The Norway-BiH Business Association (NBBA) celebrated its first anniversary on December 1, marking a year in which it greatly surpassed initial expectations. The growth in relations between Norwegian and BiH business communities has increased significantly.
The NBBA aims to build on the success achieved so far by attracting more Norwegian businesses and investors in the next 12 months and beyond to cooperate and invest in BiH, Norwegian Ambassador Olav Reinertsen said at a reception in Hotel Europa.
“Exactly one year ago, exactly in this room, I had the great pleasure of launching a business hub that to my great satisfaction has exceeded our expectations – by far,” the Ambassador said.
“It has been an active year with several NBBA events in Banja Luka, Trebinje, Mostar and Sarajevo. The business communities and authorities of BiH have met and established contacts with Norwegian businesspeople and investors in green energy, ICT, tourism and traditional industries.
“But most importantly, concrete agreements and acquisitions have already taken place,” he said.
Norway is one of the most active countries in BiH on improving the local business environment, the Ambassador said. Through a wide range of services, it helps develop the economy and create a brighter future for young people and entrepreneurs in BiH.
“Our objective is to tackle brain drain by establishing sustainable businesses here. And to allow young people nurture their great minds in BiH – not abroad,” Ambassador Reinertsen said.
