REPORT ON WORK

COORDINATION BODY

for monitoring over implementation of the 2008-2011Strategy and Action plan on Immigration and Asylum

REPORT ON WORK

Concluded with December 31st, 2010

February 2011

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By means of signing the Stabilisation and Accession Agreement and by acceptance of the Road Map on Liberalisation of the Visa Regime for Bosnia and Herzegovina, our country has, inter alia, took the obligation to create a coordinated immigration and asylum policy according to the EU standards and current BiH migration trends. The country has also taken responsibility for implementing the immigration and asylum policy which resulted with the 2008-2011 Strategy on Immigration and Asylum and the accompanying Action Plan that were adopted by the Council of Ministers on November 13th 2008. Upon adoption of these strategic documents, the implementation was undertaken and it included the creation of conditions for the establishment of a body to coordinate activities of different immigration and asylum authorities, to deal with cooperation mechanisms and to provide guidelines on comprehensive policy for this field.

The Coordination Body for Monitoring Implementation of the 2008-2011 Strategy and Action Plan on Immigration and Asylum (hereinafter: the Coordination Body) was established by the BiH Council of Ministers’ Decision on Nomination of the Coordination Body for Monitoring Implementation of the 2008-2011 Strategy and Action Plan on Immigration and Asylum. The Decision was reached at the 80th session held on March 19th 2009, and published in the Official Gazette of Bosnia and Herzegovina, number: 32 as of April 27th 2009.

To the Coordination Body were appointed representatives from: the BiH Ministry of Security (Ms.Murveta DŽAFEROVIĆ, Assistant Minister in the Immigration Sector – as the Chairperson of the Coordination Body and Mr. Marijan BAOTIĆ, Assistant Minister in the Asylum Sector – as the Vice-Chairperson of the Coordination Body); Service for Foreigners’ Affairs (Mr. Dragan MEKTIĆ, Director of the Service – as a member); BiH Border Police (Mr.Žarko LAKETA, BiH Border Police Deputy Director – a member), The BiH Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Mr.Zoran PERKOVIĆ, Assistant Minister in the Sector for International, Legal and Consular Matters – a member), the BiH Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees (Ms. Ruzmira TIHIĆ-KADRIĆ, Assistant Minister in the Emigration Sector – a member), and the State Investigation and Protection Agency - SIPA (Ms. Svjetlana KEKIĆ, SIPA’s Senior Inspector, that was succeeded in accordance with Article 2 of the Decision on Nomination by Mr.Midhat ALDŽIĆ, SIPA’s Inspector - a member).

Pursuant to Article 3 of the Decision on Nomination of the Coordination Body, to the position of the Coordination Body’s general secretary was appointed Mr. Vedran VUJOVIĆ from the Ministry of Security’s Immigration Sector tasked to provide all the necessary technical support and organize the Coordination Body’s meetings.

The Coordination Body is responsible for Monitoring Implementation of the 2008-2011 Strategy and Action Plan on Immigration and Asylum. Each member of the Body is assigned to monitor implementation of the 2008-2011 Strategy and Action Plan on Immigration and Asylum within the competencies of administrative organisation or sector that he/she represents in the Coordination Body, as well as to undertake measures and secure continuous support to implementation of activities defined by the Strategy and the Action Plan. They are also responsible to undertake measures and provide coordinated approach of the administrative organisations and sectors they represent during the implementation of activities defined in the Action Plan and the Strategy on Immigration and Asylum. The Coordination Body analyses the progress that was made and compares it with the activities defined by the Action Plan and the Strategy; then, it monitors its

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accompanying issues and risks, and, upon completed evaluation of results, issues and risks, the Body creates and proposes to the Minister of Security the measures to be undertaken in the field of immigration policy.

On its first session held on April 15th 2009, the Coordination Body followed the obligation stemming from Article 5 of the Decision on Nomination of the Coordination Body for Monitoring Implementation of the 2008-2011 Strategy and Action Plan on Immigration and Asylum and adopted its Rules of Conduct to settle matters on the Coordination Body’s modes of work, issuance of decisions, preparation and holding the sessions, and the other relevant matters.

The Coordination Body convenes its meetings at least once a month or even more frequently, depending on the need. In 2009, there was 9 (nine) Coordination Body meetings covering, while in 2010 there was ten Coordination Body meetings covering as a permanent item of agenda, continuous monitoring over the implementation of the 2008-2011 Strategy and Action Plan on Immigration and Asylum, discussions and talks on numerous topics and matters within the competence of this body and initiation of a number of activities and measures to improve the situation in the field of immigration policy in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

One of the major challenges before Bosnia and Herzegovina concerns the implementation of the 2008-2011 Action Plan, the document on which the progress of Bosnia and Herzegovina towards European Union considerably depends. The Coordination Body monitors the implementation of the 2008–2011 Action Plan covering the field of visas, borders, immigrations, trafficking in humans and international protection (asylum).

The four-year implementation of the Strategy and the Action Plan on Immigration and Asylum amounts to 160 activities. Out of these 160 activities that are listed in the 2008-2011 Action Plan on Immigration and Asylum, 28 activities were planned for finalization in 2008, 25 activities were planned for finalization in 2009, six activities are planned for finalization in 2010, and five activities are planned for 2011. The projected Action plan envisages continuous implementation of 96 activities.

On 22nd February 2010, the Coordination Body completed the proposal on the Report on Work of the Coordination Body covering the period of time until 31st December 2009, and the BiH Council of Ministers adopted the Report on Work of the Coordination Body at their 118th Session held on 8th April 2010, after which the Report has been translated into English and published on the web site of the Ministry of Security.

The Report on Work of the Coordination Body concluded on 31st December 2010, contains the data on accomplished activities listed in the Report on Work until 31st December 2009, as well as data on implemented activities in 2010, facilitating integral follow up of the implementation process of the activities foreseen by the Strategy in the Field of Immigration and Asylum and Action Plan for 2008-2011.

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ACTION PLAN - VISAS No. Activity Activity

holder In co-

operation with

Implementation deadline Sources of finance

Implementation of activities

2008 2009 2010 2011

1.

Implementation of the legal and institutional framework

MFA BiH* MFA BiH, MS*

X

BiH Institutions Budget

Adopted Book of Rules for issuing long term visas (visa D) and procedure for their issuance. Published: BiH Offical Gazette number: 104/08 Adopted Book of Rules on procedure for issuing visas in BiH Diplomatic and Consular Missions and technical conditions for issuing airport visa (visa A) and transit visa (visa B) Published: BiH Offical Gazette number: 26/09

2.

Establishing material-technical capacities for implementation of visa regime

MFA BiH CIPS, MS , MCA BiH*

X

X

X

X


MFA is technically enabled to issue BiH visas in 47 destinations of the world, and to extend visa validity in its MFA Head Office. 2010 As of the end of the year 2010, MoFA BiH has installed 19 biometric stations in its Diplomatic and Consular Missions. By installing these stations, technical preconditions are created to begin introducing biometric visas in these BiH Diplomatic and Consular Missions.

5.

No. Activity Activity holder

In co-operation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011

3.

Personnel training of services and persons who are involved in visa regime implementation

MFA BiH MFA BiH, International Organizations Projects

X

X

X

X


Training of MFA BiH employees who are leaving to work in BiH Diplomatic and Consular Missions is being executed in accordance with the MFA BiH training plan.

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Implementation of the action plan for the visa regime liberalisation for BiH

CoM BiH* BiH Institutions

X

X

X


In accordance with established dynamics, all BiH institutions fulfilled Action Plan obligations. Monitoring for the Block 1 – Documents safety - has been accomplished – and positive rating has been given by European experts in regards to fulfillment of all obligations. Positive rating is being expected in regards to fulfillment of Action Plan obligations for Block 2 and Block 3. 2010 All obligations from the Action Plan are fulfilled in regards to visa regime liberation for BiH. By the Decision of the EC no. 109/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council dated November 24, 2010, free visa regime has been approved for citizens of BiH for a short-stay in Schengen countries as of December 15, 2010.

5.

Procedure harmonization of issuing visas with EU regulations, with

MFA BiH MFA BiH, MS

X


Full harmonization with EU regulations on issuing visas has been executed, by adopting Law on Movement and Stay of

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In co-operation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011

obligation to adopt bylaws as regulated by Law.

Aliens and Assylum „BiH Offical Gazette number: 36/08 and 4 bylaws.

6.

Improvement and implementation of the migration information system - ISM system

MFA BiH MS and MFA BiH

X

X

Approx. BAM 50,000

ISM system consolidated modules for the register of issued visas, border crossings, residence notification, and change of residence notification, assylum and certain alien register. Manual for ISM usage has been prepared, by user type.

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Harmonization of visa regime with visa regime of Schengen member states, and Acquis, adoption of the Visa Decision.

MFA BiH MFA, CoM BiH

X


By the new law regulation, BiH visa regime harmonized with the visa regime of Schengen member states.

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Strengthening of the border control while implementing visa regime.

MS MFA BiH and MS

X

X

X

X


Completion of obligations which refer to data access which are needed for ISM system functioning. Implemented basic and applicative server. Continuance of the continued decrease in number of visas issued at borders. In comparison to the year 2008, number of visas issued at borders has been decreased from 684 to 345 in the year 2009. 2010 The activities have been intensified for establishing closer cooperation among competent institutions (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Border Police) in reference to control of foreigners who are subject to the visa regime in BiH while entering BiH.

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In co-operation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 9.

Cooperation of BiH Diplomatic and Consular missions with the relevant institutions of the receiving countries for the purpose of migration movement control.

MFA BiH

MFA BiH and receiving country institution

X

X

X

X


Everyday cooperation of Diplomatic and Consular Missions with relevant institutions of receieving country for the purpose of migration movement control.

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Improvement of cooperation of all relevant authorities which deal with migration issues.

MFA BiH MFA BiH and MS

X

X

X

X


Cooperation of all relevant authorities which deal with migration issues is conducted through meetings and activities of the Coordination Authority which monitor Strategy implementation in the field of immigration and assylum and of this Action Plan.

11. Implementation of biometric data in travel documents, visas and other personal documentation.

MCA BiH MCA BiH, MFA BiH and MS

X

X

Approx. BAM 2,500.000

By creating legal and technical conditions on July 1, 2009, in Ministries of Internal Affairs of BiH and Diplomatic and Consular Missions (until now, in 15 of them) taking of biometric data for passport issuance has been introduced. During the year 2010, activities on creating material-technical conditions will be executed for taking of biometric data for passport issuance in another 15 BiH Diplomatic and Consular Missions. There are activities currently undergoing in MFA BiH on organizing seminars which relate to overlooking of modes, material and technical conditions, and positive experiences of EU countries which issue biometric visas.

8.


In co-operation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 2010 All obligations from the Action Plan are fulfilled in regards to visa regime liberation for BiH. By the Decision of the EC no. 109/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council dated November 24, 2010, free visa regime has been approved for citizens of BiH for a short-stay in Schengen countries as of December 15, 2010.

12. Personnel education, especially in BiH Diplomatic and Consular Missions.

MFA BiH MFA BiH and international institutions

X

X

X

X

BiH Institutions Budget and funds earned as per certain project for education

Planned trainings (in Chicago, Ljubljana, Stockholm, etc.) 2010 Part of trainings for employees engaged in these activities, takes place through Twinning Project – assistance to BiH institutions.

*MFA BiH – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina *MS – Ministry of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina *CoM – Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina *MCA – Ministry of Cilvil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina

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ACTION PLAN - BORDERS

1. Objective: Creation and adoption of normative acts

No. Activity Activityholder In

cooperation with

Implementation deadline Sources of

finance

Implementation of activities 2008 2009 2010 2011

1. 1. Creation and adoption of normative acts

1.1

Creation and adoption of the Law on Border Control

Parliamentary Assembly X

BiH Institutions budget

Law on Border Control was adopted.Published in: (Official Gazette of BiH No: 53/09) 2010 Changes and amendments to Law on Border Control published in Official Gazette of BiH No: 54/10

1.2

Participation in the working groups for creation of sub-Acts in accordance with the Law on Border Control

Ministry of Security

BiH Border Police X X


It is planned that total of 8 working groups be formed for creation of 13 sub-Acts deriving from the mentioned Law. BiH BP Director has formed 3 working groups, involving other institutions representatives, for creation of regulations on the following: -conditions for issuance and annulment of border authorization, manner and deadlines for issuing, request form features, border authorization form and content, conducting surveillance and statistical monitoring of border authorization issuance (Article 8 of the Law) - border control in international transit air traffic at airports (Article 9 of the Law) - features, content and form of the approval for movement in the area of ship harboring (Article 26 of the Law) - border control performance and costs

10.


cooperation with


finance


(Article 28 of the Law) - checks conducting manner, input of data into travel documents appropriate for crossing the state border, input of data on entry and exit from the country, on refused entry, as well as other relevant data (Article 31 of the Law) - set up and use of technical means, taking photographs, snaps and video surveillance at border crossing points along the state border (Article 58 of the Law) The working groups have drafted proposals for implementing regulations: - on setting up temporary border crossing point, - on identification and settlement of border incidents and other state border violations, - Decision on standards and conditions of border crossing points construction and equipment, - Rulebook on conditions and manner of solution determination and adoption for border crossing points area, - Rulebook on form, content and set-up manner of appropriate signs and signalization at border crossing points and along the borderline, - Decision on conditions and manner of issuance of approval to foreign ship crew member for movement in the area where the ship is harbored, - on issuance of border authorization (currently being published in “Official Gazette of BiH”) - on border control in international transit air traffic at airports (currently being published in

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cooperation with


finance


“Official Gazette of BiH”) - Rulebook on conditions and determination and adoption manner of solutions for border crossing points area has been adopted and published (“Official Gazette of BiH” no. 92/09). 2010 In accordance with Law on Border Control (Official Gazette of BiH No: 53/09), the following sub-law regulations were adopted and published in 2010:

1. Rulebook on Conditions and Method to Designate and Make Decisions Regarding BCP Area (Official Gazette of BiH No: 92/09),

2. Decision on Conditions and Way of Issuing Approval to Foreign Ship Crew Members in the Area where the Ship is Staying (Official Gazette of BiH No: 03/10),

3. Rulebook on Manner of Conducting Border Checks and Data Entry into the Travel Documents (Official Gazette of BiH No: 03/10),

4. Rulebook on Issuing of Border Authorization (Official Gazette of BiH No: 03/10)

5. Rulebook on Border Control in International Transit Traffic (Official Gazette of BiH No: 03/10).

6. Rulebook on Installment and Use of

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cooperation with


finance


Technical Aids, Photographing, Filming and Use of Video Surveillance BCPs along the State Border (Official Gazette of BiH No: 05/10).

7. Rulebook on Conduct and Costs of Border Checks at Other Locations in Case of Special and Justified Reasons (Official Gazette of BiH No: 05/10),

8. Rulebook on Identifying and Resolving Border Incidents and other State Border Violations (Official Gazette of BiH No: 06/10),

9. Rulebook on Standards and Conditions for Development and Equipping of BCPs (Official Gazette of BiH No: 06/10),

10. Rulebook on Procedure of Determining Temporary BCP (Official Gazette of BiH No: 06/10),

11. Rulebook on Form and Content of Marks and other Traffic Signs Marking BCP and its Area, and on Manner of Setting those Marks and Signs (Official Gazette of BiH No: 17/10),

12. Rulebook on Manner of Conducting Control of Arms and Ammunition Transfer across the State Border (Official Gazette of BiH No: 32/10).

1.3. Enactment of instructions for individual border check

BiH Border Police

Ministry of Security X X X X


Within DCAF Border Security Program Recommendations were drafted for creation of border check procedures for border polices of

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cooperation with


finance


activities: - General conditions

for border checks - Checks on persons

(basic and detailed) - Checks on special

category persons - Risk analysis and

border check methods

- Checks on vehicles - Checks in railway

traffic - Checks on vessels in

water - traffic - Checks in air-traffic - Visas and visa

checks - Verification of state

border crossings - Relaxation in border

regime - Border checks on

armed forces Checks on arms and ammunition cross- border transit

- Checks on documents

- Entry refusals - Use of equipment

for border checks - Use of databases - Border checks in

special situations

the countries in the Region. Those are as follows: - General Recommendations and Border Control Standards, -General Recommendations for Border Checks, - Recommendations for Border Checks on Persons, - Recommendations for Checks on Vehicles. There are recommendations being drafted for creation of the following procedures: - Recommendation for Risk Analysis within border checks, - Recommendation for Detection and Prevention of Document Misuse within border checks, - Recommendation for Border Checks on Special Traffic Types. Creation of the mentioned recommendations will start after adoption of sub-Acts, in accordance with the Law on Border Control. 2010 Within DCAF Border Security Program, the following Recommendations for creation of procedures of border checks for border polices of countries in the Region, have been drafted: - Recommendation for Risk Analysis

within border checks - Recommendation for Detection and

Prevention of Document Misuse within border checks

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cooperation with


finance


- Asylum and humanitarian protection

- Security tactics

- Recommendation for Border Checks on Special Traffic Types

1.4.

Enactment of instructions for border surveillance activities: - Organizing

surveillance according to risk analysis

- Persons brought in and detained

- Cross-border smuggling

- Action in case of border incidents

- Organizing work in shifts

- Cooperation with local police

- Cooperation with local community

BiH Border Police



Within DCAF Border Security Program Border Surveillance Recommendations were drafted based upon which BiH BP Procedures for Border Surveillance will be created. Creation of these Procedures will begin after the adoption of sub-Acts, in accordance with the Law on Border Control.

1.5.

Participation in working groups responsible for enactment of sub-Acts in accordance with the Law on Stay and Movement of Aliens and Asylum Ministry of

Security BiH Border Police X


Enacted: - Rulebook on Entry and Stay of Aliens Published in: Official Gazette of BiH no: 81/08. - Rulebook on Visa issuance Procedure in BiH Diplomatic and Consular Representations (DCR) and Technical Issues on Airport Transit Visa (Visa A) and Transit Visa (Visa B) Issuance Conditions. BiH BP representative participates in Working Group for Changes and Amendments to

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cooperation with


finance


Rulebook on Entry and Stay of Aliens. Border Police officers have participated in creation of the following rulebooks emerging from the Law on Stay and Movement of Aliens and Asylum: - Rulebook on Surveillance and Removal of

Aliens from BiH - Rulebook on Manner of Establishing

Right to Work for Persons with Acknowledged International Protection

- Rulebook on Long-term Stay Visa Issuance (Visa D) and Issuance Procedures for such visas

- Rulebook on Aliens Protection-Victims of Trafficking in Humans

- Rulebook on Obligations of Carriers and Organizers of Tourist and similar Travels

- Decision on Visas - Decision on the Minimum Subsistence

Resources for Aliens during Intended Stay in BiH

2010 Instruction on changes and amendments to Instruction on Designated Aliens Registry, dated 17 August 2010, was adopted Rulebook on changes and amendments to Rulebook on Aliens Entry and Stay was adopted (Official Gazette of BiH No: 28/10). Rulebook on Content, Manner of Keeping and Using Official Records on Aliens, was adopted (Official Gazette of BiH No: 73/10).

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cooperation with


finance


1.6

Changes and amendments to Rulebook on Internal BP Organization

BiH Border Police

Ministry of Security X X

By Decision of BiH BP Director, a special Commission has been formed to create new Rulebook on Internal BP Organization, which is to define proposals for establishment of new organizational structure within BP in accordance with legislative obligations and BP operational needs. In line with changes and amendments to the Law on BiH Border Police („Official Gazette of BiH no. 59/09) it is necessary to enact Rulebook on Internal Organization within 60 days. All organizational BiH BP units and members of the Working Group have submitted their proposals for changes and amendments to the Rulebook on Internal BiH BP Organization. 2010 Proposal for changes and amendments to Rulebook on Internal Organization received positive opinions of competent authorities, necessary before submitting it to the BiH Council of Ministers for consideration, and it was later submitted to the BiH Council of Ministers for approval.

1.7.

Changes and amendments to the Instruction on Border Police Register in accordance with legislative changes

BiH Border Police X


BiH BP Director has, based upon Article 17 of the Law on Border Control, enacted Instruction on Changes and Amendments to the Instruction that entered into force on 1 January 2009 – cargo vehicles are no longer registered. 2010 On 1 July 2010, (new) Instruction on

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cooperation with


finance


Registers in BiH Border Police, entered into force. This Instruction contains changes reference implementation of Agreement on electronic exchange of data from police and prosecution registers, Project of central aliens’ database establishment, as well as of many other legal decisions deriving as obligations from Roadmap for Visa Regime Liberalization. Implementation of the Project for electronic registers establishment at BiH BP level, is at final stage, applications have been installed in all organizational units, where internal network was established within organizational units as well as with the central level. Training was conducted for 5 informaticians from organizational units and 35 p/s application users, whose obligation was to conduct the training for all users in organizational units within the testing period, 12-25 October 2010. Data transfer from existing registers into electronic registers was carried out from 25 October to 26 November 2010, and the data entry continued for the events that have occurred since then. Moreover, application users from all organizational units have been divided into 18 user groups.

1.8.


BiH Border Police X X X X


1. Protocols have been created in accordance with the Agreement on Joint Border Surveillance with Republic Croatia, as follows: - on joint patrolling - on joint investigation teams - on liaison officers

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cooperation with


finance


Conclusion of contracts and agreements to regulate border relations with neighboring countries

- on official transit over the territory of the other contracting party 2. In accordance with Police Cooperation Convention for SEE, the following protocols have been signed: a) With Serbia: - on joint patrolling - on regular meetings between border polices at all levels b) With Montenegro: - on regular meetings between border polices at all levels - on joint patrolling - on working at joint border crossing points Draft Agreement between BiH and Montenegro on border-area traffic and Draft Agreement on determination of border crossing points between BiH and Montenegro have been created, and BiH BP has submitted opinion on the Drafts to the Commission for IBM. In line with Police Cooperation Convention and signed Protocols on Mixed Patrols, approval was given for regional Mixed Patrols Implementation Plans with Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia, which are currently being implemented in the field. 2010 Agreement was signed in Podgorica (Montenegro) between BiH Council of Ministers and Government of Montenegro,

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cooperation with


finance


on BCPs for border area traffic, which has been temporarily implemented since its signing, i.e. 7 October 2010. Agreement was signed in Podgorica (Montenegro) between BiH Council of Ministers and Government of Montenegro, on BCPs for international traffic, the implementation of which starts on the 8th

day following the day of the reception of the last notification by diplomatic protocol, by which the signatories inform each other on fulfillment of the conditions foreseen by internal legislation of the signatories for the Agreement to enter into force. In accordance with Police Cooperation Convention and signed Protocols on Conducting Mixed Patrols, approval was given for regional plans for conducting mixed patrols with Montenegro and Serbia, currently applied on the ground. Agreement on determining BCPs between Serbia and Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was concluded on 24 February 2005, entered into force on 20 April 2010. Agreement on border area traffic, which was concluded on 24 February 2005, entered into force on 20 April 2010. BP representatives participated in Working Group (of BiH and Montenegro) for finding possibilities for establishment of common BCPs at locations Zupci, Klobuk and Šćepan polje. On that occasion, the Working Group visited the mentioned BCPs and made report on possibilities and

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cooperation with


finance


infrastructural requirements for establishment of joint locations. A letter was sent to BiH Council of Ministers, Ministry of Security and State Commission for Integrated Border management in BiH, in relation to initiating activities on creation, and afterwards, personalization of border area documents, in accordance with Agreement on border area traffic an cooperation between BiH and Republic Croatia. Currently it is not possible to start issuing border area passes, because competent institutions have not submitted forms of border area passes and necessary equipment for their personalization to BiH Border Police. In accordance with Article 8 of Law on Agency for Identification Documents , Registers and Data Exchange in BiH, Ministry of Security of BIH and State Commission for IBM in BIH, gave approval to BiH BP to concede personalization to the Agency (IDDEEA) for border area documents (border area pass), and for keeping registers on their issuance. In the following period BiH Ministry of Security is expected to prepare text of Decision, authorizing IDDEEA to perform the mentioned tasks. The Decision must be made and adopted by BiH Council of Ministers.

1.9.

Enactment of Instruction on vršenju potražne djelatnosti

BiH Border Police X


Enactment of the mentioned Instruction is related to the previous enactment of sub-Act regulating electronic data exchange, organized by Ministry of Security (currently underway).

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cooperation with


finance


2010 Within search activities, project Push/pull, aimed at electronic exchange of searches of persons, items, vehicles, travel documents and weapons. The purpose of this Project is implementation of Agreement on electronic data exchange between police bodies and prosecutions in BiH. Border Police carried out technical preparations for electronic download of the data on searches of persons from Federation BiH MoI, RS MoI and Brčko District Police. Access to web services was established and testing download of the announced searches was carried out. Moreover, Memorandum on official cooperation and expert assistance in establishment of electronic registering system in the field of search activities was agreed between RS MoI and Border Police, and the Memorandum is scheduled to be signed on 5 January 2011. In accordance with that Memorandum, RS MoI will provide expert assistance to Border Police in establishing electronic registering for all modules: - Vehicles, - Persons, - Weapons, - Documents and - Items. The assistance reflects in taking over application (with project documentation),

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cooperation with


finance


taking over database, and training of Border Police IT personnel.

1.10.

Enactment of Instruction and Procedure for realization of special investigative actions



In BiH BP there is Instruction on Working with Informants dated 2006. Project of Telecommunications Surveillance and Technical Recording has been implemented. BiH BP is capable of independently carrying out special investigative action in accordance with Rulebook on Carrying out Special Investigative Action of Telecommunications Surveillance and Recording by BiH BP. Activities on changing the Instruction on Working with Informants are undergoing. 2010 At the beginning of February 2010, BiH BP Director enacted, to the proposal of BP CIO, the following instructions on carrying out special investigative actions:

1. Instruction on BiH BP officers manner of conduct in carrying out special investigative action – „computer system access and computerized data comparison ",

2. Instruction on BiH BP officers manner of conduct in carrying out special investigative actions –"surveillance and technical filming of facilities" and "undercover tracing and technical filming of persons, means of transport and related items ",

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cooperation with


finance


3. Instruction on BiH BP officers manner of conduct in carrying out special investigative action –"use of undercover investigators and informants " and "simulated and controlled repurchase and simulated bribe giving ",

4. Instruction on BiH BP officers manner of conduct in carrying out special investigative action – "monitored transport and delivery of crime-related items ".

5. Revision of Instruction on work with informants started.

The above mentioned instructions arrange the manner of communication with prosecutions and courts in BiH in carrying out special investigative actions foreseen by laws on criminal procedure in BiH, as well as the manner of documenting taken measures and actions, reporting and keeping proper registers.

1.11.

Changes and amendments to Instruction on Internal Revision and Inspection

BiH Border Police X


The Instruction from 2006 is currently being applied in BiH BP. In accordance with the projects there are changes and amendments to the Instruction (in line with DCAF recommendations) being made in BP. Establishment of Internal Revision Unit through Changes and Amendments to Rulebook on Internal BiH BP Organization is expected in 2010. 2010

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cooperation with


finance


The Instruction hasn't entered into force and is in procedure of adoption, and consequently Organizational Unit for Internal Revision hasn't been established.

2. Objective: Strengthening Border Police capacities in fighting illegal migration


In cooperation

with


finance


2. Strengthening Border Police capacities in fighting illegal migration

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In cooperation

with


finance


2.1.

Admission and education of cadets in the Training Center

BiH Border Police



Education of 99 cadets of the 5th generation ended, and they have been sent to organizational units on probation. At the same time selection was finished and education of 120 cadets of the 6th generation has started. By Changes and Amendments to the Law on BiH BP the Training Center is to discontinue working, but the already started education of cadets will be carried out in accordance with regulations which were in force before these changes. 2010 In the reporting period Basic police training for the 6th Class of BiH BP cadets was finished. Ceremonial promotion of the 6th generation of cadets was held on 17 June 2010 in FederationMoIPoliceAcademy premises, in Vraca, where all of the 120 cadets took oath and signed contracts to work in BiH BP. As of 1 July 2010, the cadets were employed for a limited period of 12 months, and were deployed in BiH BP organizational units.

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In cooperation

with


finance


2.2.

Staff employment (police officers from other police agencies, civil servants and staff members)

BiH Border Police

Civil Service Agency X X X X

BiH Institution budget

In 2008 we employed: 1 police officer, 6 civil servants and 7 staff members. In 2009 we employed new staff as follows: - 102 police officers (cadets of the 5th

class, 1 officer returned to BP after his mandate expired in SIPA, 1 officer was returned to work by valid judicial decision, and for 1 officer Decision on Employment Termination was abolished by Police Officers Appeal Committee),

- 12 civil servants (11 following public notice of vacancies and 1 having returned from unpaid leave)

- 11 staff members (9 following public notice of vacancies and 2 temporarily with no public notice of vacancies, up to three months the longest).

Internal notice has been announced for promotion of police officers. Following the internal notice 15 police officers have been promoted to higher ranks. Public notice was announced for employment of one staff member for undetermined time period.

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In cooperation

with


finance


2010 In 2010, there was an important step made towards recruitment in BP, where new 127 employees were recruited, of which 120 police officers – cadets, having finished basic police training. However, recruitment is still a problem, which BP continues to resolve. In comparison with systematized number of posts (2.536), there are still 238 vacancies, of which 228 for police officers, 5 for civil servants and 5 for staff members.

2.3. Improvement of employees material situation

BiH Council of Ministers

BiH Border Police, Ministry of Security

X X X X

BiH Institutions budget, Donations

Since 1 July 2008 the new Law on Salaries in BiH Institutions has been in force. Since July 2008 special bonus for police officers has increased from 25% to 30%, and as of 1 January 2009, by Decision of Council of Ministers, officers working in shifts receive travel expenses according to number of comings to work, regardless of distance (i.e. whether it’s up to 80 km or more), which is by far better solution for the police officers.

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In cooperation

with


finance


2.4.

Advanced police officers trainings in the following fields: - Visa issuance and

control - Conducting interviews

and profiling - Risk analysis, risk

profile creation for illegal migration

- Forged documents - Use of equipment for

border control - Specialist training for

investigators - Special investigative

procedures implementation

- Working with informants

BiH Border Police



- Advanced Training Plan, which includes use of modern devices for detection of smuggling, has been created and adopted. Its realization is currently undergoing. The training – „Law on International and Inter-Entity Road Traffic“, which was planned, hasn’t been carried out yet because Administration for Operations (as the actual proposer) could not provide lecturers for the subject. - Training for 40 police officers („Purpose – Risk Analysis Creation“) was finished. - Training for 9 police officers („Risk Targeting and Management“) was finished. - Training for 18 police officers in the field of 12 software application (Analyst Notebook) was finished. - Trainings for 5 police officers („Open Source Information Collection“) and for 9 police officers („Data Visualization and Crimes Analysis“) from Joint Risk Analysis Center were finished. - Training for 5 police officers („Data Analysis during Investigation Procedures“) was finished. - Training for 40 police officers („Forgery Detection“) followed by internal training for another 134 police officers was finished. - Training for 5 police officers („Investigative-Analytical Techniques in Fighting Illegal Migration and Mass-Destruction Weapons Smuggling“) was finished. - Training - „Sustainable Interventions in Fighting Human Trafficking“

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-Training: „Administering System for Legal Telecommunications Interception“ (2 officers) -Training: „Risk Analysis and Risk Profile Creation for Illegal Migration“ (2 officers) -Training: „Specialist training for Investigators“- several inspectors, different subjects - Training: „Sustainable Interventions in Fighting Human Trafficking“ (1 officer) -Training: Advanced Training on Small Vessels (8 police officers) -Training: Workshop „Trafficking in Humans“ (1 officers) -Training: International Symposium on Observation Techniques – Workshop „Trafficking in Humans“ (1 officer) -International Seminar/Training (ILEA session 72), Fighting Organized Crime, Drug and Human Trafficking (2 officers) - International Symposium on Observation Techniques ISOT 2009 (2 officers) -Seminar in the field of „Money Smuggling“ (10 officers) -Training on Joint Work during Investigation“ (10 officers) -Training: „Interviews and Questioning for Border Police“(10 officers) - Training on Use of Specialist Equipment (Baster...) (24 officers) - Working Group for Fighting Organized Crime (4 officers) - Presentation of drug detection and identification equipment (1 officer)

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In the period 10- 12 Nov 2009, as organized by OCTN in hotel „Terme“, Sarajevo, there was a three-day training held on „Police Work Led by Criminal Intelligence“. At the seminar 4 BiH BP officers participated and the fifth BiH BP officer as an expert prepared and presented the current situation according to criminal intelligence in BiH. Commissioners from cantonal MoI's and BiH Ministry of Security representatives also participated at the seminar. -„Tracing and Discovering Fugitives“ (6 officers) -„Interview and Questioning for Border Police“ (28 officers) - Training – „Support in Building Migration and Asylum Infrastructure in BiH – Establishment of Analysis and Planning Team“ (3 officers) -Course – „Detection of Forged Travel Documents and Profiling“ (4 officers) -Workshop – „International Legal Cooperation in Fighting Human Trafficking“ (1 officer) -Workshop – „Improvement of Cooperation in Terrorism Matters including Writing Extradition Requests and International Legal Assistance Pleas“ (1 officer) - Presentation of x-ray System for detection (20 officers). As organized by UNODC, 10 officers participated (in the period 2 – 11 Nov 2009) in Ankara (Turkey) in workshops with the following subjects: Controlled delivery, control of airports, control of land borders, control of seaports and training for trainers.

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- Course in Tajikistan – „Detection of Forged Travel Documents and Profiling“ (2 officers) -Management Board Meeting of CARDS Program „ Support to Police Forces in Police Reconstruction Implementation in BiH“ (2 officers) - International Training Course for Unit Commanders (DCAF) – Pula, Croatia (4 officers) - Workshop: „International Legal Cooperation in Fighting Human Trafficking (1 officer) - Workshop: „Improvement of International Cooperation in Terrorism Matters, including Writing Extradition Requests and International Legal Assistance Pleas“ (1 officer) - Training for BiH BP management in the field of transaction analysis – Swiss Development and Cooperation Agency within Project „Police Work in BiH Community“ (30 officers) - Meeting with EXBS Program Regional Adviser in BiH (Arms Export Control and Border Security) - 1 officer - Workshop: „Digital Tachograph“ (7 officers) - Workshop: „30 Years on Eliminating Women Discrimination“ (2 civil servants) - Meeting: Introduction to the outline law on Protecting and Rescuing People and Goods from Natural and other Disasters in BiH (2 officers).

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2010 Course: Interviewing Techniques, 21 p/os Europol Workshop: Implementation of Agreements on Cooperation, 1 p/o, Course: Interviewing Techniques, 21 p/os Course: Interviewing Techniques, 13 p/os Training in International Protection (asylum), 80 p/os, Training in project– Joint Patrols, 16 p/os Training in International Protection – UNHCR - 20 p/os Twinning project „Migration Management“ – training – Forged Documents and Trends– 27 p/os Twinning project „Border Management“ – course on didactical skills for future lecturers – 6 p/os Training - "Illegal Migration and Trafficking in Humans - 4 days 1 p/o, was held in Sarajevo under auspices of French Embassy. One-day training - "Specialist Training on False and Forged Documents and Trends“was held in Sarajevo within Twinning project. - 1p/o. There was Training for Trainer-Multiplicators for European Integration, conducted by ITCSC participants and concluded with reporting period the total of 1198p/os finished the training. U suradnji sa Njemačkom policijom održavaju se specijalističke obuke

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Mobile units for control and support. A Specialist Training for BP officers on False and Forged Documents is conducted in cooperation with EUPM. This training includes 15 police officers (p/o) who directly work on document control and processing of crimes related to false documents. The training was conducted by police experts from Denmark and Netherlands. At the end of May 2010, there was the final ceremony of the project-“ Cooperation between Border Police Administration of MoI of Republic Serbia and BiH Border Police“ which was implemented by IOM, supported by UK Embassy in BiH. During the project implementation, there was training for 120 police officers of both border polices, and Manual for Joint Border Patrols was created. There will be a course organized in Sarajevo by French Embassy on illegal migration - 15 p/os, Within Twinning project „Migration Management“ there was a Specialist training on false and forged documents and trends – 23 p/os, There was a Specialist training on Risk Analysis organized by Border Guard of Finland/Twinning, – 2 p/os,

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French Embassy - Regional seminar on false documents – 1 p/o, MARRIRegionalCenter - Workshop „Airport Security and Protection“ – 1 p/o TAIEX - Seminar on strengthening police cooperation in SEE, held in Vienna (Austria) – 1 p/o, Federal Police of Germany - Training-False Documents Detection – 14 p/os, Course – „Border Control Management“ was organized by US Embassy in BiH, DS/T/ATA, for 22 p/os of BiH BP (19- 20 July 2010), Seminar – „Sports Stadium Security and Combating Riots“ was organized by Ministry of Security and Embassy of Egypt (15 July – 17 August 2010) – 2 p/os, OCTN - Training: „Intelligence led policing” – 1p/o, French Embassy/Ministry of Security - Training: -TAIEX- Seminar: Police and Judiciary Cooperation in EU – 3 p/os, Twinning „Migration Management“ (partner-countries Netherlands and Denmark) - Seminar on identification documents issuing and registering–4 p/os, Dutch Police representatives held a training, as organized by Twinning project, on: "Prevention, detection and investigation of crimes related to trafficking in humans, which was attended by five CIO investigators, 22 – 23 September 2010 in Sarajevo.

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As organized by OCTN, training was held in Sarajevo on "Special Investigative Actions, 13- 17 September 2010, which was attended by one police officer of Department for Special Investigative Actions. Advance training was held, 18 – 25 October 2010, organized by Training Center, in accordance with Advanced Training Plan, in five Field Offices for 20 p/os in each (altogether 100 police officers), Topics: „International Transport“, „Counterfeiting Documents“and „drug Abuse“. As organized by OCTN there was a training on " Special Investigative Actions." in Macedonia, 19 – 21 October 2010, which was attended by one police officer of Department for Special Investigative Actions (phase II of the seminar). 23–24 Sep, PSS SEE Secretariat conducted a part of exercise for cross-border cooperation in Danilovgrad (Montenegro), and another part in Podgorica (Montenegro) 05 -08 Oct, which was attended by one CIO investigator. 27 – 30 Sep, training was held on special investigative actions used in investigations related to trafficking in narcotics. Three police officers of CIO participated and organizer was French Embassy.

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20 – 21 Oct 2010, as organized by Twinning project, training was conducted by Dutch Police officers on "Specialist training of lecturers for investigations and documenting”, attended by three CIO investigators. As organized by Ministry of Security/UNODC a training – „Information Flow and Analyses Trend“was held, attended by one CIO police officer. As organized by IOM, a Specialized training was held on risk analysis for 9 p/os. As organized by TAIEX Convention on cyber-criminal was held, attended by 3 p/os. As organized by US Embassy in BiH (DS/T/ATA) training „Digital investigations and security“was held, attended by 3 p/os. As organized by US Embassy (EXBS) training was held on „Techniques of Mass Destruction Weapons Transport Control“, attended by 4 p/os. As organized by DCAF, training was held – 2nd International Training Course for Station Commanders (ITCSC-2), attended by 4 p/os. As organized by DCAF, the 3rd meeting of WG for Legal Reform was held, attended by 3 p/os.

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As organized by EUPM, a Seminar: „Better police and prosecution cooperation in fighting corruption, organized crime and in financial investigations“, attended by 2 p/os. As organized by US Embassy (EXBS) training was held on „Interception of illegal trafficking in mass-destruction weapons“, attended by 8 p/os. As organized by IOM,a Seminar on AVR project (assisted voluntary return of illegal migrants) was held for 14 police officers. As organized by Ministry of Security /UNODC/ICMP, a workshop was held on statistical data related to immigration, asylum and visas, attended by 2 police officers. Within implementation of Twinning project named „Support to Ministry of Security, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees and to other Competent Authorities in Efficient Migration management“, workshop/consultations were held on „Drafting guidelines for standards implementation, i.e. guidelines for conduct of regional monitoring team members (RMT) for fighting human trafficking and illegal migration in BiH“ – 1 p/o. As organized by IOM, a Seminar on AVR project was held for 15 p/os, As organized by UNHCR, a workshop on asylum was held for 7 p/os,

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As organized by EUPM, a Seminar "Better mechanisms of cooperation between police and prosecutions” was held on the Vlašić -1p/o, As organized by German Criminal Police, a course on motor vehicle identification was held - 3 CIO p/os, As organized by Delegation for EU – EUPM, a Seminar on fighting corruption was held - 2 CIO p/os. As organized by EUPM in BiH and Border Police of Netherlands, training „Profiling during crossings of the state border” was held – for 120 p/os. As organized by US Embassy (DS/T/ATA), course „Critical Incidents Management“ was held for 4 p/os, As organized by OSCE, a workshop "Public-private partnership in fighting terrorism ", was held in Sarajevo, 08-10 Dec 2010 - 1 CIO p/o. Within cooperation between BiH MS BiH and Republic Italy, there was a training "Basic training on fighting drugs ", was held in Sarajevo, 13 – 17 Dec 2010- 2 CIO p/os Exercise for cross-border surveillance, as organized by PCCSEE, was held at the border with Montenegro, 14 – 17 December 2010. One CIO police officer participated. At the initiative of CIO, a meeting was held at EUPM premises, on 14 Dec 2010, with police agencies in BiH and ITA, on the subject of I2, in which 8 police officers participated.

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finance


2.5.

Risk analysis introduction, risk profiles creation and monitoring illegal migration flows Ministry of

Security BiH Border Police X X X X


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2010 As an interim solution until final establishment of database integration, in accordance with Annex 1 of Agreement on Establishment of Joint Risk Analysis Center (JRAC), JRAC started with some activities to find temporary solution for data transfer from local to joint Center. Certain activities are taken to carry out planned trainings for JRAC. JRAC created 3 analyses. In cooperation with international experts activities are conducted to connect databases between local and joint Center. With that regard UNDP has already started implementing these activities. IT Consultant has been designated, with an obligation to review the situation in agencies, and give recommendations for further activities. JRAC has started three new risk analyses reference state border. During reporting period, two meetings were held with UNDP representatives and the Consultant (employed by UNDP). It was agreed that informaticians from agencies, together with the Consultant, should propose at least two solutions to the database integration issue, and leave them for adoption to the managements of agencies participating in the Agreement. Currently,there are activities on implementation of risk analysis model in BiH Border Police, within DCAF project.

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Working versions of the following documents were created: "Action plan for risk analysis model implementation in BiH Border Police ", „Risk Analysis Units Structure in BiH Border Police", "Job description for risk analysis teams and police officers working on risk analysis in BiH Border Police". BiH Border Police started activities reference BiH Council of Ministers' Decision on obligation to submit statistical data on migration and international protection of Ministry of Security. Border Police and Service for Foreigners Affairs have, until final establishment of Annex 1 of Agreement on Establishment of Joint Risk Analysis Center, ensured technical access to databases for their analysts. There was a meeting of Coordination Body, during which work of JRAC was presented, and further steps agreed. Plant Health Administration in BiH informed about efforts made to submit data to JRAC, as interim solution till implementation of Annex 1 of the Agreement. JRAC representatives visited local ITA center in Banja Luka, when they considered methodology for production of analyses and process of data exchange between JRAC and local ITA center.

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During reporting period, work on analyses foreseen by JRAC Working Plan 2010 continued. All employees in JRAC have been enabled access to Border Police data, such as daily bulletins and other periodical reports. 06 – 09 April, in Vršac, there was a conference organized by DCAF, where work continued in Working Sub-groups for Risk Analysis, Criminal Intelligence and Investigations. Activities were started on production of Instruction for Risk Analysis. Two meetings were held, organized by UNDP (analysis of electronic readiness in all agencies and projects necessary to be realized in the following period). Further steps were made in preparation of tender documentation for establishment of IT system. Currently, analysis is being produced, in accordance with JRAC Working Plan. As organized by IOM, two-day training-„Specialized Risk Analysis Training“is planned. In September, a two-day training was held (organized by IOM) on „Risk Management and Risk Analysis“. In December, a meeting of Coordination Body was held, where the most important conclusion was speeding up the realization of database integration project in the participating agencies, which is realized with support of UNDP.

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2.6.

Establishment of „Early Warning System“ on forged travel documents



BiH BP regularly sends warnings on newly detected instances of forged documents to all its organizational units. In 2008 Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Albania, BiH, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, anticipating in the Article 8 transfer of information on false travel documents, visa stickers and residence permits. Furthermore, based upon the mentioned Memorandum, and in cooperation with FRONTEX, Border Police submits statistical data on immigration (MSI reports) to signatory countries on a monthly basis, via website www/circa.europa.eu where FRONTEX has a special site WB-RAN (Western Balkan Risk Analysis Network). 2010 In Warsaw (Poland) there was a workshop held aiming at revising the reporting so far, and possibility for expanding data submitted within MSI report, as well as possibility for opening new page for SEE countries on the subject – MSI on Trafficking in Humans.

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2.7.

Analysis of implementation of BiH Strategy for Fighting Organized Crime and Corruption, Action Plans for Fighting Organized Cross-border Crime and Action Plan for Fighting Corruption, and their respective revisions, changes and amendments

BiH Border Police



Since 10 June 2009 Anti-corruption Training has been conducted. -BiH BP has been implementing the anti-corruption program. Training curriculum has been adopted, training of trainers has been carried out, and training is currently being conducted at regional and local levels. The training has been passed by the total of 2112 police officers -Action Plan for Fighting Corruption in BiH BP has been implemented since April 2007 - Order dated 11 June 2009 for consistent Action Plan implementation - Bearers of activities within Action Plan for Fighting Corruption have been leveled at regional and local levels. - Bearers of activities have been educated regionally, with an obligation to regularly submit reports on carried out activities to the bearer of duties at central level. - Participation in Working Group for Creation of Strategy for Fighting Organized Crime for the period 2009- 2012 (with no Action Plan), which was submitted to Ministry of Security for further action. A representative from Central Investigation Office participated in the Working Group for Creation of Action Plan for Implementation of BiH Strategy for Fighting Organized Crime (2009 - 2012)

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2010 In August, a revision of existing and creation of ne BiH BP Action Plan for Fight Against Corruption for the period 2010 – 2014, were carried out. Bearers of activities were educated at regional plan, with an obligation to regularly submit reports on carried out activities to duty bearer at central level. BiH BP implemented Anticorruption program. Altogether 2112 police officers passed the training. Only the officers on suspension didn't pass, as well as those absent from work for a longer period (on sick leave, or for some other reason). Border Police representatives actively participated in creation of National Action Plan for Implementation of BiH Strategy for Fighting Organized Crime, which was revised and adopted at the end of 2009.. National Action Plan put an obligation to all institutions involved in its implementation, to create their own action plans, based upon the Strategy and the Action Plan. In June 2010, BP created and adopted Action Plan for Fighting Organized Crime 2009 – 2012, which was then forwarded to all organizational units for procedure.

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2.8.

Implementation of Twinning Project „Border Police Capacity Building in criminal investigation“

BiH Border Police

Twinning Partner - Hungary

X X

Donation (500, 000 EUR) and BiH Institutions budget

Twinning Project has been successfully realized. Other Twinning Project in support of Border Police was conducted in cooperation with State Police of Hungary and its partners (BP of Poland, Customs of Finland, British MoI and EUROPOL). The Project aimed at strengthening BiH BP capacities in more efficient fight against organized cross-border crime in the fields of information management, improvement in operational analytics, intelligence system and investigative component, through transfer of knowledge, experience and best practices. Within the Project there were 12 trainings held, seminars and workshops for about 150 officers, covering fields such as strategic planning, rules and procedures development as well as specialist analytical and investigation trainings (ANCAPA, analysis of phone listings, application of I-2 software). Training for I-2 software application (Analyst Notebook) was organized for police officers from agencies participating in Joint Risk Analysis Center. These analytical programs were used for collecting and processing of large quantity of information during operational actions conducted in the past period.One of important parts of the Twinning Project was development o strategic documents in BiH Border Police. The following strategies have been created and adopted in BP:BiH BP Strategy, Human Resources Management Strategy in BiH BP, and Information Management Strategy in BiH BP, the realization of which is undergoing.

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3. Infrastructure and equipment

3.1.

Establishment of Agency for Border Crossing Points Building, Maintenance and Management in accordance with IBM Strategy

Council of Ministers

Ministry of Security, BiH Border Police

X BiH Institutions budget

BiH Council of Ministers has assigned responsibility of building, maintenance and management of border crossing points to Indirect Taxation Authority, therefore no new agency was established. What is currently being adopted is sub-Act – Rulebook on Building and Equipment Standards and conditions at Border Crossing Points, an obligation deriving from the Law on Border Control which was adopted on 15 June 2009. 2010 Rulebook on Standards and Conditions for Development and Equipping of BCPs (Official Gazette of BiH No: 06/10), ITA BIH prepared forms, in accordance with requests regulated by Rulebook on Standards and Conditions for Development and Equipping of BCPs, in order to produce Review of the situation at all BCPs. The forms have been filled and submitted to Sub-group for Infrastructure for the realization of tasks of the Action Plan for Integrated Border Management in BiH.

3.2.

Council of


BiH Institutions

U tijeku je izgradnja dva nova suvremena granična prijelaza na granici

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Border crossing points building according to EU standards - Infrastructure - Objects - Marking

Ministers budget, Donations

sa Crnom Gorom, granični prijelaz Klobuk Zupci (otvaranje se očekuje u travnju/aprilu 2010. godine). Nositelj aktivnosti na ovom projektu je Uprava za neizravno oporezivanje. Dana 16.11.2009. godine službeno je otvoren novoizgrađeni Granični prijelaz „Klobuk“. Granični prijelaz Klobuk opremljen je od strane GP BiH uredskom i informatičkom opremom i već je u funkciji. Pored navedenog, u spomenutom razdoblju je iz proračunskih rezervi odobreno 500 000 KM za sanaciju dodjeljenog prostora od Ministarstva obrane BiH: 1. Dio vojarne u Bijeljini gdje bi prostor služio za smještaj Terenskog ureda Bijeljina, JGP Bijeljina i JPK Bijeljina. Za sanaciju dijela dodijeljenog prostora vojarne u Bijeljini izabran je izvođač radova, radovi su u tijeku, orjentacijski se završetak radova očekuje krajem siječnja/januara, a tijekom veljače/ februara se očekuje preseljenje i smještaj navedenih organizacijskih jedinica. 2. Dio vojarne u Trebinju gdje bi prostor služio za smještaj JGP Trebinje. Za sanaciju dijela vojarne u Trebinju u tijeku je izbor izvođača radova, a ostale aktivnosti se planiraju u narednom razdoblju. Rješavanjem smještaja navedenih organizacijskih jedinica Granična policija bi smanjila izdatke za zakup za cca 100 000 KM godišnje, što nije

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zanemariva stavka u odobravanju proračuna. 2010 IBCP Zupci was officially opened on 8 April 2010. Movement of FO, Support and Control Unit (SCU) and BPU Bijeljina to new building was realized on 5 May 2010. Movement of BPU Trebinje je was carried out on 1 April 2010. New office equipment was procured for equipping premises in FO Bijeljina, BPU Trebinje and BPU Višegrad. Designing and executive projects were made for BP HQs, FO North-West based at Gradiška, and FO West based at Bosansko Grahovo. At final stage is designing and executive project for HQ of FO South in Čapljina. Tender was announced to create project documentation for HQ of BPUAirport Mostar. A designer was selected to make designing and executive project, following deadlines in the offer, for HQ building of BPUAirport Mostar, and the project documentation is currently being drafted. Competitive procedure was realized to prevent illegal crossings within responsibility area of BPU Doljani and BPU Gorica. Activities are conducted on ownership subscription for the site

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in Čapljina, in order to achieve conditions necessary for construction permit issuance, to build future HQ of FO South - Čapljina. Following competitive procedure, a provider was selected to replace the roof in FO Bijeljina. Work on roof replacement on HQ building of FO N-E Bijeljina finished within contracted deadline. EUPM donation of 12 containers was received, and in the following period those will be allocated to BPUs, according to their needs. Activities are conducted on improvement of BPU Airport Banja Luka setting, where two options are actual (either new container accommodation replacing all existing containers with better ones, or possibly accommodation in the part of the building ceded to BiH BP by Banja Luka airport).For accommodation of BPUAirportBanja Luka, a contract was signed on accommodation to a part of Banja Luka airport building. At the same time, procedures started on recovery of the rented premises, and a provider was selected. Contract was signed with Sarajevo airport on renting space of 2044 m2, for the period of five years, and at the same time procedure was carried out for management of the rented space, and part of the earlier rented space, for management and asphalting total surface area of 2.800 m2, thus solving

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the problem of bottleneck and parking space for service vehicles and private cars of the employees at BiH BP HO. Moreover, activities are conducted to solve the problem of access road to BPU Trebinje HQ. Procedure was conducted and contract signed for asphalting the access road to BPU Trebinje.

3.3.

Equipping border crossing points: - Equipment for checks on

persons (procurement of optical biometrical passport scanners op)

- Equipment for vehicles and drivers checks

- IT equipment (terminals and software)

- Energetic equipment - Office equipment

VM


X X X X


Dana 28.12.2009. godine isporučeno je 50 optičkih čitača- donacije Veleposlanstva SR Njemačke u BiH u vrijednosti od 150 000 eura, a radi se o kvalitetnim čitačima marke „Crossmatch“ čija je pojedinačna cijena cca 6000 KM. Za preostalih 30 čitača koje po planu treba nabaviti Granična policija, potpisan je ugovor sa firmom Network Bijeljina i očekuje se isporuka istih te bi time bila realizirana planirana nabavka od ukupno 80 suvremenih optičkih čitača biometrijskih putnih isprava za potrebe GP BiH. 2010 On 16 March 2010, 30 readers were delivered, thus fulfilling the protocol signed with Embassy of Germany. In the reporting period, 50 computers, 15 laptops and 40 printers were delivered. Procedures for procurement of the rest of the equipment for 5 lost have been renewed, due to insufficient number of offers. Tender procedure

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finished, and delivery of IT equipment is expected. ICITAP donated 100 computers, of which 70 were distributed to BCPs and BPUs, and 30 are meant to be used for restoring equipment, according to needs in the following period. During this year Embassy of Spain in Sarajevo donated 16 sets (computers and document readers) for BiH BP needs. There were 4 servers installed, for new registers and databases installation.New passport readers will be distributed to BCPs after the testing phase, and will replace the deteriorated Impax readers, which had been used for 10 years. 97 biometric passport readers were obtained. European Commission donated 41 readers to Border Police and another 40 readers were procured from BiH BP budgetary means. Within donations received by BP in the reporting period, it is significant to mention US Government donation of equipment, which will help carry out border checks more efficiently. It is 20 hand metal detectors and 100 mirrors for vehicle check. Within upgrade of SPIN and SDH communication networks, in the reporting period, new equipment was installed at BCPs Pavlovića most, Bratunac and Zvornik, and new telephone systems

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were set up at BCPs Klobuk and Zupci. Within project of introducing MIND (Mobile Interpol Network Device) system in BiH BP, there were activities conducted on implementation of IT system for control of crossing the state border (KPDG 2009). KPDG 2009, beside possibility to register persons crossing the state border and wanted persons, enables also automatic checks in wanted persons database, as well as automatic checks in INTERPOL document databases (MIND). Currently, direct access to this system is enabled with 45 International BCPs, and 125 document readers have been installed and in function.

3.4.

Procurement of equipment for forged documents detection - Document - box - Microscopes for document

checks - Pocket magnifiers

BiH Border Police

X X X X


In 2008, a donation of Document-box worth 49, 065 KM. 2010 We procured 7 stereo microscopes and 150 UV-light magnifiers. Procedure was renewed for procurement of photo equipment, night vision glasses (5 pieces), police equipment Docu- box (2 pieces) and explosive detection devices (2 pieces), endoscopes (8 pieces). The amount of money planned for photo equipment was 436.000 KM, contracting procurements have been realized, and the plan accomplished.

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3.5. Replacement and procurement of border surveillance equipment

BiH Border Police

X X X X


The following has been procured: ◦Thermal-vision cameras, ◦Night-vision binoculars, ◦GPS devices; 20 pieces, ◦ Devices for material density measuring (BUSTER); 10 pieces, ◦Pager for gamma radiation detection; 46 pieces, ◦ICITAP donation: 3 transmitters, 3 receivers, 2 repeaters, sensors SS 5 and IC 5 and 2 sets of programming kit, a set of sensoring kit, IC,SS and MS, laptop and JPS devices; 4 pcs. - Replacement and procurement of new samples of drugs for service dogs training in BiH BP, in accordance with Law on Prevention and Combating Drug Abuse, and withdrawal of old samples of drugs previously used for service dogs training. - Activities on creating list of uniform parts for police MJPK. The procurement was cancelled because of insufficient financial resources. - New possibility for restructuring some items in material procurement was found and procurement procedure started for working parts of uniform /11 items/ for SCU staff, where competition request is worth 170,000 KM and is at the stage of selecting contractor and concluding contract for the mentioned equipment delivery. The contract has been signed, and delivery will be carried out within 60 days after the date of signment.

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2010 - We finished with the procedure of

procurement of new uniforms for Mobile SCU officers, which was delivered by supplier, in total of 140 uniform sets charged by MSCU, for service dog guides at airports and in bomb-team.

- We finished with the procedure of procurement of 6 dogs for BiH BP service needs, as well as with the procedure of procurement of specialist protection equipment for markers for service dogs training for patrolling activities, as well as renewal and replacement of boxes for dogs in MSCUs Bijeljina and Gradiška.

Following the capital investment plan for 2010, we procured 5 thermal-vision cameras, sensor equipment, monitors in a case for thermal-vision camera, microphones for special vehicles, police equipment and uniforms. Following the procurement plan for 2010, procedure was conducted for procurement of 6 service dogs, which are at stage of basic training. In October 2010, 22 off-road vehicles (marked and registered) were delivered to BiH BP organizational units for their use. In the reporting period, US Government donated to Border Police 10 night-surveillance binoculars and 30 GPS devices.

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3.6. Vehicle fleet replacement and renovation

BiH Border Police

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In 2008 there were 73 vehicles procured in the amount of 3 869 157,20 KM. In 2009, the amount of 770 000 KM was spent on vehicles. In order to procure the mentioned vehicles, contracts were signed and a part of the vehicles has been delivered. One motor-boat („Maestral 650“) was also procured, worth around 57 000 KM. All planned vehicles have been procured for 14 units: 7 vans and 7 cars in the amount of 678 429 KM. All these vehicles have been registered and made available for BP units use, according to the previously enacted and adopted plan. Furthermore, we are starting with public auction invitation activities for sale of 14 vehicles, most of which are broken for different failures, traffic accidents or mileage, therefore BP keeps the same number of vehicles, i.e. 330 in total, and it is planned to gain extra income from that sale, in the amount of around 150 000 KM, which is advisable to start realizing due to existing recession and saving measures. During 2009, 38 vehicles with mileage over 250 000 km, or with some damages, were sold on public auction. Besides saving on maintenance, by sale of these vehicles an income in the amount of 368 080,02 KM was gained.

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2010 On 9 February 2010, 3 vehicles were sold by renewed auction, in total value of 23.254 KM, thus ending auction of planned used vehicles. Currently suppliers are being selected, by Open International Tender, to procure 22 off-road vehicles, in total value of 1.400.000 KM, aiming at renewal of vehicle fleet, thus enhancing technical and operational capacities of BiH BP. Currently, tender procedure is conducted for procurement of 3 cars. In October, 20 off-road vehicles Nissan Pathfinder (marked and registered) were delivered to BiH BP organizational units for their use. Beside 20 off-road vehicles Nissan Pathfinder, due to needs and available resources, an annex to the contract was added for procurement of 4 Nissan Pathfinders, in the total value of 252.860,04 KM, thus, apart from 22 already delivered vehicles in 2010, procurement of 26 off-road vehicles of that brand would be realized. Within planned activities on BiH BP vehicle fleet renewal, 22 old vehicles Nissan Terrano II (donated to Border Police in 2001) were withdrawn from the field, and will be sold on auction, since they have been replaced by 22 new NISSANs. Beside the mentined 22 vehicles, there will be another 6

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vehicles included in the sale, due to heavy damages to them, which are not profitable to repair and maintain. At the end of 2010, notice was announced for public auction and sale of 28 old vehicles.

3.7.

Procurement of specialist equipment for: - Telecommunications

surveillance and detection of mobile phone user numbers

- Day and night surveillance - Photo-documenting

BiH Border Police

X X X X


In 2008 we procured 5 thermal-vision hand-cameras, 2 mobile cameras for special vehicles for border surveillance worth 362 690,05 KM, 2 pairs of night-surveillance worth 1682 KM. In 2009 we procured 8 pairs of night-surveillance worth 69 217 KM. 2010 Budget for 2010 allowed for 5.100.000 KM for capital investments, of which 300.000 KM for buildings, and around 4.774.000 KM for equipment. Part of these resources was foreseen for procurement of specialist equipment. Currently, there are internal procedures conducted for specifications of necessary equipment, in order to start equipment procurement, in accordance with Capital Investment Plan 2010 and procedures in Law on Public Procurement. For CIO needs, set of forensic equipment for forensic analysis of mobile phones and SIM cards were procured. Currently, equipment for control of crossing the state border is

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being procured (including document readers, fingerprints scanner, mobile PC with document reader, docu-box, endoscopes, and combined magnifier with UV light, stereo microscope for document check, explosives and narcotics detector.

The following equipment has been procured for CIO and put in function: -Equipment for forensic analysis of mobile phones, SIM and memory cards, -Police GPS vehicletracking devices -audio ,video and photo equipment -special police flash lights -tools and supporting maintenance equipment -IT equipment for working in the field (mobile computers, mobile printers, mobile data carriers, and other supporting equipment) -professional IT equipment for processing video material. Reference data and voice transfer equipment, procedure is conducted on resolving the SPIN network, and the offer value is 541.000 KM.Telephone switching-office ISDN (worth 2.992,93 KM) and telecommunication equipment (worth 5.557,50 KM) were procured.Contract was signed on procurement of spare parts for radio stations, equipment for backup power supply, and terminal safety equipment. Cards for data transfer

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and (TC-LINK) were delivered. For procurement of data and voice transfer equipment, the amount planned is 810.000 KM, the amount contracted is 749.642,20 KM, and the amount available is another 45.455,38 KM.

2. Objective: Database and communication development


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4. Database and communication development

4.1.

Further development of ISM, especially focusing on search-database access




The System has been operational and in function since 29 September 2009. On 29 Sep and 30 Sep 2009 it was successfully presented to European Commission representatives and was highly rated. BiH Border Police has created all the necessary infrastructure conditions (networking - SPIN and SDH networks) for establishment of ISM System at 27 international border crossing points. These activities will continue in the following period. 2010 In 2010. BiH BP created preconditions for establishment of ISM at 45 BCPs and these activities are to be continued in the following period. Concerning implementation of ISM, two

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trainings were conducted for inspectors for control of crossing the state border in all BPUs and FOs, as well as informaticians in FOs. The training was carried out by Chief ISM Administrator at Ministry of Security level, Chief Border Police Administrator and Inspector for control of crossing the state border. The training is being implemented on the ground. BiH Border Police finished with retroactive data input in ISM for the previous three years, based upon Rulebook on Central Database on Aliens. Direct data input on the ground, from the locations with fulfilled preconditions, started as of 22 January 2010, and for locations not covered, data will be submitted to locations with access to ISM. A BiH BP officer participated in creation of Instruction on Data and Documentation Keeping Periods, which is a data source for Central Database on Aliens. EC finished with tender procedure and selected consortiums KING ICT d.o.o Zagreb and KING ICT d.o.o Sarajevo, aiming at improvement of central database (ISM), i.e. improvement of the current ISM with related modules, being financed by IPA Project 2007. EC established Steering Committee for project implementation of all ISM system users, therefore BiH BP delegated its member. Implementation of this project started on

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3 November 2010, and is going to last for 12 months.

4.2. Establishment of forged documents database



BiH BP regularly creates and updates electronic collection of presentation specimen and forged documents. Moreover, warnings on recently detected forms of forged documents are regularly submitted to all organizational units, and this database is only internally available in BiH.

4.3.

Establishment of lost and stolen travel documents database and its connection with INTERPOL LASP database

Ministry of Civil Affairs - Directorate for CIPS Project


X X BiH Institutions budget

Border Police has access to INTERPOL LASP database via MIND System available at 27 international border crossing points. 2010 In 2010, MIND system is available at 45 International BCPs and all BiH BP units have access to INTERPOL database on stolen vehicles.

4.4. Development of BP Central database project



Designing project (KPDG 2009) for BiH BP database integration was created. The project was offered to ne financed by IPA Program. European Commission invited tenders for hardware procurement. There are ongoing activities for hardware procurement and tender invitations to select company for software solutions. Activities on this project have been taken over by Operations Administration. Delivery of 4 servers for the new application (2 base, 2 application and a back up disc) is expected.

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2010 Designing project (KPDG 2011) for BiH BP database integration was completed. The project was offered to be financed within IPA Program. European Commission invited a tender for hardware procurement. There are activities conducted on hardware procurement and on inviting a tender for selection of company to provide software solutions. 4 servers have been delivered (2 application ones and backup disc) for the new application. European Commission invited tenders for new application and procurement of 33 document readers. Company was selected to produce new application, i.e. to improve central database (ISM). Activities started on 3 November 2010, when a meeting was held with all ISM users and with company “KING ICT”, followed by activities on creation of new application (KPDG2011). The mention activity will last for 12 months. EC delivered 41 document readers, instead of the foreseen 33. New application (KPDG2011) is one of the ISM system modules, and implementation of this projectis common with ISM. At BiH BP level, a working group was formed with a task to implement new applications. The working group has already drafted

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working schemes and requirements for new application, and all that documentation was handed over to the contractor representative, at a meeting held on 22 December 2010

4.5. SPIN network development



Donations,BiH Institutions budget

All field offices, all units and 29 border crossing points are connected via SPIN. 2010 In 2010, all organizational unite and 45 BCPs were connected via SPIN communication network and integration with VPN.

4.6. SDH network expansion



Donations,BiH Institutions budget

Currently there are 14 locations connected, and so far there are no technical possibilities to increase the number of locations, without expanding basic infrastructure, which is IDDEA responsibility. 2010 16 locations are connected, and currently there are no technical possibilities to increase number of locations, without expanding basic infrastructure, which is within IDDEAA responsibility.

4.7. MIND system development and implementation

BiH Border Police X X X X Donations

By the end of 2009, 27 border crossing points were included. 2010 By the end of 2010, 45 BCPs and all BiH BP units were included.

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4.8. TETRA system development and implementation


BiH Border Police X X X X Donations

The started project is completely within responsibility of Ministry of Security – limited use for BiH BP (BPU Sarajevo). Due to terminal equipment incompatibility, BP doesn't use this system, but it partly uses TETRA system of the airport. In 2010, no new activities were registered.

3. Objective: Enhancement of cooperation with BiH bodies and at international level


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5. Enhancement of cooperation with BiH bodies and at international level

5.1.

Implementation of renovated Strategy and Action Plan for Implementation of Integrated Border Management Strategy in BiH

Council of Ministers

Ministry of Security X


Adopted Integrated Border Management Strategy as well as Action Plan for Implementation of Integrated Border Management Strategy in BiH. Implementation is ongoing. 2010 National Commission for IBM charged coordinators of all services involved in Strategy and Action Plan implementation, with working on revision of strategic documents, in the par referring to Chapter 5.1. – Intra-service Cooperation - , and Chapter 5.3. – International Cooperation. Sub-committees formed within National

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Commission for IBM were charged with revision of strategic documents, in the part referring to Chapter 5.2 – Interagency Cooperation. BiH BP submitted to the IBM coordinator, in accordance with Strategy revision Plan, proposals and suggestions for IBM revision without Action Plan. On 22 and 23 June 2010, there was a workshop where participants were representatives of all agencies and services involved in IBM, during which working text of innovated IBM Strategy, as well as document – Analysis of Situation and Needs, were drafted. Activities were completed on creation of revised text of the Strategy, as well as Analysis of Situation and Needs. Action Plan for Chapter 5.2. – Interagency Cooperation – was agreed upon. Currently, there are activities conducted on creation of Action Plan for Chapter 5.1. (Intra-service Cooperation) and Chapter 5.3 (International Cooperation).

5.2. Consular staff training for visa issuance

Ministry of Foreign Affairs



Since 2007 when BiH BP officers carried out training „Forgery of Documents“ for Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) staff, held in Istanbul at request of MoFA, there have been no similar activities. 2010 In 2010, within Twinning project "Support to Ministry of Security, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Human Rights and other Competent Authorities in

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Efficient Migration Management ", there was a training conducted for consular staff working on visa issuance and detection of false documents, especially passports of many countries. Moreover, in the process of preparations to work in diplomatic consular representative bodies, consular staff is regularly trained at MFA HQ, to work on visa and passport issuance.

5.3.

Implementation of Strategy and Implementation Plan for Police Work in Community in BiH

BiH Border Police

X X X X BiH Institutions budget

Team for implementation of Strategy for Police Work in Community created Guidelines for Strategy Project Implementation. Training for Police Work in Community – „Transaction Analysis, Communication, Conflict and Conflict management“, was held. There were 25 managing police officers who passed the training. 2010 Team for implementation of Strategy for Police Work in Community drafted Guidelines for Strategy Project Implementation. Training was held within Strategy for Work in Community, on „Transaction analyses, communication, conflict and conflict solving“. There were 51 leading police officers who completed the training. Training of two groups of multiplicators (28 officers) was finished on 16 April 2010. There are currently in BiH BP 14 qualified teams, which started realization of the

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mentioned training on 31 may 2010. There were, in total, 920 officers who completed the mentioned training.

5.4. Implementation of Cooperation Agreement with ITA

BiH Border Police

ITA X X X X BiH Institutions budget

Implementation of the Agreement is conducted in accordance with Action Plan for its Implementation. At central, regional and local levels there are joint actions organized as a result of information and data exchange between these two agencies. Moreover, joint meetings are held where the mentioned activities and achieved joint work results are monitored. 2010 In 2010, the Agreement implementation continued, in accordance with Action Plan. There are joint actions organized at central, regional and local levels, as a result of information and data exchange between these two agencies. Joint meetings were continuously held, where joint activities were analyzed. In 2010, Indirect taxation Authority was ceded 139 cases, of which 113 offences, 15 information and 11 other cases.

5.5.

Strengthening cooperation with agencies included in Integrated Border Management Strategy in BiH

BiH Border Police

Veterinary Office in BiH, Phytosanitary Inspections, Market Inspections


National Commission for IBM submitted to BiH BP Draft Agreement on Cooperation between Institutions included in Integrated Border Management. BiH BP submitted its opinion to the National Commission. On 23 September 2009 managers of agencies included in IBM signed the mentioned Agreement.

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2010 According to Agreement on Mutual Cooperation between Competent Institutions Involved in IBM, special Joint Working Body (JVB) was established, with a task to monitor Agreement implementation. There are activities conducted on enacting Rules of Procedure of Joint Working Body. Representatives of all agencies and services involved in IBM Strategy participate in work of the JVB.

5.6.

Strengthening cooperation with police and other agencies in BiH especially focusing on agencies founded at the national level




BiH BP cooperates with law-enforcement agencies. In the reporting period, BP ceded 1212 matters-cases to Indirect Taxation Authority, police and security bodies and relevant inspection bodies in BiH, of which 88 are criminal offences (or 7,26 %), 1003 are offences (or 82,76 %) 91 are information (or 7,51 %) and 30 other matters (or 2,48 %). The stated data indicate BiH BP commitment to development of partnership with other agencies, and its efforts to implement all the obligations deriving from IBM Strategy in BiH, especially in the field of inter-agency cooperation. BiH BP has started activities on creation of sub-Acts (Rulebook on Realization of Agreement on Establishment of System of Electronic Data Exchange from Police and Prosecution Registers).

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2010 In 2010, in the reporting period, BP ceded 1.096 cases to ITA, police and security bodies, and competent authorities in BiH. Following Agreement on establishment of system of electronic data exchange from police and prosecution registers, director of Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina enacted Rulebook on content and manner of keeping registers, related Agreement on establishment of system of electronic data exchange from police and prosecution registers; and Instruction on manner of access to registers data exchange from registers, related to Agreement on establishment of system of electronic data exchange from police and prosecution registers (signed on 28 January 2010). With a view to efficiently implement the mentioned Agreement and implementing regulations, Action Plan was created, specifying activities, bearers of activities and planned deadlines. On 10 - 11 March 2010, a working conference was held on "Better police and prosecution cooperation in Bosnia and Herzegovina", organized by Public Institution - Center for Organization of Judges and prosecutors, attended by nine police officers on behalf of BiH Border Police. On 21 - 22 October 2010, a working conference was held on "Better police and prosecution cooperation in Bosnia and

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Herzegovina", organized by Public Institution - Center for Organization of Judges and prosecutors, attended by three police officers on behalf of BiH Border Police.

5.7.

Strengthening cooperation with government and non-government organizations in the field of migration

BiH Border Police

Government and non-government sectors

X X X X


A BiH BP officer has been appointed as National Coordinator for cooperation with MARRI Center. At the end of 2009, MARRI Director visited BiH BP, together with his associates. Purpose of the visit was to present to the BP management the new Project „Establishment of Cooperation Network for Border Polices in MARRI Member States at International Border Crossing Points at Airports“. The Project includes Border Police from Albania, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and BiH aiming at connection, improvement of cooperation and information exchange between unit commanders at airports. BiH BP conducted, during 2009, several trainings for its staff on illegal migration, in cooperation with MARRI Center. 2010 Within project "Establishment of cooperation network between border polices in MARRI member states at international BCPs airports", there was the second workshop held in June 2010, in Zagreb, on - „Security and protection at airports“, hosted by Border police of Republic Croatia. Similar workshop was held in July in Podgorica, Montenegro.

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Representatives of BP from International Airport Sarajevo and border police commanders at international airports in the region, participated in the mentioned workshop.

5.8.

Conclusion of Cooperation Agreement with FRONTEX



By Working Agreement on Operational Cooperation Establishment between Ministry of Security and FRONTEX, Border Police has been appointed as the bearer of activities in information exchange, and was also appointed as National Contact Point for Risk Analysis. 2010 Following Memorandum of Understanding, signed between Ministry if Interior, General Directorate of Sate Police of Albania, Ministry of Interior of Republic Macedonia, Ministry of Interior and Public Administration of Montenegro and Ministry of Interior of Republic Serbia, on establishment of statistical data exchange system for illegal migration, and on participation in regional early warning system, signed on 21 November 2008, BiH Border Police was collecting, processing and submitting data to national contact point in BiH, who then forwarded the data to FRONTEX WB-RAN.

5.9.

Conclusion of Protocol with signatory countries of Police Cooperation Convention for SEE



In accordance with Police Cooperation Convention for SEE, protocols with Serbia were signed on: - joint patrolling - regular meetings between border polices at

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all levels Protocols with Montenegro on: - regular meetings between border polices at all levels - joint patrolling - work at joint border crossing points Draft Agreement on Border Area Traffic between BiH and Montenegro and Draft Agreement on BCPs Determination between BiH and Montenegro were created; BP submitted its opinion on these Drafts to National Commission for IBM. In accordance with Police Cooperation Convention and signed Protocols on Conducting Mixed Patrols, regional plans for conducting mixed patrols with Montenegro and Serbia were agreed upon, and are currently being implemented on the ground. In accordance with signed Agreements and Protocols on Conducting Mixed Patrols, there were 92 joint patrols with Montenegro and 42 joint patrols with Serbia conducted from July till the end of 2009. Within implementation of Police Cooperation Convention for SEE, there was a meeting held in the BiH Institutions building, about creation of Draft Agreement on Urgent/Red Warrants, which was also attended by a BiH BP representative. 2010 In accordance with signed agreements and protocols on conducting mixed patrols with Montenegro, there were 267 joint patrols

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conducted in 2010. With Serbia, there were 110 mixed patrols conducted in 2010.

5.10.

Implementation of Agreement on Cooperation in Joint Border Surveillance with Republic Croatia and signed Protocols

BiH Border Police

Police Directorate of Republic Croatia


Within implementation of Agreement on Cooperation in Joint Border Surveillance with Republic Croatia and signed Protocols, joint plans are regularly adopted at all levels for carrying out mixed patrols. Training of police officers (including 150 from BiH and Croatia each – in total 300 officers) participating in joint patrols with Croatia within Project „BiH BP and Croatia Capacity Building in Conducting Mixed Patrols“, was successfully conducted and finished according to plans. At final evaluation seminar recommendations were made to be implemented in the following period. As part of the project, IT equipment and cameras, worth 4260 USD, were procured by IOM Sarajevo and Zagreb as sponsors. All training attendees got attendance certificates. During 2009, BiH BP and Croatia jointly conducted 958 mixed patrols. 2010 During 2010, BiH Border Police and of Croatian Border Police conducted 1024 joint patrols.

5.11. Continued work within DCAF Border Program

BiH Border Police

DCAF X X X X

Donations, BiH Institutions budget

Activities within DCAF are conducted according to Annual Working Plan for 2008 and 2009. Within DCAF Border Security Program there are 5 thematic working groups: - Legal Reform - Leadership and Management - Logistical Support

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- Education and Training - Risk Analysis, Criminal Intelligence and Investigations. 4 police officers are attending International Training Course for Station Commanders (organized by DCAF). Activities are carried out in accordance with Plan and Program for 2009. 2010 Activities are conducted in accordance with plan and program for 2010. Working Group "Risk Analysis, Criminal intelligence and investigation" had a working meeting in Budva (Montenegro), 31 may – 3 June 2010. Moreover, Working Group "Risk Analysis, Criminal intelligence and investigation" had a working meeting in Ohrid (Macedonia), 21 – 24 November 2010.

5.12.

Participation in activities and operations of SECI Center

BiH Border Police

SECI X X X X BiH Institutions budget

Operational Action (OA) „Tara“- In conducting latest international operational actions on preventing organized crime of smuggling people ( „TARA 1“ and „TARA 2“ - conducted in April and July 2009) close cooperation was established with polices of West-Herzegovina and Tuzla Cantons, which offered direct support in conducting the stated activities. The mentioned activities were simultaneously conducted in BiH, Slovenia and Austria, and via SECI Center representatives of police agencies from Turkey, Macedonia,

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Montenegro, Serbia, Croatia, Germany and Italy were also involved. During the actions there were 53 persons apprehended, of which 17 persons on BiH territory. In these operational actions there was seizure of significant quantities of drugs, weapons and connection means used for these crimes. The following operations were conducted: - „ Credit-Card“ - „ OA Grof“ - „ OA Split“ - „ OA Spačva“ - „ OA Plitvice“ - „ OA Havana“ and OA „ TARA“ - „ OA TARA 2“ - „OA BARTER“ - „OA ATLAS“. 2010 In 2010, operational action "SHADOW IV" was carried out. 19 – 21 Oct 2010, as organized by SECI Center, a seminar was held in Banja Luka on "Establishment of Better Cooperation with SECI Member States", in which one CIO police officer participated

For conducting these activities BiH Border Police requires no additional financial resources, as they will be financed from the budgetary means provided for implementation of Action Plan and Integrated Border Management Strategy in BiH.

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THE ACTION PLAN IN DOMAIN OF IMMIGRATION No. Activity Activity holder In cooperation

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finance

Implementation of activity

2008 2009 2010 2011 1. LEGAL LEGISLATION 1.1. Enactment of the

Rulebook on requirements and procedures of entry and stay of aliens

Ministry of Security – Sector for Immigration

SFA and the B&H BP

X

The budget of the B&H Institutions

It has been adopted the Rulebook on entry and stay of aliens. Published: The B&H Official Gazette number: 81/08 Year 2010 Amendment of a Rulebook on entry and stay has been adopted. Published in: The Official Gazette of B-H number: 28/10

1.2. Enactment of the Decision on the least ammount of subsitence required

MS – Sector for Immigration

SFA and the B&H BP

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It has been adopted the Decision on the least ammount of subsitence required for the alien's intended stay in B&H. Published: The B&H Official Gazette number : 17/09 Year 2010 The Decision on minor amount of required means for alien' s sustenance during the intended stay in B-H has to be enacted every year for the next year.The Decision on minor amount of means for 2010 had been enacted by the Council of Ministers of

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2008 2009 2010 2011 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Council of Ministers number: 61/10 from 25/03/ 2010 ) andhas been published in the Official Gazette of B&H number: 30/10. The Decision on minor amount of required means for alien's sustenance during the intended stya in Bosnia and Herzegovina for 2011 has been prepared and disseminated to the General Secretariat of Council Minsters of B-H in order to be forwarded to the Council of Ministers of B-H for adoption.

1.3. Enactment of the Rulebook on obligation of carrier


SFA and the B&H BP

X


It has been adopted the Rulebook on obligation of carrier and organiser of tourist travel. Published: The B&H Official Gazette number: 17/09

1.4. Enactment of the Rulebook on standards of functioning and other issues significant for work of Immigration Center


SFA, the B&H BP and Sector for Asylum

X


It has been adopted the Rulebook on standards of functioning and other issues significant for work of Immigration Center. Published: The B&H Official Gazette number : 105/08

1.5. Enactment of the Rulebook on placing an alien under supervision


SFA,the B&H BP and Sector for Asylum

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It has been adopted the Rulebook on supervison and removal of an alien from B&H Published: The B&H Official Gazette number: 81/08

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2008 2009 2010 2011 1.6. Enactment of the

Rulebook on protection of victims of human trafficing


SFA, the B&H BP and Sector for Asylum

X


It has been adopted the Rulebook on protection of foreigners the victims of human trafficing Published: The B&H Official Gazette number: 90/08

1.7. Enactment of the Rulebook on removal proceeding of an alien from B&H

MS – SFS Secor for Immigration and the B&H BP

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It has been adopted Rulebook on supervision and removal of an alien from B&H. Published: The B&H Official Gazette number: 81/08 During the drafting of bylaws for easier application , it was made one Rulebook which unified legal standards on placing an alien under supervision (activity 1.5.) and removal proceeding of an alien from B&H (activity 1.7.).

LEGAL LEGISLATION 1.8. Enactment of the acts

on cover the cost of return and placing an alien under supervision

MS – SFA Sector for Immigration and

the B&H BP

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It has been adopted the Rulebook on cover the cost, and placing an alien under supervison Published: The B&H Official Gazette number: 2/09

1.9. Enactment of the Rulebook on central database on aliens

MS – Sector for Asylum

SFA, the B&H BP and Sector for Immigration

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It has been adopted the Rulebook on central database on aliens Published: The B&H Official Gazette number: 25/09

1.10. Rulebook on manner of implementation of

Intelligence-Security Agency

SFA

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2008 2009 2010 2011 safety checks

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Institution organized 01/09/2009, but the adequate information was not given due to the activities on drafting, and enactment of the Rulebook on manner of implementation of safety checks, and pursuant to the Article 7, paragraph 4 of the Law on Movement and Stay of Aliens and Asylum, it is competent the General Director of OSA.The Coordination Body sent new letter to OSA on 20/11/2009 asking needed information on the cited Rulebook. So, the B&H Intelligence-Security Agency has reported by letter from 03/12/2009 the Coordination Body that OSA has the Rulebook on proceeding of safety checks of persons who applies for the job in the Agency, persons who could be source of Agency, and persons who seeks the B&H citizenship from 19/06/ 2007. Regarding to the recent alterations of several laws that considers this problem, and enactment of the Law on Movement and Stay of Aliens and Asylum, it has been ongoing the work on amendments of existing Rulebook, in order to adjust it to the new legal decisions.

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2008 2009 2010 2011 Year 2010 According to the information by Intelligence-Security Agency of B-H, the „Rulebook on implementation of security clearance“, pursuant to Article 7, paragraph 4 of the Law on Movement and Stay of Aliens and Asylum , had been signed on 18/11/2010.

1.11. Rulebook on travel certificate for foreigners

The B&H Ministry of Civil Affairs

MS – Sector for Asylum, Sector for Immigration

and SFA

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The Budget of B&H Institutions

The following bylaws has been adopted: - Rulebook on format and contents of travel certificate for refugees, travel certificate for stateless persons and travel list for foreigners. Publihed: The B&H Official Gazette number: 78/09 - Rulebook on travel list for foreigners Published: The B&H Official Gazette number: 80/09 - Rulebook on travel certificate

for stateless person Published: The B&H Official Gazette number: 80/09 - Rulebook on travel certificate

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2008 2009 2010 2011 for refugees

Published: The B&H Official Gazette number: 80/09 - Rulebook on price of travel

certificates Published: The B&H Official Gazette number: 80/09

1.12. Monitoring of implementation of national legislation and development of aquis in domain of immigrations.


X

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The Senior Associate is employed in the Sector for Immigration for regulations, whose homework is to follow and study the legislation of European Union by the domain of immigrations, then to create and propose the amendments of the law and bylaws by this domain in order to achieve the EU standards, and also to study the effect and consequences of the law and other regulations by domain of immigrations, by which arises the obligations for Ministry of Security. In period of November 23, by 26 of November 2009 the representative of the Sector for Immigration had participated at the Seminar in Trieste on theme „Protection of illegal migrants rights“ .

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2008 2009 2010 2011 Year 2010 The representatives of Sector for Immigration had participated in training „Creation-draft of legislation“ in Zagreb from January 8th - January 10th, 2010, organised in the framework of ReSPA, in cooperation with European Academy for law and legislation (EALL). The consultations with the EU expert on harmonisation of the Law on Movement and Stay of Aliens and Asylum with Directive on Return number 2008/115 EC had been conducted in period from May 18 by May 20, 2010. The translations of directives and regulations in field of imigration and asylum into Croatian language had been provided through Directorate for European Integration.

1.13. The harmonization of B&H legislation by the domain of immigration with acquis pursuant to the guidelines of DEI.


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X

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X


The representative of the Sector for Immigration had participated at the Seminar in Viena on theme „Harmonization of legislation by domain of immigration and asylum with EU standards“ which was held in December 2009.

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2008 2009 2010 2011 The EU Directive had been used while drafting the law and bylaws regulations in domain of immigrations and asylum that are applicable in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Year 2010 In 2010, the correlation table of comparative review is done, in order to be prepared for activities of amendments of the Law on Movement and Stay of Aliens and Asylum, and based on education related to Directive on return number 2008/115 EC.

2. DEVELOPMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITIES - Development and strenghting of capacities in the Sector for Immigration 2.1. Completion of

remaining vacancies according to existing Rulebook on Internal Systematization

MS , Agency for Civil Service

X


Three civil servants has been employed during 2009 and as it follows: Senior associate for second instance proceedings, Senior Associate for database, and Senior Associate for trainings.

2.2. Enactment of the new Rulebook on Internal organization of Ministry of Security

MS – Working Gruop , Council of Ministries B&H

X


It has been enacted the Rulebook on Internal organization of Ministry of Security number: 01-02-125/09 from 09/04/ 2009.

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2008 2009 2010 2011 2.3. Completion of

vacancies pursuant to teh new Rulebook on Internal organization of Ministry of Security.


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It has been completed the announcement for vacancies procedure for three vacancies and as it follows: -Senior Associate for regulations, Senior Advisor for analytics and strategic planning, and Associate for supervison of work of centers for housing foreigners the victims of trafficing in human beings. The procedure for announcement for vacancy for the working place Associate for readmission affairs is ongoing.

Year 2010 One associate for readmission tasks has been employed upon closed vacancies procedure.

2.4. To develop the capacities for tackling the inspection supervision above the application of standards of Council of Europe in the centres for housing the illegal immigrants and centres for housing the victims of trafficing in human beings.

MS MS – SPS X

X

X

The Budget of B&H Institutions and donor's funds.

It has been inagurated the new building of Immigration Center of the Service for Foreigners Affairs with new capacity of 80 places for illegal migrants.The facility is built with all European standards.There is the Inspectorate within the Service for Foreigners Affairs which is in charge for the inspection supervision of the work of the Immigration Center.Within the Sector for Immigration of the Ministry of Security, there is employed the civill servant- Associate for supervision of work

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2008 2009 2010 2011 of Center for housing the foreigners victims of trafficing in human beings.

2.a

Establishment and developing the capacities for analytics and strategic planning in domain of immigrations at the Sector for Immigration

2.a.1. Establishment of team for analytics and strategic planning in the Sector for Immigration – 2 civil servants


X


According to the new Rulebook on Internal organization of the B&H Ministry of Security, one Senior Advisor for analytics and strategic planing is employed at the Sector for Immigration, and one Senior Associate for databases, which make the basis of the team for analytics and strategic planning in domain of immigrations.

2.a.2. Amendments of the Rulebook on Internal organization of the Ministry of Security

MS – Working Group, the B&H Council of Ministries

X


Year 2010 The Rulebook on internal organisation of the Ministry of Security is in the process of enactment.

2.a.3. Establishment of the Section for analytics and strategic planning in domain of immigration at the Sector for Immigration


X


2.b Development and strenghting of capacites of the Service for Foreigners Affairs 2.b.1.

Activities due to the termination of existing Reception Centre for illegal migrants and continuation of the

SFA

X

X

The Budget of B&H Institutions / CARDS programme and donor's

The Immigration Centre of the Service for Foreigners Affairs (first phase), funded by the budget of B&H Institutions , capacity of 40 places, has commenced with its function on 30/06/2008. The new

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2008 2009 2010 2011 activities due to the construction of the new Reception Centre (second phase )

funds building of Immigration Centre of the Service for Foreigners Affairs has been inagurated on 23/11/ 2009 with capacity of 80 new places for housing the illegal migrants. The facility is built by funds of CARDS 2006 by European Commission which amounts € 1,2 millions with all European standards.

2.b.2.

Activities related to the construction of buliding of the Service and Field Office Sarajevo.

SFA

X

X

X

The Budget of B&H Institutions / donor's funds - IPA

Project documentation is obtained, prepared, and the application is addressed for funding of buliding construction by IPA funds. Year 2010 In regard to planned funds of IPA project, the building of administrative facility of the Service for Foreigners Affairs and Field Office Sarajevo will be financed by the Budget of the B-H Institutions for period 2011. - 2012. The Council of Ministers of B-H at the proposal by the B-H Ministry of Security , at its 118th Session held on April 8, 2010, had enacted the Decision on approval of Project of building the headquarters of Service for Foreigners Affairs, and Field Office Sarajevo, which will be included in Program of multi-year capital investment for

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2008 2009 2010 2011 period 2011 – 2013 in value of 6.525.000 KM. The project will be financed by the Budget of B-H Institutions and international obligations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, while in 2011 will be realized 3.800.000 KM, and in 2012 will be realized 2.725.000 KM. The project documentation is done, and the building licence is obtained. By the realization of this multi-year project Bosnia and Herzegovina fulfills one of the key priority by the European Partnership and Action plan for realization of priority by this document.The facility of headquarters for Service for Foreigners Affairs in Sarajevo is at the region of municipality Novi Grad (Aerodromsko Naselje – Dobrinja).Tender for building will be announced immediate upon adoption of the Budget of the B-H Institutions, and international obligations of Bosnia and Herzegovina for 2011.

2.b.3. Staffing of Service

and Field Offices, pursuant to the Rulebook on Internal organization of Service.

SFA

X

X

X

X


It has been adopted the new Rulebook on Internal organization and systematization of working places in the Service for Foreigners Affairs.

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2008 2009 2010 2011 Year 2010 Upon the adoption of new Rulebook on internal organization of the Service for Foreigners Affairs , the filling of vacancies proceeds continuosly , depending on planned and approved Budget of the Service per each calendar or budget year.The procedure for election of 11 civil servants is concluded , and among these 11, there are 8 inspectors for aliens.

3. DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEM OF DATABASE 3.1. Putting into full

function and harmonization of Central database with legislative changes

Sectors of IT at the Ministry of Security, SFA, the B&H Border Police, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

X

X

X

X

The Budget of B&H Institutions / IPA project

It has been enacted the Rulebook on Central database on foreigners and ISM has been harmonized with. Published: The B&H Official Gazette number: 25/09 Year 2010 It has been enacted the Rulebook on content, manner of keeping of records and usage of official records on aliens. Published: The Official Gazette number: 73/10 The keeping of records on aliens is harmonized with the Law on protection of personal data in

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2008 2009 2010 2011 B&H, by this Rulebook. The following databases has been created and placed into operation in 2010 pursuant to the Article 35, and Article 36, in the Sector for Immigration: - Record on aliens who has submitted an appeal against decision by Service for Foreigners Affairs, and aliens who instituted administrative litigation, - Keeping record on decision in second-instante proceedings and final decisions.

3.2. Establishment and putting into function the analytical system I-2

SFA Competent Institution from Great Britain

X

X

The Budget of B&H Institutions / / donor's funds

Analytical system I-2 in form of software has been established in Service, but it has not been performed yet the training for staff who will operate with. Also, in next period, it will be expected the completion of new established Office for strategic planning, analyses and statistics.

3.3. Establishement and putting into function the radio-communication system of link

SFA ICITAP

X

The Budget of B&H Institutions / donor's funds

Established system

3.4. Establishment of system of data exchange, information and

SFA Field Offices of Service for Foreigners Affairs

X

The Budget of B&H Institution / donor's funds

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2008 2009 2010 2011 documents via electronic way-electronic mail in Service

Established system

4. ESTABLISHMENT OF SHELTERS FOR FOREIGNERS VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING IN HUMAN BEINGS

4.1. Provision of land MS X

The Budget of B&H Institution /

The funds are redirected from Ministry of Security on Service for Foreigners Affairs for the purchase of land and building of facility with Immigration Center. The funds are redirected from Ministry of Security on Service for Foreigners Affairs for the purchase of land and building of facility with Immigration Center.

4.2. Construction of facility

X

X


Year 2010 The Council of Ministers of B-H at its 134th held on 05/10/ 2010, enacted Decision on redistrubution of funds from Budget of MS B-H to the Budget of the Service for Foreigners Affairs. By the Agreement on reassignment of competency of building of Center (shelter)for accommodation of aliens who are victims of trafficking in human beings from July 29, 2010. The Service for Foreigners Affairs had accepted he

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2008 2009 2010 2011 obligation of Ministry of Security to build the Center arised from the Law on Movement and Stay of Aliens and Asylum, and Strategy in field of immigration and asylum and Action plan for period 2008. – 2011.

4.3. Equiping of facility

X


4.4. Staff employing X

The Budget of B&H Institution

5. AGREEMENTS ON READMISSION 5.1. Implementation of

Agreement on Readmission with EU

MS – SFA, Sector for Immigration, the B&H Border Police,

Ministries of internal affairs of Entities, Cantons and Brčko District.

X

X

X

X


Agreement on Readmission with European Community on readmission of persons who stay without permit is being implemented. Upon the Agreement on Readmission, the Service for Foreigners Affairs tackles admission and handover of third countries nationals and stateless persons.In reporting period, Service for Foreigners Affairs conducted handover, admission and transit of 4 persons (nationals of Bulgaria 3 persons and Germany 1 person ). When it comes in question the

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2008 2009 2010 2011 readmission of the B&H nationals upon the agreement with EU, in 2008 throughout the Sector for Immigration, it has been admitted 17 persons, ( 16 from Austria and one person from Sweden). In 2009 throughout the Sector for Immigration, 42 persons were admitted ( 17 from Germany, 10 persons from Netherlands, 9 from Austria and 6 persons from Slovenia). Year 2010 Due to the more efficient implementation of international agreements on readmission which signed B-H, and specially Agreements between European Community and B-H, on readmission of persons who stay without permits, the Protocol on cooperation in efficient realization of Agreement on readmission of persons who stay without permits in other countries has been concluded on May 17, 2010. The Ministry of Security, the B-H Border Police, Service for Foreigners Affairs, Federal Police Deparment, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republic Srpska, Police Brčko District and Ministry of Internal

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2008 2009 2010 2011 Affairs of Canton/Županija. Admission for 213 persons in 2010 has been aproved through Sector for Immigration.Among these persons, 138 are persons from Switzerland, 28 from Germany, 21 from Croatia, 10 from Austria, 6 from Slovenia, 3 from Denmark, 2 from Serbia and 2 from Netherlands, 1 from France, 1 from Egypt, and 1 from Czech Republic. The Service for Foreigners Affairs had executed during 2010 (Sector for readmission, admission and accommodation) upon the Agreement on readmission the admission of 53 persons.

5.2. Conlusion of agreements on readmission with countries of origin of illegal migrants in transit

MS – Sector for international cooperation, Delegation for negotiations

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

X

X

X

X


Ratified bilateral agreements: - between Council of Ministers B-H, and Government of Republic Macedonia on readmission of persons who stay illegaly, on 01/03/2009. The Official Gazette number: 8/08, - between Council of Ministers of B-H and Government on readmission and admission of persons whose entry or stay is illegal and Protocol between Ministry of Security B-H and Ministry of Internal Affairs and

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2008 2009 2010 2011 Public Administration of Montenegro on implementation of Agreement between Council of Ministers B-H and Government of Montenegro on redamission and admission of persons whose entry or stay is illegal, on 08/05/2009. The Official Gazette number: 4/09, - between Council of Ministers of B-H,and Council of Ministers of Albania on readmission of persons who stay illegaly, 16/07/2009. The Official Gazette of B&H number : 6/09 The Agreement between Council of Minsters of B-H and the Council of Ministers of Serbia andMontenegro on redamission and admission of persons who do not fulfil or do not fulfil anymore conditions for entry and stay on territory of other state is in force, and signed on May 26,2004. (The Official Gazette of B-H number 12/07), koji je preuzela Republika Srbija kao pravni nasljednik DZ SCG.

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2008 2009 2010 2011 6. DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION 6.1. Cooperation with

GDISC MS – Sector for Immigration

SFA X

X

X

X


In the reporting period at the proposal of representatives of GDISC, on 20/02 and 21/02/ 2008, three meetings has been held : with the B&H Border Police, Sector for Immigration and Sector for Asylum, Service for Foreigners Affairs and Delegation of European Commission, and in order to discuss on posibilities of project nomination which would arise by the recommodation of the Mission for establishment of facts which was held from 10/12 by 14/12/2007. Sector for Immigration had organized and took a part at the all above mentioned meetings. The GDISC Secretariat invites always at the conferences which is organizing two representatives of the Ministry of Security (Service for Foreigners Affairs /Sector for Asylum/Sector for Immigration ) with the status of observer. The cooperation between GDISC Secretariat, and Ministry of Security is conducted by contact person from the Sector for Immigration. Sector for Immigration coordinates cooperation with GDISC.

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2008 2009 2010 2011 Year 2010 The Service for Foreigners Affairs has very good cooperation with GDISC, due to this fact the representatives of Service had participated during 2010 at three meetings organized by GDISC (Roma, Oslo and Vienna).

6.2. Cooperation with MARRI initiative

MS –the B&H BP GP BiH

MS : Sector for Immigration, Sector for Asylum, SFA

X

X

X

X

The Budget of B&H Institution donor's funds

It has been enacted the Decision on nomination of the coordinator of Bosnia and Herzegovina for cooperation and coordination with Regional Centre „Regional initiative for migrations, asylum and refugees“ and published- „The B&H Official Gazette“ number number 16/08. The cooperation with MARRI Centre is permanent activity and Sector for Immigration implements by its comp Year 2010 The mandate of appointed national coordinator of B-H for cooperation and coordination with Regional Centre MARRI had expired in February 2010,and this mandate lasted two years. There are ongoing activities related to the appointment of the new national

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2008 2009 2010 2011 coordinator of B-H for cooperation and coordination with Regional Center MARRI. In organization of MARRI Regional Center, workshop was held in June in Zagreb on theme „Security and protection at the airports“ whose host was Border Police of Croatia. Similar workshop was held in July in Podgorica-Montenegro. The representatives of Border Police from International Airport in Sarajevo, and commanders of Border Police from international airports from the region had participated in mentioned workshops. The chiefs of Border Police from the countries of region signed Memorandum on cooperation of Border Polices at the airports of the countries that are members of MARRI on December 21, 2010 . By this Memorandum will be established mechanisms for solving illegal migrations and crime/terrorism, and also will contribute to the harmonization of regional standards for combating illegal migrations with international and EU standards. The activities which are predicted by Memorandum

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2008 2009 2010 2011 will give contribution to the efficent and timely exchange of information, and will increase efficiency and ensure the movement of persons and traffic of goods. This Memorandum was signed thank to sucessful realization of project Establishment of border police net between airports of capital cities of the countries that are members of MARRI initiative ( (Regional initiative for migration, asylum and refugees) Project was realized by MARRI Regional Center in cooperation with Swiss Federal Office for migration and Agency FRONTEX. etency.

6.3. Bilateral cooperation with Ministry of Internal Affairs of Czech Republic


MS- Sector for asylum, SFA and the B&H BP

X

X

X

X


Year 2008 – It has been realized the education in Czech Republic due to the establishment of Team for analyses and strategic planning at the Sector for Immigration of the B&H Ministry of Security.The given donation through IOM through technical equipment for Sector for Immigration, IT Sector and Service for Foreigners Affairs (purchused: 25 computers, 2 servers, 10 printers, 3 scanners, 3 lap-top, 1 projector, 1 copy machine, 1 fax and 1 digital camera). In the framework of

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2008 2009 2010 2011 project„Assistence during the establishment of structure of migrations and the B&H asylum – Forming the team for anaylises and strategic planning“,with the aim of establishment of the Team for analytics and strategic planning in domain of immigration of Ministry of Security, it has been organized the study visit of highly positioned officials,representatives of the Ministry of Security ( Sector for Immigration, Sector for Asylum, Service for Foreigners Affairs and the B&H Border Police) to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Czech Republic (Police for Aliens and Sector for asylum and migration politics) in period from 2 of November by 7 of November 2008.

It has been realized the training within the project of „Support due to the building of infrastructure of migrations and asylum in Bosnia and Herzegovina – forming the Team for analyses and planning“, in period from 1 of November by 6 of November 2009 in Czech Republic. The training attended 15 civil servants from following institutions:Service for Foreigners

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2008 2009 2010 2011 Affairs, the B&H Border Police, Sector for Immigration of MS, Sector for Asylum MS and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Project implementation is very sucessful in 2008 and 2009. Year 2010 Within the project „ Support to further development of the team for analyses and strategic planning of Ministry of Security, Sector for Immigration and implementation of exchange of experiences of migration legislation“, this training was realized in period from June 27 by – July 03, 2010. 12 civil servants attended this training and as it follows:SFA - 7 servants, Sector for Immigration - 4 civil servantsand Sector for Asylum - 1 civil servant.

6.4. The negotiations on cooperation with Bundesant Fur migration of Switzerland, and it refers on material support in Service with the aim of its full implementation

SFA ICMPD

X

X


Representatives of the Service for Foreigners Affairs were in official visit to Switzerland where had been agreed the principle dynamics of cooperation.

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2008 2009 2010 2011 and effectiveness

6.5. Formal cooperation with similar partner’s services of other countries- partnership

SFA This particularly refers to the countries of our neighborhood(Serbia, Croatia and Montenegro)

X

X

X

X


There is an adequate cooperation with similar patner's services and especially from Serbia, Croatia and Montenegro.

Year 2010 In December 2010, Service for Foreigners Affairs organized first Conference of Immigration Services of south-east Europe in cooperation with project TAIEX . The most important officials of Immigration Services of Albania, B-H, Montenegro, Croatia,Macedonia,Slovenia and Serbia had participated at this Conference. Several meetings were held during this Conference with directors of Immigration Services from Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro with representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

6.6. Participation of Service in regional workshops that refers on harmonization of migration policy within countries of Western Balkans.

SFA Šwedish Migration Bureu

X

The Budget of B&H Institution donor's funds CARDS

Activity ended.

7. THE COORDINATION BODY FOR ISSUES OF MIGRATIONS IN B&H 7.1. Enactment of the

Decision on The B&H Council of

MS – Sector for Immigration,

The Budget of B&H

The Decision on establishment of the Coordination Body for

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2008 2009 2010 2011 establishment of the Coordination Body for issues of immigrations and asylum

Ministries Sector for Asylum, SFA, BP of B&H, SIPA Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Sector for Consular-legal affairs

X

Institution monitoring the implementation of Strategy in domain of immigrations and asylum and the Action Plan for period of year 2008 by 2011 had been enacted by the B&H Council of Ministries on 19/03/2009 ( The B&H Official Gazette number 32/09).

7.2. Regular holding of coordination meetings


MS –Sector for Asylum, SFA, the B&H Border Police, SIPA, Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Sector for Consular- legal affairs , State Coordinator for illegal migrations and fight against trafficing in human beings

X

X

X


Pursuant to the Article 2 paragraph 3 of the Decision on nomination of Coordination Body for monitoring of implementation of the Strategy in domain of immigration and asylum and the Action Plan for period of 2008 by 2011,Ministry of Security nominated the Secretary of the Coordination Body by the Sector for Immigration of Ministry of Security that provides all required technical support and preparation of the organization of meetings of the Coordination Body. On the first session that was hold on 15/04/2009, the Coordination Body for monitoring the implementation of Strategy in domain of immigration and asylum, and the Action plan for period from 2008 by 2011, has adopted the Rules on work, pursuant to the obligation from Article 5 of the Decision on

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2008 2009 2010 2011 nomination of the Coordination body for monitoring of implementation of Strategy in domain of immigration and asylum and the Action plan for period from 2008 by 2011. The Coordination Body holds meetings at least once per month, and when necessary even more often. Nine meetings took a place in 2009. Year 2010 The Coordination Body at its 11th emergency meeting that was held on February 22, 2010, and pursuant to its obligation raised by the Decision on appointment of Coordination Body, has adopted the final text of proposal of the Report on work concluded with December 31, 2009, and then the previously mentioned disseminated to the General Secretariat of Council of Ministers of B-H, in order to prepare it for adoption of Report on work by the Council of Minsters B-H. The Council of Ministers B-H at its 118th Session held on April 8, 2010 had adopted Report on work of the Coordination Body for monitoring implementtaion of Strategy in field of

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2008 2009 2010 2011 immigration and asylum and Action plan for period 2008.- 2011, concluded with December 31, 2009. Upon the adoption , the Report on work is translated into English language and published at official web site of Ministry of Security. In the framework of Twinning project „Support to the Ministry of Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees, and other relevant bodies in efficient management migrations, the meeting of institutions was held on May 18 and May 19 , 2010., which are included in the work of Coordination Body with an experts from Denmark due to the activity 1.1.b. The continuation of evaluation 1.1., that refers to functionality of relevant institutions B-H included in management migrations. During 2010 in total 10 meetings of the Coordination Body took place in 2010.

8. EDUCATION 8.1. Education on

application of Law on Movement and Stay of Aliens and


MS – Sector for Asylum and SFA


Sector for Immigration of Ministry of Security , as a coordinator and organizer , had initiated activities on drafting common Program of

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2008 2009 2010 2011 Asylum

X

X

X

X

training in domain of immigration and asylum (2009- 2011) for application of the Law on Movement and Stay of Aliens and other bylaws acts. In drafting of Program for training in domain of immigration and asylum (2009-2011), beside the Sector for Immigration, the following representatives took a part: Sector for Asylum of the Ministry of Security, Service for Foreigners Affairs, the B&H Border Police, and the B&H Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Also, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) provided assistence to this project, and had ensured the means for engagement of experts, translation into English language and costs for material printing. The programe of training is discussed and adopted at the meeting of the Coordination Body for monitoring the implementation of Strategy in domain of immigration and asylum and the Action plan for period of 2008 – 2011 . Year 2010 In the framework of project „ Support to further developent

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2008 2009 2010 2011 team for analyses and strategic planning of Ministry of Security, Sector for Immigration and implementation of exchange of experiences of migration legislatiion“, it has been realized training in period from June 27 by July 03, 2010. 12 civil servants attended this training and as it follows: SFA - 7 civil servants, Sector for Immigration - 4 civil servants and Sector for Asylum -1 civil servant. In the framework of Twinning project , the civil servants of Sector for Immigration attended training on theme“ Issuing of identification documents and registration“as well as the training „Improvement of cooperation between institutions included in combat against trafficking in human beings in B-H“. UNHCR AND Sector for Asylum of the Ministry of Security had organized seminar on asylum proceedings in B-H, where three representtaives from the Sector for Immigration had participated, and this seminar was held on Igman on November 23 and November 24 , 2010.

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2008 2009 2010 2011 8.2. The education in

domain of immigration- EU and international standards.


MS – SFA, cooperation with international organization and bilateral cooperation

X

X

X

X


The representative of the Sector for Immigration took a part at the Seminar in Vienna with the theme „Harmonization of legislation by domain of immigration and asylum with EU standards“ which took a place in December 2009. It has been prepared the proposal of education in the framework of Program training in domain of immigration and asylum 2009.- 2011. and through this the education on Regulation 862/2007 of European Parliament and Council on statistics on migration, and international protection will be conducted. The above mentioned training will be realized through project of European Commission (IPA 2007)- Twining project whihc is planned in 2010. By Twining project is planned domain that refers on adjustment of legal framework of B&H to the regulations of EU and Shengen acquis. Year 2010 -It was realized the training „Harmonization with Regulation on statistics, number 2007/862“ within Twinning project, and training „Harmonization with

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2008 2009 2010 2011 Directive on return number povratku: 2008/115 EC“, and as well draft of Guidelines for implementtaion of standards due to teh combat against trafficing in human beings and protection of victims. - Representative of Sector for Immigration attended training „Lisbon Treaty “ in organized by DEI. - The Representative of Sector attended training „EU Negotiations - tactics, policy and diplomacy. Ministry of Security in cooperation with UNODC realized combined police/prosecutor/judge training on theme „International reporting to EUROSTAT and UN where two civil servants on behalf of Sector for Immigration had participated. Within DEI , it has been realized training „How efficient to coordinate policies of EU and harmonized laws“where one representative by Sector had participated. It has been realized several training within DEI in period of November- December: - Introduction in EU legislation and basic principles of

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2008 2009 2010 2011 transposition of legislation, - Stabilization and association Agreement, - Types, manners and technics of law harmonization i tehnike , - Technics of draft of comparative review and declaration on harmonization. It has been organized within Twinning project the study visit to Netherlands in period of December 7, by December, where three representatives of teh Sector for Immigraion had participated, and the aim was to get familiar with programes of protection of victims of trafficing in human beings in the mcountry taht is member of European Union.

8.3. Education on data gathering and data analyses on immigration and its flows


MS –SFA, Sector for Asylum, the B&H Border Police, cooperation with international organizations and bilateral cooperation

X

X

X

X


It is realized the training within Project „Support in building the infrastructure migrations and asylum in Bosnia and Herzegovina – forming the Team for analyses and strategic planning“ , in period from November 1, by November 6 2009 in Czech Republic. 15 civil servants took a part- 4 officials from Sector for Immigration, 3 officials from Sector for Asylum, Service for Foreigners Affairs and the B&H Border Police , and 2 officials

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2008 2009 2010 2011 from Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The target of the training was to trasmit the experiencies, and to support the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Czech Republic due to the forming, and placing into function the team for analyses and strategic planning at the Sector for Immigration of the Ministry of Security, and education of officials who are dealing with issues of analytics within the institutions that are the source of data which are needed to the Sector for Immigration in purpose of drafting the B&H Migration profile,and as well other analyses and reports in domain of migrations. Year 2010. It has been realized the training onprinciples and recent developments within Twinning project, and it refers on general principles and actual movements in the field of illegal migrations, asylum, border control, readmission and trends. Also, within Twinning project it has been realized training „Harmonization with Regulation on statistics , number 2007/862“. ICMPD has realized the workshop „Statistics on

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2008 2009 2010 2011 migrations, where four officials from Sector for Immigration had participated.

8.4. Training for work on preparation of projects that are funded from IPA programe

MS – Sector for Immigration and Sector for International cooperation

MS , SFA, Sector for Asylum, the B&H Border Police, cooperation with international organizations and bilateral cooperation

X

X


In year 2008,Sector for Immigration through Sector for International cooperation of the Ministry of Security candidated the representative for the participation at teh workshop related to Project drafting, and with the aim of usage of services by Programe support 2008. However, the cited workshop was not organized by the Directorate for Europaen Integration. In year 2009, the representative of the Sector for Immigration attended the education with theme, Preparation, writing and project management organized by Agency for Civil Service B&H. Year 2010 The representative of the Sector for Immigration had participated at the workshop „How to overcome skills and key elements of preparation of the good project for EU “, organized by EU Partners, held on June 2 and June 3, 2010. Within DEI, it has been organized training „ Draft of project task, key elements,

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2008 2009 2010 2011 approach to draft“ in November 2010, where two representatives of Sector for Immigration had participated.

8.5. Learning of foreign languages – English language

MS – Sector for Immigration, SFA

Ministry of Security, Agency for Civil Service, cooperation with international organizations and bilateral cooperation

X

X

X

X


The civil servants in the Sector for Immigration were attending course of English language, and other foreign languages in Interlingua in 2008, and also this education took a place in British Council in2008, and there is a plan to realize new projects. Year 2010 In period of January-December 2010, four civil servants are participating at the course of english language organized by Agency for Civil Service B&H. Within project ProAccession two civil servants are attending course in English language under title-„ Programe for employees who fluently speak English language in professional context“and one civil servant attents programe for instructors and trainers who speak fluently English language. Also, 3 civil servants from Service for Foreigners Affairs in 2010 attended course of English language organized by Agency for Civil Service B-H.

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2008 2009 2010 2011 8.6. Building of staff

capacities through targeted projects, and permanent and with good quality the eeducation of employees through workshops, trainings, study visits.

SFA, Sector for Immigration

National and international institutions

X

X

X

X


2008. The officials of the Sector for Immigraction took a part actively at the twenty one (21) specialized training and as it follows: - 7 trainings in organization of

the Agency for Civil Service attended ten officials and

- 14 trainings reffered on specialized trainings in domain of migrations.

The representatives of Sector had participated at the workshop within the Project AENEAS Programe 2005 “Development of system communication and exchange information on illegall migration in the region of Western Balkans“ . Within the project „Assistence due to the establishment of structure migration and asylum of B&H – Forming of Team for analyses and startegic planning“, had been organized the study visit of the representative of Ministry of Security (Sector for Immigration, Sector for Asylum, Service for Foreigners Affairs and the B&H Border Police) to the Mnistry of Internal Affairs of Czech Republic (Police for Aliens and Sector for Asylum and migration politics) in period from

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2008 2009 2010 2011 November 2, by November 7 2008. 2009. The officials of the Sector for Immigration had participated actively at the thirty two (32) trainings, and as it follows: - 14 trainings organized by

Agency for Civil Service and - 18 specialized trainings by

domain of migrations. Within the project „Support in building the infrastructure of migrations and asylum in Bosnia and Herzegovina – forming the Team for analyses and planning“ , had been organized the study visit to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Czech Republic where the representatives of Ministry of Security had attended (SFA, the B&H Border Police, Sector for Immigration and Sector for Asylum) and the B&H Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in period from November 1, by November 6 2009. Year 2010 The officials of Sector for Immigration had participated active at the 53 trainings, as it follows:

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2008 2009 2010 2011 - 9 trainings in organization of Agency for Civil Service B&H, and, - 44 specialized trainings. The Service for Foreigners Affairs organized in 2010 in its organization and organization of other institutions in total 65 trainings, where 398 beginners from Service had participated.

8.7. The training of inspectors for aliens and service of security in Immigration Center on manner of handling and use of fireweapon

SFA ICITAP

X

The budget of the B&H Institutions, and donor's funds

The training of inspectors for aliens on handling of fireweapon I group from 21/01 by 01/02 2008. II group from 04/02 by 15/02 2008. In total 27 attendants. The training of security officials of the Immigration Center in July 2008. In total 37 attendents. Training for handling of telescopic baton for the inspectors for aliens and security officials. In September 2008, several groups In total 94 attendents. Training for officials of the internal and external security of the Immigration Center. From december 7, by December 18 2009. In total 18 attendents. Training for security officials on handling fireweapon.

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2008 2009 2010 2011 From December 21, by December 22, 2009. –theory part of training. From February 9, and February 10 , 2010 i 10.02. 2010. – practical part of training. In total 18 attendents. Year 2010 It has been performed the practical part of training for 18 beginners on February 9 and February 10 , 2010. The training of inspectors and officials „Implementation of system 4x4 , and work in CIDA application.“ The training was held in 4 groups je održana u 4 grupe: I group in period of May 26, and May 27, 2010, where 17 officials participated, II group in period of June 2 and June 3, 2010; where 18 officials participated, III group in period of June 9 and June 10, 2010, where 17 officials participated, IV group in period of June 16 and June 17, 2010, where 20 officials participated. The training on usage of fire weapon for inspectors for aliens in 2010; this was held in Banja Luka, and as it follows:

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2008 2009 2010 2011 I group in period of September 27 – September 30, 2010. II group ofOctober 4 by October 7, 2010.; 19 inspectors from field offices Banja Luka, Travnik, Doboj,Bijeljina, Bihać and Brčko had participated at this training. The training was held in Mostar and Ljubuški in period of October 12, by October 15, 2010, 9 inspectors from field offices Mostar, Ljubuški, Livno and Trebinje had particiapted on this training. The training was held in Sarajevo in period of October 26 by October 29, 2010, November 02 by November 05, November 09 by November 12.The inspectors for aliens from field offices: Sarajevo, Istočno Sarajevo, Goražde, Zenica, Travnik, Livno, Orašje, Brčko and Tuzla had participated in it.

8.8. Training for staff on analytical system I-2

SFA Competent institution of Great Britain

X

X

The education on software is being expected in 2010. Year 2010 The organization of this training is planned together with SIPA in 2010, but it is not still realized. The donor for realization of training should be ICITAP, and

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2008 2009 2010 2011 its relization is expected during 2011.

9. OPERATIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE SERVICE FOR FOREIGNERS AFFAIRS

9.1.

The work upon the request for approval and extension of the temporary and permanent residence of foreigners.

SFA – middle level of managing and Field Offices

X X X X The Budget of the B&H Institutions

During 2008 the Service for Foreigners Affairs had registred in total 331.876 registration/cancelation and during 2009, 344.071. Year 2010 The Service for Foreigners Affairs registred in total 362.797registrations/cancellation of stay.

9.2.

Annulment and cancelation of residence upon that is determined the illegality of residence or abuse of stay with imposition of expulsion measure of foreigner from country

SFA – middle level of managing and Field Offices


During 2008 it has been undertaken 1475 measures towards foreigners, and during 2009 it has been undertaken 1062 measures which means: expulsion of foreigners, cancelation of residence and forced removal. Year 2010 1342 measures towards aliens had been undertaken in 2010 which implies: expulsion of aliens, cancellation of stay and forcible removal.

9.3.

Gathering of operative data on illegal migrations, the manner of entry into the country and

SFA – Middle level of managing and Field Offices

X X X X

Inspectors of the Service are in charge of operative work at the field.

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2008 2009 2010 2011 as well the way on which illegal migrants transit from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and cutting the channels of illegal migrations and smuggling of persons.

Year 2010 The inspectors of Service for Foreigners Affairs continued to tackle operative tasks on the ground pursuant to its competencies.

9.4.

The placing an alien under supervision in to Immigration Center, when the legal requirements are completed until the possibility of removal of an alien from country is not ensured, or until other legal requirements for leaving the Center are not preformed.



During 2008 (first year of functioning of the Immigration Center) it has been admitted 198 persons in total at the Immigration Center, and 185 persons are released, and during 2009,178 persons has been admitted, and 182 persons had been released.

Year 2010 The admission of 312 persons was executed during 2010 in the Immigration Center. 186 persons had been readmitted based on voluntarly return of IOM, and 101 persons had been readmitted based on Agreement, while, 7 persons had been removed forcibly.

9.5.

Planning, organization and realization of operative- tactical actions with goal of detecting and


X X X X The Budget of the B&H Institutions.

During 2008, the Service for The Service for Foreigners Affairs conducted 3994 inspection controls, and in 2009, 5465 inspection controls.

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2008 2009 2010 2011 preventing the illegal migrations or any other abuse of movement and stay of foreigners in the country.

Year 2010

The Service for Foreigners Affairs executed 6050 inspection checkings in 2010.

9.6.

To enable the stay of foreigners at the Immigration Center in the manner and time as it is prescribed by law and bylaws acts, and to conduct the escort of foreigners during their removal from country.

SFA – Immigration Center


The capacity of Immigration Center of the Service for Foreigners Affairs is increased during 2009 for new 80 places, and this Center fulfills all European standards. During 2009, 191 illegal migrants had resided at the Immigration Center ( on basis of handover persons upon the Agreement on Readmission or placing an alien under supervision). Year 2010 312 illegal migrants stayed in the Immigration Center during 2010 (on the basis of undertaking persons upon the Agreement on readmission, or placing an alien under surveillance.

9.7.

To conduct all types of inspection work due to the implementation of the law that regulates the stay of an alien, and to undertake all



Inspection affairs over implementation of the Law on Movement and Stay of Aliens and Asylum is conducted by inspectors of the Service for Foreigners Affairs at the Field Offices of the Service. Also, the inspectors for

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2008 2009 2010 2011 prescribed repressive measures on the prescribed manner.

internal control conduct the supervision of the work of those inspectors in their proceedings, and head of administrative proceedings in legal-administrative solving the status issues of an alien.

Year 2010 The Service for Foreigners Afafirs executed in total 3288 operative checkings and inspection controls on the ground during 2010.

9.8.

Monitoring, gathering , data processing and information by prescribed competency, and permanent analyses of situation because of preventing certain negative events.

SFA- Management of Service, middle level of managing and Field Offices of Service,

X X X X The Budget of B&H Institution

The Sector for Operative support within the Service conducts the monitoring, gathering and data processing by prescribed competency, and permanent analyses of situation in order to prevent the certain negative events, and in cooperation with Center for Risk Analyses at the B&H Border Police. Year 2010 There is a local center in the Service for Foreigners Affairs which is in daily communication with the Center for risk analyses, and one official from Service is delegated in the Center for risk analyses.

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2008 2009 2010 2011

Data processing and managing the records pursuant to the law

SFA - Middle level of managing and Field Offices

X X X X The Budget of B&H Institution

The records at the Service are being kept on basis of Article 144 of the Law on Movement and Stay of Aliens and Asylum, and on basis of Article 7 of the Rulebook on Central database. Year 2010 It has been enacted the Rulebook on content, manner of keeping record and usage of official records on aliens(The Official Gazette of B-H number: 73/10), and by this Rulebook the keeping of records on aliens is harmonized with the B-H Law on protection of personal data.

9.9.

Cooperation with other agencies for the implementation of the law which tackles similar matters due to the competency, and in order to realize this activity, it has to be conducted the exchange of data and information.

SFA – Middle level of managing and Field Offices.

X X X X The Budget of B&H Institutions

During 2009, the Service for Foreigners Affairs disseminated to the security agencies 57 information on gathered operative information, also, the support by other security agencies was given in all operative actions of the Service for Foreigners Affairs. Year 2010 The Service for Foreigners Affairs has disseminated in 2010, 100 information to other security agencies.

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2008 2009 2010 2011

9.10.

Update of existing official cooperation with the Institutions from B&H, and as well the establishment of the official cooperation with the Institutions in Region and broader by the domain of migrations.

SFA

The continued cooperation with : European Commission, IOM, ICITAP, UNHCR iand other international organizations which demonstrates the concrete intrest for cooperation with the Service.

X X X X

The Budget of B&H Institutions and donor's funds

The cooperation with the institutions from countries of Region is established, and especially with Serbia, Croatia and Montenegro. Year 2010 In December 2010, the Service for Foreigners Affairs organized first Conference of Immigration Services of south-east Europe in cooperation with project TAIEX. The most important officials of Immigration Services of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, Macedonia, Slovenia and Serbia had participated.

10. INTERNAL CONTROL AND INTERNAL SUPERVISION OF SERVICE FOR FOREIGNERS AFFAIRS

10.1

Regular and nonregular control over legallity in the work of the organizational units. To execute the supervision over application of material regulations in administrative procedure, and as well the manner of use of fixed assets.

SPS - Menadžment Službe i inspektorat


The Service for Foreigners Affairs has a Assistent Director for internal control and Inspectorate of Service which conducts the regular and nonregular control over legallity of work of the organizational units, supervision over application of material regulations and regulations in the administrative procedures, and checks on basis of petitions and complaints by citizens on basis of information on abuse and violation

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2008 2009 2010 2011 Checks upon the petitions and complaints by citizens, and on basis of information on abuse and violation of powers in work of employees with the proposal of measures or instituting the proceedings.

of powers in work of employees with the proposal of measures or instituting the proceedings. Year 2010

The Office for internal control of SFA executed in 2010 in the organizational units-field offices and Immigration Center in total 33 regualrly inspection checkings and 13 emergency checkings.

10.2.

Inspection-instructive supervision with proposal of measures for removal of defects and improvement of work in Service.

SFA- Inspectorate of Service


Inspection-instructive supervision with proposal of measures for removal of defects and improvement of work in Service conducts continuously internal control through its regular and nonregular inspection supervision in the Field Offices and at the Seat of Service for Foreigners Affairs as well.

Year 2010 Each inspection checking in 2010, in total 33 regularly and 13 emergency, had a character of instructive, or had a content of proposals of measures for elimination of lacks.

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2008 2009 2010 2011

10.3.

Analyses of legallity in work, realization of programe work, and timely removing all negative and unlawfull phenomenon

SFA- Management of Service and middle level of managing


The Inspectorate for Internal control is in charge for the analyses of legallity which in its regular and nonregular inpections is analysing the legallity in the work of the Service for Foreigners Affairs.

Year 2010 Office for internal control executed regularly analyses of legality in work, and management of service followed the realization of work programe of Service during 2010.

10.4.

To ensure the lawful expenditure of funds, the lawful execution of the budget, and as well the enactment of bylaws acts that regulates this domain.

SFA- Management of Service, Section for Material –financial affairs


Sector for Administration is responsible for lawful expenditure of funds, the lawful execution of the budget, and as well the enactment of bylaws acts that regulates this domain. Year 2010 Approved Budget of Service for 2010 was 8.873.000 KM, and the Audit Office of the Institutions B-H performed monitoring of legal spending.

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2008 2009 2010 2011

10.5.

To ensure lawful procedure upon the all instructive acts of financial institutions relevant for this field. To execute all measures upon the revision order with the goal of full legallity in the work.

SFA – Management of Service and Section for material –financial affairs


Proceedings upon the all instructive acts relevant for this domain. Execution of all measures upon the revision order with the goal of full legallity in work tackles by the Sector for Administration and Section for material-financial affairs of the Service for Foreigners Affairs. Year 2010 The Service for Foreigners Affairs had enacted all internal instructive documents related to financial business, and pursuant to the recommendation of Audit Office of the Institutions B-H.

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ACTION PLAN AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN HUMAN BEINGS No. Activity Activity

holder In

cooperation with

Implementation deadline Source of finance


2008 2009 2010 2011 1.1.1.1.

Development and reinforcement of institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina for combating organised crime and trafficking in human beings.

Law Enforcement Agencies and SIPA

Law Enforcement Agencies

Continuously in the course of




SIPA uses its own funds

In 2009, the Strategic Plan of the State Investigation and Protection Agency was completed for the time period between 2009 and 2011. The Strategic plan was created in accordance with the Strategy of Bosnia and Herzegovina for combating organised crime, adopted by the Council of Ministers in September 2009. Some of the Strategy's general principles are: - Harmonisation of legal provisions in Bosnia and Herzegovina with international conventions, agreements, recommendations and standards that relate to combating organised crime, as well as provisions on confiscation of proceeds of crime. - Harmonisation of legal provisions in Bosnia and Herzegovina. - Strengthening capacities (human and material-technical) of all subjects in Bosnia and Herzegovina that participate in combating organised crime - Development of a proactive approach in combating organised

129.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 crime - Development and strengthening of inter-institutional and inter-agency cooperation in B&H. 2010 In 2010, the work on the implementation of the State Investigation and Protection Agency Strategic Plan 2009-2011 was continued. Since it was created in accordance with the Strategy for Combating Organised Crime in Bosnia and Herzegovina, its implementation was continued with an emphasis on the Strategy’s general objectives: - Harmonisation of B&H legal provisions with international conventions, agreements, recommendations and standards referring to combating organised crime, as well as regulations on confiscation of the proceeds of crime. - Harmonisation of legal provisions in B&H - Capacities strengthening (human, material and technical) of all the subjects in B&H

130.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 taking part in combating organised crime - Development of the proactive approach in combating organised crime - Strengthening and developing inter-institutional and inter-agency cooperation in B&H.

2.2.2.2. Education, professionalization, modernisation and specialisation of human resources of B&H institutions for combating organised crime and trafficking in human beings.








In 2009, several training courses were carried out via a project titled ''Establishment of Enhanced Mechanisms for Cooperation Between the Police and Prosecutor's Offices in B&H''. Implementation of the ''Development of Monitoring Mechanisms for Supervising Implementation of Minimal Standards for Protection of Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings in B&H''. Organised by the Embassy of Spain in B&H, a significant number of SIPA's police officials attended training in ''Combating Trafficking of Children'' where the trainers were representatives of the Spain's State Police. The Book of Rules on Internal Organisation, apart from the existing organisational units

131.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 within the police agencies in B&H dealing exclusively with combating trafficking in human beings within the Ministry of Security, established the Department for Fight Against Trafficking in Human Beings. 2010 Between January 18th and 21st 2010, two representatives from SIPA attended the training titled “Coercive work of Children, Child Pornography and Smuggling of Human Beings“ held in Traiskirchen near Vienna (Austria), and organised by the Federal Criminal Police Office of Austria. On April 12th 2010 five representatives from SIPA attended a special training titled “Document Counterfeiting and Crime Trends in Smuggling of Human Beings”, held at the official premises of the Ministry of Security B&H. On April 21st one representative from SIPA attended a one month training

132.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 titled „Control of International Security Crisis“, held in Cairo (Egypt), organised by the Ministry of Security B&H and the Embassy of Arab Republic of Egypt in Sarajevo. Between June 14th and 18th 2010 a representative from SIPA attended a course titled „Middle Management Level“ held in Banja Luka and organised by ICITAP. On June 8th and 9th 2010 five representatives from SIPA attended a course titled „Training in Basic Principles and Trends“, implemented as a part of the Twinning Project. A representative from SIPA attended a conference titled „Improved Cooperation between Police and Prosecutor's Office in B&H“, held on March 10th and 11th 2010 at the „Terme“ Hotel, Ilidza.

3.3.3.3. Strengthening and development of inter-institutional cooperation in B&H, government and non-








Representatives from SIPA are involved in the work of the Task Force for fight against trafficking in human beings and organised illegal immigration in B&H led

133.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 government organisations

by the Chief Prosecutor from the Prosecutor's Office of B&H. Apart from the SIPA's representatives, also involved in the work of the Task Force are representatives of the Prosecutor's Office of B&H, Federation of B&H, Republic of Srpska and Brcko District, representatives from the entity MIOs and Brcko District Police, as well as representatives of the Tax Administration of the Federation of B&H and RS. The implementation of the ''Development of Monitoring Mechanisms for Supervising Implementation of Minimal Standards for Protection of Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings in B&H'' Project also involves a number of representatives from institutions at the state, entity and local levels, as well as a number of non-government organisations. Activities carried out via the mentioned project are one of the good examples of institutional cooperation. SIPA's representatives are active participants in the implementation of a Twinning Project titled ''Support for the Ministry of

134.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 Security in B&H, Ministry of Foreign Affairs B&H, Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees B&H and Other Authorities in Managing Migration'' funded by the European Union, and the Project Implementers are representatives of the Governments of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Kingdom of Denmark. 2010 Representatives from SIPA continued their active participation in the work of the Task Force against Trafficking in Human Beings and Organised Illegal Immigration in B&H led by the Chief Prosecutor from the Prosecutor's Office of B&H. This work is reflected in the fact that a representative from SIPA, along with other Task Force members, analyses specific cases delegated by the Task Force and includes the Agency into the realisation of the delegated cases.

135.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 The implementation of a project titled „Development of Monitoring Mechanisms for Supervision of the Implementation of Minimum Standards“ for the protection of victims of trafficking in human beings in B&H, along with a number of representatives from institutions at state, entity and local level, as well as a number of non-government organisations, was continued. The activities within this project are a good example of institutional cooperation. SIPA's representatives are still active participants in the implementation of the Twinning Project titled „Support to the Ministry of Security B&H, Ministry of Exterior B&H, Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees B&H and Other Authorities in Migration Management“ financed by the European Union, and the project implementers are representatives of the

136.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 governments of Netherlands and Denmark.

4. Development of international cooperation in combating all types of organised crime and trafficking in human beings








For the purpose of enhancing regional cooperation, SIPA's representatives are active participants in the project titled ''Strengthening Operational Capacities and Investigations of Trafficking in Human Beings in Western European Countries'', organised by UNODC. Participants in the mentioned project are representatives from all the western European countries. SIPA's representative, as a national focal point from B&H, attended the fourth meeting within the ''Strengthening Operational Capacities in Investigations of Trafficking in Human Beings in the Western Balkans'', held on February 23-25, 2009 in Tirana, Albania. For the purpose of solving bilateral issues in relation to trafficking in human beings, B&H Delegation, within which was the SIPA's representative, on October 28 – 30, 2009 visited France (Paris) where several working meetings were held with competent representatives from France.

137.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 On December 8th, 2009 the SIPA's representative participated in a working visit of the B&H Delegation to Switzerland in relation to cooperation in trafficking in human beings. 2010 On January 20th 2010, at SIPA’s official premises, a working meeting was held with a representative from OSCE in charge of trafficking in human beings, who was interested in the case of work exploitation of B&H nationals in Azerbaijan and other crime related problems in trafficking in human beings, with a special emphasis on victim protection in the mentioned cases and a general situation related to crime in trafficking in human beings in B&H in 2009. SIPA's representatives attended a working meeting with experts of a mission of the European Commission held on February 8th 2010 at SIPA's official premises, in which an analysis of the current situation and progress achieved was carried out, in comparison to the

138.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 previous meeting on trafficking in human beings in B&H. On February 16th 2010 a representative from SIPA attended a working meeting with experts of a mission of the European Commission held at SIPA's official premises. The subject of the meeting was in relation to the situation with organised crime in B&H. On March 5th 2010 a representative from SIPA attended a meeting held at „Terme” Hotel, Ilidza, which represented the opening of the Twinning Project, i.e. the beginning of the implementation of the Twinning Project titled „Support to the Ministry of Security B&H, Ministry of Exterior B&H, Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees B&H and Other Authorities in Migration Management“, carried out by the governments of Netherlands and Denmark in cooperation with the Ministry. On April 26th 2010 the representative from SIPA held

139.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 a meeting with Catherine Adams, a representative of the German non-government organisation GTZ, which carries out preparations for the implementation of a regional project in the area of trafficking in human beings. On June 17th 2010 representatives from SIPA held a meeting with a regional officer from the Border Service of Canada, employed within the Embassy of Canada in Vienna, and general information and experiences in trafficking in human beings and illegal immigration were exchanged. Activities within the Working Group for the development of a model for combating child pornography in B&H were continued. In relation to this, two representatives from SIPA attended the project promotion „Comprehensive Approach to the Issue of Child Pornography in B&H“, which took place on March 23rd 2010 at the Joint B&H Institutions Building.

140.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 5. Development of

scientific research in organised crime and support for institutions dealing with multidisciplinary research in organised crime with enhancement of cooperation with scientific and academic organisations.








The mentioned activity is carried out continually in a four-year period. 2010

The mentioned activity was provided for by the State Investigation and Protection Agency’s 2009 – 2011 Strategic Plan. Ministry of Security – Department for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, in cooperation with CRS, has been implementing the Project donated by USAID, containing activities of educating high school teachers in B&H in cooperation with representatives of the Council of Parents, Pedagogical Institutes and competent personnel for trafficking in human beings. Currently, activities in preparation of the material for elementary school children and teachers are being carried out. The Protocol on Social Work Centres’ handling victims of trafficking in human beings has been finalised, as well as the Practicum for Social Workers to be used at the

141.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 Faculties of Social Work – students’ material (University of Sarajevo, Tuzla, Mostar and Banja Luka).

6. Raising awareness of

civil society and education of public on risks and detrimental consequences that organised crime and trafficking in human beings have on a society as a whole.








Ministry of Security – Section for Fight Against Trafficking in Human Beings – in cooperation with representatives of the Council of Parents from B&H, Pedagogic Institutes and competent Ministries of Education, carries out education in secondary schools on trafficking in human beings, based on materials for teachers in elementary schools. Finalisation of the Protocol on Procedure of Social Work Centres with victims of trafficking in human beings, as well as Practicum for Social Workers, which will be used by the Faculties of Social Work – students' material (Universities in Sarajevo, Tuzla, Mostar and Banja Luka). 2010 In accordance with the Invitation from the Ministry of Security B&H no. 05-14-2-2628/10/SH, dated May 20th

142.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 2010, a representative from SIPA attended a meeting with representatives from competent institutions in relation to monitoring “State Action Plan for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings 2008 - 2010” held on June 3rd 2010. On June 14th and 15th 2010, within the work on this project, a representative from SIPA, in cooperation with competent representatives from the Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees B&H and Ministry of Security B&H, visited non-government organizations in B&H that provide protection to victims of trafficking in human beings in B&H for the purpose of insight into activities they carry out. After the mentioned activities, agreements with the NGOs, which will have financial support and an obligation to provide protection to victims of trafficking in human beings in B&H, were signed. Ministry of Security – Department for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, in cooperation with CRS has been implementing the Project donated by USAID, containing

143.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 activities of educating high school teachers in B&H in cooperation with representatives of the Council of Parents, Pedagogical Institutes and competent personnel for trafficking in human beings. Currently, activities in preparation of the material for elementary school children and teachers are being carried out. The Protocol on Social Work Centres’ handling victims of trafficking in human beings has been finalised, as well as the Practicum for Social Workers to be used at the Faculties of Social Work – students’ material (University of Sarajevo, Tuzla, Mostar and Banja Luka).

7. Raising awareness of judicial institutions and law enforcement agencies on a need for cooperation with electronic and print media for objective and timely introduction of factors generating trafficking in human beings and more








In 2009, a promotional material ''Trafficking in Human Beings and Response of Domestic Legislation, Critical Overview of Laws and Practice in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Light of Essential International Standards'' was created. 2010 In January 2010 SIPA created

144.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 important cases of organised crime to the public.

and presented the Guide to Access Information of the State Investigation and Protection Agency.

8. Ensuring standardised and efficient legal framework for implementation of witness protection measures in Bosnia and Herzegovina and financial assumptions for the implementation of the Witness Protection Program.








- The Law on Protection of Witnesses Under Threat and Vulnerable Witnesses was enacted at the entity and state judicial level, as well as Brcko District, it has been standardised, in full application and activities are underway in ensuring technical capacities for the implementation of legal provisions. - Activities were initiated to adopt changes and amendments to the Law on Witness Protection Program in B&H with the aim of comprehensive definition of procedural elements related to all stages of protection program implementation. - Activities of SIPA are underway in enactment of secondary legislation resulting from the Law on Witness Protection Program in B&H. - Continuous investigative and operations-tactical activities of competent services could result in the implementation of the protection program for a certain

145.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 number of witnesses. - Within the IPA, TAIEX, TWINNING Project, activities are carried out in professional training and education of officials from the Department for Witness Protection and standardisation of procedures of operational work. - A number of agreements on cooperation were signed in the area of witness protection between SIPA and its partners.

9. Establishment and development of international cooperation in criminal legislation between judicial authorities that will enable conducting of joint criminal investigations.








At the inter-state levels, especially with the countries of the region, a harmonisation of legal provisions is underway that will enhance cooperation in matters of criminal law between judicial authorities, which will enable conducting joint criminal investigations involving police agencies from B&H. 2010 In 2010, Agreements on Police Cooperation with the countries of the region, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia, were signed.

10. Establishment and development of

Law Enforceme

Law Enforcement

Continuously

Continuously

Continuously

Continuously


The mentioned activity is conditioned by the

146.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 cooperation between law enforcement agencies at the international level, which will be enabled to conduct joint criminal investigations.

nt Agencies and SIPA

Agencies in the course of

in the course of

in the course of

in the course of

implementation of the previous activity (establishment and development of international cooperation in matter of criminal law between judicial authorities that will be enabled to conduct joint criminal investigations) based on which documents regulating this cooperation will be adopted. 2010 In 2010 Agreements on Police Cooperation between the Council of Ministers B&H and the governments of Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia were signed, preceded by meetings between the Ministry of Security and Ministries of Interior of the countries signatory of the agreements, in which specific forms of cooperation were agreed upon, particularly in prevention of organised crime.

11. Intensified activities in combating trafficking in human beings.



Continuously in the course





Monitoring implementation of the planned activities in DAP for the prevention of trafficking in human beings, Strategy for

147.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 of of of of Migration and Asylum and

Strategic Plan of the State Investigation and Protection Agency will also signify intensified activities in combating trafficking in human beings as one of the types of organised crime. 2010 In 2010, USA Government institutions monitoring the situation related to combating trafficking in human beings classified Bosnia and Herzegovina into the First group of countries, which is a significant progress and imposes an obligation of improving the activities in combating this type of crime.

12. Establishment o new standardised, and development, maintenance and updating of the existing information systems and databases of the Law Enforcement Agencies, and continuous








In 2009, a database of perpetrators (traffickers in human beings) was installed in SIPA. All police agencies in B&H are obliged to deliver information on trafficking in human beings to SIPA, which upon their collection and analysis will be sent to the state coordinator for combating trafficking in human beings twice a year for the purpose of creating

148.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 employees' education in informatics.

annual report. Database of the victims of trafficking in human beings is at the Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees of B&H. Police agencies, Prosecutor’s Offices and all other institutions in B&H and non-government organisations that in the course of their work establish a contact with a potential victim of trafficking in human beings, are obliged to inform the Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees in B&H. 2010 A transfer of a database on the victims of trafficking in human beings from the Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees to the Ministry of Security – Department for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, is ongoing.

13. Prevention and suppression of computer crime, child pornography and child prostitution and intensification of repressive activities








A representative from SIPA is involved in the implementation of a project by the name of ''Comprehensive Approach in Solving a Problem of Child Pornography''. For the purpose oh harmonisation

149.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 in combating trafficking in human beings.

of laws at the state and entity levels, proposals were made that were incorporated in amendments to the Criminal Code of B&H, which should be adopted shortly. 2010 In 2010, a representative from SIPA continued the work on the implementation of the “Comprehensive Approach to the Issue of Child Pornography in B&H“ project. For the purpose of harmonisation of the laws at state and entity levels, proposals were made that were incorporated into the Amendments to the CC B&H, which should be adopted soon.

14. Continuation of activities in suppression of illegal trafficking in human beings and illegal migration.








In the forthcoming period, we plan to direct all available operational capacities to the new circumstances resulting from globalisation and liberalisation of the visa regime in the neighbouring countries (EU visa-free regime of Serbia, Macedonia, Montenegro, visa abolition for citizens of Albania, etc.).

150.


In cooperation

with



2008 2009 2010 2011 2010 In the forthcoming period, SIPA intends to direct its available operational capacities towards the new circumstances resulting from globalisation and visa regime liberalisation in neighbouring countries. In cooperation with the Agencies within the Ministry of Security, as well as the Agencies at lower levels, collaboration in detecting and preventing new forms of trafficking in human beings and illegal migration was continued.

151.

ACTION PLAN ON INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION (ASYLUM) No. Activity Activity

holder In

cooperation with



2008 2009 2010 2011

1. Development of high-quality national system of international protection, grounded on international refugee law and EU standards

MS – The Asylum Sector

SFA, BiH BP, the BiH Court and international organisations dealing with international protection matters

10.000 KM

20.000 KM

20.000 KM

20.000 KM

Budget of the BiH Institutions and Projects

Bosnia and Herzegovina continuously follows developments in field of EU standards on international protection (asylum), and incorporates them to its national legislation to the extent possible and acceptable for BiH.

1.1. Implementation and/or adjustment of existing legislation


SFA and BiH BP

X X X X Budget of the BiH Institutions

This activity is completed.

1.2. Strengthening the human resources and technical capacitiesof the Asylum Sector functioning within the BiH Ministry of Security


The Ministry of Security’s Sector for Legal Matters, Human Resources, and Financial Matters, as well as the BiH Civil Service Agency

X X X X The new Ministry of Security’s Rulebook on Internal Organisation as of April 2009 foresees two (2) additional posts of Expert Associates were – one is planned for the Procedure Department and the other for the Department for Reception and Program. Vacancies were announced for both posts and finalisation of the procedure is expected for the end of January 2010. In 2010: Employment procedures for two positions – Expert associate for asylum in the Unit for procedures and Unit for Admission and Program have been completed; as of

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with Implementation deadline

Source of finance


2008 2009 2010 2011 1st April 2010, the Sector for Asylum has been reinforced with new human resources.

1.3. Assurance of high-quality system for identification of persons seeking international protection


SFA, BiH BP, Interpol, BiH Court

X X X X Budget of the BiH Institutions

For the purpose of implementation of this activity and as provided by the Memorandum on Understanding on set-up of a system for exchange of statistical data on illegal migration and participation in the early warning system that was signed between the BiH BP and Ministries of Interior from Albania, R Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and R Serbia, the BiH BP on monthly basis provides statistical data on number of persons seeking international protection (asylum) in BiH.

2. Creation of bylaws on international protection


SFA, BiH BP and the Immigration Sector

14/11/08

Budget of the BiH Institutions

Adopted:

- Rulebook on International Protection (Asylum) in BiH – entered into force on May 20th, 2009 (“The BiH Official Gazette”, no. 37/09); - Rulebook on Central Database on Aliens – entered into force on April 8th, 2009 (“The BiH Official Gazette”, no. 25/09); - Rulebook on Standards of Functioning and Other Matters of Importance for the Work of the Asylum Centre - entered into force on September 24th, 2009 (“The BiH Official Gazette”, no. 86/09).

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Source of finance


2008 2009 2010 2011 In 2010:

- Rulebook on amendments on the international protection (asylum) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (came into force on 6 October, 2010, published BiH Official Gazette, no: 85/10)

3. Set up of centre for reception and accommodation of asylum seekers – The Asylum Centre


400.000 KM

2,1 million KM

2,8 million KM

1,5 million KM

Budget of the BiH Institutions and EC means

This is a continuous and an ongoing activity.

3.1. Securing a parcel for construction of a centre for reception and accommodation of asylum seekers – The Asylum Centre


The Trnovo Municipality, Local Community of Delijaš

Completed activity


Completed activity

3.2. Design of the project documentation


An Architectural Bureau that was selected on a tender published by the BiH Ministry of Security.

July 2008


Completed activity

3.3. Providing necessary approvals for construction permits

MS – The Asylum Sector and the Project Implementati

Along with all of the relevant bodies

End of 2008


The Ministry of Security and its Asylum Sector has undertaken all of the activities for collection of necessary approvals that are preconditions for providing

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Source of finance


2008 2009 2010 2011 on Working Group

construction permits.

These activities are to be continued in 2010, too, when it is expected to pursue geomechanical analysis of ground, electroenergetic approvals, approval on fire protection, and finalize the process by acquiring the construction permit.

In 2010:

Ministry of Security was granted building permits on 29 July 2010.

3.4. The Project Creation and application to the EC for allocation of financial means

MS – The Asylum Sector and the Project Implementation Working Group

European Commission

End of July 2008

Budget of the BiH Institutions and EC means

The project is created. After securing the construction permit, we would approach the process of gathering the documentation for applying for the EC financial means. Its implementation is expected by the end of the January 2010. In 2010: The project documentation along with building permits was delivered to DEU in Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 23 August 2010, for the purpose of expenditures in the amount of 1.5 million EUR granted through IPA project. A complete procedure of selection of a contractor and contracting was done by the delegation of DEU in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The procedure of selection of a contractor and contracting will be performed in accordance to the

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Source of finance


2008 2009 2010 2011 dynamics and regulation in EU in 2011.

3.5. Construction of the building(s)

MS – The Asylum Sector and the Project Implementation Working Group

European Commission

End of 2009

Budget of the BiH Institutions, EC means and donations.

Selection of implementers was made for:

a) construction works connected to the Centre’s fence and gate to secure the building(s),

b) construction works within the facilities to accommodate persons seeking international protection (asylum); set-up of restaurant /canteen.

Complete documentation on construction of the Centre’s constituent parts (e.g. administrative building, reception booth, dispensary, boiler-room, water supply line and exterior decoration) was submitted to the Delegation of European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina for the purpose of selection of implementers and a supervisory body to monitor the works.

TotaI in 2010:

Further activities on the construction of the building, related to the procedure of selection of a contractor and contracting, will be performed by the delegation of DEU in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in accordance with the dynamics and regulations in EU in 2011.

3.6. Furnishing the facilities for the planned purposes


European Commission

End of 2010

Budget of the BiH Institutions, EC means

The Ministry’s budget for 2010 has secured financial means for purchasing security and other equipment needed for performance of daily tasks, as well as

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Source of finance


2008 2009 2010 2011 and donations.

means for furniture needed in kitchen, restaurant, canteen, dispensary and rooms. The purchase itself would be initiated in May and carried throughout 2010. The amount totals to 800.000 KM.

In 2010:

In reference to the Capital Investment, the activity will be realized in 2011.

3.7. Recruitment of employees to work in the Centre


Sector for Legal Matters, Human Resources, and Financial Matters of the Ministry of Security, as well as the BiH Civil Service Agency.

End of 2010


This activity would be approached once the preconditions are met.

3.8. Official opening of the Centre


2011 Budget of the BiH Institutions

The Centre would start its functioning once the necessary conditions are created (and they cover finalization of: construction works on the building(s), furnishing the facilities, recruitment of the staff to work there, etc.).

4. Active participation in development of regional system on international


Relevant institutions from regional countries

X 10.000 KM

10.000 KM

10.000 KM

Budget of the BiH Institutions and

Regional Workshop on International Protection that was organized in Sarajevo on 21st and 22nd October 2009.

From 17th to 20th November 2009, MARRI

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Source of finance


2008 2009 2010 2011 protection

Projects Regional Centre organized in Skopje, Macedonia, a regional seminar on the subject (with special focus on functioning of asylum centres and handling of vulnerable categories)

In 2010:

On the mountain Kopaonik (Serbia), two-day conference was held on 23rd and 24th 2010 on the subject „Sustainable Solutions for Refugees and Displaced Persons in the Region“ (MARRI Initiative for the purpose for adoption of Agreement of MARRI Member States on exchange and delivery of data on asylum seekers).

In Skopje (FYR Macedonia) from 29th November to 1st December 2010, a seminar was held on the subject of migration flows, modes of work of reception and detention centers, and visa facilitation.

In Sarajevo, on 30th November and 1st December 2010, the Regional Conference in the field of justice, home affairs, and security of the countries in the region was held.

On 14th and 15th December 2010, in Sarajevo, the Regional Conference of Migration Services in South

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Source of finance


2008 2009 2010 2011 Eastern Europe was held.

5. Permanent trainings of the staff on international protection


Local and international organisations dealing with international protection matters

X 70.000 KM

70.000 KM

70.000 KM

Budget of the BiH Institutions and Projects

Necessity on training the staff on this subject was pointed out in The 2009 – 2011Training Program (that was considered and adopted by the Coordination Body for Monitoring over Implementation of the Strategy on Migration and Asylum and its accompanying Action plan for the period 2008-2011).

Within the project “Support to development of migration and asylum infrastructures in Bosnia and Herzegovina – setup of a team for analysis and process of planning”, a study visit was organised from 1-6 November 2009 to Prague, the Czech Republic.

Within ECRE’s organization – a seminar on international protection held in Vienna from 13-15 November 2009.

In 2010:

In the period of time from 28th June to 3rd July 2010, the Ministry of Interiors of the Czech Republic organized a study visit to the Czech Republic. The subject of the study visit was „Migration flows (temporary and permanent residence, measures of placing an alien under surveillance, link between migration and asylum, best practices and experiences) “.

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Source of finance


2008 2009 2010 2011 On the mountain of Igman, on 18th and 19th November 2010, UNHCR organized a seminar on asylum procedures in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

5.1. Training of the Asylum Sector staff



X X X X Budget of the BiH Institutions and Projects

In September 2009, UNHCR organized training of the Asylum Sector staff on country of origin information.

In October 2009, UNHCR organized two-day seminar on identification of victims of trafficking in human beings and its connection to the international protection.

On 18th and 19th November 2009, at the Vlašić Mountain was organised a seminar on “Interconnection between migrations and asylum”.

Within the project “Support to development of migration and asylum infrastructures in Bosnia and Herzegovina – setup of a team for analysis and process of planning”, a study visit was organised from 1-6 November 2009 to Prague, the Czech Republic.

Within ECRE’s organization – a seminar on international protection held in Vienna from 13-15 November 2009.

In 2010:

Currently, there are ongoing activities from the Twinning project titled „Assistance to the Ministry of Security, Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Source of finance


2008 2009 2010 2011 and other competent authorities in efficient migration management“. The aforementioned project has been supported by Denmark and the Netherlands. According to plan, the project will last 18 month.

Within framework, on 12th May 2010, a seminar was held on „Reception, accommodation and procedures in extraordinary situation in asylum centers“.

On 18th and 19th May - Assessment of functionality of the Ministry of Security, Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other competent authorities in charge of migration management.

A specialized training on the principles and recent developments in the field of illegal migration, asylum, border control and readmission was done on 8th June 2010.

A seminar on “Training on implementation of the Regulation on Migration Statistics no.

862/2007/EC“ was held on 5th - 7th July 2010.

In Sarajevo, a specialized training on interviewing techniques was held in Sarajevo on 15th September 2010.

Training on “Registration and Issuance

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Source of finance


2008 2009 2010 2011 of Identification Documents” was held in Sarajevo on 22nd September 2010.

Seminar on “Migration Statistics: was held in Sarajevo on 20th and 21st October 2010.

Study visit to the Kingdom of Denmark (8th to 11th November 2010) was organized within Twinning project “Assistance for the Ministry of Security, Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other competent authorities in efficient migration management”.

On Igman, UNHCR organized a seminar on procedures of asylum in BiH on 18th and 19th November 2010.

In Sarajevo, seminar on “Security policies in Bosnia and Herzegovina” was held on 23rd November 2010.

In Teslić, seminar was organized from 14th to 16th December 2010, covering the field of migration from the NATO aspect.

5.2. Training of the staff employed in the Field offices of the Service for Foreigner’s Affairs


SFA, as well as local and international organisations dealing with international protection matters



In 2010: Seminar for decision-makers in the field of the international protection

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Source of finance


2008 2009 2010 2011 was held in Sarajevo on 17th September 2010. Seminar on “Registration and issuance of identification documents” was held in Sarajevo on 22nd September 2010. On Igman, UNHCR organized a seminar on procedures of asylum in BiH on 18th and 19th November 2010. The target group of this seminar were inspectors for foreigners from the field centres of the Service for Foreigners Affairs.

5.3. Training of the staff employed in the Centre(s) for reception and accommodation of applicants




Regional Workshop on International Protection that was organized in Sarajevo on 21- 22nd October 2009.

From 17th to 20th November 2009, MARRI Regional Centre organized in Skopje, Macedonia, a regional seminar on the subject (with special focus on functioning of asylum centres and handling of vulnerable categories).

In 2010:

Currently, there are ongoing activities from the Twinning project titled „Assistance to the Ministry of Security, Ministry for Human Rights

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In cooperation


Source of finance


2008 2009 2010 2011 and Refugees, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other competent authorities in efficient migration management“. The aforementioned project has been supported by Denmark and the Netherlands. According to plan, the project will last 18 months.

Seminar for decision-makers in the field of the international protection was held in Sarajevo on 17th September 2010.

Seminar on “Registration and issuance of identification documents” was held in Sarajevo on 22nd September 2010.

5.4. Training of the staff employed at the BiH Court


The BiH Court staff as well as local and international organisations dealing with international protection matters



In 2010: In the reporting period, it was planned to carry out a seminar for employees of the Court of BiH who cover the international protection, but for the objective reasons, the seminar was not conducted.

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Source of finance


2008 2009 2010 2011 5.5. Training of the staff

employed at the BiH BP


The BiH BP as well as local and international organisations dealing with international protection matters


In the period from 28th September until 1st October 2009, the Asylum Sector staff provided training on international protection for the BiH BP cadets. In 2010: Seminar for decision-makers in the field of the international protection was held in Sarajevo on 17th September 2010. Seminar on “Registration and issuance of identification documents” was held in Sarajevo on 22nd September 2010. On Igman, UNHCR organized a seminar on procedures of asylum in BiH on 18th and 19th November 2010. Members of BiH Border Police took part in this seminar.

5.6. Training of persons seeking international protection




This activity is reflected through regular informing of the persons seeking international protection (asylum) on: procedures connected to the international protection, relevant authorities, their rights and obligations, etc.

Depending on available capacities, persons accommodated at RC Rakovica are provided with certain types of trainings and educations (computer handling,

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Source of finance


2008 2009 2010 2011 sewing courses, etc.).

In 2010:

The activity of training of the international protection seekers was continuously performed in 2010.

5.7. Training of the NGO staff


NGO staff and local and international organisations dealing with international protection matters


Upon a request sent by the Association “Vaša Prava”, the Asylum Sector staff organized “Students’ Clinic on Asylum” and provided training on the subject for students of Law School and Faculty of Criminology (on 2nd and 5th June 2009). In 2010: On the mountain of Igman, on 18th and 19th November 2010, UNHCR organized a seminar on asylum procedures in BiH. The participants at the seminar were employees of the non-governmental organizations involved in issues of the international protection „Your Rights“ and “Local Democratic Foundation” („Vaša prava“ and „Fondacija lokalne demokratije“).

Used Abbreviations for the names of BiH Institutions: CM - Council of Ministers MFA- Ministry of Foreign Affairs BP- Border Police MCA - Ministry for Civil Affairs MS - Ministry of Security SFA - Service for Foreigner’s Affairs