Kobatovci, 15 January 2008

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), through the NATO/PfP Trust Fund Programme (NTF), provided agricultural equipment to 26 redundant personnel of the Ministry of Defence in the Northern Bosnia region, with a value of approximately 100,000 KM.

The official handing over of the machinery requested by NTF beneficiaries as their preferred reintegration option, specifically tractor’s attachments, took place on 15 January 2008 with the participation of the IOM representatives and representatives of the Transitional Team of the Ministry of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The provision of this equipment will enable beneficiaries to apply more effective and efficient farming techniques, hence further ensuring their economic self-sufficiency.

The NATO/PfP Trust Fund for Bosnia and Herzegovina contributes to the overall objectives of the country to maintain peace and stability, foster economic recovery, reduce unemployment, and generate income by facilitating the resettlement into civilian and economic life of persons discharged in the course of the defence reform process of 2006, and those previously downsized in 2004.

The NTF Programme for Bosnia and Herzegovina is supported by three Lead nations: the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Croatia, as well as by other countries who participate in its funding including: Italy, Slovenia, Turkey, Hungary, Bulgaria, Spain, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Finland, Norway, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, and Slovakia.

For any additional information please contact:

Mrs. Edita Selimbegović, PR Consultant, International Organization for Migration – Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel: +387 (0)33 648 150 Fax: +387 (0)33 648 202 Mob: +387 (0)61 212 259.