Performance appraisal and supervision of state-owned enterprises in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract

Bosnia and Herzegovina has opted for a market economy, which implies the liberalization of prices and trade, as well as the existence of an applicable legal system, including real rights. In order for a market economy to function, it is necessary to ensure macroeconomic stability and consensus on economic policy. A developed financial sector and the absence of significant barriers to entry and exit strengthen the efficiency of the economy. By analyzing the database of financial statements of state-owned companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, we conclude that they are mostly in poor financial condition. This paper analyzes the structure of the state-owned enterprise sector, and identifies individual enterprises that affect fiscal and macroeconomic performance. State-owned companies do not contribute enough to the growth and stability of the economy, the financial analysis showed. The framework for the management of state-owned enterprises has also been analyzed and we come to the conclusion that the entity and cantonal governments do not perform their ownership function in accordance with the WB / OECD guidelines. Quality governance reforms in state-owned enterprises are needed to encourage transparency and increase the quality of accountability. Achieving a higher level of quality in the state-owned enterprise sector can achieve an increase in total GDP of 3 percent annually.