Episodes

On November 18, 2018, the Platform for Progress was officially formed. During a recent conversation, the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadžikadić, spoke about the challenges that still lie ahead as the organization continues the rebuilding process in preparations for the upcoming local elections in 2024.

The Platform for Progress continues its ongoing efforts to become stronger, as it prepares for the local elections which are just one year away. In my recent conversation with the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadžikadić, he spoke of the ongoing search for the right people to lead the local organizations that have been established throughout the country. As he emphasized, finding that right fit of individuals, who are committed to the goals and vision of the Platform, is crucial for the succ...

The president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikadić, has asked the members of the Platform’s Presidential Governing Board to reevaluate the state of the party. In doing so he has asked each to come up with one specific goal that he or she would like to accomplish by the end of the year. In doing so Hadžikadić hopes to reenergize the board and the party as they are now one year away from the local elections.

“Just when you thought things could not get any worse, they have.” Such are the words of the president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikadić as he described the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. From the ruling coalition party and its own internal discord to the international community encouraging the nationalist parties privatize nationally run corporations such as public utilities. A very troubling scenario to say the least in the eyes of Hadžikadić.

The Platform for Progress continues to make positive strides in establishing the party in Tuzla. Platform president, Mirsad Hadžkadić, says they now have a very good person in the leadership position there, who is very proactive and taken charge of the organizational efforts there. In the meantime the Platform is faced with a series decisions with regard to the upcoming recall election involving the current mayor of Old Town Sarajevo. Should the party declare a candidate for the recall election ...

As the political discord and divisiveness continues to mount in Bosnia and Herzegovina there is growing concern around the future of the country. The president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikadić, recently spoke with me about his growing concerns about the state of the country and the unfortunate reality of where it seems headed.

In yet another attempt to bring about a show of unity in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Platform for Progress recently opened an office in Banja Luka, which is located in Republika Srpska. Located in the northeastern part of the country, Republika Srpska, and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina are the two entities that make up Bosnia and Herzegovina. I recently spoke with the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadžkadić, about the significance of opening the office in Republika of Srpska, even...

2023 marked the fifth time that the president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikadić, has participated in the annual March of Peace. A three day event in which participants from around the world gather and march in honor of those who were massacred during the 1995 Srebrenica genocide. Over the course of those three days they traverses the same rugged mountainous trails where over 8,000 men and boys were slaughtered trying to escape the Serbian troops. During our recent conversation, Had...

As the process of reorganizing the Platform for Progress continues, the president, Mirsad Hadžikazdić, took a moment to reflect on the last few months. During our recent conversation, he spoke about what has and has not been working, and what needs to be done to keep on track as sites are now set on the local elections in 2024.

The summer months would typically be a slower period for the Platform for Progress. But such is not the case this year as different organizations within the party are working diligently to make improvements following the restructuring of the Platform earlier this year. One particular focus area is Republika Srpska. During our recent conversation, the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadzikadić, explained the importance of becoming more established there despite the obstacles that lie ahead of t...

The work continues following the reorganization of the Platform for Progress, which means more travel for Platform for Progress president Mirsad Hadžikadić. During a recent conversation, Hadžikadić, shared that he has been visiting local organizers across the country to assure the process is moving along as smoothly as possible. Hadžikadić also confirmed that his non-profit institute developed to improve society through digital technology has been formally approved.

The president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikazdić, is very concerned about the current situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the challenges the Platform faces moving forward. We recently discussed the current political climate, and how it must be addressed and at the same time solidify the support within the party.

The president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikazdić, wants the newly elected members of the presidential committee to continually monitor and discuss the current political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Hazdžikadić admits that they have failed to do this in the past and wants this to now be a top priority. He says members should always be thinking about it and what stance the party should take regarding the country’s ongoing political strife.

For the second time in as many weeks, the president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikadić, appeared on national TV in Bosnia and Herzegovina. And once again he was asked to address the current state of affairs in the country and his stance on some of the political strife that continues.

The president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikadić, continues his push, through recorded video messages, to address the ongoing strife in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This marks his first real public efforts since the general election on November of 2022, which was followed by the restricting of the Platform. During our recent conversation Hadžikadić expressed confidence that his message is with some who are very concerned about the current state of affairs.

Social media has been a good friend to the Platform For Progressive when getting its message out to the public. Now is no different as the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadžikadić, has begun posting a series of recorded video messages, where he addresses many of the serious issues facing Bosnia and Herzegovina following the general elections in November of 2022. We recently spoke of this renewed social media push in lieu of the lack of exposure through the national media outlets.

For the first time since the general elections in November of 2022, the president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikadić, was interviewed on national TV in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Hadžikadić took the opportunity to explain his lengthy hiatus, the restructuring of the Platform for Progress, and address the issues that continue to cause strife within the country.

Following a very lengthy process the congress of the Platform for Congress has unanimously approved a set of new bylaws which will set the course for the future. It is all part of the restructuring process which came about following the very disappointing results during the general election in November of 2022. In my recent conversation with the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadžikadić, he spoke about the process and what it means moving forward in preparation for the local elections in the ...

Following a lengthy review process of the newly proposed bylaws for the Platform for Progress, delegates will finally have their opportunity to ratify or oppose the proposed changes on March 18th. During our recent conversation the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadžikadić, spoke about the lengthy process and exactly what will be happening during the March 18th meeting of the Congress. This will all set the trajectory of the Platform as the strategizing for the local elections in 2024 begins.

The statutory committee of the Platform for Progress continues it review of the recommended changes to the first draft of the proposed new bylaws. In my recent conversation with the president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikadić, he shared more about the process and how it is unique and not the norm for other parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The recommended changes to the bylaws of the Platform for Progress remain under review following a series of recommendations. Once approved by the executive committee they will go before the delegates in another session of the Congress this Spring for a final vote. I spoke with the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadzikadić, about the process and the current state of affairs in the Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The disappointing results of the 2022 general elections forced the members of the Platform of Progress to take a long hard look at their internal processes and carve out a new road moving forward. Part of that involved a change to the current bylaws, which were recently introduced at the meeting of the Congress. The president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikadić, spoke with me about what the changes would entail if approved and why they are so important to the future of the Platform.

The Congress for the Platform for Progress met on December 15th to outline the party’s future. In the past, it has taken on the form of a celebration. However this year, it was all business following the disappointing results of the general election. I recently spoke with Mirsad Hadžikadić, who will remain as the president of the party, about the changes being discussed and the plans for implementation.

When the congress for the Platform for Progress is held in December, members will have many decisions to make. This as a result of the ongoing restructuring of the Platform for Progress. During our recent conversation the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadžidić, spoke about what is being proposed and the next steps moving forward.