Supporting cultural institutions of importance for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Cultural institutions such as museums, art galleries and libraries play a unique role within cultural sustainability and sustainable development by preserving their communities’ heritage. Because of that the Federal Ministry of Culture and Sports traditionaly allocates funds for the projects of: the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Museum of Literature and Performing Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The National Film Archive of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the National and University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina. These cultural institutions aim to collect, preserve, explore, present and promote the cultural and historical heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina and to offer their services to all regardless of age, race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disabilty. Indeed, not only their collections, but also their history and buildings, are a cultural assets that are enriching local communities and,alongside other heritage attractions contribute to tourism associated with a city or country. They have an inherent investment in sustaining and promoting culture of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Understanding how crucial their work is to society and cultural sustainability as well as how these institutions have the unique value to Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Ministry has been supporting abovementioned cultural institutions.