Author: Welcome to Konjic

The final preparations for this event are underway, during which Association representatives Damir Dizdarević and Omar Kudović, a resident of Konjic, visited Konjic and met with the mayor of Konjic, Osman Ćatić.

-We are extremely glad that we are in Konjic this year and this is the first time after 10 years of holding the conference that we have moved the conference from Sarajevo. First of all, I would like to thank the Mayor of the City of Konjic, who recognized the importance of this conference and accepted the role the City of Konjic as a patron and thus helped to host it. This is one of the most important IT events in Bosnia and Herzegovina which gathers experts from this field. So far, we have registered lecturers from the countries of the wider region and a large number of participants, especially young people who we gather here and to whom we give the most important information about current events and technologies from this very dynamic IT world over two days. This year, the conference is being organized for the first time as a two-day meeting with a rich program and contents, and we sincerely hope that this is the beginning of a very good cooperation between our Association and the City of Konjic – said Damir Dizdarević, president of the MS Community Association.

– The city of Konjic strives, in accordance with its possibilities, to help every type of organization of events held in our city. I am glad that we will be present in full capacity in this program.Our wish is that as many programs of this and similar contents as possible to be held in Konjic, as we recently had a Math Camp, where our children from Konjic could also participate. We hope, when it comes to the MS Community BiH conference, that a significant number of young people will attend the conference and learn something new.I invite young people to apply and to participate in this conference and to come together to certain insights and knowledge where they have the opportunity to improve their formal and informal education. Thanks to our people from Konjic, who as responsible persons in their workplaces and in their branches try to contribute to their city in some way, through coordination with them we managed to bring such an important conference to our city. I hereby sincerely thank them for that – emphasized the Mayor Ćatić.

Source of the text: City of Konjic, https://www.konjic.ba/ba/vijesti/iz-konjica/1513-grad-konjic-ce-18-i-19-aprila-biti-domacin-godisnje-ms-community-bih-konferencije,-jednog-od-najznacajnijih-it-dogadjaja-u-bih,-koji-osim-it-profesionalaca-i-entuzijasta-okuplja-i-znacajan-broj-mladih-ucenika-i-studenata.html

The implementation of project activities during 2024 and 2025 will achieve the specific goals of the project, namely:

1. Create preconditions for systematic monitoring and management of tourism development in Konjic

By establishing a database, analyzing the current situation in the field of tourism, as well as by creating preconditions for constant monitoring of changes in the local tourist market, we will create preconditions for regular periodic analysis of the state and trends in this area.

2. Systematically organize the market for two tourist products offered by the city

Given that rafting is the most common form of outdoor activity, we want to contribute to the sustainable development and improvement of services in the tourism sector through its systematic arrangement and connection with mountain tourism. The introduction of a control and management system for rafting and other tourist services with the participation of a coordination mechanism is the starting point for managing the development of the destination.

Ultimately, by establishing a sustainable destination management system with a focus on managing rafting and other tourist services on the Neretva River, we would have an insight into the number of visitors and users of rafting services, which would represent the basis for further data analysis, while the realization of income based on established fees would ensure the long-term financial viability of the project.

On this occasion, the Vice President of the World Rafting Federation Boris Purjakov, the President of the Rafting Association of Serbia, visited Konjic with the director of the Konjic 2024 European Rafting Championship, Samir Krivić, and visited the locations on the Neretva River where the competition will take place.

“This is something that has been prepared for many years and now the circumstances are such that we can realize it. There is still a lot to do, but we at the World Rafting Federation believe that this competition will be at the highest level. The president of the World Rafting Federation, Danilo Barmaz, will also come to Konjic” – said Purjakov, pointing out that they are familiar with the potential offered by Konjic and the Neretva river.

Samir Krivić said that the competition will be held in three disciplines.

“Due to its attractiveness for citizens, the descent will take place from Džajići to Konjic Old Bridge, the slalom race will be in the area of Džajića buk, where a slalom course will be made, and the third discipline is a race of two boats competing in parallel. In addition, we will organize a business regatta for numerous dignitaries” – said Krivić, adding that this is a significant event that will bring great benefits, not only for the City of Konjic, but also for the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina and its promotion.

Boris Purjakov, who has been to all the World Rafting Championships for the past fifteen years, said that everything that has been prepared so far for the competition on the Neretva gives the possibility for Konjic to apply for the organization of the World Rafting Championship.

Source: Radio Konjic, radiokonjic.ba (https://radiokonjic.ba/konjic-ce-biti-domacin-evropskog-rafting-prvenstva-konjic-2024/?fbclid=IwAR1s8RhZdiL3G3UNtHRHUqX2Wrup-HYNXYKnIU0LtwbjuZsRTfMi_R43eXo)

On this occasion, the Vice President of the World Rafting Federation Boris Purjakov who is also the President of the Rafting Association of Serbia was in Konjic, who together with the director of the Konjic 2024 European Rafting Championship, Samir Krivić, visited the locations on the Neretva River where the competition will take place.

 “This is something that has been prepared for many years and now the circumstances are such that we can realize it. There is still a lot to do, but we at the World Rafting Federation believe that this competition will be at the highest level. The president of the World Rafting Federation, Danilo Barmaz, will also come to Konjic” – said Purjakov, pointing out that they are familiar with the potential offered by Konjic and the Neretva River.

Samir Krivić said that the competition will be held in 3 disciplines.

“Descent, due to its attractiveness for the citizens, will be held from village Džajići to the Old bridge, the slalom race will be in the Džajić buk area, where a slalom course will be made, and the third discipline is a race of two boats competing in parallel. In addition, we will organize a business regatta for numerous dignitaries” – said Krivić, adding that this is a significant event that will bring great benefits, not only for the City of Konjic, but also for the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina and its promotion.

Boris Purjakov, who has attended all the World Rafting Championships for the past 15 years, said that everything that has been prepared so far for the competition on the Neretva gives the possibility for Konjic to apply for the organization of the World Rafting Championship.

Source of text and photo: Radio Konjic, https://radiokonjic.ba/konjic-ce-biti-domacin-evropskog-rafting-prvenstva-konjic-2024/?fbclid=IwAR1s8RhZdiL3G3UNtHRHUqX2Wrup-HYNXYKnIU0LtwbjuZsRTfMi_R43eXo

Technical assistance may include, but is not limited to strategy and business consulting, support for digitalization, marketing, sales and communications assistance, introduction of international standards and certifications, workforce training, etc.

Public call is open to limited liability or joint-stock companies registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina that are up to 6 years old and that have a demonstrable diaspora connection (diaspora ownership, co-ownership, or verifiable business partnership).

A document with detailed information about the application process is available at: https://www.fmi-inc.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/RFA-2023-10-Technical-Assistance.pdf.

Kompanije koje ispunjavaju kriterije će biti kontaktirane direktno od strane USAID Diaspora Invest Project tima na stalnoj osnovi putem pristupa prvi dođe, prvi dobije.

Zahtjeve za dodatne informacije uputite na info@diasporainvest.ba (molimo uključite riječi “RFA-2023-10 Pitanje” u naslovu e-maila).

Izvor: https://www.fmi-inc.net/opportunities/provision-technical-assistance-diaspora-companies/

The opening of the fishing season is one of the ways to promote fishing and tourism, said the president of the Konjic Sports Fishermen’s Assembly, Hrabren Kapić.
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“The opening of the season on Lake Borac and its tributaries begins on March 1. We undertook activities like every year for the purpose of promoting sport-recreational fishing and tourism in general. We have a lot of questions from our fishermen from the area of Konjic, but also from Sarajevo” – said Kapić, appealing to all fishermen to comply with all fishing regulations, and one of them is the number of daily catches.
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“The stocking was carried out, it is more for the purpose of promoting sport fishing, for people to have fun. The opening on March 1st coincides with the end of the brown trout season, which can be fished from March 1st. In the tributaries, we urge everyone to comply with all regulations, including the number of daily catches. Other sports fishermen also come to Boračko Lake, who hunt other types of fish. Unfortunately, we had a virus that destroyed the carp fish stock to a significant extent,” Kapić said.

Kapić reminds on which tributaries there is a permanent ban on fishing.

“The river Rakitnica upstream from Dubočani is closed for fishing throughout the year, the same River Neretvica from the mouth of the river Plavušnica, all the way to the source is closed for fishing. Other rivers that are attractive for fishermen, such as Bijela, Trešanica, part of the Ljuta River, are allowed for fishing” – stated Kapić.
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This year, the senior and junior teams of OSF Konjic will participate in numerous competitions, and a competition in Konjic is also planned. Enrollment in the fly fishing school can be done every day, and classes are held three times a week.

Source: Radio Konjic (https://radiokonjic.ba/1-marta-otvorenje-ribolovne-sezone-na-borackom-jezeru-i-pritokama-neretve/)

An SME, as an applicant, can be a startup or an established company that has been operating for a maximum of three years (0 to 3 years) at the time of submitting the grant application.
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The submitted grant/grant application should meet the investment to investment ratio of at least 1:1.

The focus is on co-financing investments in basic assets for business in BiH with the support of the diaspora.
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• Increase direct investments of the diaspora
• Support the creation of new jobs
• Promote business growth, as indicated by sales and/or exports
• Introduce new products and services to domestic and international markets

Grants will be distributed depending on available funds, ranging from 15,000.00 BAM to 70,000.00 BAM for a maximum implementation period of 18 months.

The call is open until September 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Participation benefits:

• Detailed analysis of online presence and performance
• Customized mentoring and training on the latest tactics and tools for effective digital marketing
• Access to resources to optimize online sales and marketing strategies
• Mentoring in establishing the best pricing models and e-commerce solutions
• Financial support for online campaigns (up to 500 KM)
• Support from digital marketing experts who will monitor and support you during the implementation period

Application criteria:

• The applicant must be a micro or small enterprise based in Bosnia and Herzegovina, operating in the tourism sector
• The company must be in business for more than two years and have a positive business, without debt

Qualification criteria:

Web page
Have an updated website (that has been refreshed with new content, modern design and updated functionality to ensure a positive user experience. Reflects the current state of the organization it represents, providing accurate information/offers).
The website should have a booking function in accordance with the service provided (Booking system, booking engine for bookings or booking form).

The social networks
Active social networks (Facebook and/or Instagram) with a minimum of one post per week. Conducts regular paid advertising (at least once a month). It has a defined profile of clients that can be targeted through social networks.

More information:

Detailed information as well as the application form you can find at the following link: LINK

Source: https://turizambih.ba/usaid-turizam-objavljuje-javni-poziv-za-mikro-i-mala-preduzeca-u-turizmu-s-fokusom-na-povecanje-prodaje-putem-online-kanala/?fbclid=IwAR1AWO89YICq8qjY7n1JH2o1va0HQ4j3KgyY6BXOatULYD2a_3-yJ6JXcA0

And what like is Konjic as a host, see for yourself at the upcoming VI. International Festival “Konjic Summer Fest” from  July 5th – 7th, 2024.

Prijave za utrke i dodatne informacije su dostupne na web stranici festivala www.ksf.ba

See for yourself what Konjic is like as a host at the upcoming 6th International festival “Konjic Summer Fest” which will take place from July 5 to July 7, 2024

Registrations for races and additional information are available on the festival’s website