Institute for Development and European Integration | Institut za razvoj i evropske integracije

What Institute for Development and European Integration | Institut za razvoj i evropske integracije does

IREI (Institut za razvoj i evropske integracije / Institute for Development and European Integration) is a non-profit citizens' association registered with the BiH Ministry of Justice on April 6, 2020, headquartered in Sarajevo at Zmaja od Bosne 76. The organization operates as a policy "do-tank" combining research, advisory, and direct project implementation across four thematic clusters: public administration reform and governance, anti-corruption, EU integration, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) implementation. IREI serves government institutions at all levels of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Council of Ministers, entity governments, Brčko District, and municipal authorities), civil society organizations, and indirectly citizens and local communities.

The organization's core outputs include long-term donor-funded programs (e.g., the BiH-Switzerland SDG Partnership 2024-2028, the Norway-funded SMART Balkans project 2025), municipal capacity-building programs (the Ozone – Open and Accountable Municipalities program, which produced 209 measures across 6 municipalities), policy development services (New Program Policy documents for cities such as Bihać and Gradiška), research publications and policy briefs, and the SDG Hub Sarajevo multi-stakeholder collaboration platform co-developed with the City of Sarajevo and FabLab for urban sustainability. Distribution is direct (institutional engagement, project implementation) and digital (free policy publications, social media channels).

IREI is funded almost entirely through project-based grants and contracts from international donors, including the Embassy of Switzerland, Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sweden, and the Central European Initiative. The organization employs 5 staff and draws on a network of 50+ specialized consultants. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. There is no commercial pricing model; services are delivered through donor-funded project budgets. Strategic partnerships span Western Balkan governments, international donors, the SDG Council of BiH (which IREI administratively supports), and academic institutions including Sciences Po in France.

Name

Institute for Development and European Integration | Institut za razvoj i evropske integracije

Legal name

Udruženje Institut za razvoj i evropske integracije

Website

https://irei.ba

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IREI is a Sarajevo-based non-profit policy do-tank (founded 2020) that advises BiH government institutions and civil society on EU integration, governance, anti-corruption, and SDG implementation, funded by international donors including Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, and CEI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Advisory Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery) (BPADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Assistance, Policy Lending & Capacity Building Programs (BPADACAN)

Keywords

• Policy advisory services
• Public administration reform
• EU integration consulting
• Sustainable development programs
• Civil society capacity building

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarajevo

HQ country

Bosnia & Herzegovina

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Project-based grants and contracts: IREI operates as a non-profit organization funded primarily through international development grants, government contracts, and institutional donor funding. Revenue is generated through implementing donor-funded projects focused on EU integration, governance reform, and sustainable development in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IREI is a non-profit "do-tank" providing policy research, advisory services, and project implementation focused on EU integration, public administration reform, governance and anti-corruption, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) implementation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its core deliverables are donor-funded multi-stakeholder projects, capacity-building programs for government and civil society, policy analysis publications, and coordination platforms such as the SDG Hub Sarajevo. Revenue is sourced from international donors (Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Central European Initiative) via grants and project contracts rather than priced commercial offerings.

Product overview

IREI is a non-profit policy institute ('do-tank') operating across Bosnia and Herzegovina, offering a portfolio of advisory services, research publications, and implementation programs rather than a unified technology product. The core offerings include: the SDG Partnership Program (a bilateral BiH-Switzerland initiative for Sustainable Development Goals); the SDG Hub Sarajevo platform (a multi-stakeholder collaboration platform for urban sustainability); the Ozone municipal modernization program (supporting transparency and citizen-centered governance); policy analysis and development services (New Program Policy, EU integration analysis); and knowledge products (handbooks, policy briefs). These offerings are distinct advisory and project-based services, not software products with technical integrations. IREI's work is funded by international donors including the Embassy of Switzerland, Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sweden, and the Central European Initiative.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SDG Hub Sarajevo An open multi-stakeholder collaboration platform developed jointly by IREI, the City of Sarajevo and FabLab BiH, connecting public sector, academic institutions, private companies, civil society organizations and citizens around sustainable urban development goals in Sarajevo. Operates through thematic working groups focused on urban mobility, food systems, culture and creative industries, urban planning, and tourism.
• SDG Partnership Project (BiH-Switzerland) A bilateral partnership program between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland for the period 2024-2028, managed by the SDG Council of BiH and administered by IREI. Aims to inspire sustainable development interventions through knowledge exchange, innovative approaches, and sharing of best practices in SDG process management.
• Stronger Civil Society in the Region – Faster Development and EU Accession A project under the SMART Balkans umbrella funded by Norway that strengthens civil society organizations' contribution and participatory role in BiH's EU integration process through analysis, recommendations, and regional exchange of best practices across the Western Balkans.
• Ozone – Open and Accountable Municipalities A municipal modernization program that worked intensively with six partner municipalities/cities (Bihać, Gradiška, Modriča, Centar Sarajevo, Novo Sarajevo, Ilidža) to adapt their actions to citizens' needs, implementing 209 systemic measures, training public officials, and supporting development of new program policies, with 913,350 KM invested and 6,584 staff hours contributed.
• New Program Policy (NPP) Service A policy development service delivered to local governments that provides expert analysis and concrete measure recommendations, adapting local authority operations to citizen needs. Used by clients such as the cities of Bihać and Gradiška for their new program policy (Nova Programska Politika) documents.
• Digitization for Citizens Handbook A handbook publication analyzing best practices in citizen participation and digitalization of public administration, produced from the cooperation between Centar Sarajevo and Reggio Emilia, Italy under the Central European Initiative-funded twin municipalities project. Targeted at municipal leaders, public administrators, and civil society actors.
• Analysis of Current Situation and Joint Participation of Government and Civil Society A research publication analyzing the current state of cooperation between civil society and government sectors in BiH's EU integration process, providing recommendations for improving structured dialogue and participation mechanisms. Intended for EU policymakers, BiH institutions, CSOs, and regional partners.
• Policy Brief: Strengthening Joint Action of Government and Civil Sector A policy brief proposing models for functional cooperation between government and civil society in BiH's EU pre-accession process, drawing on best practices from Montenegro, Croatia, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Targeted at EU accession negotiators, BiH policymakers, and CSO advocates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Partner municipalities implemented 209 measures with investment of 913,350 KM
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sciences Po (France)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Prestigious French institution whose students participated in workshop on governance, sustainable development and EU integrations organized by IREI in Sarajevo.
• Reggio Emilia Municipality (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Twin municipality partnership with Centar Sarajevo for cooperation on citizen participation and digitalization of public administration. Includes mutual visits and knowledge exchange between local governments.
• Central European Initiative (CEI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded the cooperation project between twin municipalities Centar Sarajevo and Reggio Emilia through Knowledge Exchange Programme, promoting democratic political culture and digital transformation.
• FabLab BiHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SDG Hub Sarajevo initiative, developing digital platform for sustainable development. Jointly working on connecting public sector, academia, private companies, and civil society for urban sustainability.
• SMART Balkans ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional consortium implementing SMART Balkans project - Civil Society for a Connected Western Balkans, funded by Norway. IREI contributes to strengthening civil society participation in EU integration across the region.
• SDG Council of BiH (Intersectoral Working Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIREI provides administrative support for the Intersectoral Working Group for Monitoring SDG Implementation in BiH, appointed by the Council of Ministers to coordinate and monitor the SDG Framework.
• Grad Sarajevo (City of Sarajevo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in SDG Hub Sarajevo initiative, working together on developing platform for sustainable urban development connecting multiple stakeholders.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Think for Europe Network (TEN): A network of policy think tanks from across the Western Balkans and EU candidate countries focused on European integration, democracy, and rule of law. Directly comparable to IREI in mission, donor-funded model, and policy research orientation.
• European Policy Centre (CEP) Banja Luka: BiH-based think tank focused on European integration, foreign policy, and democratic governance. Directly comparable to IREI as a domestic policy research and advocacy organization targeting EU accession and governance reform in BiH.
• Civic Initiatives (Belgrade): Serbian civil society and policy organization working on EU integration, democratic governance, and civil society development. Directly comparable to IREI as a regional Western Balkans non-profit delivering donor-funded EU integration and governance programming.
• Aspen Institute Southeast Europe: Regional policy and leadership institute active in the Western Balkans on democratic governance and EU integration. Comparable to IREI in thematic focus, donor-funded model, and convening function across the region.
• Centar za Civile Inicijative (CCI): A leading Bosnian civil society organization working on civic participation, good governance, and EU integration across BiH. Directly comparable to IREI as a domestic non-profit delivering policy advocacy, capacity building, and donor-funded governance programs in BiH.

Emerging players

• European Western Balkans (EWB): Regional policy portal and analysis platform focused on EU integration of the Western Balkans. Comparable to IREI in audience and thematic coverage of EU accession and governance reform, with a stronger publishing/analytical orientation.

Broad incumbents

• British Council Bosnia and Herzegovina: UK cultural and development organization implementing governance, education, and civil society programs in BiH. Comparable to IREI in donor-funded capacity building for institutions and civil society, though with much broader geographic reach.
• UNDP Bosnia and Herzegovina: UN agency implementing SDG-related governance and development programs in BiH. Comparable to IREI in thematic overlap (SDG implementation, governance reform) but operates at much larger scale and with broader mandate.
• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) - Bosnia and Herzegovina: Germany's main bilateral development agency, with extensive operations in BiH focused on governance, EU integration, and sustainable development. Comparable to IREI as a provider of donor-funded TA and capacity-building for public institutions, but at far greater scale.
• Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Bosnia and Herzegovina: German political foundation active in BiH on social democracy, EU integration, and civil society. Comparable to IREI in donor-funded programming for governance and civic engagement, but operates regionally with deeper institutional backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@irei-bih
• Facebookfacebook.com/IREI.BiH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ireibih
• Instagraminstagram.com/irei.ba

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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