1. Ms. Sheelagh Brady Senior Security Information Analyst, UNDSS & Crime and Security Consultant

2. Organised Crime in Bosnia Herzegovina “A silent war fought by an ambush of toothless tigers, or a war not yet fought?” 2012 Aim – to examine the evolution of OC in BiH since before the war until day. Main finding – little has changed in the rhetoric over the past 20 years, with many willing to accept the status quo because of the protection and security it offers.

3.  Relationships developed during and after the war between politicians, the business elite and organised criminals still inhibit the required shift to transparent and accountable self governance.

4.  Corruption endemic in BiH society, at all levels  Bribes and intimidation used to inappropriate influence  No political will to investigate the issue  No targeted investigations  Agencies are disempowered by the provision of weak mandates and limited resources.  All of which have facilitated the emergence of blurred lines between criminality and legitimate business relationships.

5.  Improper procurement & public tenders procedures  Improper privatisation processes  Abuse of public funds  Estate capture  Misuse of utility & energy companies  Influence on financial institutions – unsecure loans.  Commodities trafficking  Inappropriate sale & supply of pharmaceuticals  Weapons production, sale and supply  Interference & intimidation in the Political & Criminal Justice System  Media influence & domination

6.  The growing cooperation at the regional level  EU Accession  Civil society  You.

7. Thank you very much for your attention. Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at:  sheelagh.brady@undss.org sheelagh.brady@undss.org  sheelaghbrady@gmail.com sheelaghbrady@gmail.com  http://ba.linkedin.com/in/sheelaghbrady http://ba.linkedin.com/in/sheelaghbrady