09.12.2003

Speech by the High Representative, Paddy Ashdown, at the Bosnian Business Conference

Rebuilding a country is like rebuilding a house. You have to put a huge amount of effort into things that are necessary but won’t show when the work is over. Solid foundations, naturally. Wiring and plumbing: also essential – and to put these in, you have to take other things out, like walls and windows. There will be weeks of plastering and lay [...]
14.10.2003

Speech by Deputy HR and Head of OHR Economic Department Patrice Dreiski at a conference on “Expanding the European Investment Frontier”

It is my great pleasure to be back in Bucharest. I am particularly honoured to be part of such a distinguished panel. The topic – promoting foreign direct investment through privatisation -- is a crucial one for all transition countries. And the question – does privatisation deliver? – is by no means rhetorical. Indeed, as far as Bosnia and H [...]