Social Assistance System in BiH: The Neglected Potential of Active Social Policies
Social Assistance System in BiH: The Neglected Potential of Active Social Policies

Author(s): Amar Numanović
Subject(s): Labor relations, Economic policy, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Socio-Economic Research, Labour and Social Security Law
Published by: Analitika – Centar za društvena istraživanja
Keywords: BiH; social system; potential of active social policy; labour market; EU trends;
Summary/Abstract: The problem of insufficient coordination and integration of social policies with labor market policies, i.e. the insufficiently developed activation component of social measures, is what is largely neglected in present discussions on the disadvantages and the possible social protection system reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Therefore, the goal of this paper is to present the existing European Union policies and trends in the field of social policies, remaining specifically focused on the dimension of the activation of these policies, and to analyze the existing state and institutional framework of BiH in this context. Several recommendations are given with the goal of advancing the existing social protection system in the direction of creating a basis for the realization of its inclusive functions and the implementation of active social policies.

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