The master's thesis is dedicated to a comparative analysis of land consolidation implementation in the former Yugoslav territory. The research aims to provide insights into the differences and similarities in carrying out land consolidation projects in the countries of the former Yugoslavia and to assess prospects for the future. The study is based on a combination of descriptive analysis of existing legislation, institutional frameworks, past project experiences, and interviews with experts in the field of land consolidation. It has been found that land consolidations were historically executed differently in these countries. With the process of gaining independence and transitioning to market economies, these differences have deepened. Some countries, such as Slovenia and Serbia, started implementing land consolidation projects early on, while in others like Montenegro, land consolidation was historically less common or limited to specific areas. These disparities manifest in approaches, institutional frameworks, and challenges that countries faced and continue to face in implementing land consolidation. Certain countries, like Serbia, carry out land consolidations on a large scale, albeit currently encountering various implementation difficulties. In contrast, other countries like North Macedonia are still in the pilot phase of implementing new land consolidation projects based on foreign experiences and best practices. Similar to Serbia, Slovenia also consistently conducts land consolidations. It was also identified that financial constraints and insufficient state support during the transitional period hindered land consolidation efforts in Slovenia. However, nowadays, systematic land consolidations are performed with predominant financing from European funds. Croatia grapples with challenges in establishing institutional solutions to revitalize land consolidation implementation, whereas in Bosnia and Herzegovina, land consolidations are carried out but on a limited scale due to institutional barriers affecting effective implementation. Despite certain challenges faced by the examined countries, there is potential for further development and improvement of land consolidation procedures in the region, taking into account the specific circumstances of each country.
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