Ambassador Douglas Davidson

10.9.2008. | Sarajevo | OSCE BiH

Opening Remarks By HOM at Training Seminar For the Members Of the Electoral Administration In BiH

I am pleased and honored to be able to address this meeting in my last public event ... MORE

3.9.2008. | Sarajevo | OSCEBiH

Remarks by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Summer Media School for Journalism Students

I would like to thank the Press Council for inviting me to speak to you today. I am pleased to be able to make... MORE

10.8.2008. | Sarajevo | OSCE BiH

Transcript Of the TV Interview With Douglas Davidson, Head Of the OSCE Mission To BiH, Broadcasted On FTV Central News

The guest of the Central News is Mr Douglas Davidson, Head of OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina... MORE

8.8.2008. | Sarajevo | OSCE BiH

Statement by Ambassador Douglas Davidson, Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina on the Common Core Curriculum and the National Group of Subjects

Exactly five years ago today, this Mission released a statement warmly welcoming the “adoption of an agreement ... MORE

4.8.2008. | Srebrenica | OSCE BiH

Remarks By HOM At Ugovor And Map Graduation Ceremony

Mayor, Speaker, ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to be here today in Srebrenica... MORE

1.8.2008. | Sarajevo | OSCEBiH

Answers to Dnevni Avaz on Stolac Secondary School By Douglas Davidson, Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH

Crises in this school culminated over the summer. OSCE, i.e. Mr Douglas Davidson, gave his opinion about it... MORE

23.7.2008. | Sarajevo | OSCEBiH

Statement on the Stolac Secondary School by Douglas Davidson, Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH

The situation with the secondary school in Stolac is moving from tragedy to farce. It is, more precisely ... MORE

21.7.2008. | Sarajevo | OSCE BiH

Remarks To The International Conference On How Youth Understand And Practice Human Rights

How you young people understand and practice human rights is really something that you should tell me... MORE

19.5.2008. | Visoko | OSCEBiH

Remarks by the Head of OSCE Mission on MAP and UGOVOR Graduation in Visoko

Through the Municipal Administration Reform project, Visoko has introduced improvements in the ... MORE

16.5.2008. | Srebrenica | OSCEBiH

"READ BiH" in Srebrenica

Remarks by Douglas Davidson, Head of OSCE Mission to BiH at the READ BiH event ... MORE

13.5.2008. | Sarajevo | OSCE BiH

Opening Remarks by HOM to the First Security Policy Course

Ministers, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your attendance at this first security policy training course... MORE

25.4.2008. | Sarajevo | ОSCE BiH

Having an Independent And Capable Regulatory Body for the Broadcast Media Is Essential

The mass media here seems to me to be under threat from many quarters... MORE

17.4.2008. | Sarajevo | OSCE BiH

Remarks by Ambassador Davidson to the Conference on the “Role of European Movement in Society and the European Integration Processes"

I would be remiss if I did not begin by thanking Miodrag Živojinović for inviting me to this occasion... MORE

4.4.2008. | Beč | OSCE BiH

Remarks By the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Before the OSCE Permanent Council

This, it seems to me, is the basic dilemma that Bosnia and Herzegovina faces today. It is a country that remains divided against itself... MORE

28.3.2008. | Sarajevo | OSCE BiH

Integration of the “Culture of Peace” Into the Education Systems Ensures Development of the Critical Thinking Skills

Since I am often considered to have only critical things to say about the educational bureaucracies of this country... MORE

27.3.2008. | Sarajevo | OSCEBiH

Education System Should Create Ctizens With Critical Thinking

A recent study by Stanford University’s Hoover Institution concluded that each additional year of schooling... MORE

6.3.2008. | Sarajevo | OSCE BiH

Opening Remarks by the OSCE Head of Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina at Security Policy Seminar

I am honoured by the opportunity to appear in such distinguished company this morning. MORE

7.2.2008. | Sarajevo | OSCEBiH

Remarks by the Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH on the occasion of Global Elections Day

I suspect I am here not because I have gained the reputation, which would be entirely undeserved, of an expert on ... MORE

6.12.2007. | Neum | OSCEBiH

Remarks to the Congress of Local Self Government Association of Towns and Municipalities of the FBiH

We in the OSCE have long felt that municipal government is an essential but often overlooked part of the foundation on which democracy is built... MORE

28.11.2007. | Sarajevo | OSCEBiH

Remarks by Ambassador Douglas Davidson to Seminar for Journalism Students Held at Parliamentary Assembly

This is the third time the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina has organised a series of seminars for students ... MORE

20.11.2007. | Brcko | OSCEBiH

Ambassador Douglas Davidson´s Remarks at "Lessons from Education Reform in Brcko" Report Presentation

Our Mission set out to study education in the District of Brcko because its education officers noticed a number of things that are quite different... MORE

19.11.2007. | Mostar | OSCEBiH

Remarks to United World Colleges Mostar

You are quite a famous institution these days, and I consider it quite an honour to have been invited to join you... MORE

13.11.2007. | Sarajevo | OSCEBiH

Ambassador Douglas Davidson’s Remarks at Prof. Dr. Mirko Pejanovic’s Book Presentation

It is common to begin remarks such as those I am making here this evening with the words “It is a pleasure to be here.” MORE

8.11.2007. | Vienna | OSCE BiH

Ambassador Davidson Addresses the Commission on Security and Co-Operation in Europe

On 8 November, Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH gave a speech on BiH’s post-conflict recovery and reconciliation… MORE

8.10.2007. | Portoroz | OSCE BiH

Education in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Neglected Security Issue

Aida Premilovac, Cabinet Member, Head of Mission´s Office, OSCE Mission to BiH, delivered the following speech at the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly... MORE

1.10.2007. | Sarajevo | OSCE BiH

Remarks by the Head of Mission at OSCE Code of Conduct Conference

On 2 October, Ambassador Douglas Davidson, Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH, gave the following speech at the opening session of the OSCE Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security… MORE

4.9.2007. | Sarajevo | OSCE BiH

Remarks by the Head of Mission at the World Congress of Comparative Education Societies

On 3 September, Ambassador Douglas Davidson, Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH, gave the following speech at a reception in honour of the 13th World Congress of Comparative Education… MORE

22.8.2007. | Sarajevo | OSCE BiH

Remarks by the Head of Mission at the screening of “Justice Requires Outreach”

On 22 August, Ambassador Douglas Davidson, Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH, gave the following introductory speech to the documentary film, Justice Requires Outreach. The film was shown at Dom Armije, Sarajevo, as part of the Sarajevo Film Festival.. MORE

28.7.2007. | Bihac | OSCE BiH

Remarks to the First Working Meeting of Umbrella Student Organizations in BiH

On 28 July Ambassador, Douglas Davidson, Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH, addressed the First Working Meeting of Umbrella Student Organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina at the University of Bihac. Here is the text of his speech: MORE

14.6.2007. | Sarajevo | OSCEBiH

Remarks by Head of Mission on Rights and Reintegration of Displaced Persons

The Head of Mission spoke at a presentation of a study on rights and reintegration of displaced persons... MORE

6.6.2007. | Stolac | OSCE BiH

Varieties of English: Head of Mission Speaks to Stolac Students

The Head of Mission visited Stolac Secondary School on Wednesday, June 6. There he spoke to a group of Bosniak and Croat students of English, making the following remarks: MORE

27.4.2007. | Neum | OSCE BiH

Remarks by Head of Mission at Neum Conference

Regional Conference: Perspectives for Co-operation Between Municipalities in the Triangle/Border Regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Montenegro held in Neum, 26 April 2007 MORE

19.4.2007. | Sarajevo | OSCE BiH

Some Heretical Thoughts on Higher Education in BiH

Remarks by Douglas Davidson, Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH, at the Sarajevo School of Science and Technology MORE

2.4.2007. | Sarajevo | OSCE BiH

Remarks by Douglas Davidson, Head of OSCE Mission to BiH, Before the Igman Initiative

More than ten years after war’s end in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the odyssey of many still continues... MORE

28.3.2007. | Sarajevo | OSCE BiH

Keeping the Ship of State on Course Requires the Right Kind of Education

Education for citizenship in a democracy is essential for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s future... MORE

21.3.2007. | Sarajevo | OSCE BiH

When It Comes to Language and Literature Sharing Can Be Enriching

We should all recognize that languages are living and changing things and not immune to infection from the outside... MORE

8.3.2007. | Sarajevo | OSCE BiH

Head of Mission on International Women’s Day

Ambassador Douglas Davidson´s speech on the occasion of 8 March MORE

22.2.2007. | Sarajevo | OSCEBiH

State-Level Education Agency to Ensure Proper Educational Standards

The Education Agency is a body that, given proper competencies, will help to provide assurances that the young people... MORE

1.2.2007. | Sarajevo | OSCEBiH

Remarks on Global Election Day

Members of the Central Election Commission, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen... MORE

1.12.2006. | Vienna | OSCEBiH

Statement of the Head of Mission to the Permanent Council

Bosnia and Herzegovina is, in its own peculiar way, a kind of laboratory for how to rehabilitate and even ... MORE

5.10.2006. | Vienna | OSCEBiH

Information Seminar on the Ratification Process of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages

Bosnia and Herzegovina signed the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages on September 7, 2005... MORE

15.8.2006. | Sarajevo | OSCEBiH

The Importance of Collaboration in the Region: EU and International Integration

Ambassador Douglas Davidson, Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH, addressed students at the Sarajevo International Summer School... MORE

19.6.2006. | Sarajevo | OSCEBiH

Monitoring of Media Reporting in the Countries of the “Dayton Triangle”

The subject of this conference - the role of the media - is quite a good and timely one, too... MORE

1.6.2006. | Sarajevo | OSCEBiH

Roundtable on the “Right to Education”

The purpose of this event is to bring together a group of interested and engaged people from different fields of expertise... MORE

22.4.2006. | Sarajevo | OSCEBiH

Ambassador Douglas Davidson - Remarks to Circle 99

This morning I’d like to share with you some very personal observations on education in Bosnia and Herzegovina... MORE

11.4.2006. | Banja Luka | OSCEBiH

Refugee returns speech of Ambassador Douglas Davidson

In many ways, that so many people have yet to return to their pre-war homes forms but one part, albeit a highly important one, of a greater problem... MORE

9.2.2006. | Sarajevo | OSCEBiH

OSCE Mission to BiH released "Plea Bargain Agreement" Report

Following nearly two years of monitoring plea agreement proceedings, with over 3,000 hearings observed by our staff... MORE

20.1.2006. | Sarajevo | OSCEBiH

OHR-OSCE press conference on Colonel Palic Case

The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina supports the High Representative´s actions in this case... MORE

7.11.2005. | Sarajevo | OSCEBiH

Remarks to Igman Initiative Conference On “Ten Years After Dayton – Next Steps”

Anniversaries are often the occasions for reflection and the tenth anniversary of Dayton is... MORE

15.9.2005. | Vienna | OSCE

Statement of the Head of Mission to the Permanent Council

Ten years ago Bosnia and Herzegovina was nearing the end of a brutal, three-year war... MORE

8.9.2005. | Sarajevo | OSCEBiH

OSCE Mission expresses concern over the division of children in Bosnia and Herzegovina

“I am seriously concerned by the recent actions and decisions taken by the municipal authorities... MORE

24.3.2005. | Sarajevo | Vecernji list

Why two schools under one roof must go

The history of the phenomenon known as ‘two schools under one roof’ offers an instructive lesson... MORE

9.3.2005. | Sarajevo | Magazin Start

New on Bosnia and Herzegovina internet: On-line interview

An interview with Ambassador Douglas Davidson has been organised on the OSCE Mission internet site... MORE

17.2.2005. | Vienna | OSCEBiH

Statement of the Head of Mission to the Permanent Council

The failure of the Republika Srpska to arrest indicted war criminals continues to stymie Bosnia and Herzegovina’s ambitions... MORE

30.1.2005. | Sarajevo | Onasa

A compromise by political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina will be required

A compromise by political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina will be required in order to adopt the Law on Higher Education... MORE

26.1.2005. | Sarajevo | Dnevni list

Citizens feel detached from their authorities

Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Douglas Davidson, thinks that maintaining the status quo when... MORE

19.1.2005. | Sarajevo | Nezavisne novine

European model of university studies is in the interest of all BiH citizens

Adoption of the Law on Higher Education is the primary interest of BiH citizens – stated Ambassador Douglas Davidson MORE

3.12.2004. | Sarajevo | San

We want to create efficient local administration in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ambassador Douglas Davidson, Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, thinks that the future of BiH is in... MORE

11.11.2004. | Vienna | OSCEBiH

Statement by the Head of Mission to the OSCE Permanent Council

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s forward movement towards Euro-Atlantic integration has been accelerating ... MORE

7.11.2004. | Sarajevo | Dnevni list

My Priority is to Do a Good Job

Douglas Davidson, new Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina came to this post from the position... MORE

3.11.2004. | Bajnja Luka | Novi Reporter

Reforms are not late in BiH, but they take time

Just recently, Douglas Davidson took over the position of the first man of the OSCE Mission ... MORE

1.11.2004. | Sarajevo | Nezavisne novine

We Will Work On Unification of Fifty Divided Schools

Douglas Davidson, Head of OSCE Mission to BiH, believes that the lack of adoption of the law on higher education... MORE

25.10.2004. | Sarajevo | Dnevni Avaz

Municipal Elections Went Unbelievably Smoothly

New Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Douglas Davidson, succeeding... MORE

14.10.2004. | Sarajevo | San

Diplomats Plant Linden Trees

On the Ambassadors’ Alley in Bentbaša, more than 30 ambassadors accredited in Bosnia and Herzegovina... MORE

13.10.2004. | Sarajevo | Dnevni Avaz

Reforms Remain Priority of the OSCE

Chairman of the Presidency of BiH, Sulejman Tihic, received the newly appointed Head of OSCE Mission to... MORE