FBiH Government Allocates Over 4.8 Million KM for Disaster Relief

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The Federal Ministry of Displaced Persons and Refugees in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) has allocated 4.8 million KM (approximately 2.5 million euros, based on the exchange rate) for disaster relief efforts in areas affected by the October 2024 floods and landslides. The funds will be used to provide one-time financial aid to households whose homes were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable, as well as for infrastructure projects in affected local communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FBiH Minister of Displaced Persons and Refugees, Nerin Dizdar, signed agreements with representatives of eight municipalities to provide over 4.8 million KM in funding for disaster relief efforts.
  • The funds will be used to provide one-time financial aid to households whose homes were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable, with amounts ranging from 8,000 KM to 15,000 KM per household, depending on the level of damage and social vulnerability.
  • Up to 815,000 KM will be allocated for one-time assistance to families whose homes were completely destroyed or rendered uninhabitable, with a public call conducted by the Ministry securing these funds.
  • Activities are also being carried out through a public call for the allocation of funds for infrastructure projects in affected local communities, with up to 4,000,000 KM allocated for this purpose.
  • The assistance is being provided in cooperation with local governments and will continue in accordance with expressed needs.
  • A donation from the Government of the United Arab Emirates in the amount of 4 million euros was secured for the reconstruction of housing, aid to households, and the implementation of infrastructure projects.

Statistics:

  • 4.8 million KM allocated by the FBiH Government for disaster relief efforts.
  • Up to 815,000 KM allocated for one-time assistance to families whose homes were completely destroyed or rendered uninhabitable.
  • 8,000 KM to 15,000 KM per household in one-time financial aid, depending on the level of damage and social vulnerability.
  • Up to 4,000,000 KM allocated for infrastructure projects in affected local communities.
  • 4 million euros donated by the Government of the United Arab Emirates for reconstruction of housing, aid to households, and implementation of infrastructure projects.

Sources:

  • FBiH Ministry of Displaced Persons and Refugees.
  • Bosnia Times.
  • Sarajevo Times.