About the Agency
Our vision …
The vision of REZ RDA is: Central BiH Region – modern European Region.
… and mission
The mission of REZ RDA is to improve capacities and competences of the local stakeholders, striving to improve the economic performance of Central BiH region and the living standards of its citizens on the path to accession into EU.
General Information
REZ is Regional Development Agency operating in Central BiH Region within the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was established in May 2004. The platform for establishment of the Agency was partnership between governmental and non governmental institutions. The founders are 15 municipalities, 2 cantons, 15 business associations, 1 international organization and 1 micro credit organisation. Geographically, REZ covers 10.34% of BiH territory with approximately 600.000 inhabitants. The office of REZ Agency is situated in Zenica, the geographical centre of the Region. The agency has established two sub-offices, one in Travnik and another in Maglaj. Moto REZ Agency reads “towards REZults” and it is being applied in all aspects of its work. Ultimate goal of REZ is transformation of Central BiH Region into a modern European Region, as the words of the vision are there to spell it out.
Along with its founders and partners, REZ Agency has become one of the most important stakeholders of the regional development based on the principles of the integration process of Bosnia and Herzegovina and its way towards full membership in the European Union.
REZ Activities
The activities of REZ Agency could be specified in two main groups:
- identified needs of municipalities, where prevailing necessity for further capacity building for project development, funds absorption, promotion and business infrastructure development, and
- support to development of SMEs through provision of business consultancy services, establishment of business linkages, support to export and investments, as well as promotion.
All the activities are in accordance with the strategic development directions, as defined the document of “Regional Economic Development Strategy for Central BiH Region 2009-2015″, where the potential for development is being focused to the following sectors:
- SMEs Development
- Human Resources Development
- Development of Infrastructure
- Agriculture and Rural Development
- Tourism Development
- Energy
Financing
REZ RDA and its associated programs rely on financial resources provided by the funders and organisations such are The Royal Netherlands Embassy, CHF International, Sida, EC Delegation in BiH and USAID. Their support is extremely appreciated.