Publications
Media Clientelism Index 2015 - Measuring Media Realities
The Media Clientelism Index (MCI) is the first cross-country comparative and country-specific report on the state of media clientelism and politicisation based on empirical data.
Research into the status, needs and possibilities for improvement of the position of a rural woman
Results of the Research are based on the conducted surveys and workshops with a total of 450 women from 17 municipalities, in 37 rural communities of Federation BiH. Surveys and workshops in the target areas were carried out in cooperation with representatives of civil society organisations, whose work is focused on programs that are contributing to the strengthening of socio-economic position of women.
Guide for civil society's involvement in the process of introduction of gender responsible budgeting
The Guide for civil society's involvement in the process of introduction of gender responsible budgeting is intended for civil society organisations, citizens and many other acters who are already implementing or planning to implement activities aimed at introducing gender equality in public policies, documents or budgets. Introduction of gender responsible budgeting should involve as many acters as possible and the same principles should apply at all levels of governance.
European Union's LEADER program and its role in rural development
The Brochure „European Union's 'LEADER program and its role in rural development'' presents the EU LEADER program and explains how LEADER can support development of rural communities. The Brochure is intended for all those who wish to take part in the initiatives of local rural development.
''Agriculture and rural development in BiH–Final recommendations by the civil society for a faster EU accession”
The publication „Agriculture and rural development in BiH – Recommendations by the civil society for a faster EU accession ” offers an overview of the research, public consultations and discussions with the authorities. It provides a summarised presentation of the current situation in the field of rural development and agriculture in BiH, through the perspective of a wide variety of key non-governmental representatives in this sector. It also offers concrete and detailed recommendations on how to achieve progres sin this field in the context of EU accession, as well as a review of the main prospects and progress made following consultations with the authorities. The document emphasises that implementation of all measures would, among other, gradually facilitate a greater financial aid to agrarians in BiH.
''Labour and employment in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Final recommendations by the civil society for a faster EU accessoin''
The purpose of the publication“Labour and employment in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Recommendations by the civil society in the process of EU accession“ is to present the civil society requests to government institutions and bodies relevant to labour and employment, and to provide an overwiew of the progress made in this field, as compared to the requests that the civil society made within the Citizens for Europe Initiative in 2010.
''Energy and environment in BiH – Final recommendations by the civil society for a faster EU accession ”
The publication entitled „Energy and environment in BiH – Recommendations by the civil society for a faster EU accession ” provides an overview of the research, public consultations and discussions with the authorities. It includes a review of the current situation in the field of energy and environment in BiH, from the perspective of a wide variety of key non-governmental representatives in this sector. It also offers concrete and detailed recommendations on how to achieve progress in this field in the context of EU accessoin, as well as the progress made following consultations with the authorities.
Civil dialogue
Civil society participation in the process of creating and monitoring of public policies in BiH
The publication ''Civil dialogue – Participation of civil society organisations in the process of creating and monitoring of public policies in BiH'', issued by Vesta Association, represents a kind of a collection of texts published to date on the theme of civil dialogue. Its intention is to provide a series of useful information and encourage further Europeisation of the public discourse on this theme, which is already present for years in the EU public arena. In BiH, because of its European path, it needs to become recognised soon.
Gender responsible budgeting
The publication ''Gender responsible budgeting'' should encourage the civil society as a whole, as well as institutions at all levels, to initiate integration of gender equality principles in the budgeting process. This is the best way to promote the concept of gender equality, while at the same time respecting diversity.
Training handbook for trainers ''Gender, youth and media''
The training handbook was created in line with the needs and interests of young representatives of youth organisations from Tuzla, who actively participated in its drafting. The created training package was teste din practice, through delivery of two-day trainings for young leaders in Tuzla municipality. We hope that potential trainers will find this handbook a useful and interesting reading. We also hope that it will help them to train youth, through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, with a view to change their attitude and help them gain knowledge, skills and behaviours appropriate in the context of gender equality.
Rural development through the European Union's LEADER program
The publication ''Rural development through the European Union's LEADER program“ promotes sustainable development in the Europe's rural areas. Within its rural development policy, the EU LEADER program represents an innovative approach. You can also read in the LEADER publication that valuable results were achieved in many European countries, and that LEADER program in candidate countries could play an important role by helping them to adjust to the changes of contemporary world.
The basics of energy efficiency
You may learn in the publication ''The basics of energy efficiency'' how to use energy more efficiently. With its series of tips, the publication should assist and guide citizens to areas and appliances that can save energy, and to ways that apartments or houses should be built or renovated. Citizens do not need to make additional investment in order to follow some of the advice provided, while some require investment which would be re-payed over a period of application.
Incidence of gender based violence in adolescent relationships
Analysis of results of the research carried out in high-schools in Tuzla Canton. Program and prevention measures
The publication contains the analysis of results of the research carried out in high-schools in Tuzla Canton, and the program and prevention measures. The main objective of the research was to assess the presence, forms, scope, frequency, motives, causes and consequences of violence in adolescent relationships, and to what extent the students are informed and know about this problem.
Annual Report 2008.
This Annual Report presents not only a sheer overview of projects and activities that Association Vesta has carried out in 2008, but it also presents our overall progress, entirely dedicated to promotion of human rights, gender equality and civil dialogue. Therefore, it proves not only our devoted work, but also continuous growth and a steady organizational development.
Recommendations and Guidelines for Including Gender Perspective in Local Budgets in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The aim of this publication is to present a set of instruments for analyzing the gender perspective of public revenue and expenditures, as well as for determining the balance of gender perspective in the management and allocation of tax-payer funds. In order to demonstrate the concrete application of these instruments on local budgets, this publication presents the findings from the analyses of public expenditures in five municipalities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Banovići, Bijeljina, Srebrenica, Travnik and Tuzla).
Youth and the Media: Guidelines for Trainers
These training guidelines are intended for current trainers employed by local radio stations as well as prospective trainers. The first part of the handbook contains a theoretical overview which is necessary for the preparation and creation of an independent youth media program. The second part of the Youth and the Media: Guidelines for Trainers offers an outline of proposed classes and workshops.
IN FOCUS: Socially Active Female Politicians
VESTA monitored various media and produced the publication Gender, Media and the Elections. Additionally, VESTA worked with local partners and organized two workshops with female politicians and representatives of the media with the goal of establishing better communication and cooperation between the media and female candidates. In the months following the general election, the publication In Focus: Socially Active Female Politicians was created for the purpose of promoting the work of female politicians.
RESPECT EQUALITY: Examples of Good Practice of Sustainability of Minority Return
The publication Respect Equality: Examples of Good Practice of Sustainability of Minority Return describes recent outcomes of VESTA's ongoing project, RESPECT Equality. The publication includes information about successful initiatives and campaigns launched by minority returnee communities in the return zones.
Social Responsibility in the Media
To be socially responsible sometimes requires great compromises. The media is no exception. This publication is intended for managers and journalists in print, broadcast, and online media. Topics include: the media and human rights; discrimination, xenophobia and the media; how to report on human rights; the responsibilities of the media towards the society.
Gender, Media and the Elections
This report includes the findings of VESTA's media study during the 2006 general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina. For two weeks leading up to the October elections, VESTA monitored electronic and print media in Tuzla Canton and analyzed the media's coverage and representation of female candidates.
The achieved results in the development of policies for environmental protection in the area of the Tuzla Canton
Association Vesta and the Centre for Ecology and Energy from Tuzla devised and later realized the project "Support for the development of policies for environmental protection through public advocacy campaigns and active citizen participation," supported by the EU. This publication presents the results of the project, as well as a description of the public advocacy campaigns which were part of the project.
Civil Society Organizations and Public Advocacy for the Development of Environmental Protection and Restoration Policies
This publication represents an overview of the main instruments needed for the successful planning, realization and evaluation of environmental public advocacy campaigns. The authors also present the experiences of numerous civil society organizations from Bosnia and Herzegovina and abroad as valuable case studies.
Citizens, Active Participants of Social Change
This handbook deals with the relations between citizens and local authorities regarding economic initiatives for development. We recommend this publication to community leaders and municipal authorities who wish to learn more about the principles and possibilities of active citizen participation in the decision-making process at the local level.
Public Advocacy and Basics of Communication for Local Community Development
This handbook offers a comprehensive overview of ways to resolve small issues in local communities. Intended for local leaders and active citizens, this publication describes the basic tools needed for establishing effective communication in order to work toward common goals and initiate local development projects.
Our environment without illegal waste dumps - A handbook for active citizen action through partnership
