Bosnia and Herzegovina
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ICT4COP in Bosnia and Herzegovin
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, ICT4COP examined community-oriented policing in a post-conflict society, focusing on police reform, relations between police and communities, and the challenges of building public trust in security institutions.
The research explored how policing is shaped by the country's institutional and social context, including the roles of different actors in providing security. It also considered gender-related issues and how community-oriented policing can respond to the different security concerns experienced by women, men, and vulnerable groups.
Through interviews, document analysis, and comparative research, the project contributed to a broader understanding of how community-oriented policing operates in post-conflict settings. The findings formed part of ICT4COP's wider work to develop context-specific knowledge and practical resources for police reform, training, and community engagement.
Key points:
Reviewed academic publications, articles and research reports on Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Examined the country's political and social circumstances and the legacy of the Bosnian War.
Studied the history of police reform and the implementation of community-oriented policing.
Investigated relevant historical, cultural and economic factors.
Developed a network of local and international experts to support fieldwork and stakeholder interviews
The Bosnia and Herzegovina case focused on how the legacy of conflict, institutional arrangements and community relationships shaped police reform and the prospects for community-oriented policing.