Sarajevo Opens New Prison Facilities Worth 20 Million KM: EU and FBiH Government Build Prison to Standards, But Is It Enough?
Sarajevo just got new prison facilities on Igman, worth a whopping 20 million convertible marks! Yes, you read that right – 20 million KM! The Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina allocated 11 million, and the European Union chipped in 9 million KM through IPA funds. All to build the B detention unit, which can hold 40 convicted persons, covering an area of 4,000 square meters.
Prison According to European Standards?
These facilities are designed according to modern European prison standards, which sounds like prisoners will finally get conditions worthy of the 21st century. But is that really enough? Will these investments solve the problems of the penal system in BiH, or is this just another investment that will end up as an expensive facade?
Who Pays and Why?
The FBiH Government and the European Union jointly financed this project, showing that the international community and local authorities see the need for prison reform. But will these millions KM really be used to improve conditions and rehabilitate prisoners, or will they end up in someone’s pockets? This is the question many are asking.
What Do the Numbers Say?
- Facility area: 4,000 m²
- Capacity: 40 convicted persons
- Total investment value: 20 million KM
- FBiH Government share: 11 million KM
- EU share: 9 million KM
These are concrete data showing the seriousness of the project but also raising questions about the efficiency of spending.
Is This the Beginning of Change or Just Another Prison?
While the facilities are opening and praised for European standards, citizens and experts wonder – will this really contribute to reducing crime and better rehabilitation of convicts? Or will problems continue as before, with expensive but ineffective prisons?
Conclusion
Sarajevo got new prison facilities, financed with large sums from domestic and European sources. The project is ambitious and promises European standards, but the real test will be in practice. Will this prison be a place for real rehabilitation or just another building with a big bill? Time will tell.
What do you think about these investments? Are prisons the right way to solve crime problems or is deeper reform needed? Drop a comment, let’s see who’s for and who’s against! Remember, every word can start a big debate.
