Country Report Bosnia-Hercegovina July 2009

Summary

The government of the Bosniak (Bosnian Muslim)-Bosnian Croat Federation, the larger of the two entities in Bosnia and Hercegovina (BiH), is likely to be more stable, following the appointment of a new prime minister.
The Federation's new prime minister, Mustafa Mujezinovic, is expected to reflect closely the policies of the leading Bosniak politician, Sulejman Tihic.
Mr Tihic's success in consolidating his position may help to revive talks on constitutional reforms with Serb and Croat politicians in BiH??

Highlights
Outlook for 2009-10: Domestic politics
Outlook for 2009-10: International relations
Outlook for 2009-10: Policy trends
Outlook for 2009-10: Fiscal policy
Outlook for 2009-10: Monetary policy
Outlook for 2009-10: International assumptions
Outlook for 2009-10: Economic growth
Outlook for 2009-10: Inflation
Outlook for 2009-10: Exchange rates
Outlook for 2009-10: External sector
Outlook for 2009-10: Forecast summary
The political scene: Mr Inzko annuls RS assembly's challenge to BiH institutions
The political scene: RS political parties continue to defy Mr Inzko
The political scene: Mr Mujezinovic is appointed Federation prime minister
Economic policy: The IMF executive board approves a stand-by agreement
Economic policy: Constitutional Court suspends protectionist law
Economic performance: Industrial output in the two entities continues to diverge
Economic performance: The trade and current-account deficits shrink
Data and charts: Annual data and forecast
Data and charts: Quarterly data
Data and charts: Monthly data
Data and charts: Annual trends charts
Data and charts: Monthly trends charts
Data and charts: Comparative economic indicators
Basic data
Political structure