European Digital Identity: A Path to Simpler Digital Services in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet) could enable citizens and businesses to access digital services more easily, securely and reliably. As part of the project “EU for Digital Transformation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EU4DT)”, co-which is financed by the European Union and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany and implemented by GIZ, a workshop gathered representatives of relevant institutions and other stakeholders was held in order to discuss the opportunities offered by the EUDI Wallet and paths towards its establishment in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The first workshop was held in Jahorina on 26 and 27 October 2026, as part of the initial assassment phase. Its purpose was to gather information on the current situation, plans and priorities at each level of government, as well as to map the institutional roles that need to be established within the digital identity ecosystem. The workshop results will serve as a basis for developing the Strategic Concept, which will be preceded by bilateral consultations and a second workshop.
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina was represented at the workshop by Stana Buha, Senior Associate for Electrical Engineering Standardization, and Željka Popić, Senior Associate for Electrical Engineering Standardization.