UN Resident Coordinator visits Banja Luka to advance cooperation on reforms and sustainable development
11 March 2026
On March 11 2026, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Arnhild Spence, visited Banja Luka to strengthen cooperation with authorities of Republika Srpska on key reform and development priorities, including green growth, human capital, governance, social cohesion, and youth empowerment.
She met with Republika Srpska Prime Minister Savo Minić, reaffirming the UN’s commitment to continued cooperation with authorities across Bosnia and Herzegovina on reforms and sustainable development priorities. The meeting confirmed continued cooperation between the UN and RS institutions within the 2026-2030 UN Cooperation Framework for BiH, adopted by all levels of government in BiH. It was noted that UN’s priorities for the coming period include inclusive and green growth, human capital development, effective and accountable institutions, and social cohesion.
As part of her mission to Banja Luka, Spence, together with UNDP Resident Representative Renaud Meyer, also held meetings with the RS ministries responsible for industry, energy and mining; health; finance; and justice. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation with UN to support sustainable development and improve services for citizens, including through work on energy transition, economic opportunities, public finance, health and good governance.
The Resident Coordinator also met with RS Ministry of Family, Youth and Sports to discuss youth policy and demographic challenges. She reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to expanding opportunities for young people, including through the forthcoming Youth Empowerment Accelerator.
The visit highlighted continued UN engagement with institutions in RS and across Bosnia and Herzegovina to support reforms and deliver tangible benefits for communities.
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