Bulgaria – the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
IPA Cross-border Co-operation Programme between Bulgaria and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is a continuation of the previous Neighbourhood Programme 2004-2006.
Overall Objective of the Programme
The overall aim remains largely unchanged – sustainable development in the border region that supports wider European co-operation and integration efforts. This overall aim has been broken down into three specific objectives by the participating countries: to foster sustainable economic growth, to promote social cohesion and co-operation and to further develop the attractiveness and quality of people’s lives in the border region.
The overall objective will be implemented through 3 priorities:
| Priority I | Economic development and social cohesion |
| Priority II | Improvement of the quality of life |
| Priority III | Technical assistance |
Programme Management
The Managing Authority for the Programme is Bulgarian Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, Territorial Co-operation Department.
| JTS Kyustendil | |
| Address: | 44 Demokracia str. entr. C, Kyustendil 2500, Republic of Bulgaria |
| Phone: | +359 78 55 11 83 |
| E-mail: | jtsipakyustendil@gmail.com |
| Programme website: | www.ipa-cbc-007.eu/en/ |
Eligible area
The border area of Bulgaria comprises the districts of Blagoevgrad and Kyustendil.
The border area of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia comprises the North-East, the East and the South-East region.
