Ian Bancroft's Blog – June 2009 Archive (4)

Originally published at - http://www.transconflict.com/News/2009/June/Evading_the_Rule_of_Law.php



The failure to extradite Agim Ceku, the former prime minister of Kosovo, represents a further blow to international law and good neighbourly relations in the Western Balkans.



By Ian Bancroft



The refusal of the Bulgarian authorities to extradite Kosovo's former prime minister, Agim Çeku, to Serbia, against the recommendations of Amnesty International and despite both… Continue

Originally published at - http://www.transconflict.com/News/2009/June/Financial_Folly.php



The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina's failure to implement public spending reductions is jeopardizing the country's stand-by agreement with the IMF.



By Ian Bancroft



Following the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina's failure to implement a series of reforms designed to curb public spending, particularly social transfers, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has… Continue

Originally posted at: http://www.transconflict.com/News/2009/June/Economic_(re)integration_Versus_Protectionism.php



An agreement on economic co-operation between Serbia and Republika Srpska stands in stark contrast to protectionist measures passed by the parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina



By Ian Bancroft



Following the signing of an agreement on economic co-operation between Serbia and Republika Srpska on Monday 15th June by Serbia's minister of economy and… Continue

The success of subsidiarity



Originally published at - http://www.transconflict.com/News/2009/June/The_success_of_subsidiarity.php



Whilst the issue of devolution and decentralisation continues to cause controversy and conjecture throughout the Western Balkans, a new report concludes that regions with more powers and competencies are economically more successful.



By Ian Bancroft



An independent study, entitled 'From Subsidiarity to Success: The Impact of… Continue