INTERREG IPA PROGRAM OF CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION BULGARIA-SERBIA
Budget:
28,986,914.00 euros
Duration of the program:
January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2020
Additional information:
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM
General objective: The general objective of the Bulgaria-Serbia cross-border cooperation program is to encourage balanced and sustainable development of the border region between Bulgaria and Serbia integrated into the European space through smart economic growth, adaptation to environmental changes and improvement of the learning culture.
PRIORITIES AND MEASURES
| Rb. | Priority axis | Specific Objectives |
| 1. | Sustainable tourism | 1.1. Attracting tourists: Supporting the development of competitive tourist attractions through cooperation contributing to the diversification of tourism products in the border region. |
| 1.2. Cross-border tourism product: Creating economic benefits from the development of natural and cultural heritage in the border area through the creation of joint cross-border tourist destinations. | ||
| 1.3. Networking (people-to-people activities): Capitalizing on the effects of tourism based on cultural, historical and natural heritage in border communities through joint activities. | ||
| 2. | Youth | 2.1. Skills and entrepreneurship: Support for the development of an attractive environment for the advancement of young people in the border region through cooperation. |
| 2.2. Networking (people-to-people activities): Promotion of cooperation initiatives for and with young people, at the same time increasing the cross-border mobility of young people. | ||
| 3. | Environment | 3.1. Joint risk management: Prevention and mitigation of natural and man-made transboundary disasters. |
| 3.2. Nature protection: Promoting and improving the use of common natural resources, as well as encouraging environmental protection in the program area through joint cross-border initiatives. |
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
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COUNTRIES PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM
Serbia:
- Bor district
- Zaječar district
- Pyrotsky okurg
- Nišava district
- Toplic district
- Jablanica district
- Pčinjski district
Bulgaria:
- Vidin Region
- Montana Region
- Vraca region
- Sofia Region
- Pernik Region
- Kyustendil Region
INSTITUTIONS THAT CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM
- All levels of regional / local authorities;
- Regional and sectoral development agencies;
- Relevant local and regional structures that are responsible in emergency situations;
- Managers of protected areas;
- Regional tourist organizations;
- Central and regional offices and structures of relevant government institutions;
- Structures for business support – chambers of commerce, business associations, clusters;
- Educational institutions and institutions active in the field of providing training;
- Vocational training institutions;
- Universities, research institutes;
- Civil society structures (youth organizations, associations, foundations, NGOs);
- Cultural institutions (museums, libraries, art galleries, youth centers, etc.);
- Local Action Groups (LAGs) established and supported under the “LIDER” measure within the Rural Development Program 2014-2020. for Bulgaria and within the IPARD program for Serbia.
COMPETENT BODIES FOR PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Governing body
Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works
Directorate “Management of Territorial Cooperation”
1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
st. Stefan Karadža 9
Contact information can be found at the following link:
http://www.ipacbc-bgrs.eu/sr/contact
PROGRAM CONTACT POINTS IN SERBIA
Ministry of European Integration
Sector for cross-border and transnational cooperation programs and cooperation with authorities and organizations at the local and regional level for more efficient use of funds
st. Nemanjina 34, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Joint Secretariat – office in Niš
Shopping and business center Kalča, Obrenovićeva b.b.
II floor, lamella C, room C-67
18000 Niš, Serbia
Contact information can be found at the following link:
http://www.ipacbc-bgrs.eu/sr/contact
DOCUMENTS
EU invitations
INTERREG IPA cross-border cooperation program Hungary-Serbia
The first call for project proposals within the Interreg-IPA cross-border cooperation program Bulgaria-Serbia
January 18, 2016 – deadline for submitting project proposals
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