Travnik Earns Its First BFC SEE Certificate, Marking a New Chapter in Sustainable Local Development

The Municipality of Travnik has officially obtained the BFC SEE Certificate for the first time, confirming its commitment to building a transparent, efficient, and business-friendly administration. This achievement positions Travnik among the leading municipalities in the region that are strategically developing their economic potential and improving services for citizens and investors.

Situated almost at the geographical center of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Travnik enjoys an exceptionally favourable geostrategic location. The municipality is connected to nearly all major transit routes in the country, making it an important transport hub and a convenient base for business operations across the region. This strategic position, combined with a climate ideal for agriculture, especially vegetable production, and a rich natural environment surrounding mountains Vlašić and Vilenica, creates strong foundations for both agribusiness and tourism.

Travnik is classified as a moderately developed municipality, with a steadily increasing number of registered companies and entrepreneurs. Its economic structure is anchored in trade, accommodation and food services, and various service industries, while the manufacturing sector remains stable and export-oriented. Thanks to this, Travnik is among the municipalities with a positive trade balance, highlighting its competitiveness and potential for further industrial growth based on agriculture and processing industries.

Tourism stands out as one of Travnik’s most promising development opportunities. With extensive natural beauty, abundant water resources, and a well-developed infrastructure for winter and year-round tourism, the municipality offers strong potential for sustainable expansion of the sector. Major cultural and community events - most notably Dani dijaspore - reinforce Travnik’s visibility and attractiveness, especially among the large and successful Travnik diaspora, which remains an invaluable partner in local development.

Education also plays a central role in Travnik’s future. The presence of three universities, particularly those favouring IT-focused study programs, provides a significant talent base for the growth of technology-driven businesses and start-ups. In the 2024/25 academic year alone, 554 students enrolled in first-year IT studies, an impressive indicator of Travnik’s growing human capital and readiness to support digital innovation.

This milestone marks an important step forward as the municipality positions itself as a dynamic, connected, and future-oriented local economy.

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