2.  Joint activity since 2002.  Employers organizations are based on the principle of voluntary membership.  Together they protect and represent the rights and interests of members.  Conditions for favorable business environment are created.  Employers views and opinions are promoted.  Employers are equal social partner in tri-partite dialogue.

3.  Consultations between members and government representatives on issues of common interest are now provided.  Today - a strong and independent voice of employers.  More than 4.000 individual and joint members are affiliated to the Federation and RS and are recognized on the national, regional and international level.  The FINAL GOAL - to strengthen members and entire economic sector for competition that awaits them by entering BiH into the European Union.

4.  Conditions of increased economic turbulence due to internal political and economic instability: Incompliance and constant political turmoil Unstable business environment Grey economy and corruption High level of public and administration expenses Underdeveloped unique market in Bosnia and Herzegovina "Levies" in the form of fiscal and para-fiscal benefits Certain financial unsustainability of the system Inconsistency of educational system and labor market with the Inconsistency of educational system and labor market with the needs of employers

5.  Persistent and continuous work on unburdening the economy - through reducing contributions and para-fiscal levies through text changes in the Law on Enterprises.  Initiated and led negotiations with SSS of BiH on amendments to the General Collective Agreement based on members requests.  Intensive work on amendments to the Federal Labor Law and the Labor Law of RS.

6.  Reputation and trust of the authorities.  Employers representatives - actively involved in the work of the Commission and the Committee of the parliament on entity levels – by giving full contribution we are participating in law creating process.  As a legitimate and representative partner UPFBiH together with the government and the union involved in initiatives at ESC on the entity level.

7.  Contribute to the BHQFHE in the full capacity of the institution  Become an active member in advising and cosnultation  Contrbute to the implementation of the activities  Advise and be advised regarding the general outcomes 7 BHFQE TEMPUS

8. Thank you!