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Bosnia and Herzegovina
A future with Europe

CONTENTS

A. The European Union's pledge

1. Consolidating peace

2. Preparing tomorrow's Europe

3. Co-ordinating the donor community

B. Main areas of support

1. Reconstruction of infrastructures
  Transport
  Telecommunication
  Water and Waste
  Energy
  Mine clearance
  Europe for Sarajevo
  Rebuilding Mostar

2. Return of refugees and displaced persons
  Working with NGOs
  Minority return
  Housing credits
  Establishing property rights

3. Democratisation and reform
  The Commission on Human rights
  Strengthening civil society
  Supporting independent media
  Education
  Health

4. Supporting the new State
  Drafting laws
  Assisting the State's common institutions
  Establishing a uniform Customs policy: CAFAO

5. Economic regeneration
  The Central Bank and the new currency
  Modernisation of the payments system
  Promoting business
  Attracting foreign investment
  Industrial co-operation
  Providing credits to SMEs
  Reviving the rural economy
  Support to the balance of payments
  European Investment Bank
  European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

6. Humanitarian aid (ECHO)

C. Legal framework

1. Until now: ECHO, Phare and OBNOVA

2. A new regulation for the countries of South-Eastern Europe

3. Deconcentration of EC reconstruction programmes

D. Facts and Figures

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