Comprehensive Strategy for Countering Organized Crime in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2023-2026)

Objectives

The following four objectives outline the core goals of this strategy:

Objective 1: Raise Awareness and Build Resilience Against Organized Crime

• Educate citizens, particularly young people, about the harms caused by organized crime
• Promote a culture of resistance against organized crime

Objective 2: Detecting and Prosecuting Organized Crime Groups

• Enhance investigations and prosecution of organized crime in BiH to align with EU and international standards
• Improve human and material capacities of law enforcement institutions

Objective 3: Protecting Society and Economy from Organized Crime

• Protect victims, witnesses, and judicial office holders from organized crime threats
• Seize criminal proceeds and uphold basic human rights and freedoms

Objective 4: Promoting Cooperation and Partnerships in the Fight Against Organized Crime

• Enhance dialogue and collaboration among institutions, agencies, and societal sectors

Implementation Structure

To ensure effective implementation of this strategy, a Working Group will:

• Coordinate the implementation of activities and monitor progress
• Submit regular reports to the Council of Ministers on implementation
• Propose reviews of the strategy when necessary
• Encourage law enforcement institutions to develop Action Plans for implementing the strategy

Integration with Other Relevant Strategies

This comprehensive strategy emphasizes the importance of coordination with other relevant strategies, such as:

• Integrated border management
• Corruption
• Money laundering
• Migration policies

By addressing these interconnected issues, this strategy aims to strengthen BiH’s capacity to combat organized crime and promote cooperation among stakeholders.