Despite the widespread and frequent use of the term “political will”, the under-lying concept remains vague, and an

important correlation remains under-researched.Political will is usually mentioned in reference to the center of

power, and to political decision makers as the key actors in good governance. The aim of this publication is

developing a solid understanding of what we mean when we speak of political will, both in general and in the

particular context of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This publication addresses several questions. What is the essence of

the concept of political will? What does the absence of political will mean and what does it tell us about the political

structure, order and process itself? How can the concept be used to better describe the political reality in this

country and subsequently help to change the political outcome?