Macroeconomic indicators in Bosnia and Herzegovina Kemal Kozarić, Ph.D. Governor of the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina Governor’s Club presentation – Istanbul, Turkey
Real GDP Growth Rates
Industrial production -4.0% -2.0% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 14.0% BH
Export, Import and Trade Deficit (in KM billion) ExportImportTrade deficit
Inflation -1.0% 0.0% 1.0% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 5.0% 6.0% 7.0% 8.0% current/previous year influence of oil and food pricesinfluence of VAT
Unemployment rate
FX Reserves KM Millions FX Reserves
What are the perspectives of Bosnia and Herzegovina economy in the future Resources: Bosnia and Herzegovina has considerable potential when it comes to the energy sector - only 39% of water resources used; Production of healthy food; Significant tourist potential; Wood industry to a greater degree of processing; Metal industry with a change of focus from export of raw materials to production and export of semi and finished products; Support to SMEs; Continued privatization (a significant proportion of state ownership in the telecommunications sector, energy sector and public enterprises). 8
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