Brčko Supervision – Press and Public Information
12/21/2021
Tolerance and reforms in Brčko must be respected and supported by all in BiH
This year has seen some progress on reforms, but 2022 must be the year in which the dreams of a better and prosperous future for Brčko are manifested, the Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Michael Scanlan stated today.
12/10/2021
Achieving progress on the Brčko Final Award requires work at all levels in BiH
In the spring, the multiethnic community of the District should see construction start on the final tender of the Port’s Modernization, the Brčko Water System, the Sava River infrastructure projects, the “STUDEN & CO” Holding industrial zone, and the reconstruction of the Gunja-Brčko bridge, along with the announcement of the optimal routes for the [...]
12/04/2021
Scanlan: Brčko is example of peaceful coexistence, but must also be one for prosperity
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko Supervisor Michael Scanlan reiterates that Brčko District, which is comprised of citizens of both the FBiH and the RS, is a successful example of post-war reconciliation and peaceful coexistence that the entities, per the Final Award, are obligated to support. There will be no new war in the District, [...]
11/14/2021
Presiding Arbitrator Williamson: Brčko is an example of successful coexistence that entities are obliged to support
Ambassador Clint Williamson, the Presiding Arbitrator of the Arbitral Tribunal for Brčko, arrived in Bosnia-Herzegovina on 10 November for a four-day official visit
11/05/2021
Brčko: A Transformational Quality of Life Opportunity is at Hand
Brčko has been given a second chance to reap transformative, long-term benefits from the World Bank’s Sava and Drina Rivers Corridors Integrated Development Program, but only if the authorities swiftly carry out the preparatory work for the five projects to be funded and launched by this spring, said the Principal Deputy High Representative and Brč [...]
10/27/2021
Quality of life developments are being launched, but sustainability requires an end to corruption
There are many ongoing examples of how the District’s institutions in partnership with international donors can improve the quality of life and the investment climate in the District.
10/07/2021
Brčko: The key is a depoliticised, professional administration
Together with the Swiss Ambassador to BiH, Daniel Hunn, the Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko Supervisor Michael Scanlan met on Wednesday with the District Government and Assembly leadership.
09/17/2021
Zero tolerance of corruption is prerequisite for achieving shared prosperity in Brčko
On 16 September, the Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor, Michael Scanlan, attended the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the District Government and the US Embassy’s Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.
08/17/2021
The most difficult but most important reforms lie ahead of Brčko
The summer holidays and a favorable epidemiological situation have provided the authorities with a much-needed respite. But now it is time to refocus on the important work at hand.
06/29/2021
Brčko’s prosperity requires a safe, corruption-free, and inclusive environment
Progress in Brčko presupposes a mine free environment, a firm and committed fight against corruption, and an inclusive environment for all Brčko's residents.