IPA II CBC programmes Archives - Cross-border Institution Building

Serbia – North Macedonia

filipl — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:38:45 +0000

Programme website	https://eu.rs-mk.org/
Operating Structures	RS: Ministry of European Integrations MK: Ministry of Local Self-Government
Contracting Authority	Ministry of Finance, the Republic of Serbia
Joint Technical Secretariat	JTS: Leskovac, RS and Antenna: Kumanovo, MK Contact details
Programming document	Read the full text of the programme
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Programme/project data presentation on KEEP
Total budget (excluding technical assistance)	EUR 3 705 883.00
EU funding(outstanding EU funding) (excluding technical assistance)	EUR 3 150 000.00
Funding instrument(s)	IPA II (2016-2020)
Eligible geographical area	Serbia (RS): Jablanica district: City of Leskovac and municipalities of Bojnik, Lebane, Medveđa, Vlasotince and Crna Trava Pčinja district: City of Vranje with two city municipalities: Vranje and Vranjska Banja, and municipalities of Vladičin Han, Surdulica, Bosilegrad, Trgovište, Bujanovac and PreševoNorth Macedonia (MK): North – East region: municipalities of Kratovo, Lipkovo, Kumanovo, Staro Nagoričane, Rankovce and Kriva Palanka Skopje region: municipalities of Aračinovo, Čučer Sandevo, Ilinden, Petrovec, Sopište, Studeničani, Zelenikovo, and municipalities of Butel, Gjorče Petrov and Saraj of the City of Skopje
MAP of eligible area

Specific objective

Skills improvement and creation of employment opportunities in perspective sectors

Thematic priority

Promoting employment, labour mobility and social and cultural inclusion across the border

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Number of programme target groups with improved practical skills and knowledge (number)
Number of partnerships between labour market stakeholders for addressing labour mobility and employment development (number)
Number of new cooperation models, programmes, services or tools developed or upgraded (number)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

Number of men and women in joint employment initiatives and training (number)
Number of enterprises/organisations included in provision of practical training for unemployed (number)
Number of economic operators participating in capacity building for sustainable use of local resources and market needs (number)

Specific objective

Development of an inclusive society

Thematic priority

Promoting employment, labour mobility and social and cultural inclusion across the border

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Number of networks and partnerships amongst actors for setting new services and/or programmes (number)
Programmes, services or tools developed (number)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

Number of men and women from disadvantaged groups included in those new programmes and services (number)
Number of CSOs taking part in these networks and partnerships (number)

Specific objective

Mobilising cultural and natural resources for joint development of sustainable tourism products and destinations

Thematic priority

Encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Number of cross-border partnerships between local authorities, SMEs, CSOs and other stakeholders dealing with tourism development (number)
Number of visitors (men and women) to natural and cultural sites supported by the programme (number)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

Knowledge base established (mapping of resources and potentials, common strategic development concepts) due to, for instance, studies, databases or other (number)
Number of men and women participating to training and capacity building for sustainable tourist product development (number)
Number of men and women participating in visibility and communication events organised in the programme area to promote the new tourism products and services developed (number)
Number of small scale investment in tourist infrastructure (number)
Number of new cross-border tourism products and services established (number)
Number of visibility and communication events organised in the border area to promote the new tourism products developed (number)

Specific objective

Fostering joint risk management systems of natural and cultural sites, as well as human settlements, including disaster or emergency preparedness

Thematic priority

Encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Level of cooperation between actors in the field of risk management and emergency preparedness increased (percentage)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

Number of cross-border cooperation agreements signed (number)
Number of joint risk management plans developed and operationalised (number)
Number of staff ( men and women) of local and regional authorities participating in joint cross-border capacity building activities (number)
Number of local information campaigns for local population in the border area (number)
Number of small scale investments realised (number)

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Serbia – Montenegro

filipl — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:35:43 +0000

Programme website	http://cbcsrb-mne.org
Operating Structures	RS: Ministry of European Integrations ME: European Integration Office
Contracting Authority	Ministry of Finance, the Republic of Serbia
Joint Technical Secretariat	JTS: Prijepolje, RS and Antenna: Bijelo Polje, ME Contact details
Programming document	Read the full text of the programme
Projects and partners in database	Click to view projects and partners
Programme/project data presentation on KEEP
Total budget (excluding technical assistance)	EUR 8 894 117.66
EU funding(outstanding EU funding) (excluding technical assistance)	EUR 7 560 000.00
Funding instrument(s)	IPA II (2014-2020)
Eligible geographical area	Serbia (RS): Municipalities of Nova Varoš, Priboj, Prijepolje, Sjenica in Zlatiborski district; Municipalities of Vrnjačka Banja, Kraljevo, Novi Pazar, Raška, Tutin in Raški District; and Municipality of Ivanjica in Moravički district. Montenegro (ME): Municipalities of Andrijevica, Berane, Bijelo Polje, Gusinje, Kolašin, Mojkovac, Nikšić, Petnjica, Plav, Pljevlja, Plužine, Rožaje, Šavnik, Žabljak.
MAP of eligible area

Specific objective

Increasing employability and employment opportunities

Thematic priority

Promoting employment, labour mobility and social and cultural inclusion across the border

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Participants with increased employability and employment competences, of which young, women rural population (number)
Organisations/institutions with increased competences for development of new programmes and services (number)
New services offered (number)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

Specific objective

Strengthening social and cultural inclusion

Thematic priority

Promoting employment, labour mobility, social and cultural inclusion across the border

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Vulnerable persons with access to better services, of which women and elderly (number)
New services developed (number)
Organisations with increased competences (number)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

Specific objective

Improving waste management and wastewater treatment (WWT) in the programme area

Thematic priority

Protecting the environment, promoting climate change adaption and mitigation, risk prevention and management

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Municipalities benefiting from waste management and WWT solutions/measures supported by the programme (number)
Households benefiting from common waste management and WWT solutions/measures supported by the programme (number)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

Specific objective

Protection of nature resources and promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation

Thematic priority

Protecting the environment, promoting climate change adaption and mitigation, risk prevention and management

Result indicator (measurement unit)

People directly taking part in awareness raising activities (of which young) (number)
Organisations taking part in awareness raising activities (number)
Number of institution included in joint management initiatives (number)
Area covered by joint management measures (ha)
Area covered by joint risk measures / management plans (ha)
People with increased competence related to emergency preparedness and risk management and adaptation action, of which women (number)
Population benefitting from emergency preparedness and risk prevention measures supported by the programme (number)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

Specific objective

Improving capacities for exploiting tourism potentials of the programme area

Thematic priority

Encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Existing offers integrated (number)
Visitors to enhanced tourist facilities supported by the programme (number)
Existing tourist providers with improved competences (number)
New tourist offers developed (number)
New tourist offers commercialised (number)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

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Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina

filipl — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:28:42 +0000

Programme website	http://srb-bih.org
Operating Structures	RS: Ministry of European Integrations BA: Directorate for European Integration
Contracting Authority	Ministry of Finance, the Republic of Serbia
Joint Technical Secretariat	JTS: Užice, RS and Antenna: Tuzla, BA Contact details
Programming document	Read the full text of the programme
Projects and partners in database	Click to view projects and partners
Programme/project data presentation on KEEP
Total budget (excluding technical assistance)	EUR 14 823 529.41
EU funding(outstanding EU funding) (excluding technical assistance)	EUR 12 600 000.00
Funding instrument(s)	IPA II (2014-2020)
Eligible geographical area	Serbia (RS): Sremski, Macvanski, Zlatiborski, and Kolubarski Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA): Sarajevo Region and the North-East Region
MAP of eligible area

Specific objective

Enhancing the employability of the labour force, and increasing the employment opportunities

Thematic priority

Promoting employment, labour mobility, social and cultural inclusion across the border

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

At least 15 companies improved operations, products and/or processes through joint initiatives (number)
At least 10 private and/or public sector operators developing possibilities and conditions for practical training of unemployed (number)
At least 100 persons obtaining new practical skills which directly contribute to their employability (number)

Specific objective

Fostering social and economic inclusion

Thematic priority

Promoting employment, labour mobility, social and cultural inclusion across the border

Result indicator (measurement unit)

At least 100 persons resolving concrete social issues and challenges through the supported social schemes (number)
At least 50 persons from vulnerable groups improving their social and economic status through participation in integration and employment support initiatives supported from the programme (number)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

At least 5 social support schemes newly developed or upgraded (number)
Integration and employability of vulnerable groups enhanced by at least 5 new initiatives, events and/or joint actions (number)
At least 3 seminars/workshops supporting new business opportunities of vulnerable groups, including social entrepreneurship initiatives (number)

Specific objective

Improving sustainable environmental planning and promotion of biodiversity

Thematic priority

Protecting the environment, promoting climate change adaption and mitigation, risk prevention and management

Result indicator (measurement unit)

At least one platform for the protection of the Drina and Sava river catchment areas and the promotion of their biodiversity is up and running beyond the programme actions (number)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

At least 4 public enterprises dealing with Municipal Solid Waste and waste water have upgraded their operations in the segment of solid and wastewater management (number)
At least 3 new initiatives contributing to the upgrading of the environmental situation and promotion of biodiversity in relation to the Drina and Sava river catchment area (number)
Awareness of at least 8000 persons increased as regards environmental issues and biodiversity of the Drina and Sava rivers (number)

Specific objective

Improving the management system for emergency interventions

Thematic priority

Protecting the environment, promoting climate change adaption and mitigation, risk prevention and management

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

At least 3 emergency services from both sides of the border increased capacities through joint initiatives (number)
Capacities of at least 100 members of emergency services and their equipment upgraded (number)
Awareness of at least 8000 people increased as regards prevention and mitigation of floods (number)
At least 10 local communities were beneficiaries of capacity building activities on prevention and mitigation of floods (number)

Specific objective

Increasing the contribution of tourism to the socio-economic development of the programme area

Thematic priority

Encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Number of new tourists on newly opened sites based on services never opened before resulting from programme actions is at least 1.000 (number)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

At least 5 new joint tourism products/areas developed or existing upgraded (number)
Awareness raised through at least 3 joint promotion campaigns and events organised (number)
At least 3 new cross-border connections/ networks/clusters of tourism stakeholders (number)
At least 15 tourism stakeholders connected in the newly emerged joint activities (number)
Capacities of at least 50 tourism employees and 50 unemployed raised through training initiatives (number)

Specific objective

Strengthening the cultural identity of the programme area

Thematic priority

Encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

Connection of cross-border actors enhanced in at least 4 cultural or sports events (number)
Preservation of historical heritage enhanced through at least 3 joint initiatives (number)
Improved networking and cooperation possibilities for at least 8000 habitants and tourists at both sides of the border (number)

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North Macedonia – Albania

filipl — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:25:21 +0000

Programme website	http://ipacbc-mk-al.net
Operating Structures	MK: Ministry of Local Self-Government AL: Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
Contracting Authority	Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of North Macedonia
Joint Technical Secretariat	JTS: Struga, MK and Antenna: Elbasan, AL Contact details
Programming document	Read the full text of the programme
Projects and partners in database	Click to view projects and partners
Programme/project data presentation on KEEP
Total budget (excluding technical assistance)	EUR 12 600 000.00
EU funding(outstanding EU funding) (excluding technical assistance)	EUR 10 710 000.00
Funding instrument(s)	IPA II (2016-2020)
Eligible geographical area	North Macedonia (MK): Pelagonia Region, Polog Region and Southwest Region Albania (AL): Debra Region, Elbasan Region and Korca Region
MAP of eligible area

Specific objective

The potential of tourism is developed by promoting cultural heritage and values

Thematic priority

Encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Average length of tourist stay (overnights) (number)
Number of tourists using new/improved services (number)
Number of visitors in cultural heritage establishments (number)
Percentage of stakeholders involved in activities (percentage)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

Number of new/improved services/products (number)
Number of trainees (number)
Number of cultural heritage sites improved (number)
Number of events organized (number)
Number of new digitized collections/libraries (number)

Specific objective

The SME productive capacity and access to markets are strengthened

Thematic priority

Enhancing competitiveness, business, trade and investment

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Share of export value of goods and services (%) (percentage)
Turnover of businesses GVA (percentage)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

Number of new foreign trade activities (number)
Number of businesses participating in new foreign trade activities (number)
Number of SMEs with new conformity certificates awarded (ISO, HACCP, etc.) (number)
Number of new markets and trade facilities developed through agreements (number)

Specific objective

The awareness of a greener economy, cleaner environment and climate change is enhanced

Thematic priority

Protecting environment, promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation, risk prevention and management

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Use of water by households and businesses (percentage)
Percentage of waste collected for recycling (percentage)
Length of roads protected (percentage)
Size of agricultural area protected (percentage)
Size of forestry area protected (percentage)
Percentage of population in CBC area made aware of sustainable use of natural resources and environment in key sectors (percentage)
Percentage of all businesses and organisations participating in joint actions in water and waste management (percentage)
Size of CBC area covered by activities (percentage)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

Number of awareness campaigns on sustainable use of resources and environment (number)
Number of improved waste management systems and value chains within (number)
Number of site cleaning actions (number)
Number of projects supported (number)
Number of flood and wildfire protection facilities newly equipped (number)
Number of new awareness raising campaigns (number)
Number of households/farms and other organisations benefitting from new activities (number)

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Montenegro – Kosovo*

filipl — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:04:46 +0000

Programme website	https://cbc-mne-kos.org
Operating Structures	ME: European Integration Office KS: Ministry for Local Government Administration
Contracting Authority	Ministry of Finance, Montenegro
Joint Technical Secretariat	JTS: Podgorica, ME and Antenna: Prishtinë/Priština, KS Contact details
Programming document	Read the full text of the programme
Projects and partners in database	Click to view projects and partners
Programme/project data presentation on KEEP
Total budget (excluding technical assistance)	EUR 8 894 117.65
EU funding(outstanding EU funding) (excluding technical assistance)	EUR 7 560 000.00
Funding instrument(s)	IPA II (2014-2020)
Eligible geographical area	Montenegro (ME): Municipalities of Andrijevica, Bar, Berane, Bijelo Polje, Gusinje, Kolašin, Mojkovac, Petnjica, Plav, Podgorica, Rožaje and Ulcinj Kosovo (KS): West Economic Region, which is composed of the municipalities of Pejë/Peć, Istog/Istok, Klinë/Klina, Junik, Deçan/Dečani, Gjakovë/Đakovica
MAP of eligible area

Specific objective

Improve the access to the labour market

Thematic priority

Promoting employment, labour mobility, social and cultural inclusion

Result indicator (measurement unit)

At least 100 unemployed to benefit from the programme, including women, youth and long-term unemployed, managed to find employment by 2022 (Number)
At least 10% of the long-term unemployed having been final beneficiaries of the actions found a job (Percentage)
At least 20% of the students who had finished school being final beneficiaries of the actions found a job within a year after graduation (Percentage)
At least 20% of the students who went through an internship hired by the host enterprises (Percentage)
At least 15% of the potential entrepreneurs having been final beneficiaries of the actions set up a new business initiatives (Percentage)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

At least 20% of the people being final beneficiaries of the actions registered as active job seekers (Percentage)

Specific objective

The social inclusion of vulnerable and marginalised groups has been furthered

Thematic priority

Promoting employment, labour mobility, social and cultural inclusion

Result indicator (measurement unit)

At least 20% of vulnerable and marginalised groups’ population in the programme area benefited from programme activities by 2022 (percentage)
At least 100 people out of the final beneficiaries of the action (socially vulnerable groups) are enrolled as new pupils or students (Number)
The sickness incidence amongst the socially vulnerable groups being the beneficiaries of the action is reduced by 10% (Percentage)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

At least 10 new cultural and sports events included socially vulnerable groups as participants (Number)

Specific objective

Improve the wastewater and solid waste management and sustain able use of resources

Thematic priority

Protecting the environment and promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation, risk prevention and management

Result indicator (measurement unit)

At least 10% of the population of the programme area have direct or indirect benefits as a result of the actions undertaken under this specific objective by 2022 (Percentage)
The amount of recycled solid waste increased by 10% (Percentage)
The percentage of houses not connected to the existing sewage system decreased by 10% (Percentage)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

At least 10 sites of illegally dumped litter have been permanently cleaned (Number)
The control on the levels of pollution of air, water and soil in urban, rural and industrial areas has become technically more accurate and regular (Percentage)
At least 2 platforms established in order to improve the management of river banks and national parks (Number)

Specific objective

Improve the volume, quality and visibility of tourism related to valorisation of cultural and natural heritage and values

Thematic priority

Encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage

Result indicator (measurement unit)

The number of tourists visiting the eligible area by 2022 increased by at least 10% (Percentage)
The number of registered small business initiatives with a tourism related function (tourist guide, hotel, restaurant, bar, taxi driver) increased by at least 10% (Percentage)
The number of hotels and restaurants with internationally recognised certificates increased by 10% (Percentage)
The number of and length of hotel bookings by international tourists increased by 20% (Percentage)
The number of visitors to cultural and natural sites and buildings increased by at least 10% (Percentage)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

The number of upgraded cultural and natural sites increased by at least 10% (Percentage)
The number of mountain lodges, and kilometres of developed and upgraded biking and hiking trails increased by at least 10% (Percentage)

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Montenegro – Albania

filipl — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:01:41 +0000

Programme website	https://www.cbc-mne-alb.org
Operating Structures	ME: European Integration Office AL: Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
Contracting Authority	Ministry of Finance, Montenegro
Joint Technical Secretariat	JTS: Podgorica, ME and Antenna: Shkodër, AL Contact details
Programming document	Read the full text of the programme
Projects and partners in database	Click to view projects and partners
Programme/project data presentation on KEEP
Total budget (excluding technical assistance)	EUR 12 600 000.00
EU funding(outstanding EU funding) (excluding technical assistance)	EUR 10 710 000.00
Funding instrument(s)	IPA II (2014-2020)
Eligible geographical area	Montenegro (ME): Municipalities Andrijevica, Berane, Petnjica, Plav, Gusinje, Rožaje, Podgorica, Cetinje, Danilovgrad, Budva, Bar and Ulcinj Albania (AL): Region of Shkodra, Region of Lezha and District of Tropoja
MAP of eligible area

Specific objective

The competitiveness of the tourism sector is enhanced by the economic valorisation of the cultural and natural heritage

Thematic priority

Encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Contribution of tourism to regional GDP for each side of the programme increased by 20% (baseline 2013, Montenegro 9.9% of GDP, Albania 6.4% of GDP) (percentage)
Touristic offers generated by the CBC initiatives adopted by at least 40% of touristic operators active in the area (percentage)
Number of visitors (disaggregated by gender and age) in the cultural and natural sites where small interventions have occurred increased by 20% (percentage)
Number of tourists (disaggregated by gender and age) visiting the area such as Shkodra / Skadar Lake increased by 30% (percentage)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

At least 5 new joint touristic offers developed for the programme area (baseline 2013 = 2) (number)
Two Touristic maps and integrated touristic offers introduced for the mountain areas (less advantageous) in both sides of the border (number)
At least 2,000 participants (disaggregated by gender and age) in new cultural events (number)

Specific objective

The protection of environmental resources in lake and alpine areas is furthered

Thematic priority

Protecting the environment and promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation, risk prevention and management

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Shkodra/Skadar Lake Basin fulfils conditions to become part of UNESCO Biosphere Reserve List protected areas
At least one harmonised environmental education curricula and/or an extracurricular programme introduced in secondary education on both sides of the border (number)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

At least 40% of the population (disaggregated by gender and age) of the programme area has been target of environment awareness raising activities (percentage)
The control on the levels of pollution in the area such as Shkodra/Skadar Lake has become technically more accurate and regular (percentage)

Specific objective

Employability and social inclusion is fostered

Thematic priority

Promoting employment, labour mobility, social and cultural inclusion

Result indicator (measurement unit)

At least 20% of the unemployed people (disaggregated by gender and age) going through CBC initiatives manage to get a job (percentage)
At least 10% of the new SMEs established in the cross border areas are owned by young people and members of marginalised groups (disaggregated by gender and vulnerable group) (percentage)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

At least 5 new business initiatives promoting labour mobility across the border (number)
At least 300 young people (disaggregated by gender) trained through new life-long learning services (number)

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Kosovo* – North Macedonia

filipl — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:58:36 +0000

Programme website	CBC (cbc-kosovo-northmacedonia.eu)
Operating Structures	KS: Ministry for Local Government Administration MK: Ministry of Local Self-Government
Contracting Authority	European Union Office to Kosovo
Joint Technical Secretariat	JTS: Gjilan/Gnjilane, KS and Antenna: Kumanovo, MK Contact details
Programming document	Read the full text of the programme
Projects and partners in database	Click to view projects and partners
Programme/project data presentation on KEEP
Total budget (excluding technical assistance)	EUR 8 894 118.00
EU funding(outstanding EU funding) (excluding technical assistance)	EUR 7 560 000.00
Funding instrument(s)	IPA II (2014-2020)
Eligible geographical area	Kosovo (KS): East Economic Region and South Economic Region North Macedonia (MK): Polog Region, Northeast Region and Skopje Region
MAP of eligible area

Specific objective

Labour market skills and access to international market are improved

Thematic priority

Enhancing competitiveness, business and SME development, trade and investment

Result indicator (measurement unit)

VET programmes introduced in the curricula based on CBC assessment for addressing market skills needs (number)
Share of unemployed women, youth and RAE population included in the targeted group employed (percentage)
Share of the new SMEs established in the cross border areas that are owned by young people and members of marginalised groups (percentage)
Share of participating business organisations introduced new e-business and e-marketing applications (percentage)
Share of export to regional markets for the companies participating in the programme supported activities (percentage)
Share of the new SMEs established in the cross border area are owned by women (percentage)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

Products produced in the CBC area under the CBC regional logo (number)

Specific objective

Tourism potentials are enhanced and regional values further promoted

Thematic priority

Eencouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Target groups (disaggregated by gender and age) establishing new business initiatives in tourism and hospitality (percentage)
Tourists in the programme region (number)
Visitors (disaggregated by gender and age) visiting supported natural and cultural heritage sites (number)
Share of young people (disaggregated by gender) in the eligible areas participate in the cultural events (percentage)
Supported new products commercialised by the handicraft sector (number)
Young people and women participating in new creative industries (percentage)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

New joint tourism offers , products and/or services introduced in the programme area (number)
Students from the eligible areas participating in supported VET programmes related to tourism (number)

Specific objective

Enhance joint actions to address environmental pollution issues in the area

Thematic priority

Protecting the environment, promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation, risk prevention and management

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Dwellings/households served in the collection of solid waste in the CBC area as a result of programme intervention (number)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

Areas/ sites at risk of soil contamination covered by joint harmonised plans/studies (percentage)
New initiatives that introduce good practices/ new international practices in the area of solid waste and/or wastewater/sewage systems management (number)

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Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro

filipl — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:44:36 +0000

Programme website	http://cbc.bih-mne.org/
Operating Structures	BA: Directorate for European Integration ME: Ministry of European Affairs
Contracting Authority	Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Joint Technical Secretariat	JTS: Sarajevo, BA and Antenna: Nikšić, ME Contact details
Programming document	Read the full text of the programme
Projects and partners in database	Click to view projects and partners
Programme/project data presentation on KEEP
Total budget (excluding technical assistance)	EUR 8 894 117.64
EU funding(outstanding EU funding) (excluding technical assistance)	EUR 7 560 000.00
Funding instrument(s)	IPA II (2014-2020)
Eligible geographical area	Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA): Jablanica, Konjic, Trnovo, Trnovo RS, Pale, Pale Prača, Novo Goražde, Goražde, Čajniče, Foča Ustikolina, Kalinovik, Rudo, Višegrad, Rogatica, Foča, Gacko, Nevesinje, Mostar, Hadžici, Ist. Ilidža, Ilidža, Široki Brijeg, Ljubuški, Čapljina, Čitluk, Stolac, Berkovići, Bileća, Ljubinje, Neum, Ravno, Istočni Mostar, Trebinje, Prozor/Rama, Kupres, Kupres (RS), Tomislavgrad, Posušje, Grude, Livno, Sokolac, Istočno Novo Sarajevo, Sarajevo Novi Grad, Vogošća, Sarajevo Stari Grad, Sarajevo Istočni Stari Grad, Ilijaš, Vareš, Breza, Visoko, Kiseljak, Fojnica, Kreševo, Centar Sarajevo, Novo Sarajevo, Olovo. Montenegro (ME): Pljevlja, Plužine, Žabljak, Šavnik, Nikšić, Herceg Novi, Kotor, Tivat, Bijelo Polje, Mojkovac, Kolašin, Berane, Petnjica, Danilovgrad
MAP of eligible area

Specific objective

Protection and preservation and valorisation of environmental resources in the programme area

Thematic priority

Protecting the environment and promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation, risk prevention and management

Result indicator (measurement unit)

A least 30% of population of the programme area has been target of environment awareness raising activities (percentage)
At least one harmonised environmental education curricula and/or an extra-curricular programme introduced in secondary education on both sides of the border by 2022 (number)
At least one strategy and action plan adopted on prevention and mitigation of manmade hazards and natural disasters (number)
Presence of at least 1 specialised risk and crisis management CBC team (number)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

At least 5 partnerships of CSOs and local government in management of environmental resources and biodiversity by 2022 (Number)
At least 30% of the CBC eligible area has been covered by strategies and action plans (disaggregated by solid waste, wastewater, soil erosion) by 2022 (percentage)

Specific objective

Tourism, cultural and natural heritage is valorised as a way to promote the economic development of the area

Thematic priority

Encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage

Result indicator (measurement unit)

Contribution of tourism to regional GDP for each side of the programme increased by 20% in 2020 (baseline 2014 around 10%) (percentage)
No. of tourists visiting the programme area until 2022 increased by 20% (baseline 2014 around 120.000 tourists) (percentage)
At least 10 new tourism business initiatives up and running by 2022 (number)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

At least 5 new joint tourism products developed by 2022 (number)
At least 1,000 visitors in the cultural and natural sites (number)
At least 2,000 participants in new cultural events by 2022 (number)

Specific objective

The socio-economic integration of youth is fostered

Thematic priority

Investing in youth, education and skills

Result indicator (measurement unit)

At least 10% of young people (disaggregated by gender) going through CBC initiatives manage to get a job (percentage)
At least 10% of the youth (disaggregated by gender) targeted by self-employment measures established a start-up business by 2022 (percentage)
At least 3 youth exchange networks continued beyond the programme support (number)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

At least 300 young people (disaggregated by gender) trained through new life-long learning services by 2022 (number)
At least 1,000 participants (disaggregated by gender) took part in the events organised across border such as youth sport tournaments, and/or youth festivals by 2022 (number)

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Extension of the Via Dinarica in the CBC Region Albania – Kosovo – Leader

filipl — Sun, 31 May 2020 09:23:37 +0000

Project funding	EU
Project website	N/A
Programme website	Albania – Kosovo
Contribution to the Programme’s specific objective	Tourism, cultural and natural heritage is valorised as a way to promote the economic development of the area
Project start date	15.03.2018
Project end date	14.03.2020
Project total budget	EUR 444.684,38
Project EU funding	EUR 377.981,73

Project Description

Description	The Overall Objective (OO) is to enhance cross-border (CB) economic activities through unique sustainable tourism models based on natural, traditional and cultural values, while bringing forth common characteristics of the region. In order to achieve the OO, the Action will strive to achieve the following Specific Objectives (SO): SO1: Further development of ViP Dinarica long-distance trail and enriching tourism offer that links mountain communities and tourism stakeholders in target region for valorization of unique natural wealth & cultural-historic heritage; SO2: Raise awareness on economic, environmental & social benefits of long-distance trails, increase attractiveness and competitiveness of the tourist offer in project covered area; SO3. Increase attractiveness of the area for visitors through small-scale interventions and effective promotion and marketing of the destination.
Expected results	R1. ViP Dinarica further expanded in to include the CBC geographic region; R2. The local tourist offer expanded within the existing network to create & sustain results; R3: New and market-driven products and services identified and innovatively supported; R4: Enhanced capacities of ViP Dinarica stakeholders; R5. Joint tourist offers promoted and CB network strengthened; R6. Natural, cultural and historical heritage is better promoted as a sustainable income generation asset. R7. International tourism fair organised.
Expected outputs	1.1. Mapping of Assets carried out; 1.2. Product development workshops carried out with local tourism boards 1.3. Small-scale infrastructure improvements further link the CBC region to Via Dinarica trail; 2.1 Market Access Programme delivered to at least 40 local services providers and tour agencies; 2.2 Local service providers linked with tour operators; 2.3 Improved access to outbound markets; 3.1 Workshops with service providers carried out 3.2 10 local tourist boards and other associations introduced with operations of destination management in tourism. 3.3 Up to 40 active tourism guides will be trained in tour guiding and development of mountain trails. 4.1 Local tourism offer aligned with national and regional strategies. 4.2 Local tourism boards actively engage stakeholders; 5.1 CB region identified with common branding and identity; 5.2 Joint CB region publications and information materials produced; 5.3 6 B2B and networking events organized; 6.1 GPS tracking of hiking and biking trails with marking of local SMEs; 6.2 Maps, brochures, common branding materials (i.e. stickers) produced and distributed 7.1 Fair is planned and organized; 7.2 Fair receives both high attendance and media coverage.

Description

The Overall Objective (OO) is to enhance cross-border (CB) economic activities through unique sustainable tourism models based on natural, traditional and cultural values, while bringing forth common characteristics of the region.
In order to achieve the OO, the Action will strive to achieve the following Specific Objectives (SO): SO1: Further development of ViP Dinarica long-distance trail and enriching tourism offer that links mountain communities and tourism stakeholders in target region for valorization of unique natural wealth & cultural-historic heritage; SO2: Raise awareness on economic, environmental & social benefits of long-distance trails, increase attractiveness and competitiveness of the tourist offer in project covered area; SO3. Increase attractiveness of the area for visitors through small-scale interventions and effective promotion and marketing of the destination.

Expected results

R1. ViP Dinarica further expanded in to include the CBC geographic region;
R2. The local tourist offer expanded within the existing network to create & sustain results;
R3: New and market-driven products and services identified and innovatively supported;
R4: Enhanced capacities of ViP Dinarica stakeholders;
R5. Joint tourist offers promoted and CB network strengthened;
R6. Natural, cultural and historical heritage is better promoted as a sustainable income generation asset.
R7. International tourism fair organised.

Expected outputs

1.1. Mapping of Assets carried out;
1.2. Product development workshops carried out with local tourism boards
1.3. Small-scale infrastructure improvements further link the CBC region to Via Dinarica trail;
2.1 Market Access Programme delivered to at least 40 local services providers and tour agencies;
2.2 Local service providers linked with tour operators;
2.3 Improved access to outbound markets;
3.1 Workshops with service providers carried out
3.2 10 local tourist boards and other associations introduced with operations of destination management in tourism.
3.3 Up to 40 active tourism guides will be trained in tour guiding and development of mountain trails.
4.1 Local tourism offer aligned with national and regional strategies.
4.2 Local tourism boards actively engage stakeholders;
5.1 CB region identified with common branding and identity;
5.2 Joint CB region publications and information materials produced;
5.3 6 B2B and networking events organized;
6.1 GPS tracking of hiking and biking trails with marking of local SMEs;
6.2 Maps, brochures, common branding materials (i.e. stickers) produced and distributed
7.1 Fair is planned and organized;
7.2 Fair receives both high attendance and media coverage.

Partners Type

Lead partner	Institution name: Community Development Fund Country: Kosovo* Address: Sejdi Kryeziu, No.32, Prishtinë/Priština Website: http://kcdf.org/ Legal status: Private
Partner	Institution name: Albanian Development Fund Country: Albania Address: Sami Frasheri, No 10, Tirana Website: www.albaniandf.org Legal status: Private

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Extension of the Via Dinarica in the CBC Region Albania – Kosovo

filipl — Tue, 19 May 2020 23:15:44 +0000

Project funding	EU
Project website	N/A
Programme website	Albania – Kosovo
Contribution to the Programme’s specific objective	Tourism, cultural and natural heritage is valorised as a way to promote the economic development of the area
Project start date	15.03.2018
Project end date	14.03.2020
Project total budget	EUR 444.684,38
Project EU funding	EUR 377.981,73

Project Description

Description	The Overall Objective (OO) is to enhance cross-border (CB) economic activities through unique sustainable tourism models based on natural, traditional and cultural values, while bringing forth common characteristics of the region. In order to achieve the OO, the Action will strive to achieve the following Specific Objectives (SO): SO1: Further development of ViP Dinarica long-distance trail and enriching tourism offer that links mountain communities and tourism stakeholders in target region for valorization of unique natural wealth & cultural-historic heritage; SO2: Raise awareness on economic, environmental & social benefits of long-distance trails, increase attractiveness and competitiveness of the tourist offer in project covered area; SO3. Increase attractiveness of the area for visitors through small-scale interventions and effective promotion and marketing of the destination.
Expected results	R1. ViP Dinarica further expanded in to include the CBC geographic region; R2. The local tourist offer expanded within the existing network to create & sustain results; R3: New and market-driven products and services identified and innovatively supported; R4: Enhanced capacities of ViP Dinarica stakeholders; R5. Joint tourist offers promoted and CB network strengthened; R6. Natural, cultural and historical heritage is better promoted as a sustainable income generation asset. R7. International tourism fair organised.
Expected outputs	1.1. Mapping of Assets carried out; 1.2. Product development workshops carried out with local tourism boards 1.3. Small-scale infrastructure improvements further link the CBC region to Via Dinarica trail; 2.1 Market Access Programme delivered to at least 40 local services providers and tour agencies; 2.2 Local service providers linked with tour operators; 2.3 Improved access to outbound markets; 3.1 Workshops with service providers carried out 3.2 10 local tourist boards and other associations introduced with operations of destination management in tourism. 3.3 Up to 40 active tourism guides will be trained in tour guiding and development of mountain trails. 4.1 Local tourism offer aligned with national and regional strategies. 4.2 Local tourism boards actively engage stakeholders; 5.1 CB region identified with common branding and identity; 5.2 Joint CB region publications and information materials produced; 5.3 6 B2B and networking events organized; 6.1 GPS tracking of hiking and biking trails with marking of local SMEs; 6.2 Maps, brochures, common branding materials (i.e. stickers) produced and distributed 7.1 Fair is planned and organized; 7.2 Fair receives both high attendance and media coverage.

Description

Expected results

Expected outputs

Partners Type

Lead partner	Institution name: Community Development Fund Country: Kosovo* Address: Sejdi Kryeziu, No.32, Prishtinë/Priština Website: http://kcdf.org/ Legal status: Private
Partner	Institution name: Albanian Development Fund Country: Albania Address: Sami Frasheri, No 10, Tirana Website: www.albaniandf.org Legal status: Private

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