Academic community in a developing country: Bosnian realities
1Department of Medical Sciences, Academy of Sciences and Arts, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Summary
Political interference hinders academic progress in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The academic community struggles with implementing international standards for titles and essential higher education reforms.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Higher Education Studies
- Political Science
Background:
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's academic community faces significant challenges.
- The country is undergoing a political transition impacting academic institutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify causes of the academic community's difficulties.
- Analyze the failure to implement international standards in higher education.
- Examine the role of political decision-makers in academic development.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of the academic environment.
- Review of higher education policies and practices.
- Assessment of political influence on academic governance.
Main Results:
- Complex political-academic interrelations negatively affect academic functioning.
- Inability to adopt internationally recognized criteria for academic titles is a critical issue.
- Lack of accountability among political decision-makers impedes essential reforms.
Conclusions:
- Political interference is a primary obstacle to academic advancement in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Implementing international standards requires addressing political accountability and systemic reforms.
- The academic community's development is intrinsically linked to political will and responsible governance.
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