Edin Forto
Minister of Communications and Transport of
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Minister of Communications and Transport of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Edin Forto, was born on 16 August 1972 in Sarajevo, where he completed his primary and secondary education.
In 1999 he graduated from the University of North Carolina, School of Media and Journalism, gaining the B.A. degree.
In 2001 he completed his Master studies at the University of Columbia in New York, Master of International Affairs, majors: International Finance and Business, gaining the MIA degree.
He lives in Sarajevo. He is married and has two children.
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PROFESSIONAL CAREER BASIC INFORMATION
1. PROFESSIONAL CARRIER
- Eurasia Group (2001-2003) – Research Analyst
- NGO Freedom House New York (2002-2004) – Political Analyst
- GP Put d. d. (2004-2007) – Deputy CEO
- AB Put d. d. (2007-2013) - CEO
- NEXE Grupa d. o. o. (2013-2015) - CEO
- Bosnian-American Friendship Association (2011-2014) - Consultant
- Sarajevo Canton Assembly (2014-2018) – Member of Cantonal Assembly
- Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, House of Peoples (2014-2018) – Delegate, from the caucus of Others
- Sarajevo Canton (2018-2020) – Prime Minister
- Sarajevo Canton (2021-2023) – Prime Minister
- Ministry of Communications and Transport of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2023 - ) - Minister
2. POLITICAL CARRIER
- Naša stranka (Since 2009) -– Member
- Naša stranka (2015-2019) -– Vice President
- Naša stranka (2020-2021) -– Political Director
- Naša stranka (Since 2021 - ) President
