A Center for Balkan Studies was established at the International University of Sarajevo (IUS). The Centre aims primarily at providing expertise to governments in the region, primarily the Bosnian government, as well as people and future associates in the business world. The work of the Centre will contribute to creating a peaceful, just and prosperous Balkans through training of young academicians who are interested in specialization in certain fields in the region.
The aim of the Centre is to eliminate the negative perception of the Balkan region and provide support in organization of activities as well as interaction of young people from all Balkan countries. At the same time, the actions that will be carried out will boost student exchanges between regional universities and organization of summer camps in different countries of the Balkans. With decision of the IUS Rector Prof. Dr. Yücel Oğurlu, Associate Prof. Dr. Ali Çaksu is appointed as coordinator of the Centre for Balkan Studies.
(Source: IUS)
