MARKET MAKERS

MarketMakers is a programme supported by the Swiss Government, as part of the Swiss contribution to the transition of BiH towards a socially inclusive market economy and a decentralized, democratic political system.

The government of Switzerland has assigned the implementation of MarketMakers to a consortium including HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation and Kolektiv Ltd. (Posao.ba). This combination marries international development expertise and experience with the context-specific knowledge of a national partner and leader in regional labour market intelligence. MarketMakers stimulates private sector growth in select economic subsectors: IT, tourism, professional services, and food production and processing. So doing, it seeks to create new job opportunities for the youth of BiH.

The programme has a duration of eight-and-a-half years, during which it will contribute to improved access to job opportunities and strive to achieve large-scale sustainable change. The strategic framework which guides MarketMakers is informed by an innovative and systemic approach, Market System Development (MSD).

PROJECT DETAILS

PURPOSE  :  Economic Development

CLIENT  :  Swiss Government

RESULTS  :  contributed to creation of 1,647 jobs

DURATION  :  Since June 2013.