2021 - 2027 IPA CBC Serbia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Cross-border Institution Building

Fundamental information

Programme’s character code identifier (CCI)

N/A

Programme website

https://srb-bih.org/en/

CBC Structures

RS - https://www.mei.gov.rs/

BA - Directorate for European Integration

Contracting Authority

Ministry of Finance, the Republic of Serbia

Joint Technical Secretariat

JTS main office: Užice, Serbia

JTS antenna office: Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Programme Document

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Total budget (including technical assistance)

EUR 16,223,529.42

EU funding (outstanding EU funding)
(including technical assistance)

EUR 14,000,000.00

Eligible Geographical Area

Serbia: the districts of Srem, Mačva, Kolubara and Zlatibor

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Gradačac, Vlasenica, Šekovići, Doboj Istok, Kladanj, Gračanica, Pelagićevo, Srebrenik, Han Pijesak, Čelić, Milići, Lopare, Srebrenica, Ugljevik, Višegrad, Bijeljina, Rogatica, Teočak, Sokolac, Sapna, Pale, Kalesija, Pale (FBiH), Tuzla, Novo Goražde, Lukavac, Rudo, Petrovo, Čajniče, Banovići, Goražde, Živinice, Foča (FBiH), Zvornik, Foča, Bratunac, Kalinovik, Donji Žabar, Orašje, Domaljevac-Šamac, Šamac, Modriča, Vukosavlje, Odžak, Brod, Olovo, Centar Sarajevo, Osmaci, Trnovo, Trnovo RS, Hadžići, Istočna Ilidža, Ilidža, Istočno Novo Sarajevo, Novi Grad Sarajevo, Vogošća, Stari Grad Sarajevo, Istočni Stari Grad, Ilijaš, Vareš, Breza, Visoko, Kiseljak, Fojnica, Kreševo, Novo Sarajevo and Brčko District BiH

Programme core indicators

Reconciliation, confidence building and good neighbourly relations

Number of organisations participating in cross-border networks/partnerships formed, disaggregated by type of organisation (special mention of women’s associations) (Baseline 2021: 28 (out of which 0 women association) – Intermediate target 2025: 58 (out of which 3 women association) - Target 2030: 200 (out of which 5 women association))

Economic, social and territorial development of border areas

Number of new jobs resulting from programme activities, disaggregated by gender and age of the new employees (Baseline 2021: 20 (out of which 10 women) – Intermediate target 2025: 30 (out of which 15 women) - Target 2030: 100 (out of which 50 women))

Number of new businesses established, disaggregated by gender and age of the business leader (Baseline 2021: 0 - Intermediate target 2025: 2 - Target 2030: 10)

Capacity building at all levels

Number of organisations/institutions with increased capacities, disaggregated by the type of organisation (especial mention of women’s associations) (Baseline 2021: 26 (out of which 0 women association) – Intermediate target 2025: 40 (out of which 2 women association) - Target 2030: 100 (out of which 4 women association))

Priorities, specific objectives and indicators

Thematic priority: Investing in youth, education and skills

Impact indicator:
Number of people with newly increased employability (new skills or experiences) (Baseline 2021: 20 (15% women) - Target 2030: 700 (50% women))

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Specific objective(s)/outcome(s)	Results/outputs	Types of activities	Indicators
To enhance youth activism and youth socio economic participation	Result 1: Social integration and economic prospects of youth are improved	• joint training activities • promotion of dialogue and critical thinking among youth • implementation of youth entrepreneurial activities • youth activism and volunteering • support to youth from vulnerable groups • implementation of innovative measures for the involvement of youth in society (e.g. through new technologies and digitalisation) • joint trainings for specific skills and competences with proven market demand • training and vocational training schemes aimed at vulnerable groups with emphasis in the use of modern technologies and digitalisation • re-training of redundant workers from large traditional industrial systems • development of new, innovative training models or curricula (formal and non-formal) • enhancement of cooperation with employers to enable internships and first job experiences	Outcome • Number of joint youth initiatives implemented (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 5) • New cross-border programmes for youth in activism/volunteerism and entrepreneurship created (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 5) • Cross border networks of youth groups created (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 3) • Number of youth start-ups created (registered company) (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 3 (1 women manager)) Output Number of youth involved in joint activities (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 1500 (50% women)) Number of workshops and forums organised (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 25) Number of joint capacity building events organised (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 10) Number of youth with improved new technology skills (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 250 (50% women))
To increase the employability of specific groups	Result 2: Professional skills and competences of specific groups are improved	• joint training activities • promotion of dialogue and critical thinking among youth • implementation of youth entrepreneurial activities • youth activism and volunteering • support to youth from vulnerable groups • implementation of innovative measures for the involvement of youth in society (e.g. through new technologies and digitalisation) • joint trainings for specific skills and competences with proven market demand • training and vocational training schemes aimed at vulnerable groups with emphasis in the use of modern technologies and digitalisation • re-training of redundant workers from large traditional industrial systems • development of new, innovative training models or curricula (formal and non-formal) • enhancement of cooperation with employers to enable internships and first job experiences	Outcome • Number of people with increased employment possibilities (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 350 (50% women)) • Number of youth, disadvantaged persons with increased employment perspectives (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 150 (50% women)) • Number of new curriculum or training courses recognised/certified by relevant certifying authority (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 4) Output Number of trainings implemented (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 40) Number of persons involved in trainings (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 500 (50% women)) Number of qualified trainers involved (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 30 (30% women)) Number of training institutions involved (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 10) Number of trainings using new technologies or innovative approaches (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 5)

Specific objective(s)/outcome(s)

Results/outputs

Types of activities

Indicators

To enhance youth activism and youth socio economic participation

Result 1: Social integration and economic prospects of youth are improved

• joint training activities
• promotion of dialogue and critical thinking among youth
• implementation of youth entrepreneurial activities
• youth activism and volunteering
• support to youth from vulnerable groups
• implementation of innovative measures for the involvement of youth in society (e.g. through new technologies and digitalisation)
• joint trainings for specific skills and competences with proven market demand
• training and vocational training schemes aimed at vulnerable groups with emphasis in the use of modern technologies and digitalisation
• re-training of redundant workers from large traditional industrial systems
• development of new, innovative training models or curricula (formal and non-formal)
• enhancement of cooperation with employers to enable internships and first job experiences

Outcome
• Number of joint youth initiatives implemented (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 5)
• New cross-border programmes for youth in activism/volunteerism and entrepreneurship created (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 5)
• Cross border networks of youth groups created (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 3)
• Number of youth start-ups created (registered company) (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 3 (1 women manager))

Output
Number of youth involved in joint activities (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 1500 (50% women))
Number of workshops and forums organised (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 25)
Number of joint capacity building events organised (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 10)
Number of youth with improved new technology skills (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 250 (50% women))

To increase the employability of specific groups

Result 2: Professional skills and competences of specific groups are improved

• joint training activities
• promotion of dialogue and critical thinking among youth
• implementation of youth entrepreneurial activities
• youth activism and volunteering
• support to youth from vulnerable groups
• implementation of innovative measures for the involvement of youth in society (e.g. through new technologies and digitalisation)
• joint trainings for specific skills and competences with proven market demand
• training and vocational training schemes aimed at vulnerable groups with emphasis in the use of modern technologies and digitalisation
• re-training of redundant workers from large traditional industrial systems
• development of new, innovative training models or curricula (formal and non-formal)
• enhancement of cooperation with employers to enable internships and first job experiences

Outcome
• Number of people with increased employment possibilities (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 350 (50% women))
• Number of youth, disadvantaged persons with increased employment perspectives (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 150 (50% women))
• Number of new curriculum or training courses recognised/certified by relevant certifying authority (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 4)

Output
Number of trainings implemented (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 40)
Number of persons involved in trainings (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 500 (50% women))
Number of qualified trainers involved (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 30 (30% women))
Number of training institutions involved (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 10)
Number of trainings using new technologies or innovative approaches (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 5)

Thematic priority: Encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage

Impact indicator:
Increased number of tourism visits in programme area (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 5%)

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Specific objective(s)/outcome(s)	Results/outputs	Types of activities	Indicators
Sustainable tourism (incl. cultural and natural heritage) contributing to economic development of the cross- border region	Result 1: Joint cross border tourism products/initiatives are developed/upgraded	• development and promotion of joint cross-border tourism products/services • networking of tourism providers from both sides of the border • involvement of specific groups in tourism development • development of niche tourism • sport, adventure, culinary, rural tourism • connecting tourism with other sectors, for example agriculture and food processing industry • renovation of tourism infrastructure • equipping of tourism sites in the region • digitalisation in tourism • specialist training of tourism workers and providers • innovative and technological approaches to development, promotion and implementation of cross-border tourism offers • introduction of quality standards for tourism providers • implementation of preservation action plans • small renovation works and equipping of natural and cultural heritage • prevention of risks for users of natural and cultural sites - citizens and incoming tourists • information and digital solutions in preservation of cultural and natural heritage	Outcome • Number of new joint tourism products commercialised (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 8) • Length (km) of new or improved tourism trails/routes (Baseline 2021: 22 (biking trails) - Target 2030: 50) • Number of tourists using the new or improved tourism products/solutions (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 50,000 (50% women)) • Number of tourists making use of on line information/ solutions (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 100,000 (50% women)) Output Number of organisations from tourism sector involved (Baseline 2021: 6 (tour operators) - Target 2030: 14) Number of new joint tourism products developed (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 8) Number of tourism providers involved (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 200) Number of cross border networks and/or connections supported (Baseline 2021: 1 - Target 2030: 5) Number of digitalised platforms introduced (on-line or apps) (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 5) Number of providers with certified quality standards (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 4) Number of tourism facilities enhanced (Baseline 2021: 5 - Target 2030: 10) Number of tourism sites newly equipped (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 5)
Sustainable tourism (incl. cultural and natural heritage) contributing to economic development of the cross- border region	Result 2: Natural and cultural sites are preserved	• development and promotion of joint cross-border tourism products/services • networking of tourism providers from both sides of the border • involvement of specific groups in tourism development • development of niche tourism • sport, adventure, culinary, rural tourism • connecting tourism with other sectors, for example agriculture and food processing industry • renovation of tourism infrastructure • equipping of tourism sites in the region • digitalisation in tourism • specialist training of tourism workers and providers • innovative and technological approaches to development, promotion and implementation of cross-border tourism offers • introduction of quality standards for tourism providers • implementation of preservation action plans • small renovation works and equipping of natural and cultural heritage • prevention of risks for users of natural and cultural sites - citizens and incoming tourists • information and digital solutions in preservation of cultural and natural heritage	Outcome • Number upgraded natural and cultural heritage sites (Baseline 2021: 2 (historical sites) - Target 2030: 7) • Number of sites with higher safety standards (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 3) Output Number of small scale investments in natural and cultural heritage sites (Baseline 2021: 7 - Target 2030: 30) Number of joint risk-prevention actions around natural and cultural resources (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 2) Number of natural and heritage sites equipped (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 5)

Specific objective(s)/outcome(s)

Results/outputs

Types of activities

Indicators

Sustainable tourism (incl. cultural and natural heritage) contributing to economic development of the cross- border region

Result 1: Joint cross border tourism products/initiatives are developed/upgraded

• development and promotion of joint cross-border tourism products/services
• networking of tourism providers from both sides of the border
• involvement of specific groups in tourism development
• development of niche tourism
• sport, adventure, culinary, rural tourism
• connecting tourism with other sectors, for example agriculture and food processing industry
• renovation of tourism infrastructure
• equipping of tourism sites in the region
• digitalisation in tourism
• specialist training of tourism workers and providers
• innovative and technological approaches to development, promotion and implementation of cross-border tourism offers
• introduction of quality standards for tourism providers
• implementation of preservation action plans
• small renovation works and equipping of natural and cultural heritage
• prevention of risks for users of natural and cultural sites - citizens and incoming tourists
• information and digital solutions in preservation of cultural and natural heritage

Outcome
• Number of new joint tourism products commercialised (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 8)
• Length (km) of new or improved tourism trails/routes (Baseline 2021: 22 (biking trails) - Target 2030: 50)
• Number of tourists using the new or improved tourism products/solutions (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 50,000 (50% women))
• Number of tourists making use of on line information/ solutions (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 100,000 (50% women))

Output
Number of organisations from tourism sector involved (Baseline 2021: 6 (tour operators) - Target 2030: 14)
Number of new joint tourism products developed (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 8)
Number of tourism providers involved (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 200)
Number of cross border networks and/or connections supported (Baseline 2021: 1 - Target 2030: 5)
Number of digitalised platforms introduced (on-line or apps) (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 5)
Number of providers with certified quality standards (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 4)
Number of tourism facilities enhanced (Baseline 2021: 5 - Target 2030: 10)
Number of tourism sites newly equipped (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 5)

Sustainable tourism (incl. cultural and natural heritage) contributing to economic development of the cross- border region

Result 2: Natural and cultural sites are preserved

• development and promotion of joint cross-border tourism products/services
• networking of tourism providers from both sides of the border
• involvement of specific groups in tourism development
• development of niche tourism
• sport, adventure, culinary, rural tourism
• connecting tourism with other sectors, for example agriculture and food processing industry
• renovation of tourism infrastructure
• equipping of tourism sites in the region
• digitalisation in tourism
• specialist training of tourism workers and providers
• innovative and technological approaches to development, promotion and implementation of cross-border tourism offers
• introduction of quality standards for tourism providers
• implementation of preservation action plans
• small renovation works and equipping of natural and cultural heritage
• prevention of risks for users of natural and cultural sites - citizens and incoming tourists
• information and digital solutions in preservation of cultural and natural heritage

Outcome
• Number upgraded natural and cultural heritage sites (Baseline 2021: 2 (historical sites) - Target 2030: 7)
• Number of sites with higher safety standards (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 3)

Output
Number of small scale investments in natural and cultural heritage sites (Baseline 2021: 7 - Target 2030: 30)
Number of joint risk-prevention actions around natural and cultural resources (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 2)
Number of natural and heritage sites equipped (Baseline 2021: 0 - Target 2030: 5)

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