Total of 50 young civil servants (25 each year under a two-year action) from Bosnia and Herzegovina administration at the State, the two entities, ten cantons, and the Brčko District level would jointly participate in a tailor-made executive programmes at the College of Europe in Belgium and the Ecole Nationale d’Administration in France, covering key public administration areas and areas relevant to the EU integration process. The shorter duration allows them to limit their time away from work, but the intensive nature would still provide them with a global perspective on public sector administration. The joint enrolment would facilitate the exchange component which involves each candidate spending one week in a host institution in another Western Balkan country, followed by two-weeks exchange programme within BiH where they will work on joint policy papers and produce recommendations.

Who can apply?

The target group of EUSYP in BiH are motivated and talented young civil servants currently employed in public administration, with one to seven years of professional experience in the area of EU integration/accession process. All candidates must be directly involved in the EU integration process across all government levels in BiH in state-level institutions, two entities, Brčko District, ten cantons and other public institutions dealing with EU accession matters.