John Yarwood
- Published in print:
- 1999
- Published Online:
- June 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780853239031
- eISBN:
- 9781846313905
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Liverpool University Press
- DOI:
- 10.5949/UPO9781846313905
- Subject:
- Society and Culture, Cultural Studies
Following the devastation of the war in Bosnia, the European Union formed the European Union Administration of Mostar (EUAM) and the author — a widely experienced architect, town planner, and project ...
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Following the devastation of the war in Bosnia, the European Union formed the European Union Administration of Mostar (EUAM) and the author — a widely experienced architect, town planner, and project manager — worked as Director of Reconstruction for EUAM for the whole of the period of its mandate, from 1994 to 1996. On behalf of the international community, the EU formed a city administration in Mostar with the goal of reconciling the former warring parties; building security and creating a unified police force; establishing freedom of movement; holding democratic elections; and establishing a City Council. It also spent DM170 million on repairing six thousand houses, thirty public buildings, twenty-five schools, eighteen health buildings, seventy water projects, five bridges, a construction equipment pool and a technical training centre. Ninety buildings were de-mined and an urban planning system was established. This was a project of unique historical significance from many points of view. In a book extensively illustrated with photographs and plans, the author and his collaborators describe reconstruction from a general technical standpoint. The book shows what was done; explains how it was done; and considers the problems, issues, failures and successes. It analyses what lessons were learned and points out the relevance for similar future projects. The analysis is firmly grounded in the context of Bosnian and European politics.Less
Following the devastation of the war in Bosnia, the European Union formed the European Union Administration of Mostar (EUAM) and the author — a widely experienced architect, town planner, and project manager — worked as Director of Reconstruction for EUAM for the whole of the period of its mandate, from 1994 to 1996. On behalf of the international community, the EU formed a city administration in Mostar with the goal of reconciling the former warring parties; building security and creating a unified police force; establishing freedom of movement; holding democratic elections; and establishing a City Council. It also spent DM170 million on repairing six thousand houses, thirty public buildings, twenty-five schools, eighteen health buildings, seventy water projects, five bridges, a construction equipment pool and a technical training centre. Ninety buildings were de-mined and an urban planning system was established. This was a project of unique historical significance from many points of view. In a book extensively illustrated with photographs and plans, the author and his collaborators describe reconstruction from a general technical standpoint. The book shows what was done; explains how it was done; and considers the problems, issues, failures and successes. It analyses what lessons were learned and points out the relevance for similar future projects. The analysis is firmly grounded in the context of Bosnian and European politics.
Ana E. Juncos
- Published in print:
- 2013
- Published Online:
- September 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780719082405
- eISBN:
- 9781781705735
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- DOI:
- 10.7228/manchester/9780719082405.003.0005
- Subject:
- Political Science, International Relations and Politics
Chapter 5 explores the intervention of the European Union (EU) in the aftermath of the war. During this period, the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) was characterised by a low level of ...
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Chapter 5 explores the intervention of the European Union (EU) in the aftermath of the war. During this period, the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) was characterised by a low level of activity, a continuation of past initiatives and a secondary role in Bosnia in comparison with Community activities and the operations of international organisations such as the United Nations (UN) or NATO. The EU could be best characterised during this period as a civilian power. This chapter begins with an examination of the EU’s civilian administration in Mostar (EUAM). Greater effectiveness of the CFSP was evident from this case study. However, institutional turf wars, as well as problems of strategy and political obstructionism, undermined this initiative. A non-decision on military intervention is then examined. This case study best exemplifies the (self-imposed) paralysis of the CFSP during this period and the consensus among the member states that the EU should not resort to the use of military instruments. The crisis in Kosovo in 1998-99 triggered changes in the EU’s approach towards Bosnia with the launch of the Stability Pact, but time and institutional constraints meant this initiative did not significantly improve levels of coherence and effectiveness.Less
Chapter 5 explores the intervention of the European Union (EU) in the aftermath of the war. During this period, the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) was characterised by a low level of activity, a continuation of past initiatives and a secondary role in Bosnia in comparison with Community activities and the operations of international organisations such as the United Nations (UN) or NATO. The EU could be best characterised during this period as a civilian power. This chapter begins with an examination of the EU’s civilian administration in Mostar (EUAM). Greater effectiveness of the CFSP was evident from this case study. However, institutional turf wars, as well as problems of strategy and political obstructionism, undermined this initiative. A non-decision on military intervention is then examined. This case study best exemplifies the (self-imposed) paralysis of the CFSP during this period and the consensus among the member states that the EU should not resort to the use of military instruments. The crisis in Kosovo in 1998-99 triggered changes in the EU’s approach towards Bosnia with the launch of the Stability Pact, but time and institutional constraints meant this initiative did not significantly improve levels of coherence and effectiveness.
- Published in print:
- 1999
- Published Online:
- June 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780853239031
- eISBN:
- 9781846313905
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Liverpool University Press
- DOI:
- 10.5949/UPO9781846313905.004
- Subject:
- Society and Culture, Cultural Studies
This chapter attempts to evoke a little of the working environment — the atmosphere, the culture, and the practical circumstances in and around the European Union Administration of Mostar (EUAM). ...
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This chapter attempts to evoke a little of the working environment — the atmosphere, the culture, and the practical circumstances in and around the European Union Administration of Mostar (EUAM). Every organisation has such an environment and the product of the organisation is heavily conditioned by it. Context must be considered in order to grasp a true picture and draw reliable conclusions.Less
This chapter attempts to evoke a little of the working environment — the atmosphere, the culture, and the practical circumstances in and around the European Union Administration of Mostar (EUAM). Every organisation has such an environment and the product of the organisation is heavily conditioned by it. Context must be considered in order to grasp a true picture and draw reliable conclusions.
- Published in print:
- 1999
- Published Online:
- June 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780853239031
- eISBN:
- 9781846313905
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Liverpool University Press
- DOI:
- 10.5949/UPO9781846313905.005
- Subject:
- Society and Culture, Cultural Studies
This chapter first examines the relationship between the organisation in Brussels and that in Mostar. It then considers the basic aims and methods of the European Union Administration of Mostar ...
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This chapter first examines the relationship between the organisation in Brussels and that in Mostar. It then considers the basic aims and methods of the European Union Administration of Mostar (EUAM) (as set out in the so-called ‘Memorandum of Understanding’). It reviews the internal organisation of the EUAM as a whole, and that of the Department of Reconstruction in particular. Next, it looks at the relationship between the EUAM and the local municipal administrations, followed by a discussion of the relationship between the political mission and the technical mission.Less
This chapter first examines the relationship between the organisation in Brussels and that in Mostar. It then considers the basic aims and methods of the European Union Administration of Mostar (EUAM) (as set out in the so-called ‘Memorandum of Understanding’). It reviews the internal organisation of the EUAM as a whole, and that of the Department of Reconstruction in particular. Next, it looks at the relationship between the EUAM and the local municipal administrations, followed by a discussion of the relationship between the political mission and the technical mission.
