and artistic work”. Although the field of activities
of the “Hrvatska uzdanica” is broad, it has become recognizable in the recent years, primarily
by its publishing activity. The Bosniak Cultural Community “Preporod” regularly organizes
festivals of religious songs, in addition to its drama and music section, and it has about 140
members. They perform their activities at the Cultural Center. The Association of Citizens
“Youth Center” is a multi-purpose info-communicational and service center of the local
community. In appropriate premises, it offers IT, technical, organizational and public
communicational basis for individual, collective, local and community interests. The Youth
Center offers different services to citizens and gradually forms certain additional, specific
services tailored to the needs of the beneficiaries of the community in which it operates.
Services – IT training – foreign languages – internet access for the whole local community –
bookshop – office services – seminars and trainings. The Youth Center, gathering young
people, emphasizing juvenile delinquency and abuse of narcotics and other activities through
various forum discussions, certainly deserves credit for its work. This municipality also has
an Education and Culture Center with its own building with a cinema theater, room for
meetings and other events, library and two full-time employees.
5.4. Health
There is one Medical Center in the Municipality with 81 employees, founded by the
Municipal Council of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje. Of this number, 58 employees have medical
qualifications (19 – university, 1 – junior college, 38 – secondary school) and 23 employees
have non-medical qualifications (1 – university, 1- junior college, 4 – secondary school, 8 –
highly skilled, 9 – unskilled). The Medical Center has its branch clinics at Voljevac and
Voljice, which were renovated last year.
Renovation of the central building of the
Medical Center is in its final stage, as
well as the works on the second building
of the Medical Center on Paločki put
street, so we expect several medical
facilities to start working soon. New
equipment has been provided for doctors
and laboratories with a view to
providing faster, better and more
effective service to the citizens. The
Medical Center offers primary medical
care services, and its organized
Figure 17. Medical Center
emergency service is at the disposal of
the citizens. The Center also provides specialist and consultative services.
The Medical Center has appropriate spatial and technical capacities for providing these
services. The Public Institution “Ljekarna” /Pharmacy/ also operates on the territory of this
municipality. This institution was established by the Municipal Council and it employs 6
workers of whom 1 is a pharmacist, three employees are pharmaceutical technicians
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(secondary school), 1 worker is a cashier (secondary school) and 1 employee (unskilled) takes
care of hygiene. The pharmacy operates on its own premises which are appropriate to the
requirements of the work. Apart from this pharmacy there are two more private pharmacies.
There are 15,200 beneficiaries of health insurance on the territory of this municipality.
5.5. Social protection
The public institution Center for Social Work operates on the territory of this municipality,
addressing the issues of professional work in the field of social protection, protection of
families with children, protection of civilian victims of war, guardian authorities with public
authorizations, family protection, health protection.
The founder of the Center for Social Work is the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje Municipal Council.
Material costs and remuneration of the employees of the Center are funded by the municipal
budget, while the funds for exercising beneficiaries’ rights in the area of social protection are
ensured by the Central Bosnia Canton and Federation of BiH budgets. Bearing in mind the
specificities and sensitivity of issued addressed by the Center, we can say that the premises on
which the Center operates are not adequate to the needs of the Center.
The Center employs 6 workers, of whom 2 have university degrees in social sciences, 2 social
workers with junior college qualifications, 1 lawyer with junior college qualifications and 1
economic technician with secondary school qualifications.
The field of operation of the Center is regulated by the Law on the Principles of Social
Protection, Protection of Civilian Victims of War and Protection of Families with Children.
The Center can provide monetary or other kind of material assistance, assistance for
establishing one’s own livelihood, accommodation in another family, accommodation in a
social institution, services of social and other professional work and other forms of social
services.
The records of the Center show that in 2008 there were between 93 and 98 beneficiaries of
permanent monetary assistance with a family bonus for an incapacitated family member,
amounting to 80 KM per month, where the bonus for an incapacitated family member
amounted to 7 KM. One-time assistance during 2008 was distributed to 342 persons in
amounts of 30 KM to 250 KM. 164 beneficiaries acquired the right to health care along with
the right to monetary assistance.
The Center records 154 persons as civilian victims of war, whose benefits depend on the
exercised rights: from 92 KM to 514 KM. The right to children’s allowance was acquired in
the previous year by 166 children, amounting to 24 KM per child.
5.6. Telecommunications / fixed telephony
On the territory of the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje Municipality HT Eronet currently has 1,700
fixed telephony subscribers, 340 postpaid GMS users, 1,100 prepaid GMS users and 420
ADSL users, while on the other side, BH Telecom has 1,950 fixed telephony subscribers, 310
postpaid GMS users, 1,510 prepaid GMS users and 465 ADSL users.
The major part of the primary network is over 20 years old and is in continuous need of
replacement and reconstruction. There is also a need to transfer the aerial network into the
existing and future sewage network.
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There is an optical cable laid along the routes M 16.2 and R 439 in the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje
Municipality. Access cable network has also been laid for Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje and lowland rural areas. A mobile network system has been developed so that the municipality is
covered with signal of all the three operators.
Considering that HT and BH mobile operators also have a portable optical cable network, all
future additions and new constructions are technically feasible. It is available to the
construction/building zone and is in mixed ownership – state, small shareholders, BiH
companies and surrounding countries.
5.7. Energy sector
The Municipality of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje is supplied with electricity from the supply
transformer station TS 110/2x10/10 kV. The total length of the low-voltage network in the
area of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje is estimated at approx. 315 km. The length of the aerial lowvoltage network is estimated at 299.5 km, while cable low-voltage network is estimated at
15.5 km. All settlements in the area of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje and the industrial/construction
zone are supplied with electricity. Currently, there are three mini hydro-power plants on the
territory of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje, and construction of another four mini hydro-power plants
is in progress. All mini hydro-power plants are located in the area of the local community of
Voljevac which has the highest elevation and the best conditions for construction and
operation of mini plants. Also, there are realistic prospects to continue research and
construction of mini hydro-power plants on the Vrbas River and its tributaries, as this is a
pure form of energy production. This implies a choice of technical solutions which should be
maximally adjusted to the nature. Utilization of renewable sources of energy is becoming
more and more prominent in the BiH's energy policy. Possibilities for utilization of renewable
sources of energy in the municipality (hydro and wind), and existence of investors to use
these energy sources (energy potential) represent a great development opportunity for this
municipality in the future. There is a real need to explore possibilities for construction of mini
wind-power plants, as there are realistic prospects for this.
5.8. Public and utility services
Coverage of the municipality with public and utility services, for the time being, is on average
some 45%, with the two public utility companies founded by the municipality, i.e. JKP
„Vodovod i kanalizacija” d.o.o. /Water Supply and Sewage/, which is basically specialized
for maintenance of the water supply and sewage systems and JKP „Radovina” d.o.o. which is
specialized for public cleaning (collection and disposal of garbage, maintenance of public
areas, road maintenance, etc.). These two companies are largely funded from collection of
fees for services they render to physical and legal persons and from collection of bills for the
supply of drinking water, maintenance of the water supply and sewage systems, maintenance
of cleanliness in public areas, collection and disposal of waste/garbage, maintenance of roads
and from payments for works they are awarded as the most favorable bidders in public
competitions in accordance with the Law on Public Procurement of BiH. There is no adequate
and managed landfill for waste disposal. Waste is disposed of at a landfill at Krupa, which is
near the Krušćica River and Batuša, Bistrica and Krupa settlements. Apart from this landfill,
there are a number of arbitrary dumps located near populated areas so that they directly
jeopardize the closest living space.
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5.9. Water supply network
There are a number of drinking water sources in the area of the Municipality of Gornji VakufUskoplje, so that this municipality has sufficient quantities of drinking water. Water is mainly
supplied through local water supply systems managed and maintained by local communities,
i.e. local residents who took part in their construction and which, therefore, are not part of the
water supply system managed by the JP „Vodovod i kanalizacija“ d.o.o. The Crni Dol town
water supply system, which supplies the largest part of the municipality with water (town and
settlements downstream alongside the Vrbas River in the north-eastern part of the
municipality), is owned by the Municipality of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje and is managed by the
JP „Vodovod i kanalizacija“ d.o.o. It was constructed in the 70s of the last century, and was
subsequently expanded. The current Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje water supply system is pumpgravitational for the high and medium zones and gravitational for the low zones. The existing
reservoir capacity (two 1000 m3 chambers) meets consumer needs, but due to high loss of
water in the network there are shortages and rationing of water supply at times. Because of
high network loss, age, inadequacy of pipe material and pipe profiles, the primary water
network is in need of reconstruction.
5.10. Sewage network
The existing sewage system of the town of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje consists of separate faecal
and precipitation sub-systems. An exception is a section of joint conduits. In both cases, the
recipients are the rivers Vrbas, Trnovača, Voljišnica, Krušćica, Bistrička Rika, although
precipitation is also fed into the Paločki put canal, which flows into the Trnovača River and
into the Barica canal, which flows into the Vrbas River. Both systems are more than 50 years
old. In Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje’s existing faecal sewage, the primary faecal pipes are largely
made of asbestos-cement, while a new section is made of PVC. The length of faecal primary
conduits is approx. 14,000 m, which does not meet the needs of the town. The precipitation
sewage network is made of asbestos-cement and concrete pipes, and there are also some brick
canals and open canals in certain areas (streams). The length of the precipitation sewage
collectors is approx. 6,000 m, and this does not meet the needs of the town. In some parts of
local communities, faecal sewage is organized in such a way that the recipients are the local
streams or rivers such as the Trnovača, Voljišnica, Bistrička Rika, Dobroška Rika, etc., while
some areas, including even some peripheral areas of the town itself, do not have a feacal
sewage at all, so that the local residents are forced to build cess-pools, which, due to the
configuration of the terrain and large quantities of underground water, fill up quickly and
create very big problems to the residents themselves, posing a threat to human lives and
health as well as polluting the environment (areas of Paloč, Pajić Polje, Hrasnica, Ploča, etc.).
In order to protect the environment, water and human health, it is necessary to build a general
feacal collector with adequate waste water filters (local and regional), which would collect all
existing primary and secondary conduits as well as newly planned feacal conduits.
The utility infrastructure (water supply, sewage, collectors...) requires a thorough and general
reconstruction with a prior preparation of project documentation for construction,
reconstruction of old underground installations (water supply, feacal sewage, precipitation
sewage, lighting, etc.). Precipitation and faecal drainage systems are separate in certain
locations, but generally they are joint or non-existent altogether. Precipitation sewage is made
of asbestos-cement and concrete pipes, and there are some brick or concrete segments,
curbstone gutters and open canals.
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5.11. War damaged buildings
The housing stock of the Municipality of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje was destroyed to the extent
of over 60%. Currently, the official record is about 180 registered displaced and refugee
families and about 350 severely destroyed residential buildings. Return of displaced persons
and refugees, as well as reconstruction of the destroyed housing stock, can be considered to
be on a completely satisfactory level. Assisted by various donor organizations and all levels
of government, returnees succeeded in reconstructing their homes, quite often with their own
means, too. With regard to assistance for reconstruction of housing units, it is currently more
symbolic than substantial for these population categories and in the future, this trend of
reduction of assistance for reconstruction of war-damaged housing units will continue. A
certain number of displaced persons and refugees decided to stay in the countries in the region
or neighboring municipalities or changed residence within the municipality. The return
process is considered to be nearly finished and donor interest in assisting this population in
reconstruction of their homes has been completely lost.
5.12. Business infrastructure
In the process of drafting a Feasibility Study for Establishment of Industrial Zones in Central
BiH Region, developed by the REZ Regional Development Agency for the Central Bosnia
region, the Municipality of Gornji Vakuf identified two areas stipulated for future industrial
zones in the municipality, i.e. the Kamenica industrial/business zone and the Batuški Lug
industrial/business zone.
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The Batuški Lug industrial/business zone20
Table 18. Characteristics of the Batuški Lug Industrial Zone
Terrain characteristics
Terrain topography
Is there a risk of flooding
Soil characteristics
Zone size and infrastructure
Zone area
Number of buildings
Proposal of interventions on buildings
Assessment of investment into
buildings
Assessed value of land in the zone per
m2
Availability of free plots for zone
expansion if necessary
Existence of construction permits for
buildings in the zone
- Existence of town development plans
for zone area
- Designation of zone area
Existence of urban development
limitations
Stipulated purpose of buildings
Encumbrances on property (mortgage,
etc.)
Infrastructure
Flat, with a mild gradient
No
Stable
48.1 ha
6
Can be renovated economically
N/A
7 KM
Yes, 50 ha
Yes
Yes
Industrial/Business Zone
No
Production and business buildings
No
Electricity
Gas
Water (drinking, industrial)
Waste water drainage
Possibility of disposal of solid waste
Telecommunications infrastructure
Transport infrastructure within zone
Legal status of proposed industrial zone 50% public; 50% private
It is situated at the locality of the former
Yassa Factory (sports garments) and
UNIS (UTL). The UNIS Factory is out of
operation and is recorded as property of
the Gračanica Coalmine, which is a
public company. The industrial/business
zone is equipped with all infrastructure.
In the previous period, the municipality
carried out some activities on renewal of
the infrastructure here. The zone is 50%
developed. The zone currently
20
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Figure 18. Panoramic view of theBatuški Lug Industrial Zone
Feasibility Study for Establishment of Industrial Zones in Central BiH Region for 2009
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encompasses the following companies: Rose Wood, Saraj Komerc, Vis Konfekcija, Komerc
Tri, Vranica Vranicatrans prevoz. Expansion capacities are available and there is some
municipal land next to the zone.
The Kamenica industrial/business zone 21
Table 19. Characteristics of the Kamenica Industrial Zone
Terrain characteristics
Terrain topography
Is there a risk of flooding
Soil characteristics
Zone size and infrastructure
Zone area
Number of buildings
Proposal of interventions on buildings
Assessment of investment into
buildings
Assessed value of land in the zone per
m2
Availability of free plots for zone
expansion if necessary
Existence of construction permits for
buildings in the zone
- Existence of town development plans
for zone area
- Designation of zone area
Existence of urban development
limitations
Stipulated purpose of buildings
Encumbrances on property (mortgage,
etc.)
Infrastructure
Legal status of proposed industrial
zone
Flat, with a mild gradient
Yes, partially to the right of the main road
along the Vrbas River
Stable
23 ha
10
Buildings are functional
N/A
14 KM
No
Yes
Yes, and a new spatial plan is in progress
Industrial/Business Zone
No
Production and business buildings
No
Electricity
Gas
Water (drinking, industrial)
Waste water drainage
Possibility of disposal of solid waste
Telecommunications infrastructure
Transport infrastructure within zone
100% private
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
It is located on both sides of the M 16.2 trunk road, between the town and the village of
Trnovača on the right-hand side of the road along the Vrbas River. The zone encompasses the
following companies: Vintex, TOM, Korak, Ingrup, Ćiro promet and Paloč. The industrial
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Feasibility Study for Establishment of Industrial Zones in Central BiH Region for 2009
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zone is 100% in private ownership. The zone is equipped with all necessary infrastructure.
More than 50% of the zone is not used.
Except these plans for industrial zones,
there is no other form of organized
support to development of SMEs in the
Municipality (incubator, entrepreneurial
center, technological center, etc.). As
already mentioned, so far, the
Municipality has only identified the
locations of the future industrial zones,
without developing any forms of business
infrastructure. However, existence of
Figure 19. Panoramic view of the Kamenica Industrial
funds for development of business
Zone
infrastructure (Federation Ministry, EU,
etc.), opens a possibility for the municipality to be in a situation, in a few years, with
commitment and dedication, to have a developed infrastructure and defined supply to attract
investment and develop entrepreneurship. BiH’s direction towards infrastructural
development and its participation in inter-regional infrastructural projects (Western Balkans
and SEE countries) will have a positive impact on the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje Municipality.
Availability of EU’s and other donors’ funds is a possibility for additional funding sources for
projects in the municipality. The State and the Federation of BiH have not yet adopted a
regional and local development policy and committed funds accordingly as an incentive for
development, which is one of the obligations in the EU integration process.
5.13. Financial institutions
Table 20. Financial institutions
Name
SPARKASSE BANK D.D. SARAJEVO
HYPO ALPE-ADRIA-BANK D.D.
MOSTAR
UNICREDIT BANKA D.D. MOSTAR
PRIVREDNA BANKA SARAJEVO D.D.
SARAJEVO
LOK SARAJEVO
Type of
institution
Bank
Branch - Agency
Bank
Branch - Agency
Bank
Branch - Agency
Bank
Branch
Microcredit
organization
Office
Organizational unit
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5.14. Spatial plan of the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje
Municipality
The Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje spatial plan specifies the conditions for long-term regulation of
the municipal territory, appropriate use, purpose, formation, renewal and rehabilitation of
construction- and other land, environmental protection and, in particular, protection of the
cultural heritage and valuable segments of nature and landscape. The basic goal of spatial
planning is to establish a well-balanced spatial development adjusted to economic and
environmental factors by means of an interactive spatial planning and assessment of possible
influences. Development of the spatial plan has been entrusted to the ECO-PLAN company
from Mostar in accordance with a public competition results. The draft spatial plan was
adopted by the Municipal Council in October 2009. The spatial plan is expected to be adopted
in 2010. Although the spatial plan is only adopted as a draft, the municipal planning services
endeavor to adjust their activities maximally to the draft spatial plan as a document providing
general planning guidelines.
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6.
MUNICIPAL ECONOMY22
6.1. Economy
Some twenty years ago, Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje was classified as a medium developed
municipality. There were about 5,300 workers in the municipality, of which about 4,000
industrial workers. With 1,987 persons who were „guest” workers abroad, the municipality
was ranked fifth by the share of this population in the total population of this municipality in
BiH. The largest number of industrial workers were in the following fields:







Metal industry approx. 1,000;
Wood processing approx. 1,000;
Textile approx 600;
Mining approx. 600;
Forestry approx. 100;
Shops approx 250;
Utility services approx 50;
The trades sector employed about 50 workers, primarily in the production of hand-held
coffee-grinders. There were also blacksmiths, hair-cloth workers, etc. A considerable number
of workers were employed in shops such as: baker’s, butcher’s, hair-dresser’s, shoe-maker’s,
watchmaker’s, goldsmith’s, etc. It should particularly be emphasized that we had, and still
have today, a large number of cafes and coffee-shops. The economy of Gornji VakufUskoplje was until recently looked at by the ownership structure and it was divided into
companies which were still state-owned, companies that were privatized and newly
established companies.
In the period between 1992 and 1996 the economy of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje was totally
destroyed. A poor privatization model and slow development in the post-war years have led to
a drain of technical professionals from the municipality. Also, a large number of students who
graduate from universities in Sarajevo, Zagreb, Mostar, Zenica, etc. do not return to the
municipality because of poor employment opportunities.
Today, we can say that the majority of
companies which were state-owned
have changed their ownership
structure, i.e. to a large extent they
became private property. Concerning
higher valued companies, the
privatization process has not been
completed in the Trnovača Furniture
Factory, although a major part has
been privatized. The Bearings Factory
is not privatized yet, but since it is in
Figure 20. Some of «TOM»'s products
the ownership of the Gračanica Coal
Mine, it falls under the competency of the Federation. Data of the Pension and Disability
Fund show the condition of employability in Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje. The majority of
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companies in the municipality procured their equipment thirty and more years ago and a good
portion of this equipment is outdated. This condition reflects in lower quality and costeffectiveness of production.
The data presented by the Pension and Disability Fund show the structure of employment in
this municipality. As of 31 August 2009, the Fund recorded a total of 2,271 persons. Viewed
by sectors, it is as follows:
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










Metal working
Wood processing
Textile
Mining
Forestry
Shops
Utility services
Agriculture
Public administration
Education
Health
Telecommunications
Traffic
355
181
94
205
75
183
25
33
115
259
83
25
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The majority of these persons were
employed with one of the 175 legal
persons, as many were registered in the
area of the municipality in 2008.
A significant segment in the economy of
this municipality is the portion of economy
related to independent and artisan
businesses. The official record of
registered businesses for 2008, maintained
by the Service for Economy, Finance and
War Victims is the following:
Figure 21. A view of one of «RoseWood»'s plants
 catering …......…………………..……96
 trading ….....………………………...108
 crafts …......………………………....147
The greater part of these registered businesses have one registered person – license holder or
sometimes two persons (another person on a part-time contract). According to our
assessments, there are between 200 and 300 unregistered workers in private businesses in this
municipality, in other words, illegal work is still present.
Federal and cantonal administration bodies and inspection services are aware of this problem,
and the constantly implement measures and activities to prevent illegal work. Employment
outside of the framework of public competition is still present in practice, in particular in the
private sector. Moreover, work conditions with today’s private businesses are not a great level
with regard to exercising employment rights, working hours, annual holidays and other
benefits. Unfortunately, a high unemployment level and a great supply of labor are the facts
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that today’s private businesses use in the majority of cases for their own benefit in the
relations with their employees.
A great number of residents of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje are still abroad. These citizens
maintain strong links with their homeland. Some of these citizens have important and
influential positions in their states or they have become entrepreneurs and successful people.
6.2. Agriculture
Agriculture and cattle-breeding are a considerable segment in the economy of our
municipality and provide opportunities for engagement of a larger number of unemployed
persons in this field. Implementation of the IFAD project „Development of Cattle-Breeding
and Rural Funding”, commenced in April 2003, consisting of four components: development
of cattle-breeding, development of SMEs, development and creation of savings-credit
associations and development of rural infrastructure represented an important segment in the
economy of this municipality, which largely improved the conditions necessary for
development of this branch of economy.
In the recent years, significant capacities have been built on the territory of this municipality
and a good basis was created for further development of agriculture and cattle-breeding. The
livestock has been renewed to a
considerable extent, and the number of
heads of cattle and sheep has grown.
The Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje
Municipality has vast potentials and
natural conditions for faster
development of cattle-breeding.
Construction and operation of the
„AGROCENTAR” dairy plant at Pajić
Polje, with a capacity between 10,000
and 12,000 liters of milk per day and
processing of milk and dairy products,
created preconditions for further
Figure 22. Raspberry field
development of farming.
The „FLORES“ company represents an important capacity in the field of medicinal herbs and
cucumber markets in the area of this municipality. In early March each year, an event entitled
„ORGANIC PRODUCTION DAYS“ is held in Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje, in which „FLORES“
representatives made a guarantee to buy out unlimited quantities of cucumbers produced in
the municipality in 2009, which, in fact, is the greatest fear of those who are faced with a
dilemma whether they should produce something or not, i.e. whether marketing of their
products is guaranteed, which is now resolved with this company. Similarly, the buying
station „Rubus“, located at Voljevac, guarantees the marketing of buckwheat, planted on 20
hectares of land in the municipality.
Besides, it is common knowledge that Vranica and Raduša mountains are rich in medicinal
herbs (cranberries, gentian, blueberries) and forest fruits which represents an important
natural resource. Unfortunately, this development is not adequate yet and does not rise up to
the level which we should have in the municipality.
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6.2.1. Crop yield
Table 21. Crop yield in the Municipality of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje in tons
Wheat
t
754
Rye
t/ha
2.6
t
100
t/ha
2.5
Barley
t
473
Corn
(kernel)
t
t/ha
38
2.5
Oats
t/ha
2.7
t
75
t/ha
2.5
Corn (fodder)
t
900
t/ha
18.0
The share of grain plow-fields in the total area of plow-fields in the Central Bosnia Canton
(48,143 ha) is 1.16% (555 ha). Comparing grain production in the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje
Municipality with other Central Bosnia Canton municipalities shows that the Gornji VakufUskoplje Municipality realized the following percentages in total production within the
Canton:
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15,00%
8,90 %
21,00%
8,50%
2,80 %
17,00 %
wheat
rye
barley
oats
corn (kernel)
corn (fodder)
Concerning kinds of grain, it is notable that the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje Municipality has a
significant share in the total production of wheat with 15.00%, barley 21.00% and fodder corn
with 17.00%.
6.2.2. Vegetable yield
Table 22. Areas and yield of major vegetables in the area of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje
Potatoes
ha
750
Total t
4,500
Beans
t/ha
6.0
ha
7
Total t
7
Onions
t/ha
1.0
ha
7
Total t
56
t/ha
8.0
Cabbages and savoy
cabbages
ha
Total t
t/ha
150
2,250
15.0
The share of vegetables in the total area under vegetables in the Central Bosnia Canton (4,951
ha) is 18.50% (914 ha). Comparing vegetable production in the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje
Municipality with other municipalities in the Canton shows that the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje
Municipality realized the following percentages in total production:

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

potatoes
beans
onions
cabbages and savoy cabbages
21.50 %
1.20 %
1.20 %
24.50 %
Concerning vegetable crops, it is notable that the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje Municipality has a
significant share in the total production of potatoes (21.50%) and cabbages (24.50%).
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6.2.3. Number of cattle, poultry, bees
Table 23. Numbers of cattle, poultry and bees in the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje Municipality
Cattle
Cows and
Total
heifers in
calf
2,713
1,899
Sheep
Pigs
Total
Breeding
sheep
Total
Breeding
sows
8,959
7,167
840
526
Poultry
Beehives
-
620
Comparing cattle, poultry and bees in the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje Municipality with other
municipalities in the Canton shows that the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje Municipality realized the
following percentages in total number of cattle:
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

cattle
sheep
pigs
poultry
beehives
6.60 %
11.20 %
7.00 %
10.70 %
The indicators presented in the table above show that the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje Municipality
has a significant share in the total number of sheep and beehives.
6.2.4. Organic production
Development of organic production in the municipality is on the rise. In the recent years, the
area of the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje Municipality was recognized as a suitable area for organic
production. This area abounds in
exceptional natural resources, forest
berries, medicinal herbs and it has a
favorable geo-strategic position for
development of organic production.
The Vranica area, from the aspect of
its geographic position and quantities
of forest berries, is considered to be
one of the larger cranberry and
blueberry sites. Buying stations,
certified for organic production, have
been operational in the municipality
for a long time, but their capacities
are insufficient to accept all fruits and
herbs picked on the territory of the
Figure 23. An example of a highly productive apiary
municipality. The Gornji VakufUskoplje municipality has recognized the importance of organic production and included it as
a strategic goal of municipal development in the agricultural sector. The municipality has
recognized the importance of promotion of organic production and supported the project
«Days of Organic Production», implemented by the Association of Organic Producers of
Medicinal Herbs and Berries in the Central Bosnia Canton. Incentives by the Central Bosnia
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Canton and the Federation and interest of investors make this branch of agriculture suitable
for development in the municipality in the future period.
6.2.5. Capacities in agricultural production
Table 24. Capacities in agricultural production
Capacities
Number of farming households
1991
800
2008
1,300
Number of tractors
450
290
Number of tractor attachments
410
260
Number of motor-cultivators
380
310
Number of motor-cultivator attachments
350
290
Number of grass mowers
90
80
Number of combine-harvesters
5
7
Number of lacto-freezes for milk
3
15
Number of buying and supplying storage facilities
4
3
Number of agricultural pharmacies
2
4
Slaughterhouses for small and large cattle
3
4
6.3 Tourism
Due to its geographic position and climate
conditions (height above sea-level is between 650
and 2,112 m) the municipality of Gornji VakufUskoplje has all the preconditions for
development of tourism. The Raduša and Vranica
mountains have always attracted hikers, not only
from these areas but also from the areas of the
Former Yugoslavia (marked hiking routes on
Vranica). There is a regular hiking expedition
entitled «Vranica March» organized by the
«Goran» Hiking Club and «Vranica Days»
organized by the «Raduša» Hiking Club. Because
of its rich flora and fauna, these mountains offer
ideal possibilities for hunting, summer and winter
tourism. A hiking lodge «Rosinj» is situated at the
locality of Smrdivode, which is a part of Vranica
Mountain below Rosinj, at the altitude of 1,680
m, owned by the «Goran» Hiking Club, with an
accommodation capacity of 50 persons. Apart
from this lodge, there are also lodges at «Zekina
gruda» at the altitude of 1,356 m, with an
Figure 24. Ždrimci waterfall
accommodation capacity of 20 persons and
«Radovina» at the altitude of 1,490 m, with an
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accommodation capacity of up to 50 persons. Construction of a ski resort with two ski runs is
under construction on Raduša Mountain. The first run is about 800 m long and is completed,
while the second is 1,200 m long and will be completed in this year, as well as other facilities
(ski-lift, restaurant, etc.). There are also two motels in the municipality – «Raduša» Motel
and «Saraj-Komerc» Motel, which is temporarily closed, and SRC «Zlatna dolina» /Golden
Valley/.
Popular recreation areas near Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje are: the Ždrimci lakes with a beautiful
waterfall nearby, the Bistrička Rika (well-known fish-farm), Vranica and Raduša mountains.
The Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje municipality is situated at the sources of six rivers: Vrbas,
Bistrička Rika, Trnovača, Krušćica,
Voljišnica and Dobroška Rika, which
are ideal for fishing as they abound in
brown trout and grayling. Apart from
this, on the other side of Vranica
Mountain, the Fojnica side, is the
Prokoško Lake,which is not only
famous for its beauty but for its endemic
amphibian Triton. Gornji VakufUskoplje also boasts a historical
monument -„Clock-Tower”, which was
declared a national monument of Bosnia
and Herzegovina in 2008.
Figure 25. Rosinj” mountaineering lodge
Figure 26. Clock Tower
Figure 27. Raduša ski resort
Figure 28. „Raduša” motel
Figure 29. „Zlatna dolina” sports and recreation
center
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6.4. Gross domestic product (GDP)
The gross domestic product (GDP) is the most important economic indicator for the
municipal level. However, back in 2004, the Federation Statistics Office stopped publishing
data broken down by municipalities. The same is the case with the data on the number and
operations of businesses. Considering this, and appreciating the need to provide at least
orientation values and positions that the municipality holds, the gross domestic product has
been calculated for the municipality following a simplified method on the basis of the
available data.
Statistical offices of the F BiH and RS calculate the GDP for the entity level in relation to data
on production, inter-phase consumption, added value (base prices) and taxes on products and
subsidies. The GDP per capita, calculated for the entities on the basis of the above data is still
imprecise because of a lack of valid data on the population size, which, after 1991 has always
been founded on assessments. Therefore, the only available and verified data for the
municipal level are the data on (assessed) number of inhabitants and the data on the number
of employed persons and their net wages. For the needs of this simplified methodology of
calculating the GDP per capita, the chosen value is the one obtained by multiplying the
number of employed persons and the number of entity inhabitants (Federation and RS). This
value is a share of the percentage of the total value of the gross domestic product of the entity.
Following this methodology, an orientation value of the GDP per capita was calculated.
Gornji Vakuf - Uskoplje: BDP (BNP) i BDP per capita
Table 25. GDP and GDP per capita
Year
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
ANE
2,253
2,339
2,366
2,490
2,108
ANW
(KM)
415.72
456.23
433.90
483.20
539.12
GDP (KM)
41,374,990.14
49,362,768.09
48,120,031.80
57,944,257.74
56,991,272.94
Inhabitants
19,999
20,096
19,459
19,506
19,513
GDPpC
(KM)
2,068.85
2,456.35
2,472.89
2,970.59
2,920.68
ANE = Average number of employed; ANW = Average net wage
Movements of the gross domestic product per capita
3,500.00
3,000.00
2,500.00
2,000.00
1,500.00
1,000.00
500.00
0.00
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
GDPpC
Figure 30. Graphic representation of the movements of the gross domestic product per capita
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B. DEVELOPMENT VISION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY
The development vision of the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje municipality specifies the framework
and guidelines of future development of the municipality. A socio-economic analysis works
out in detail all important indicators of economic development which will be addressed here
in the context of development opportunities and threats. In this sense, there follows a detailed
SWAT analysis, i.e. analysis of development strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
after which follows the development vision of the municipality with its strategic directions,
programs and projects.
1.
SWOT ANALYSIS
The analysis of development strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) is an
instrument for identification of key development strengths and weaknesses and their
placement in the context of the conditions and trends in the wider environment (SEA). As
such, it represents a key transition from the basic analysis towards thinking about future
directions of development, i.e. determining development vision, strategic directions, priorities
and measures and projects.
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STRENGTHS
High percentage of working agepopulation in metal and wood industries
High percentage of students in the general
population of the municipality
Diversified network of local and regional
roads
Presence of determined quantities and
qualities of lignite, quartzite and gypsum
Geographic position
Presence of NGO sector
Relations between local administration
and citizens
Spatial plan
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WEAKNESSES
Unexplored quantities and quality of
granite
Lack of technical equipment, old
equipment
Lack of cultural and sports facilities
Lack of an administrative center
(municipality building)
Utility infrastructure (water supply,
sewage, collectors...)
Lack of intensive agricultural production
and processing capacities
Poor condition of town's road network
and R 439 regional road
Vertical and horizontal road signalization
Pollution and low awareness of
environmental protection
Lack of business infrastructure (industrial
zones, incubators, excellence centers)
Lack of centers (programs) for retraining
and upgrading of skills
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OPPORTUNITIES
Change of categorization of the R 439
regional road into trunk road
Unexplored quantities and quality of
granite
A large percentage of municipality's
population abroad
Availability of funds for development of
business infrastructure (Federation
ministry, canton...)
Availability of EU's and other donors'
funds
Availability of investors into winter
tourism
Availability of investors for utiliatation
of renewable energy sources (energy
potential)
Investment and incentives for organic
production
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Town by-pass
THREATS
Negative birth-rate
Complexity of education system
Lack of funds to stimulate local
development
Isolation from major traffic routes
Political instability
Economic crisis
Occasional floods due to natural disasters
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2. VISION AND STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS
2.1. Vision
The vision of the municipality is a desirable picture in the future that has to be realistic,
credible and attractive at the same time. Flexibility of the determined vision reflects in its
being often formulated as a kind of image, enabling thus appropriate need-driven changes.
Shaping of the vision begins with the stock-taking of the current situation by means of
implementing a basic analysis. A vision, once specified, represents a basis for laying down
strategic directions of development and concrete drafting of the strategy in the form of
programs and projects.
The development vision of the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje municipality describes the desirable
condition to which the municipality aspires in the long term. The vision of the Gornji VakufUskoplje municipality has been developed by creative elaboration of the future on the basis of
existing resources of the municipality identified by a thorough analysis.
The development vision of the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje municipality is specified as follows:
The Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje municipality will be an economic center linking the continental
and the Mediterranean parts of BiH as well as with the Croatian coast, with a developed
environmental awareness and intensive organic agricultural production, tourism,
developed human resources, and which will represent a pleasant environment for business,
living and working with a high level of utilization of renewable energy sources and natural
resources.
2.2. Strategic directions
Strategic directions of the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje municipality are derived from the defined
vision, which is here further elaborated with a view to its implementation:
Strategic directions for development of the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje municipality are the
following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Advancement of economic development
Development of infrastructure
Environmental protection
Advancement of human resources
Development of sports and culture and advancement of health and social care
Establishment of efficient and transparent local administration
2.2.1. Strategic direction 1: Advancement of economic development
Advancement of economic development as the first strategic direction will be realized
through four defined sub-directions and 25 projects.
The first strategic sub-direction is advancement of agricultural production with an emphasis
on organic production.
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The second strategic sub-direction is development of tourism.
The third strategic sub-direction is development of production-based entrepreneurship.
The fourth strategic sub-direction is utilization of renewable energy sources.
Advancement of agricultural production with an emphasis on organic
production
Drafting strategies for development of agricultural production
Establishing incentive systems for agricultural production
Training in the field of organic and conventional agricultural production
S1.1.3. through organization of seminars, trainings and round tables.
Promotion of organic production through organization of fairs and support
S1.1.4. to fair participation
S1.1.5. Branding and industrializing agricultural products
Protection of indigenous breeds, species and varieties (grouse, chamois,
indigenous brown trout, grayling, crayfish, Vranica cranberries,
S1.1.6. blueberries, gentian, Triton)
S1.1.7. Strengthening of municipal agricultural service
S1.1.8. Activating and reconstructing a cattle market
S1.1.9. Construction of town’s market-hall
S1.1.10. Buying and processing of medicinal herbs, forest berries and fruits
S1.1.11. Buying and processing of cabbages and cucumbers
Regulation of land registries by means of establishing a property cadastre
S1.1.12. (after adoption of the Cadastre Law).
S1.1.
S1.1.1.
S1.1.2.
S1.2.
S1.2.1.
S1.2.2.
S1.2.3.
S1.2.4.
S1.2.5.
S1.2.6.
Development of tourism
Drafting a tourism development strategy
Promotion of tourism and tourist destinations in the municipality
Adoption of regulation plans for sports/tourist centers
Defining benefits in the construction of tourist infrastructure facilities
Creating conditions for development of hunting and fishing tourism
Creating conditions for development of speleological tourism
S1.3.
S1.3.1.
S1.3.2.
S1.3.3.
Development of production-based entrepreneurship
Establishment and development of industrial zones
Establishment of a local development department
Creating an incentive system for development of entrepreneurship
Drafting an analysis/study on possible new branches of production in the
area of the municipality and establishing an incentive system for opening
new production branches
S1.3.4.
S1.4.
S1.4.1.
S1.4.2.
S1.4.3.
Utilization of renewable energy sources
Drafting a water potential feasibility study
Drafting a wind potential feasibility study
Raising public awareness on the advantages and harmlessness of using
renewable energy sources
2.2.2. Strategic direction 2. Development of infrastructure
Development of infrastructure, as the second strategic direction, is realized through two
defined sub-directions and 15 projects.
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The fist strategic sub-direction is development of traffic infrastructure.
The second strategic sub-direction is development of utility infrastructure.
S2.1.
Development of traffic infrastructure
S2.1.1. Paving and reconstructing town streets
S2.1.2. Regulation of town’s intersection M 16.2-R 439
S2.1.3. Paving local roads, approx. 20 km
S2.1.4. Continuation of constructing pavements along the trunk road in urban areas
S2.1.5. Placement of vertical signalization on paved local roads
Re-categorization of R 439 into a trunk road and Dobrošin-Mejnik into a regional
S2.1.6. road
S2.2.
S2.2.1.
S2.2.2.
S2.2.3.
S2.2.4.
S2.2.5.
S2.2.6.
S2.2.7.
S2.2.8.
S2.2.9.
Development of utility infrastructure
Development of project documentation for water/sewage network in populated
areas
Reconstruction of town’s primary water/sewage network
Construction/reconstruction of water/sewage network in populated areas
Establishing a cadastre of local sources and water supply systems and their
protection
Regulation of the Vrbas River bed in the town area
Cleaning of the river bed and construction of embankments in flood-critical areas
and suspension of illegal construction in the water zone
Rehabilitation of the existing dump and other unregulated dumps and specifying a
location for a new town’s landfill
Drafting an analysis on construction of a town central heating plant
Street lighting in populated areas
2.2.3. Strategic direction 3. Environmental protection
Environmental protection as the third strategic direction is realized through 7 projects.
S3.1.
Environmental protection
S3.1.1. Drafting a local environmental action plan LEAP
S3.1.2. Educating youth in school institutions on the importance of the environment
S3.1.3. Protection of the Ždrimci lakes
S3.1.4. Protection of the Ždrimci waterfalls
S3.1.5. Protection of the Raduša lake
S3.1.6. Protection of the Krušćica River as a hatchery and source of drinking water
S3.1.7. Regulation and maintenance of green areas (promenades, parks) in the town
2.2.4. Strategic direction 4. Advancement of human resources
Advancement of human resources, as the fourth strategic direction, is realized through 5
projects.
Advancement of human resources
S4.1
Development of programs for re-training and upgrading of skills in the field of
metal and wood processing industries to work on modern machines (CNC etc.) in
S4.1.1. cooperation with the employment office and economy.
S4.1.2. Advancement of the education system in accordance with market needs
Establishment of a financial support system for student scholarships with a
S4.1.3. particular emphasis on deficit professions
Advancement of pre-school education through initiating operation of the public
S4.1.4. institution – “Zvončić” Kindergarten.
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S4.1.5.
Rehabilitation and modernization of schools in accordance with the
municipality’s financial capability.
2.2.5. Strategic direction 5. Development of sports and culture and
advancement of health and social care
Development of sports and culture and advancement of health and social care, as the fifth
strategic direction, is realized through three defined sub-directions and 14 projects.
The first strategic sub-direction is development of sports and sports infrastructure.
The second strategic sub-direction is development of culture and cultural buildings.
The third strategic sub-direction is advancement of health and social care.
S5.1.
Development of sports and sports infrastructure
S5.1.1. Establishing a sports association
S5.1.2. Supporting work and development of sports clubs
Popularization of sports and raising the level of sports culture among the
S5.1.3. population
S5.1.4. Completion of the construction of the sports hall
S5.1.5. Construction of new sports facilities
S5.1.6. Development/training of professionals
S5.2
S5.2.1.
S5.2.2.
S5.2.3.
S5.2.4.
S5.2.5.
S5.3
S5.3.1.
S5.3.2.
S5.3.3.
Development of culture and cultural buildings
Supporting work of cultural clubs
Reviving the work of the town’s library
Observing dates of importance for the municipality
Establishing a radio station
Rehabilitation of cultural and historical monuments in accordance with financial
capability of the municipality.
Advancement of health and social care
Supporting development of clinics (Voljevac, Voljice, P.Polje)
Establishing a system of support to socially vulnerable categories of population
Creating preconditions (infrastructural, spatial) for construction of social
protection institutions (advancement of programs and infrastructure for social
protection).
2.2.6. Strategic direction 6. Establishment of efficient and transparent local
administration
Establishment of efficient and transparent local administration, as the sixth strategic direction,
is realized through 7 projects.
S6.1
Establishing efficient and transparent local administration
S6.1.1 Reorganization of existing services with a view to raising efficiency
S6.1.2 Completion of the new municipal building
S6.1.3 Establishment of central hall for services to citizens
Introducing e-government – vital records certificates (birth certificate, citizenship
S6.1.4 certificate, etc.).
Improvement of information dissemination among citizens and analysis of
S6.1.5 citizens’ proposals
S6.1.6 Establishing partnerships between local administrations and citizens
S6.1.7 Modernization of infrastructure and equipment
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C. ACTION PLAN FOR 2011
1.
LIST OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
The action plan proposal for 2011 contains 33 programs, projects and measures which need to
be implemented in order to resolve identified problems. The implementation of the plan refers
to the final quarter of 2010 and the whole 2011. The plan partially relies on the municipal
budget, and partially on participation and financial support of partners, higher levels of
government, international organizations and donors.
Before the end of 2011 and adoption of the budget for 2012, the action plan needs to be
reviewed and assessed against the measure to which the planned programs, projects and
measures were implemented. Working groups to be established will define priority activities
for the next year, and the activities which are not implemented in accordance with the action
plan of the current year will need to be transferred to the plan for the next year.
Ser. No
NAME OF PROJECT
S1
S1.1.
1
S1.1.1.
2
S1.1.3.
3
S1.1.4.
4
S1.1.7.
5
S1.2.
S1.2.3.
6
S1.2.6.
7
S1.3.
S1.3.1.
8
S1.4
S1.4.1.
Value in
KM
Implementation
level
ADVANCEMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Advancement of agricultural production with an emphasis on
organic production
Drafting an agricultural
production development strategy
10,000.00
FINAL
Training in the field of organic
and conventional agricultural
15,000.00
IN STAGES
production through organization
of seminars, trainings and round
tables
Promotion of organic production
through organization of fairs and
20,000.00
IN STAGES
support to fair participation
Strengthening municipal
agricultural service
20,000.00
IN STAGES
Development of tourism
Adoption of regulation plans for
sports/tourist centers
50,000.00
FINAL
Creating conditions for
development of speleological
15,000.00
IN STAGES
tourism
Development of production-based entrepreneurship
Establishment and development
750,000.00
IN STAGES
of industrial zones
Utilization of renewable energy sources
Raising public awareness on the
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S2
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
S2.1
S2.1.1.
S2.1.2.
S2.1.3.
S2.1.4.
S2.1.5.
S2.2
S2.2.1.
S2.2.2.
S2.2.3.
S2.2.4.
S2.2.5.
S2.2.6.
20
S2.2.9.
21
S3
S3.1.7.
22
23
S4
S4.1.3.
S4.1.4.
advantages and harmlessness of
using renewable energy sources
5,000.00
DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE
Development of traffic infrastructure
Paving and reconstructing town
streets
500,000.00
Regulation of town’s intersection
M 16.2-R 439
50,000.00
Paving local roads, approx. 20
km
1,500,000.00
Continuation of constructing
pavements along the trunk road
1,000,000.00
in populated areas
Placement of vertical
signalization on paved local
150,000.00
roads
Development of utility infrastructure
Development
of
project
documentation for water/sewage
100,000.00
network in populated areas
Reconstruction
of
town’s
primary water/sewage network
3,000,000.00
Construction/reconstruction of
water/sewage network in
1,000,000.00
populated areas
Establishing a cadastre of local
sources and water supply
50,000.00
systems and their protection
Regulation of the Vrbas River
bed in the town area
1,500,000.00
Cleaning of the river bed and
construction of embankments in
flood-critical
areas
and
150,000.00
suspension of illegal construction
in the water zone
Street lighting in populated areas
80,000.00
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Regulation and maintenance of
green areas (promenades, parks)
100,000.00
in the town
ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Establishment of a financial
support system for student
scholarships with a particular
300,000.00
emphasis on deficit professions
Advancement of pre-school
education through initiating
60,000.00
operation of the public institution
IN STAGES
IN STAGES
FINAL
IN STAGES
IN STAGES
IN STAGES
IN STAGES
IN STAGES
IN STAGES
IN STAGES
IN STAGES
IN STAGES
IN STAGES
IN STAGES
IN STAGES
FINAL
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– “Zvončić” Kindergarten
S5
24
S5.1
S5.1.2.
25
S5.1.3.
26
27
S5.1.4.
S5.1.5.
28
S5.2
S5.2.1.
29
S5.2.2.
DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTS AND SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE AND SOCIAL PROTECTION Development of sports and sports infrastructure
Supporting work and
development of sports clubs
350,000.00
IN STAGES
Popularization of sports and
raising the level of sports culture
30,000.00
IN STAGES
among the population
Construction of a sports hall
1,500,000.00
IN STAGES
Construction of new sports
100,000.00
IN STAGES
facilities
Development of culture and cultural buildings
Supporting the work of cultural
125,000.00
IN STAGES
clubs
Reviving the work of the town’s
50,000.00
IN STAGES
library
S6
30
S6.1.1
31
S6.1.2
32
S6.1.5
33
S6.1.6
ESTABLISHMENT OF EFFICIENT AND TRANSPARENT LOCAL ADMINISTRATION Reorganization
of
existing
IN STAGES
services with a view to raising
50,000.00
efficiency
Completion of the new municipal 1,500,000.00
IN STAGES
building
Improvement of information
50,000.00
IN STAGES
dissemination among citizens
and
analysis
of
citizens’
proposals
Establishing
partnerships
50,000.00
IN STAGES
between local administration and
citizens
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2.
PROJECT IDEAS
Name of project
Strategic direction and program
Proponent (institution)
Possible funding source
Project value
S1.1.7. DRAFTING AN
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
S1 ADVANCEMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
S1.1. Advancement of agricultural
production with an emphasis on
organic production
GORNJI VAKUF –
-USKOPLJE MUNICIPALITY
Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje Municipality,
Central Bosnia Canton
10,000.00 KM
Project goals:
-
Advancement of agricultural production with a particular emphasis of
development of organic production
Higher level of utilization of natural resources of the municipality (forest
fruits, medicinal herbs, etc.).
Improvement of cattle stock and construction of mini farms
Expansion of dairy capacities
Channeling agricultural producers to production of products in demand
Improvement of cooperation between agricultural producers in local
communities
Brief project description:
-
Establishing a municipal team for drafting the agricultural development
strategy
Production and printing of the strategy (collecting data, data processing, public
debates, etc.)
Expected results:
- Construction of new buildings for processing agricultural products
- Employment of new workers – about 300 new jobs
Faster development of the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje municipality
Proposed timeframe
(beginning-end) 2010-2011
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Name of project
Strategic direction and
program
Project value
S1.1.3. – TRAINING IN THE FIELD OF ORGANIC AND CONVENTIONAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION THROUGH ORGANIZATION OF SEMINARS, TRAININGS AND ROUND TABLES S1. - ADVANCEMENT OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
S1.1. - Advancement of agricultural production with
an emphasis on organic production
Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje Municipality
Municipal budget
15,000 KM
Project goals:
-
Train active and potential producers in both organic and conventional food
production
- Organizing trainings in the form of seminars and round tables
Organizing trainings in the form of practical work in the field
Expected results:
 Awareness raised to such an extent that producers produce organic food and this
production can yield more profit than conventional production
 Popularize production to the extent of becoming a recognizable municipality by
production of some agricultural products, and create jobs in this production
which can provide for a decent living for people living off their own work.
Proposed timeframe
(beginning-end)
2010–2015
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Name of project
Strategic direction and
program
Project value
S1.1.4. – PROMOTION OF ORGANIC PRODUCTION THROUGH ORGANIZATION OF FAIRS AND SUPPORT TO FAIR PARTICIPATION S1. - ADVANCEMENT OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
S1.1. – Advancement of agricultural production with
an emphasis of organic production
Municipal budget
20,000 KM
Project goals:
- Promotion of agricultural production
- Fair sales
- Creating new ideas in agricultural production
- Support to organizing fairs with organic products in the area of this municipality
- Support to exhibitors of agricultural products in fairs organized in other
municipalities - regions
Expected results:
- Popularize production to the extent of becoming a recognizable municipality by
production of certain agricultural products.
- Opening new jobs
- Assertion of the municipality
Proposed timeframe
(beginning-end)
2010- 2015
54
Name of project
S1.1.7. – STRENGTHENING MUNICIPAL AGRICULTURAL SERVICE Strategic direction and program
S1. – ADVANCEMENT OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
S1.1.- Advancement of agricultural production with an
emphasis on organic production
MUNICIPAL MAYOR
Possible funding sources
Municipal budget
Project value
20,000 KM annually
Project goals:
Better education of agricultural producers, enhance the quality and quantities of agricultural
production, both organic and conventional.
- Introduce a new job in the job classification scheme of the municipality in the Service for
Economy, Finance and War Victims – cooperation with agricultural producers.
Expected results:
- Appreciation of agricultural reduction.
- Raised awareness of local population that agricultural production represents an
important part of overall economic development.
- Agricultural production as a source of self-employment
Proposed timeframe
(beginning-end)
2010 – 2015
55
Name of project
Project value
S2.2.3.ADOPTION OF REGULATION
PLANS FOR SPORTS/TOURIST
CENTERS
S1. – ADVANCEMENT OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
S1.2. Development of tourism
Municipality + Concessionary
Ministry of Spatial Planning,
Reconstruction and Return of the Central
Bosnia Canton
50,000.00 KM
Project goals:
Create conditions for development of winter and summer tourism
Develop a regulation plan in the specified area with all contents and activities for this
kind of business.
Conduct a public debate and include local population in the development of the
regulation plan.
Expected results:
 Popularization of tourism, healthy living style, creation of unity, wish for
assertion in sports, creation of new sports men and women (skiers)
 Employment of new workers
 Faster development of the municipality.
Proposed timeframe
56
Name of project
Project value
S1.2.6. CREATING CONDITIONS
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
SPELEOLOGICAL TOURISM
S1 – ADVANCEMENT OF
S1.2. – Development of tourism
Municipality, Central Bosnia Canton,
Federation, EU
15,000.00 KM
Project goals:
-
Expansion of tourist supply in the area of the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje
Municipality
Protection and preparation of two speleological sites for tourist visits
Raising awareness on the need to protect speleological sites in the area of this
municipality
Creating preconditions for further exploration of speleological sites in the area of
this municipality
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This project refers to regulation of two speleological sites (the so-called Krupa
caves) in the immediate vicinity of the town. The distance of speleological sites
from the town is approx. 5 km. After regulation of these sites, they would be
opened to visitors. The second activity would be conducted in the field of further
exploration of the specified speleological sites and other speleological sites in the
municipal territory. The project stipulates construction of necessary
infrastructure for safe access and stay on these sites.
Expected results:
Vicinity of the two mentioned speleological sites provides for an interesting tourist
destination and more visits to these sites could be expected.
Proposed timeframe
57
Name of project
Project value
S13.1. ESTABLISHMENT AND
DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL
ZONES
S1- ADVANCEMENT OF
S1.3.- Development of productionbased entrepreneurship
Municipality, Central Bosnia Canton,
Federation, EU
750,000.00 KM
Project goals:
-
Improvement of the business environment in the area of the Gornji VakufUskoplje municipality
Regulation and expansion of current industrial zone «Batuški lug»
All undeveloped space is state-owned
-
Regulation of the industrial zone – clearing underbrush, removal of
unmanaged soil dumps and mechanical leveling of the soil
Construction of necessary infrastructure on the part of undeveloped industrial
zone
Dividing the zone into plots for construction of new industrial buildings
Expected results:
-
Construction of new industrial buildings
Employing new workers – about 500 new jobs
Faster development of the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje municipality
Better living for all inhabitants of the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje municipality
Proposed timeframe
(beginning-end)
2010-2015
58
Name of project
1.4.1. RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS
ABOUT ADVANTAGES AND
HARMLESSNESS OF UTILIZATION
OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
SOURCES
S1- ADVANCEMENT OF
S1.4.- Utilizing renewable energy
sources
Gornji Vakuf – Uskoplje Municipality
Project value
5,000.00 KM
Project goal:
Continue construction of renewable energy sources
Familiarize the population with the benefits of projects for construction of renewable
energy sources
Expected results:
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Enhancement of employment
Reduction of impact on climate change
Reduction of air pollution
Study for using renewable energy sources (RES) with maps of RES forms
Proposed timeframe
(beginning-end)
2010–2012
59
Name of project
Project value
2.1.1 PAVING AND
RECONSTRUCTING TOWN STREETS
S2- DEVELOPMENT OF
INFRASTRUCTURE
S2.1- Development of traffic infrastructure
Gornji Vakuf – Uskoplje Municipality,
Central Bosnia Canton, Federation, other
donors
500,000.00 KM
Project goal:
Reconstruction of existing damaged paving on town streets and paving of non-paved
town streets
Reconstruction of town's streets implies rehabilitation of old and damaged asphalt
course, and its removal (scraping) as necessary, and laying down a new asphalt course
with a prior rehabilitation of the base or laying down a new asphalt course over the
existing asphalt. Replacement of existing destroyed and damaged concrete curbstones,
construction of drainage for removal of precipitation, reconstruction of pavements and
parking areas and other necessary works. Town streets are areas of general interest and
are very important for our municipality from the esthetic aspect, security aspect for all
participants in traffic, functionality and quality of communication.
Expected results:

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Improved esthetic picture of the town
Increased security for all participants in traffic on town's streets
Reduced street maintenance costs.
Proposed timeframe : 2010–2015
(beginning-end)
60
Name of project
Project value
2.1.2. REGULATION OF TOWN'S
INTERSECTION M16.2 – R 439
S2- DEVELOPMENT OF
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federation
50,000.00 KM
Goal project:
Increase intersection capacity, increase security for all traffic participants, modernize
the intersection by means of installing traffic lights.
Expansion of the intersection by insertion of a third left-turn lane from all points of
access to the intersection and installation of traffic lights, reconstruction of existing
pavements and construction of new ones.
Reconstruction of the intersection M16.2 (Bugojno-Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje) with the
regional road R-439 (Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje-Novi Travnik) and Branka Mikulića
Street would modernize it and enable better and safer communication thereon.
Expected results:
Increasing intersection capacity, reduction of waiting time necessary to join traffic
from secondary roads/streets on the priority road, increasing security of all traffic
participants, modernizing the intersection by installing traffic lights.
(beginning-end)
61
Name of project
Project value
2.1.3. PAVING LOCAL ROADS,
APPROX. 20 km
S2- DEVELOPMENT OF
INFRASTRUCTURE
Central Bosnia Canton, Federation and
other donors
1,500,000.00
Project goal:
Reconstruction (paving) non-paved local roads in the municipality.
Laying asphalt on local roads on a previously prepared and examined surface with all
other necessary works, such as: preparatory, earth, concrete and assembly work.
Local roads are infrastructural projects of great importance for every municipality,
including ours, because they provide for a quality communication between populated
areas and the center of the municipality and enable development of rural parts of the
municipality, preventing a drain of rural population to cities.
Expected results:
Improvement of road communications between populated areas and municipality
center, reduction of road maintenance costs and enhancement of quality.
(beginning-end)
62
Name of project
2.1.4. CONTINUATION OF
CONSTRUCTION OF PAVEMENTS
ALONG THE TRUNK ROAD IN
POPULATED AREAS
S2- DEVELOPMENT OF
INFRASTRUCTURE
Project value
Federation
1,000,000.00 KM
Project goal:
Completion of commenced construction of pavements on both sides of the M 16.2 (St
19+000 to St 21+000) Bugojno-G.Vakuf-Uskoplje on the town's territory, construction
of pavements along M 16.2 through the villages of Dražev Dolac-Pajić PoljeDuratbegović Dolac
Continued construction of pavements on both sides of the M 16.2 (St 19+000 to St
21+000) Bugojno-G.Vakuf-Uskoplje on the town's territory in accordance with project
documentation. Drafting project documentation and construction of the pavement
along the M 16.2 Bugojno-G.Vakuf-Uskoplje road, on the right-hand side in the
direction of our municipality through the places of Dražev Dolac-Pajić PoljeDuratbegović Dolac, along with resolution of the drainage of precipitation and
regulation of the road drainage. Concrete curbstones have already been placed on the
mentioned location.
Expected results:
Enhancing traffic security for all participants in traffic, in particular for pedestrians,
i.e. primary school children who use pavements to access the primary school at Pajić
Polje.
Proposed timeframe : 2010 – 2015
(beginning-end)
63
Name of project
Project value
2.1.5. INSTALLATION OF VERTICAL
AND HORIZONTAL SIGNALIZATION
ON PAVED LOCAL ROADS
S2- DEVELOPMENT OF
INFRASTRUCTURE
other donors
150,000.00 KM
Goal project:
Installing vertical traffic signalization on paved local roads for the purpose of
enhancing security of all traffic participants
Provision, transport and installation of all necessary traffic signs on paved local roads.
Expected results:
Installation of vertical signalization would mean that all traffic participants on local
paved roads would be aware of any dangers, compulsory orders and other information
and rules of conduct for all traffic participants, which would greatly enhance security
of all traffic participants.
Proposed timeframe: 2010–2015
(beginning-end)
64
Name of project
Project value
2.2.1. DEVELOPMENT OF PROJECT
DOCUMENTATION FOR WATER
SUPPLY/SEWAGE NETWORK IN
POPULATED AREAS
S2- DEVELOPMENT OF
INFRASTRUCTURE
S2.2- Development of utility infrastructure
other donors
100,000.00
Project goal:
Construction and reconstruction of water supply/sewage networks
There is a need to draft project documentation for areas in the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje
Municipality which do not have a water/sewage system or this system is unusable
because of old age and it represents a health hazard for the population of these places
and proceed to its implementation.
This project documentation would systemically resolve the problem of water supply
and sewage of waste water, i.e. it would create conditions for raising necessary funds
and construction of water supply and sewage systems.
Expected results:
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
creating preconditions for finding possible donors
prepared project documentation for water supply and sewage networks in
populated areas
populated animated to co-fund implementation of these projects.
(beginning-end)
65
Name of project
Project value
2.2.2. RECONSTRUCTION OF
TOWN’S PRIMARY WATER
SUPPLY/SEWAGE NETWORKS
S2- DEVELOPMENT OF
INFRASTRUCTURE
other donors
3,000,000.00 KM
Project goal:
 construction of new water supply/sewage network in the town zone
 creating better living conditions for 5,000 inhabitants of the town zone
 sustainable town development
 expansion of the urban zone
Existing water supply and sewage networks, because of their age, insufficient
capacities cannot meet the current needs of the population, which causes frequent
stoppages of water supply and waste water flowing into open areas and rivers.
All this causes certain health problems to vulnerable population, children and old
people.
This project would completely reconstruct water supply and sewage networks of the
urban areas, and enable quality and healthy life style as well as sustainable
development of the town and construction of other infrastructure.
Expected results:
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Improved quality of life
Ensured sufficient quantities of drinking water for all inhabitants of the urban
area
Reduced risks of waste water flowing into open areas and rivers
Easier maintenance of the water supply and sewage networks
Created preconditions for expanding the urban zone and economic
development
Proposed timeframe : 2010 – 2015
(beginning-end)
66
Name of project
Project value
2.2.3.
CONSTRUCTION/RECONSTRUCTION
OF WATER SUPPLY/SEWAGE
NETWORKS IN RURAL AREAS
S2- DEVELOPMENT OF
INFRASTRUCTURE
Central Bosnia Canton, Federation and other
donors
1,000,000.00 KM
Project goal:
 construction/reconstruction of water supply/sewage networks in rural areas
 creating quality living conditions in rural areas
 placing water supply system under supervision of authorized companies
Existing water supply and sewage networks in rural areas, because of their age,
insufficient capacities and unskilled construction cannot meet the current needs of the
population, which causes frequent stoppages of water supply and waste water flowing
into open areas and rivers. The water supply system in rural areas is not constructed in
a professional manner so that the population is supplied with drinking water from
unexamined and uncontrolled smaller sources.
The sewage network is also a problem, because waste waters are drained individually
into nearby rivers, which is an environmental problem for the wider community.
Expected results:
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Improved quality of life
Ensuring sufficient quantities of drinking water for all inhabitants of rural areas
Reduced risks of waste water flowing into open areas and river
Easier maintenance of water supply and sewage networks
Proposed timeframe: 2010 – 2015
(beginning-end)
67
Name of project
Project value
2.2.4. ESTABLISHMENT OF
CADASTRE OF LOCAL WATER
SOURCES AND WATER SUPPLY
SYSTEMS AND THEIR PROTECTION
S2- DEVELOPMENT OF
INFRASTRUCTURE
Central Bosnia Canton, other donors
50,000.00 KM
Project goal:
 Identifying and mapping existing drinking water sources
 Protection of drinking water sources in the whole area of the municipality
The existing water supply infrastructure in the municipality was not built in a planned
manner and does not have the necessary documentation. Establishment of a cadastre of
local water sources and water supply systems would provide a complete picture of the
existing water supply infrastructure and possible improvements in using drinking
water and further construction of water supply systems and their protection.
Expected results:
 Developed cadastre of local water sources and water supply systems with a
description of required protection
(beginning-end)
68
Name of project
Project value
2.2.5. REGULATION OF THE VRBAS
RIVER BED IN TOWN AREA
S2- DEVELOPMENT OF
INFRASTRUCTURE
Agency for Waters, Central Bosnia Canton,
Federation and other donors.
1,500,000.00 KM
Project goal:
 Act preventively against floods
 Regulation of the Vrbas River in the town area
Unregulated banks of the Vrbas River in the town area represent a problem when the
water rises, as well as illegal construction by irresponsible citizens.
As a result of unregulated river banks in the town area, the River Vrbas causes vast
damage when it floods, both to material goods and to infrastructure.
The Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje Municipality and the River Sava Basin Agency have
recognized this as one of the pressing issues when it comes to water protection.
Therefore, a regulation project has been developed for 2 km, and implementation is in
progress for 300 m, while project documentation is currently being drafted for another
2.5 km.
According to the existing project documentation, river bed regulation should be
completed in the length of 2 km to avoid possible damage and protect the population.
Expected results:
 Regulation of Vrbas River bed completed
 Protection against possible floods
 Prevention of illegal construction and other works in the river bed and on the
banks of the Vrbas
 Security provided for the population and other material goods
 Promenade along the river built
Proposed timeframe: 2010 – 2015
(beginning-end)
69
Name of project
Project value
2.2.6. CLEANING OF RIVER BEDS,
CONSTRUCTION OF DIKES IN
FLOOD-CRITICAL AREAS AND
SUSPENSION OF ILLEGAL
CONSTRUCTION IN WATER ZONE
S2- DEVELOPMENT OF
INFRASTRUCTURE
Agency for Waters, Central Bosnia Canton,
Federation and other donors
150,000.00 KM
Project goal:
 Protect river beds from flooding
 Stop illegal construction in the water zone
Because of unregulated river banks and frequent illegal actions in the water zone,
flooding of agricultural and housing buildings is frequent. There is a need to carry out
regular maintenance of critical locations by means of cleaning debris and constructing
defensive stone embankments in cooperation with responsible institutions.
Expected results:
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Protection of river bed in the municipal territory completed
Protection against possible flooding
Prevention of illegal construction and other interventions in the river bed and
on the river banks
Providing security to the population and other material goods
(beginning-end)
70
Name of project
Project value
2.2.9. STREET LIGHTING IN
POPULATED AREAS
S2- DEVELOPMENT OF
INFRASTRUCTURE
citizens
80,000.00 KM
Project goal:
Modernize and urbanize larger rural settlements to improve quality of living.
In cooperation with citizens, install street lighting in larger rural settlements on the
territory of the whole municipality, because local residents are very much interested in
this type of project.
Expected results:
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Migration trend from rural to urban areas stopped
Quality of living in rural settlements improved
Development of rural areas
(beginning-end)
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Name of project
3.1.7. REGULATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF GREEN AREAS
S.3.- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Project value
100,000.00 KM
Project goal:
 Raise environmental awareness of citizens
 Regulate green areas in the town and improve the esthetic picture of the town
Green areas in the town are not sufficiently regulated and they create an ugly picture
of the town and citizens who live in it. The municipality, in cooperation with the
Public Utility Company “Radovina” and other interested organizations and physical
persons, should regulate green areas and maintain them regularly in a clean and
beautiful condition. Besides, citizens’ awareness would change and the natural
environment would be preserved better, and the attitude towards nature, public and
green areas would also change.
Expected results:
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Developed environmental awareness
Esthetic picture of the town is better and maintained
Inclusion of citizens into preservation and maintenance of the environment
(beginning-end)
72
Name of project
S4.1.3. ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM OF
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR
SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDENTS WITH
A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON DEFICIT
PROFESSIONS
S4.-ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN
RESOURCES
Project value
Municipality
300,000 KM
Project goals:
- assisting poor students
- ensuring deficit professionals with a view to enhancing economic development
of the municipality
- motivation of students for choosing deficit professions
- reduction of the number of deficit professions
Adopt a Rule Book on Scholarships for students on the municipal territory which
would define procedures for allocation of scholarships and which would provide
additional points for deficit professions and, if possible, allocate higher scholarships
for deficit professions.
In accordance with economic needs, i.e. situation on the labor market, a responsible
authority will specify deficit professions every year.
Expected results:
- reduction of the number of unemployed
- strengthening of economy
- higher quality of primary and secondary education
Proposed timeframe
(beginning-end)
2010-2015
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Name of project
S4.1.4. ADVANCEMENT OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATION THROUGH
PUTTING INTO OPERATION OF THE
«ZVONČIĆ» KINDERGARTEN
S4.- ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN
RESOURCES
Project value
Municipality, Federation Ministry of
Education, Government of the Republic of
Croatia
60,000 KM
Project goals:
- creating conditions for pre-school children for optimal physical, intellectual,
emotional and social development for successful further education
- influencing positive emotional and social child development
- developing children's potentials for future living
- forming moral qualities, working and cultural habits for children
- complete all necessary works on the building of the „Zvončić“ kindergarten
such as electrical installations, heating installations, plumbing and ceramic
works, rehabilitation of walls, provision of equipment for the kitchen and other
furniture, teaching aids for pre-school education
-
appointing administration or management bodies
-
ensuring required professionals
Expected results:
- physically and mentally developed pre-school children prepared for further education
with acquired working and cultural habits and positively channeled in emotional and
social development.
Proposed timeframe
(beginning-end)
2010-2011
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Name of project
S5.1.2. SUPPORT TO WORK AND
DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTS CLUBS
S5 – DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTS AND
CULTURE AND ADVANCEMENT OF
HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL
PROTECTION
S5.1.- Development of sports and sports
infrastructure
Municipality, Ministry of Education,
Science, Culture and Sports of the Central
Bosnia Canton
Project value
350,000 KM
Project goals:
-
Improvement of working conditions in the clubs and adequate representation
of the municipality and clubs
Strengthening interest in sports
Everyone wishing to train with a football club (all age groups) can do that completely
free of charge because this is that makes this football club probably unique. This
positive example should be replicated to other clubs by means of supporting clubs in
order to attract a large number of young people. This project plans to procure the
necessary football equipment (balls, cones, ladders, markers and other equipment for
sports clubs) for all age groups, and provide uniform sport kits for trainings and
matches, e.i. competitions.
Expected results:
-
creating quality conditions for training and representing clubs and the
Municipality in official matches or competitions.
increased interest in sports, both competitive and recreational
Proposed timeframe
(beginning-end)
2010-2015
75
Name of project
Project value
S. 5.1.3. POPULARIZATION OF SPORTS AND RAISING THE LEVEL OF SPORT CULTURE AMONG CITIZENS S5 – DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTS AND
ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH AND
SOCIAL CARE
infrastructure
Municipality, Ministry of Science,
Education, Culture and Sports, Ministry of
Health of the Central Bosnia Canton
30,000 KM
Project goals:
Proper development of young people in the sense of development of their psychophysical capability and popularization of sports and raising cultural awareness.
Recruiting new talented football players and their inclusion into regular trainings and
competitions.
Organizing sports competitions (indoor football and handball) in all primary and
secondary schools in the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje Municipality. This would enable
inclusion of a large number of children into sports activities, which would channel
them from an early age into creating working habits, healthy life style and creation of
units, because football and handball are by far the most popular sports. Competitions
would take place in September.
Expected results:
- popularization of sports, healthy life style, creation of unity, wish to assert
oneself in sports
- increased interest in playing sports
Proposed timeframe
(beginning-end)
2010-2015
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Name of project
S 5.1.4. CONSTRUCTION OF A
SPORTS HALL
S5 – DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTS AND
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
infrastructure
Municipality+Canton+Federation
Project value
1,500,000.00 KM
Project goals:
Improvement of conditions for playing sports
Proper development of young people in terms of development of their capabilities and
popularization of sports and raising cultural awareness.
Recruiting new talented players and their inclusion into regular trainings and
competitions.
Complete the building which is under construction. This would enable inclusion of a
large number of children into sports activities, which would channel them from an
early age into creating working habits, healthy life style and creation of units, because
football and handball are by far the most popular sports.
Expected results:
Popularization of sports, healthy life style, creation of unity, wish to assert oneself in
sports.
Creation of «domestic» quality players.
Proposed timeframe:
(beginning-end) 2010–2015
77
Name of project
Project value
S 5.1.5. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW
SPORTS FACILITIES
S5. DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTS AND
S5.1. Development of sports and sports
infrastructure
donors
donors
100,000.00 KM
Project goal:
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Development and popularization of sports
Inclusion of youth into sports activities
Improvement of health of the population
Build sports facilities in the areas which do not have any in order to enable young
people to play sports more actively as well as provide to the rest of the population
recreational opportunities. After construction of sports buildings (grounds) it will be
possible to organize sports competitions, which would result in popularization of
sports in the area of the municipality.
Expected results:
 Constructed sports facilities (grounds)
 Youth involved in various sports clubs
 Positive effect on a healthier life style and health of the population
Higher quality of life in the area of the whole municipality
(beginning-end)
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Name of project
S 5.2.1. SUPPORT TO WORK OF
CULTURAL ASSOCIATIONS
S.5.2. Development of culture and cultural
buildings
Project value
Municipality, Ministry of Science,
Education, Culture and Sports of the Central
Bosnia Canton, Federation Ministry of
Culture and Sports
125,000 KM
Project goals:
- strengthening cultural clubs and establishing new groups
- encouraging young people to get involved more in the work of cultural clubs
- preserving traditional cultural events (Uskoplje Autumns, Festival of Religious
Songs)
- preserving and promoting customs, i.e. cultural heritage of this area
- provision of music instruments, costumes, various kinds of equipment required
for the work of the cultural club
- promotion of work of the club with a particular emphasis on traditional cultural
events
- designing a website for the cultural club
Expected results:
- more diverse cultural events
- promotion of the work of the cultural club and traditional cultural events
- increased interest for working in cultural clubs
Proposed timeframe:
(beginning-end)
2010-2015
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Name of project
S5.2.2. REVIVING THE WORK OF
THE TOWN'S LIBRARY
S.5.2. Development of culture and cultural
buildings
Project value
Municipality, Public Institution – Gornji
Vakuf-Uskoplje Education and Culture
Center, Federation Ministry of Culture and
Sports
50,000 KM
Project goals:
- reviving cultural activities in the municipality
- opening new jobs
- animating young persons
- access to all editions of the town’s library over the website
Before the war, there was a town’s library in the municipality which was named the
People’s Library.
As a consequence of war events, the library is not operational today and it needs to be
activated. The library’s work is of extreme importance for all the citizens of the
municipality. A certain number of books is preserved and is held in the library of the
Gornji Vakuf Primary School and 600 books and 600 journals have already been
returned. The final stage of the return of all books from the Gornji Vakuf Primary
School library is in progress – some 5,000 books.
Expected results:
With the opening of the town's library the citizens of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje would
finally be able to find and use many editions for education and other purposes.
Proposed timeframe:
(beginning-end)
2010-2015
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Name of project
S6.1.1.- REORGANIZATION OF
EXISTING SERVICES FOR BETTER
EFFICIENCY
S6- ESTABLISHING AN EFFICIENT AND
TRANSPARENT LOCAL ADMINISTRATION
Municipality
Project value
50,000.00 KM
Project goals:
 adjust the organizational form of operation of the municipality to the needs of citizens
and other service beneficiaries
 establish a harmony between changes in needs and demands of service beneficiaries and
change the manner of rendering services
 ensure competency and motivation of employed persons for exercising their jobs, carry
out continuous education of employees to exercise their duties and tasks more effectively
 ensure that criteria of expertise, professionalism and achieved results of work are a basis
for remuneration and advancement of employees in the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje
Municipality
 Create preconditions for employment of human resources in demand
Appropriately regulated internal organization of public administration bodies represents an
unavoidable assumption for successful exercise of duties and tasks within the competency of
public administration.
On the basis of the Law on Organization of Administration in the Federation of BiH and
other laws and by-laws related to this field, each body adopts an appropriate Decision on
Organization of Administration and Rule Book on Internal Organization and Job
Classification, starting from the competency of the administration body specified by the law
or other regulation and from generally determined principles which are based on:
- Consolidation of identical and similar or mutually connected jobs in appropriate
organizational units
- Lawful and timely decision-making on the rights and obligations of citizens, companies
and other legal persons
- Efficient management of organizational units and permanent performance supervision
- Efficient cooperation with bodies, companies and other organizations with administration
powers
- Inclusion of scientists and experts into the organization and practice of making
proposals, decision-making and taking appropriate measures
- Application of modern methods and means of work
Expected results:
- effective and efficient performance
- better motivation of employees to improve performance
- training employees to use modern technology in service provision
- possibility of easy and quick replacement of employees
- «recruitment» of new employees
- creating teams for implementation of «complicated» projects
- planning employees' career development, etc.
Proposed timeframe
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Name of project
Project value
S6.1.2.- COMPLETION OF NEW
MUNICIPALITY BUILDING
S6- ESTABLISHING EFFICIENT
AND TRANSPARENT LOCAL
ADMINISTRATION
Federation of BiH, Central Bosnia Canton,
Municipality
1,500,000.00 KM
Project goals:
- Rehabilitate and reconstruct the building of the former «Raduša» Hotel to
be used as the municipal administration building according to the designs
developed by the «Tomić» Design Company.
- Relocate municipal administration services and municipal bodies of the
Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje Municipality from the locations on Fra Anđela
Zvizdovića Street and Bistrička Street to the new building of the former
«Raduša» Hotel on Vrbaska Street.
The project refers to rehabilitation and reconstruction of the accommodation part of
the former «Raduša» Hotel in Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje, in accordance with the designs
of the «Tomoć» Design Company. The project stipulates rehabilitation and adaptation
of the building for accommodation of the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje administration.
Expected results:
- higher quality of accommodation of municipal services and better working
conditions for the employees
- reduction of material expenses of the Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje
- easier and more efficient realization of the needs of the citizens of the
municipality
- more efficient management of organizational units and permanent
supervision over work execution
- more effective and efficient execution of works
- higher motivation of employees for better performance in work execution
Proposed timeframe
82
Name of project
S6.1.5. ADVANCEMENT OF
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
AMONG CITIZENS AND
ANALYSIS OF CITIZENS'
PROPOSALS
S6- ESTABLISHING EFFICIENT AND
TRANSPARENT LOCAL
ADMINISTRATION
Municipality
Project value
50,000.00 KM
Project goals:
The main goal of the project is to ensure transparency in the work of the local
administration in the following ways:
- internal information dissemination (notice board, instructions, reports, visual
representations, etc.)
- external information dissemination (electronic media, print, internet, service
telephone, etc.)
- regular controls and audits of work of all segments of local administration
- providing direct insight for interested citizens into the work of the local
administration and ensure participation in and influence of citizens and tax payers
on the work of local administration and decision-making process in the
municipality for the purpose of promoting work, adoption of higher quality and
acceptable decisions and higher level of citizens’ satisfaction with the work of the
local administration
Local administration is required to ensure transparency in the decision-making
process, which includes publication of conclusions/decisions/plans/programs in the
stages of preparation, adoption and realization, familiarizing the public with the bases
and the reasons on which decision-making is based and building mechanisms for
participation of citizens in decision-making. Local administration is required to ensure
transparency in all segments of its work, primarily in:
- publicizing work program, agendas and work reports of the Municipal Council and
all bodies of the Municipal Council in a manner available to the broadest public,
- publicizing work program and report on the work of the municipal administration
- publicizing information on the conditions and prices of public services and work
program and reports on the work of public companies and institutions within the
municipal competency, in a manner available to the broadest public.
Expected results:
- more effective and efficient performance of local administration
- adjusting procedures and services to beneficiaries, in particular in terms of clarity
and simplicity of procedures, bringing service provision locations closer to citizens
- ensuring high quality of services within the competency of the local administration
- lifting monopolies and introducing a principle of competition in service provision,
wherever possible, in particular in the sphere of public services, as well as in
regard to availability of jobs and human resource solutions
- ensuring maximum economy in service provision
Proposed timeframe (beginning-end)
2010-2015
83
Name of project
S6.1.6.-ESTABLISHING PARTNERSHIPS
BETWEEN LOCAL ADMINISTRATION
AND CITIZENS
S6- ESTABLISHING EFFICIENT AND
TRANSPARENT LOCAL
ADMINISTRATION
Municipality
Project value
50,000.00 KM
Project goals:
- Involving citizens in new kinds of work
- Increasing levels of law compliance in the local community
- Acquiring experts without spending budget funds
- Resolving conflicts between citizens’ interest groups
- Meeting pre-election promises
- Introducing qualified personnel who do not wish to run for public office
- Providing mechanisms for the minorities to express their opinions
- Building public consensus on controversial issues before adopting decisions
Participation of citizens is the backbone of the democratic idea and citizens who are
committed to democratic values, aware of their civic duties and who commit to the political
life, represent the core of the democratic life of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In accordance with the European Charter of Local Self-Government, European Charter on
the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life, UN Agenda 21, Convention
on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in
Environmental Matter, Law on Principles of Local Self-Government in the Federation of
BiH and Municipality Statute, the Municipality ensures various forms of public participation
and development of partnership relations between citizens and local authorities.
A partnership is a contractual relationship between two or more parties – where one party is
the Municipality, and the other party are the citizens, where they work together to realize
common goals by means of creating and implementing activities aimed at resolving
commonly identified problems and division of responsibilities to achieve a common result.
Formally established civil society groups are potential partners in the civil society sector for
partnerships in implementation of municipal tasks and responsibilities at the local level
- Non-governmental organizations (NGO),
- Civic associations
- Local communities
- Citizens (individually)
Expected results:
- Improved service delivery
- Improved quality of life
- Improved quality of cohesion and capacity of the community
- Increasing credibility through improved transparency and responsibility of work
- Developed new capacities and introduced new operative procedures
- Increased effectiveness and efficiency,
- Increased community support,
- Legitimacy,
- Realized goals.
Proposed timeframe (beginning-end)
2010-2015
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