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Global megatrends shaping the future in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In this webinar, we explored how big-picture trends are shaping our communities. Through expert talks and group discussions, we imagined different futures and discussed what’s driving change.

This webinar was recorded and is available with simultaneous language translation in English and Bosnian.

 

28 May 2024
Sweden and Online

Watch the recording of the webinar “Global megatrends shaping the future in Bosnia and Herzegovina” with English translation below.

To access the Bosnian version of the webinar, follow this link

Programme:  

Session 1: How can we shape our future?   
10:00 – 10:10   Opening remarks, Robert Watt, Engagement Director, SEI 
10:10 10:30  Shaping the future: exploring possibilities and pathways, Sara Talebian, Research Associate at SEI Headquarters (HQ) 
10:30 – 10:50   Key megatrends relevant for Europe, Marcus Carsson, Senior Research Fellow at SEI HQ  
10:50 to 11:00  Q&A  
Session 2: What does this mean to Bosnia and Herzegovina?  
11:00 –11: 50   What megatrends are relevant for Bosnia and Herzegovina?  

Session Lead: Sasa Solujic 

Panelists: 

  1. Prof. dr. Azra Hadžiahmetović, Faculty of Economy, University of Sarajevo  
  2. Prof. dr. Mitar Perusic, Faculty of Technology, Zvornik, University of East Sarajevo
  3. Tarik Hubana – Chief Operating Officer – ARTI Analytics  
11:50 – 12:00   Leg stretching and coffee break 
Session 3: What can we do about it? Discussing alternative futures   
12:00 – 12:45    How do we address megatrends in policymaking? 

Session Leads: Marcus Carlsson and Sara Talebian 

12:45 to 13:00  Closing remarks  

Speakers:  

Sara Talebian, SEI Research Associate.

Sara Talebian is a Research Associate at SEI Headquarters, International Climate Risk and Adaptation Team, Global Agendas, Climate and Systems Division. Her main field of expertise is futures studies and strategic foresight, with an emphasis on exploratory scenarios, horizon scanning, and decision making under uncertainty. 

Marcus Carson, SEI Senior Research Fellow.

Marcus Carson is a Senior Research Fellow at SEI and his expertise covers belief systems, policy and implementation, social movements and organizational networks. He has worked on issues linking science, policy and practice for some 35 years, and in diverse roles – as an advocate, a practitioner, a policymaker, a teacher and as a researcher. 

Prof. Dr. Mitar Perušić, University of Eastern Sarajevo.

Prof. Dr. Perušić is a professor at the Faculty of Technology in Zvornik, University of Eastern Sarajevo. He is a highly experienced environmental expert with extensive experience in strategic planning, local development, energy and environmental management.

Tarik Hubana, ARTI Analytics.

Tarik Hubana is a Chief Operating Officer for ARTI Analytics, a company specializing in AI application development services and offering a range of AI-enabled products. Tarik is an accomplished engineer and holds a PhD in technical sciences, with a proven track record in the power and energy industry. 

Prof. Dr. Azra Hadžiahmetović, University of Sarajevo.

Prof. Hadžiahmetović is a full professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Sarajevo, specializing in Macroeconomics, International Economics, and European Integration. Alongside her academic career, she has served as Chair of the Council of Experts at the Foreign Trade Chamber of BiH, Alternate Governor at the International Monetary Fund, BiH Governor at the World Bank, and a regular rapporteur on economic issues for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

Moderator:  

Saša Solujić, SEI Project Manager.

Saša Solujić is a Project Manager at SEI and has over 10 years of experience in the development cooperation arena in the Western Balkans, MENA and ENPI East countries, through multi-lateral agencies. She has extensive experience with implementation of complex projects and programmes, as well as project development and fundraising.

Saša Solujić
Saša Solujić

Moderator

SEI Headquarters

Sara Talebian
Sara Talebian

Speaker

SEI Headquarters

Marcus Carson
Marcus Carson

Speaker

SEI Headquarters

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