ZDK: 100,000 BAM for the 'Buy Local - Strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina' Campaign

(Patria) - The Ministry of Economy of the Zenica-Doboj Canton (ZDK) today signed contracts with four development agencies from this canton - the Zavidovići Development Agency (RAZ), the Žepče Development Agency (RAŽ), the Tešanj Development Agency (TRA), and the Zenica Development Agency (ZEDA).

The agencies were selected through a public call for participation in the campaign "Buy Local - Strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina," and a total of 100,000 BAM has been allocated for the implementation of activities. Each agency will receive 25,000 BAM.



This is a campaign aimed at promoting domestic products and producers, with the goal of increasing the competitiveness of the ZDK economy.

- It is the obligation of all of us to support the domestic economy. In this way, we can stimulate development. The coming year will be very challenging, especially for our exporters. That is why we must work to ensure that what is produced is consumed right here, in order to preserve our economy.

Ultimately, we should eat what is quality - and domestic food is exactly that. This project is extremely important - stated ZDK Prime Minister Nezir Pivić.

He added that the goal of the campaign is to reach as many citizens as possible and send a clear message that when we shop, we should choose domestic products and thus strengthen our homeland.

The Ministry of Economy and the Chamber of Commerce of ZDK previously signed a contract for the implementation of a ten-month campaign, within which domestic products and production of companies from this canton will be promoted.



As pointed out by Minister of Economy Samir Šibonjić, the idea for the campaign arose from discussions with businessmen and after an analysis of consumer habits in the canton and beyond.

- This is the first time that such a campaign is being conducted institutionally in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Until now, it was led by citizens' associations.

We believe that the campaign will contribute to greater competitiveness of our economy, both on the domestic and foreign markets, and to an increase in employment - emphasized Minister Šibonjić.