ABSTRACT

Land tenure issues in post-conflict Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 have been influenced by the fact that land in Bosnia, while a scarce and sought-after resource, is not capable of providing quick returns. The collapse of Yugoslav socialism left behind a landscape of small, neglected agricultural plots, failed industrial complexes, and unplanned, inadequately serviced peri-urban settlements. Significant governance reform and private investment remain necessary before the economic potential of Bosnia’s land can be fully realized.