At the event “Digital Transition: Key to Innovation through the Digital Europe Programme,” which was organised by the Agency for Identification Documents, Registers, and Data Exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IDDEEA BiH), a presentation summarising the advantages, opportunities, and benefits of the programme was made. Projects in digitization, artificial intelligence, cyber security, and advanced digital skills can be funded under the 7.5 billion euro programme.
Representatives from the business community, public and educational institutions, and international organisations specialising in innovation and digital transformation were brought together by IDDEEA to learn about funding options and to share ideas and experiences with potential partners.
Apart from the director of the Agency for Identification Documents, Registers, and Data Exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IDDEEA BiH), Mr. Almir Badnjević, and advisor to the director for EU funds, Ms. Emina Zejnilović Zebić, who gave a presentation to the attendees, the Minister of Communications and Transport of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Edin Forto, as well as the Minister of Justice of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Davor Bunoza, also spoke at this event.
In his opening address, Minister Forto emphasised the significance of the digital transition for Bosnia and the region and expressed his satisfaction that its implementation has finally been initiated. “We will provide the infrastructure and the support and assistance to every institution or company when applying for projects,” he said.
Minister Davor Bunoza welcomed this initiative and emphasised the importance of digital transformation in aspects of the judiciary and justice.
“The main message of this education is for the Agency to present to the public and private sectors the opportunities offered by the Digital Europe Programme. Consequently, we should all apply for as many projects as possible that will greatly benefit the entire Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the support of the Ministry of Communications and Transport of Bosnia and Herzegovina,” Director Badnjević pointed out.