A bridge to peace: Lessons from Mostar for a fragile world Antonella BassaniAkihiko Nishio July 29, 2024

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/a-bridge-to-peace-lessons-from-mostar-for-a-fragile-world?intcid=ecr_hp_sidekickC_2024-07-29-BosniaIDABlog We had the honor last week to walk together across the iconic Old Bridge, or Stari Most, which connects the two parts of the city of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Two decades after the reconstruction of this unique symbol of reconciliation, Mostar’s message to the world remains as powerful as ever: peace and progress are attainable, but they require scaling up efforts and partnerships to promote economic development and address the root causes of fragility and conflict.