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["BGMK0300064","Urban greening for healthy breathing","The current project \"Urban greening for healthy breathing\" will provide ecological, economic and social benefits in the cross-border region of Kyustendil - Kumanovo through the introduction of nature-friendly solutions, which helps us understand the advantages provided by nature to human society and mobilize investments to maintain and increasing these benefits. In other words, the green infrastructure that is set to be implemented under the project will provide sustainable ecosystem services that will contribute to human well-being and quality of life.\nThe project is aimed at achieving sustainable development of the green infrastructure of the Kyustendil - Kumanovo region, which would achieve synchrony and synergy with the other elements of the environment. The project partners developed this proposal with the aim of effective management and development of green infrastructure, which is achievable with consistent institutional measures, professionally implemented, with public involvement, with the application of modern technological approaches and reasonable consumption of resources to improve living standards. \nThe main goal of the project is: Achieving a sustainable functional connection of the natural and planned elements of the green system in the urbanized cross-border environment Kyustendil - Kumanovo, so that the functioning of the green infrastructure provides multiple benefits for people and continuously improves the quality of life while preserving and development of the natural environment.\nSpecific objectives of the project:\n1) Ensuring environmental, economic and social benefits in the Kyustendil - Kumanovo cross-border region through the introduction of environmentally friendly solutions in green infrastructure;\n2) Preservation, storage and increase of natural capital, as well as protection of the health and well-being of citizens in the cross-border region;\n3) Elaboration of joint green network solutions.\nThe implementation of the project will be carried out through the following approaches:\n- Development of green infrastructure with sustainable use of resources and environmental protection;\n- Development of green infrastructure in synergy with the priorities of interregional cross-border development and in accordance with European policies;\n- Construction of green infrastructure in Kyustendil region and Kumanovo region through economically efficient and environmentally friendly solutions;\n- Quality maintenance and sustainable development of the green infrastructure with the application of innovative solutions;\n- Effectiveness and efficiency of green infrastructure management.","2024-07-02","2027-01-01","(VI-A_BG-NM_1) Priority1: Greener border region","RSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","046 Support to entities that provide services contributing to the low carbon economy and to resilience to climate change, including awareness-raising measures","N",541709.45,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",460453.02,85,"The WP 1 includes the following activities: \nActivity 1.1 Development of a green infrastructure strategy for a cross-border region (North-East Region of North Macedonia and Kyustendil Municipality) - The elaboration of the Strategy for the green infrastructure should consist of several main steps – analyses, reviews, proposal of the vision, targets\nActivity 1.2 CBC network of \"Green Cities\"\nActivity 1.3 Capacity building in Kumanovo region \nActivity 1.4 Green urban area and community garden in Kumanovo\nActivity 1.5 Creation of a project communication plan\nThe work package is fully consistent with the results of Specific Objective 1, Specific Objective 2 and Specific Objective 3.\nThe current project fully covers the requirements related to the environment and green infrastructure, both for the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia, in the current strategic documents. \nThe WP 2 includes the following activities: \nActivity 2.1. Development of Joint action plan for green infrastructure for the Municipality of Kumanovo and Kyustendil - describe the specific steps, activities, projects, responsibilities, timeframes and financial resources for the implementation of the various activities and projects in both municipalities.\nActivity 2.2 Capacity building in Kyustendil region \nActivity 2.3. Green urban area in Kyustendil region\nActivity 2.4.Green infrastructure awareness campaign\nActivity 2.5.  Design and printing of multilingual information material for the project\nThe work package is fully consistent with the results of Specific Objective 1, Specific Objective 2 and Specific Objective 3.\nThe current project fully covers the requirements related to the environment and green infrastructure, both for the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia, in the current strategic documents. ","Kumanovo, Kyustendil","MK, BG",null,"Bulgaria (BG), Kyustendil, Bulgaria Bld  Konstantinova banq , 1, 2500\n",null,null,null,3]
["BGMK0100002","“ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW BORDER CROSS CHECK POINT (BCCP) STRUMYANI-BEROVO (“KLEPALO”) BETWEEN BULGARIA AND NORTH MACEDONIA”","The project proposal is submitted for financing under Policy objective 3 „A more connected Europe by enhancing mobility“, specific objective „Developing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility“. \nThe common challenge of the programme area jointly tackling in our project is strengthening the regional connectivity and facilitating the increasing traffic of people by developing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross- border mobility.\nThe need for strengthening the regional connectivity and to facilitate the increasing traffic of people and goods between Bulgaria and North Macedonia has since long been on the agenda. The regional consultations in 2019 have clearly identified the BCCP Strumyani – Berovo as an investment of strategic importance to be supported by the Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria-North Macedonia programme, taking into account the gradual expansion of the socio-economic interlinkages between the two countries due to positive prospects of the EU enlargement. On 14 June 1999 in Skopje, an agreement between the Government of the Macedonia and the Government of Bulgaria for opening new international road Border Crossing Check Points (BCCP) Strumyani – Berovo and Simitli – Pehchevo was signed.\nMissing links in the CB provision of business services and such of general interest are a main factor behind the negative demographic dynamics that the area exhibits. The lack of infrastructure favouring the provision of services of community and business interest further impose severe social implications including increased social exclusion and inequalities, as well as challenges for recreational service provision, labour markets and housing. \n\nThe project’s overall objective is \"Developing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility\". Having a new BCCP built and operated on both sides of the border the expected changes will be related to facilitating the increasing traffic of people and goods between the two countries; strengthening communication links between the two countries and improving and extending access to core TEN-T, including the connection with Corridors IV and VIII, which is to improve regional connectivity and boost the economic growth of the programme area.\n\nThe project output is BCCP facility constructed for the Bulgarian part and BCCP reconstructed/upgraded on the part of the Republic of North Macedonia. Main target groups who will benefit from the project are the residents, visitors, and businesses in the CBC area. \n\nА functioning BCCP requires the infrastructures on both sides of the border to be built and fully put into operation at the same time. Applying a strong cross-border partnership approach is the only possible one to ensure mutual\nperformance and completion of project activities by both partners for successfully achieving the set project objective.\n\nWhat is new about the project is that the investments under this priority will contribute to the EU external policy by adhering to most up-to-date standards in safeguarding security and border control by establishment of new sustainable climate resilient, intelligent, and intermodal national, regional and local mobility infrastructure to strengthening the regional connectivity and support business activities, including improved access to TEN-T and other important connections.","2023-11-18","2029-11-17","(VI-A_BG-NM_2) Priority 2: More connected border region","RSO3.1. Developing a climate resilient, intelligent, secure, sustainable and intermodal TEN-T","PO3 A more connected Europe by enhancing mobility","093 Other reconstructed or modernised roads (motorway, national, regional or local)","Y",11127682.55,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",7635345.19,68.62,"The project contributes to the achievement of the programme output and result indicators under Specific objective “Developing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national,  regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility“. The project overall objectives are predefined in the CBC Programme. The specific objective of the current WP activities performance is ensuring all Bulgarian national permits and positive decisions needed for the construction of sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local cross-border infrastructure. The outputs delivered under this WP are needed on the both sides of the border territory and will be used by all project target groups - BCCP's end-users. The change we are aiming at is \"ready for construction\" BCCP facility and supporting infrastructure on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria which is to ensure the future cross-border mobility. \nThe project contributes to the achievement of the programme output and result indicators under Specific objective “Developing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national,  regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility“. The project overall objectives are predefined in the CBC Programme. The specific objective of the current WP activities performance is ensuring all North Macedonian national permits and positive decisions needed for the upgrade of the existing cross-border infrastructure towards achieving its sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local settings. The outputs delivered under this WP are needed on the both sides of the border territory and will be used by all project target groups - BCCP's end-users. The change we are aiming at is \"ready for upgrading\" BCCP on the territory of the Republic of North Macedonia  which is to ensure the future cross-border mobility. \nThe project contributes to the achievement of the programme output and result indicators under Specific objective “Developing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national,  regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility“. The project overall objectives are predefined in the CBC Programme. The specific objective of the current WP activities performance is ensuring the physical construction/upgrade of the required sites, facilities and connection lines towards achieving a sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local cross-border infrastructure. The outputs delivered in this WP are needed on the both sides of the border territory and will be used by all project target groups - BCCP end-users. The change we are aiming for is BCCP Facilities on the both sides of the border constructed/ upgraded and put into operation which is to ensure the cross-border mobility objective. ","Skopje, Blagoevgrad","MK, BG",null,"Severna Makedonija (MK), Berovo, 2330\nSeverna Makedonija (MK), Berovo, 2330\n",null,null,null,2]
["BGMK0200030","Integration of Creative, Digit, Green and Eco Tourism for sustainable development of territories and communities in Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo","Tourism is the sector with the greatest economic impact on the cross-border region. The implementation of focused support for its development in the municipalities of Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo will contribute to the overall development of cross-border tourism, will strengthen business relations in the region and opportunities to attract foreign investments.\nImproving the business environment in the three municipalities will lead to sustainable economic growth, new jobs and prospects for the local population.\nThis will have a positive impact on the demographic processes in rural areas, creating conditions for the young generation and the population of working age for professional realization and development in their native places.\nThe current project idea aims and is focused specifically on the use of the potential of the local population, the cultural-historical and natural resources of the municipalities of Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo in order to create and develop attractive and all-season tourist products and services that distinguish them and give them a competitive advantage in the tourist market and have the potential for development and expansion of the territorial scope to neighboring cross-border territories and at the international level.\nIntegrated solutions will be implemented to deploy and develop the local potential of the municipalities of Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo, through focused actions in the following directions:\n\n1.Improving socio-economic conditions for sustainable growth through investments in infrastructure providing a competitive advantage for the development of cultural and eco-tourism\n\n2.Bringing together the potential of local communities and territories to create attractive all-season tourist destinations through intelligent solutions, creativity and a multi-sectoral approach of action\n\n3.Implementation of digital and green solutions to improve the business environment and employment opportunities in tourism\n\n4.Positioning of Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo as an attractive all-season tourist destination in the cross-border region\nThe House of Culture in the Vasilevo municipality, and a tourist base converted into the Sinanitsa Eco Center in the Kresna municipality will be rehabilitated. These investments will contribute to strengthening the links between culture-nature-environment and tourism.\nTwo integrated tourist routes will be developed with the potential for their development on a cross-border and international level, which will be pilot tested by tourists attracted through large-scale advertising campaigns and participants from both sides of the border.\n– Tourist route \"In the footsteps of Miss Stone\" covering the municipality of Vasilevo, but with potential for development at the cross-border level given the common history covering the territory of many municipalities on both sides of the border in the cross-border region.\n- Tourist route \"In the Lands of the Keratsuda\", covering the municipalities of Kresna and Strumyani - the lands of the wine grape variety \"Keratsuda\", which grows only on part of the territory of the two municipalities, but with potential for development at a cross-border level as part of the created opportunities for wine tourism in the region.\nThe local population will participate in the processes from the actual creation of the tourist packages to their actual offering on the tourist market. By including them as suppliers of products and services for the needs of the routes, we will contribute to creating a short supply chain and create added value to the destinations.\nA partnership forum and a cross-border youth eco-camp \"Friends of Pirin\" will be held at the Sinanitsa Eco Center, and a 360° virtual tour will present it online.\nCreation of a digital database for the sights of Vasilevo municipality and published on the e-TourGuide app.\nTraining for Creating Digital Stories for Local Tourism is a key activity and pilot for the cross-border territory. Representatives of the local communities will be trained for the so-called STORYDOERS (good practice of \"Erasmus+\" program), the aim of which is to promote the skills of responsible tourism and digitization of people of local communities - aspiring local entrepreneurs, artisans, creators, storytellers, tour guides who lack the necessary skills to create digital stories that present history in an appropriate way online.\nThe created partnerships and networking will contribute to the development of the destinations and their inclusion in regional, national routes offered in the international tourist markets.\nPilot training of STORYDOERS is a new approach which, if successful, will be implemented in other territories. Another original solution is the involvement of the local community in the entire process of creating the two tourist routes, thereby creating a practically short supply chain of goods, products and services for the tourist route.","2025-03-20","2027-03-19","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","165 Protection, development and promotion of public tourism assets and tourism services","N",967379.08,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",822272.21,85,"1.Improving socio-economic conditions for sustainable growth through investments in infrastructure providing a competitive advantage for the development of cultural and eco-tourism\n\n\n\n2.Bringing together the potential of local communities and territories to create attractive all-season tourist destinations through intelligent solutions,creativity and a multi-sectoral approach of action\n3. Applying digital and green solutions to improve the business environment and employment opportunities in tourism\n\nThe work package includes activities that will focus on investing in human capital to increase the digital and green skills of the local population and implement such solutions in their business and daily life.","Kresna, Strumica, Blagoevgrad, Vasilevo village","BG, MK",null,"Bulgaria (BG), Varbite locality, Kresna municipality, ID 11569.147.965.1, \nSeverna Makedonija (MK), Gradoshortsi village, Vasilevo municipality, 2411\nBulgaria (BG), Kresna, 96, Macedonia street, 2840\nBulgaria (BG), Varbite locality, Kresna municipality, ID 11569.147.965.1\n",null,null,null,6]
["BGMK0200012","Integrated crossborder tourism actions in Blagoevgrad-Delchevo region","The main goal of the current project proposal is directed towards diversification of the supply of tourist services in the cross border area by developing an integrated tourist product in an attractive and nature-friendly way, thus stimulating local economy and quality of life in the Blagoevgrad -Delchevo region. The specific objectives are related to the following:\n\n1. Improvement in the quality of services in the tourist sector by offering attractive products with potential to combine various sector activities for different target groups.\n\n2. Effective utilization of the available natural resources of the cross border region by implementation of joint measures thus reducing costs and achieving long-term effects.\n\n3. Turning the region Blagoevgrad-Delchevo in an attractive tourist destination by effective marketing activities and promotion on the tourist market.\nThe project will have significant contribution to utilization of the potential of resources in the tourism sector available in the cross-border area. The partners are aware of the fact that joint actions will have quicker and more lasting in time effect with regard to tackling challenges related to development of tourism. This is the reason why Blagoevgrad and Delchevo municipalities plan to implement common activities which will lead to expanding the potential of the tourist supply by creating a new integrated tourist product which will be actively promoted to get successful market realization. In addition the project envisages the development of marketing strategy including innovative digital solutions which will be used to promote the product in an attractive way.\nThe project brings together efforts for joint measures to expand and effectively manage the tourist supply in the cross-border region by means of diversification, creation of complex products with complementary activities and their active popularization, overcoming city boundaries. The proposal is a combination of investment component intended for creation of tourist sites as well as soft measures for their promotion and successful marketing. The integrated product which will be developed will not be limited only to the newly created tourist infrastructure though. The approach which will be applied suggests by means of development of concept for tourist product and marketing strategy to explore further opportunities to incorporate existing products and tourist routes from both sides of the border in the newly designed product in search for broader effects on local economies. The Blagoevgrad-Delchevo Region will receive its distinctive brand and logo for the first time through the implementation of the current project. The effective marketing strategy will explore the strong sides of the region as a whole and communicate it to the public in an attractive way. The Planetarium which will be constructed in the center of Blagoevgrad will be the first building of that kind not only in the city, but in the whole Blagoevgrad District and will have a hall equipped with modern technologies to provide knowledge for those interested in science. The activities in Delchevo mostly in the sphere of green tourism and sports will complement to these activities by creating conditions for positive attitude towards environment, increasing public awareness and providing infrastructure for activities in the open.\nThe project brings together efforts for joint measures to manage the tourist offer in the cross-border region. After the completion of the project, cooperation will be established between the responsible institutions in the field of tourism management and it will serve as a basis for further joint activities. The project activities will have a significant cross-border impact in promoting the sustainable management of tourism and available resources through the preparation of offers for tourism in which offers in addition to touristic infrastructure and opportunities will also be offered the potentials of the region for gastronomy, sports, education, culture and tradition promoting new measures and approaches for managing potentials and achieving a better quality of life in the CB region.","2025-04-02","2027-04-01","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","165 Protection, development and promotion of public tourism assets and tourism services","N",991641.39,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",842895.17,85,"The current work package corresponds to the specific objective related to the effective utilization of the available natural resources of the cross-border region by implementation of joint measures thus reducing costs and achieving long-term effects. The delivered outputs connected with the WP will  bring together efforts for joint measures to expand and effectively manage the tourist supply in the cross-border region by means of diversification, creation of complex products with complementary activities and their active popularization, overcoming city boundaries\nThe specific objective that corresponds to the activities in this work package is the following: Turning the region Blagoevgrad-Delchevo in an attractive tourist destination by effective marketing activities and promotion on the tourist market.  After the completion of the project, cooperation will be established between the responsible institutions in the field of tourism management and it will serve as a basis for further joint activities. The project activities will have a significant cross-border impact in promoting the sustainable management of tourism and available resources through the preparation of offers for tourism in which offers in addition to touristic infrastructure and opportunities will also be offered the potentials of the region for gastronomy, sports, education, culture and tradition promoting new measures and approaches for managing potentials and achieving a better quality of life in the CB region.\nActivities in WP3 bring together efforts for joint measures to expand and effectively manage the tourist supply in the cross-border region overcoming city boundaries. The activities in the WP3 are soft measures for promotion and successful marketing. The integrated product which will be developed will not be limited only to the newly created tourist infrastructure though. The approach which will be applied suggests by means of development of concept for tourist product and marketing strategy to explore further opportunities to incorporate existing products and tourist routes from both sides of the border in the newly designed product in search for broader effects on local economies. The Blagoevgrad-Delchevo Region will receive its distinctive brand and logo for the first time The effective marketing strategy will explore the strong sides of the region as a whole and communicate it to the public in an attractive way.","Blagoevgrad, Delchevo","BG, MK",null,"Bulgaria (BG), Blagoevgrad, 2700\n",null,null,null,4]
["BGMK0200027","CULTURAL AREA - CULTURAL heritage community and AttRactive all-sEAson tourism","The challenge for the cross-border region is to use the connectivity of the CULTURAL AREA, to generate integrated actions, to exchange good practices and to develop a sustainable, attractive, all-season, and accessible tourism and increase in employment in the tourism sector.\nThe main objectives are (1) to raise the visibility, strengthen and upscale the good practices for the cooperation between the municipalities of Kyustendil, Dupnitsa, Kriva Palanka and Kratovo; (2) to use the cultural and natural heritage as a strategic factor for the sustainable development of tourism, by developing/upscaling cultural routes, building a common tourist product and increasing the employment in the tourism sector; (3) to foster integrated development through tourism marketing approaches; (4) to revitalize the urban and peri urban area through linking projects/events at cultural and natural heritage sites, as well as using the opportunities of the cultural and creative industries; (5) to conserve cultural heritage sites and implement digital technologies for virtualization (holograms/ 3D models/ VR and AR/gamification/ QR/ mobile applications/ digital platform with common cultural routes and a common cultural calendar/ online catalog on the connecting theme \"Old houses tell stories\") and for enriching the visitor experience and attract different audiences; (5) to use cultural heritage sites as spaces for culture as open museum spaces, open-air museum, co-working spaces as well as for cultural events will attract various tourists and stakeholders. \nThe main initiatives that will show the joint efforts of the partner municipalities (in both renovated places or newly built under the project) are: (1) a three-day festival by the theme of “Everyday life of the region in the 19th century”; (2) connecting the specifics of local Balkan traditions and European influences and cultural traces on everyday life though the “A la franga” initiative – seen as a door to Europe, architecture, art decoration and values, old technologies, fashion, lifestyle, the path of modernity – commerce, education, etc.); (3) the Audience Monitoring Laboratory – a smart system solution for monitoring the visitors interest in the partners` museums and gathering data for culture monitoring purposes. \nThe public importance of culture and heritage implies a shared responsibility not only regarding the preservation of cultural heritage, its memory, its socialization, and management, through its inclusion in the life of the community. Multisectoral interaction and the role of the local community, authorities, and institutions are of key importance not only for the implementation of initiatives aimed at the development of the cross-border region but also of particular importance for the sustainability of the results.","2025-04-23","2027-04-22","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","165 Protection, development and promotion of public tourism assets and tourism services","N",984870.01,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",837139.49,85,"The integrated approach to the protection and valorization of the natural and cultural heritage is an important prerequisite for increasing the attractiveness of the regions both for investments and for the development of a quality living environment while preserving regional identity and equalizing territorial inequalities. This will be achieved through situational analysis of the resource potential (analysis, studies of the tourist infrastructure, work with audiences, brand attitudes, specific needs of the different sectors and parameterization).\nThe project is designed to revitalize cultural and tourist sites, making them focal points for tourist and cultural activities, thereby contributing to the growth of local communities and the cross-border region. The project encompasses the construction, reconstruction, and revitalization of 3 cross-border sites, which will form the backbone of a CULTURAL AREA.\nEnhancing accessibility to the region's cultural heritage by developing innovative digital products and a platform designed to boost tourism and foster community engagement.\nBy implementing a comprehensive communication strategy and organizing targeted trainings, workshops, and events, we aim to cultivate a deeper public understanding and appreciation of the intricate tapestry of Balkan cultural heritage, encompassing its traditional roots and European influences on daily life. This initiative seeks to empower diverse audiences, particularly young people, as active custodians of our shared cultural legacy, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility for its preservation and promotion.","Kratovo, Kriva Palanka, Dupnitsa, Kyustendil ","MK, BG",null,"North Macedonia, Kriva Palanka, St. Joakim Osogovski Street, 134, 1330\nNorth Macedonia, Kriva Palanka, St. Joakim Osogovski Street, 134, 1330\nBulgaria (BG), Kyustendil, Krali Marko str. , 9, 2500\nBulgaria (BG), Dupnitsa, Ivan Vazov str. , 3, 2600\nSeverna Makedonija (MK), Kriva Palanka, St Yoakim Osogovski street , 134, 1330\nSeverna Makedonija (MK), Kriva Palanka, Museum in the village of Gradec, , 1330\nBulgaria (BG), Kyustendil, Krali Marko str. , 9, 2500\nNorth Macedonia, Kriva Palanka and Kratovo, St. Joakim Osogovski Street, 134, 1330\n",null,null,null,4]
["BGMK0200046","Integrated development of distinctive cultural and close-to-nature tourism in East planning and Blagoevgrad region","The Programme document, Territorial Strategy and Strategy Analysis, have thoroughly identified the weaknesses and challenges the cross-border area is facing related to tourism development.\nThroughout the previous programming periods many projects were supported and thus improved the tourist infrastructure on both sides of the border. Besides the financed infrastructure works, a fair percentage of activities were aimed at improving the capabilities of the local population in topics related to tourism, as well as plentiful documents were elaborated in which the situation of the target area was analysed, and action plans and solutions were offered to improve the starting point. But none of these were focusing on the cross-border region as a target.\nThe project proposal will add value to the current situation through improvement with minimal interventions and the creation of several thematic tourist packages that will be appealing to every future visitor. The creation of these packages will help to overcome the undeveloped tourist product as a whole, and finally will produce a sustainable network of institutions and companies for services and offers in tourism. Furthermore, the project will propose adequate investments for improving the quality, labour market relevance, and inclusiveness of education and training, hence addressing income gap, the relatively high poverty risk, social exclusion and inequalities. This project will implement several different activities that will address these identified weaknesses and challenges and contribute in decreasing their impact, strengthening the already established networks, adding value to the existing tourist offers, and jointly develop one cross-border all-season tourist offer which will be piloted at the end of the project.\nTourism is a vital economic sector for both Bulgaria and North Macedonia. By collaborating and promoting joint tourism offerings, they can attract more international visitors and increase tourist spending. This influx of foreign currency can stimulate local economies, create jobs, and contribute to overall economic growth. Cross-border cooperation allows the partners to pool their resources, knowledge, and expertise, maximizing the potential of the shared assets for joint tourism development. This collaborative approach can lead to a more diverse and appealing tourism offering, attracting a broader range of visitors and generating more significant economic benefits. By collaborating across borders, the regions will leverage their individual strengths to create a more comprehensive and attractive tourism product, complement each other's tourism products in terms of unique attractions, cultural experiences, and historical sites that, when combined, create diverse and attractive all-season tour packages for tourists, which will extend tourists' stays and encourage them to explore both countries. With all project partner organizations working together, the target cross-border region will become a more competitive tourism destination in the international market. create a stronger presence and attract a larger share of global tourists who might be interested in visiting the cross-border region.\nTo overcome the challenges of the cross-border area, the project will address the local and regional authorities, SMEs, NGOs, local population, and the tourists as target groups, and implement several activities:\n- beside the info days for presenting the expected outcomes, and for publishing the project’s results, 2 other events will be organized to promote the infrastructure works supported, and to comply with the Youth horizontal principle. Also, a tour with interested travel agencies will be organized to pilot the developed all-season integrated tourist offer.\n- small-scale investments that will contribute to improve the cultural experience, enhance the potential of natural resources, and upscale the tourist attractions.\n- development of a digital smart solution for self-guided tour and a video for better visual presentation of the all-season integrated tourist offer;\n- create visual identities and marketing management plan for sustainable development of the tourist offer and the regional tourist destination;\n- upscaling the human resources capacity in market economy, digital literacy and technology in tourism, and tourism destination management and certification.\nAt the end of the implementation period, the project will make the following results:\n- reduced seasonality and create a steady flow of tourists;\n- institutional collaboration for achieving common goals;\n- enhanced the region's attractiveness to tourists and provide better amenities and experiences for visitors;\n- better trained tourism professionals;\n- opened possibilities for new job creation through development of (complementary) tourist services;\n- long-term preservation of the area's assets;\n- integration of smart solutions that enhances the overall tourist experience.","2025-04-03","2027-04-02","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","083 Cycling infrastructure","N",1054056.2,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",786980.74,74.66,"The end result of this work package will be to develop and test new solutions to boost the tourism of the cross-border region by stepping on its territorial potential.\nThis work package will address the gaps in the territorial analysis related to the lack of specific infrastructure needed for all-season tourist experience. Three types of activities will be established: Investments for improving the tourist cultural experience, Investments for enhancing the potential of natural resources, and Investments for up-scaling the tourist attractions. These small-scale and larger investments in tourism infrastructure, such as cycling path, traditional accommodation, additional accommodation facilities, recreational zones, mountain paths and cultural attractions, will contribute to the overall development of these regions. And it is the way the project will address the identified cross-border challenges: reduced economic disparities between neighboring areas, improved living standards, adequate infrastructure, and creation of resilient job places.\nUpon completion of this work package, the project will aim to develop a robust all-season cross-border tourist product that showcases the unique attractions and experiences of both regions. The goal is to create a tourism offering that appeals to tourists all year long by utilizing the variety of activities and attractions that are offered in both regions. This covers not just well-known tourist spots but also lesser-known treasures and activities that are enjoyable year-round.","Sandanski, Gotse Delchev, Shtip","BG, MK",null,"Bulgaria (BG), Gotse Delchev - village of Mosomishte, 2920\nBulgaria (BG), Gotse Delchev, Hristo Botev, 26, 2900\n",null,null,null,7]
["BGMK0300051","Green Pulse Cross-Border Pact","The G-PACT project is a collaborative effort between the Municipality of Petrich (MP) as the Lead partner, the Municipality of Strumica (MS), Association \"Center for Development and Promotion Promo Idea - Strumica\" (Promo Idea) as Project partner 3 (PP3), and Association \"Together for Sandanski\" (TS) as Project partner 4 (PP4). \nThe project addresses several common challenges faced by the region. These challenges include the imperative to enhance nature preservation, protect biodiversity, improve ecosystem services, strengthening ecological connectivity, reducing forms of pollution that fall within the eligibility scope of project actions and promote sustainable urban development in the cross-border region of Bulgaria and North Macedonia. Both countries confront the dilemma of reconciling urban development with nature conservation while prioritizing the well-being of their citizens. \nThe overarching objective of the G-PACT project is to create green urban spaces, improve ecosystem services, and increase public awareness in Petrich and Strumica. By doing so, the project aims to enhance the quality of life in the cross-border area and promote sustainable urban development.\nThe project seeks to bring about several key changes. G-PACT will lead to the development of green urban areas, specifically twinning parks in Petrich and Strumica, providing residents with access to nature within their urban environments. By enhancing green spaces, the project will improve ecosystem services such as air purification, temperature regulation, and opportunities for recreation. These improvements will benefit both urban residents and local wildlife.\nThrough the project activities the raise public awareness about the importance of green spaces, biodiversity, and sustainable development will be raised. The \"Urban Nature Lens\" photo contest will engage local residents, photographers, and nature enthusiasts in capturing the beauty and benefits of urban green areas.\nThe project will produce several key outputs among which is the construction and renovation of green urban parks in Petrich and Strumica, offering improved green spaces for local communities.\n The development of Joint Urban Ecosystem Services (EsS) Assessment Methodology for assessing ecosystem services, enabling both municipalities to evaluate the impact of their green spaces is also very key moment within the project. This will lead to elaboration of Action plans for the sustainable development and maintenance of the Green Pulse twinning parks in both municipalities. \nTraining modules on green project management and renewable energy sources, empowering stakeholders with knowledge in sustainability and the training packages dedicated to the development and understanding of the EsS services ensure the project’s long-lasting effect. The establishment of a cross-border network focused on urban ecosystem services, fostering cooperation and knowledge exchange is an integral part of the project.\nThe beneficiaries of the project include local residents of Petrich and Strumica who will enjoy improved green spaces and ecosystem services. Additionally, local and regional authorities, NGOs, and young people will benefit from capacity-building initiatives. The \"EsS development agents\" competition will engage youth in promoting sustainable development.\nA cross-border approach is vital because it allows PPs from different types to collaborate, share experiences, and jointly address common environmental challenges. By working together, they can maximize the impact of their efforts to enhance green spaces and promote sustainable urban development.\nG-PACT project itself is an innovation due to all its elements as it engages the public in documenting and celebrating the transformation of urban green spaces, fostering a sense of community involvement. The establishment of the G-PACT Urban EsS Network encourages cross-border cooperation and knowledge sharing, promoting a unified approach to urban ecosystem services. The project empowers youth through the \"EsS development agents\" competition, involving them in the sustainable development of their communities.\nThe emphasis on renewable energy sources aligns with the broader goal of sustainable urban development and showcases the potential for eco-friendly initiatives in the region.\nIn summary, G-PACT project addresses common challenge of significant importance to the territories of the PPs and to the CB area in general. Each and every specific activity can be transferred, adapted and applied on other territory of the cross-border area and not only as PPs have ensured to set a positive example which needs to be further developed and integrated so that a greener and brighter future can be ensured.","2024-07-02","2027-01-01","(VI-A_BG-NM_1) Priority1: Greener border region","RSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","046 Support to entities that provide services contributing to the low carbon economy and to resilience to climate change, including awareness-raising measures","N",945135.48,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",803365.14,85,"Creation and establishment of the Green Pulse twinning parks in Petrich (Stage I) and Strumica as flagship green urban spaces, exemplifying innovative approaches to green infrastructure, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable urban development. These parks will serve as focal points for community engagement, environmental education, and the promotion of ecosystem services, fostering cross-border collaboration and inspiring similar initiatives in the region. The envisaged under the WP parks will be the first members of the G-PACT Urban EsS Network, established under WP2.\nDevelopment of sustainable EsS network in the cross-border area of Bulgaria and N. Macedonia. Driving behavioral change and raising awareness in respect to enhancing Ecosystem Services in the cross-border area Bulgaria – N. Macedonia, including nature and biodiversity protection and preservation, and reducing pollution, thought promoting, facilitating and encouraging stakeholders engagement (citizens, NGOs, public authorities, local communities, business sector etc.) in protecting biodiversity, including its conservation and sustainable use.","N/A","BG, MK",{"$nulls":5},4]
["BGMK0200039","Low-carbon InFinity Trail","The main objective of the project “Low-Carbon InFinity Trail” (LIFT) is to unlock the region's tourism potential, drive sustainable economic growth and improve regional competitiveness of southern BG and MK CB region, based on streamline the utilization of the tourism resources and improve tourism marketing and branding practices, through development and test implementation of new approach for low carbon tourism, by developing and upscaling a pilot tourism product \"Low-Carbon InFinity Trail\" following the newest trends.\nThe project “Low-Carbon InFinity Trail (LIFT)” jointly tackles well-known territorial challenges which are still unresolved like unevenly developed conditions for year-round tourism across the CB area; underdeveloped year-round tourist infrastructure of the CBC area; underdeveloped tourism product as a whole, underdeveloped network of companies for services and offers in tourism, insufficiently qualified staff in the field of tourism services, poor condition and limited access to natural and cultural-historical heritage sites. CBC Programme BG – MK states that when economic pushbacks take place in a weak CB institutional context and the absence of carbon-free practices are further challenged to enhance the territorial cohesion in line with EU objectives (Territorial Agenda 2030; Green Deal). The overall underperformance of the CBC area is addressed by PO5 “Europe closer to citizens” measures which require integrated and multilevel governance responses in tourism and industry domains who are main driving forces behind the advanced course of territorial development. CBC Programme BG – MK identifies joint investment needs, and inter alia (i) Investments for integrated development of sustainable tourism practices and (ii) Investments in improving cross-border connectivity and mobility. Further challenges are related to poor marketing and branding of tourist routes and products and to their construction and maintenance\nThe current project is a pilot initiative for developing and promoting a new tourism product LIFT as a joint solution for increasing tourist attractiveness of the southern part of the cross border region of BG and MK in order to unlock the region's tourism potential, drive sustainable economic growth and improve regional competitiveness, based on streamline the utilization of the tourism resources and improve tourism marketing and branding practices. (RCO84 – RCO116 – RCR104). \nAs a an output of the project in total 4,5 km length of dedicated cycling infrastructure will be newly built. Cycling path in village of Mikrevo, MoStr will be constructed with length of 1.3 km, and 3.2 km of separated peri urban cycling trails will be constructed in MoS. Both will be connected with the infinity off-road velo route. It is estimated that 500 of cyclists will use the newly built infrastructure. It will be measured one year after the project end with a field survey at a single point (Output indicatorRCO58 – RCR64)\t\nAnother output of the project is that 1 cultural (H. Sintika/St. Petka Ch.) and 2 tourism sites (Kozhuh M. and Berovo lake) will be supported. The physical investments in Velo Hubs along the trail \"LIFT\" will offer a convenient resting place with facilities for cyclists, allowing them to refresh and address self repair needs. With the electrical tourist train 2 tourist sites in Petrich will be accessible for people with disabilities while offering low-carbon tourism services for 1 500 tourist yearly (one year after the project ends). (Output indicator RCO77 – RCR77)\n112082 population from 4 municipalities (2 in BG, 2 in MK) will benefit directly from the project from local economic growth. Project creates new job opportunities & stimulates entrepreneurship. Bicycle friendly infrastructure creates excellent opportunities for greater inclusion of people with disabilities in CB connectivity & mobility. Population is positively affected by cleaner environment, alternative mobility, reduced air pollution & noise, and established stakeholders’ partnerships. (Output indicator RCO74).\t\nThe current project cannot be developed and implemented without applying a cross-border approach. The reason for that is that tourist attractions cannot solely address the needs of an integrated tourism product and cannot covers the concept for low carbon tourism. The current project offers a solution (comprehensive Action Plan (AP) for low-carbon tourism development) as a pilot initiative for increasing tourist attractiveness of the southern part of the cross border area between Bulgaria and North Macedonia.","2025-04-03","2027-04-02","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","083 Cycling infrastructure","N",1040016.92,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",848956.4399999999,81.63,"The specific objective of WP 1 is to enhance sustainable tourism infrastructure and experiences in the municipalities of Strumica, Strumyani, Petrich, and Berovo main points of the newly developed tourism product \"Low-carbon InFinity Trail - LIFT\", taking into account the developed under WP 2 - Action plan. By the end of the project, the objective is the pilot incorporation of low-carbon tourism in the cross-border area of ​​Bulgaria and North Macedonia, benefiting local communities and tourists by providing accessible, low-carbon transportation options and improved tourism facilities. This will be achieved through the development of dedicated cycling infrastructure, the purchase of a zero-emission entertainment train, and hosting pilot promotional events, thus fostering cross-border cooperation and regional low-carbon tourism growth. The measurable change will be reflected in increased tourist visits, reduced carbon emissions, and enhanced local economic activity.\nThe specific objective of Work Package 2, \"Development of the new tourist product 'LIFT'\" is to establish and promote the Low-carbon Infinity Trail as a sustainable cross-border low-carbon tourism destination. By the end of the project, this will be achieved through comprehensive research and analysis, stakeholder capacity building, and a robust marketing strategy. The outputs will benefit local authorities, tourism service providers, and communities in the cross-border regions of Bulgaria (BG) and North Macedonia (MK). Success will be measured by the creation of an actionable low-carbon tourism development plan, trained stakeholders in sustainable tourism practices, and increased visibility and awareness of the Infinity Trail, evidenced by an increase in tourist visits and stakeholder engagement in both regions.","N/A","MK, BG",null,"Bulgaria (BG), Petrich, 2850\n",null,null,null,6]
["BGMK0400072","Cross-Border Governance for Sustainable Development","The Governance project endeavors to enhance social, economic, and environmental development in the Bulgaria-North Macedonia cross-border region, aligning with Priority 3 of the INTERREG VI-A IPA Bulgaria – North Macedonia 2021—2027 Programme. It confronts challenges by streamlining tasks within the Strategy Board (SB) to bolster decision-making and monitoring capabilities. Through the augmentation of SB capacity, the project strives to cultivate a self-sustaining milieu conducive to integrated territorial development.\n\nThe Project seeks to establish a robust structure capable of meeting future demands and identifying regional challenges proactively. By pursuing key strategic objectives delineated in the Territorial Strategy (TS), it contributes to sustainable economic development across the cross-border region. Embracing a localized and holistic approach, the project collaborates closely with local communities to address territorial disparities comprehensively. Through capacity-building initiatives within the Strategy Board (SB), the project nurtures collaboration and integration among stakeholders, imperative for effective cross-border implementation.\n\nIn essence, the project ensures direct benefits for partners, target groups, and the Programme area, accentuating cross-border cooperation to tackle shared challenges and foster regional development.","2025-07-11","2030-03-10","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","171 Enhancing cooperation with partners both within and outside the Member State","N",410486,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",348913.1,85,"For the whole implementation period a total number of 9 meetings are planned. To reflect the specificities of the meetings related to their agenda and the scope of work to be performed by Strategy Board members, they are divided into two types of events dependent on duration – 2-day meetings are planned for all sessions when reaching common decision on the adoption of application packages and selection of proposals contributing to the objectives of the Territorial Strategy shall be carried and 1-day meetings for decision making on tasks related to monitoring and evaluation of the Strategy.\n\nThe Work package comprises 3 event-type activities which will address the potential applicants under the future open call for proposals under the Territorial Strategy. These activities pursue the following objectives:\n- Announce timely and properly the funding opportunities under the future open call and ensure proper information about the call;\n- Reach eligible organizations within the Bulgaria – North Macedonia CBC region, that may transform to applicants and raise their awareness and capacity;\n- Bring together potential applicants from both sides of the border at a dedicated peer-to peer event, pursuing establishment of new partnerships and discussing raw project ideas;\n- Raise the level of knowledge and competences of the potential applicants from both sides of the border.\nThe activity aims to provide training for the Strategy board and the OU in the process of the implementation the Territorial strategy of the (INTERREG VI-A) IPA Bulgaria – North Macedonia 2021-2027 Programme, through engaging external expertise.\nA total number of 3 trainings of the Strategy Board are planned for the governance project implementation period. All of them shall be held in North Macedonia in the eligible cross-border area in Kumanovo and Shtip and one outside of the eligible area in Ohrid.  2-days trainings in Kumanovo and Shtip are planned for 2026 and 2027. 4-days training in Ohrid incl. study visit of successful projects under the EU programs is planned for 2026. The activity comprises a training and a study-visit activity, which will address solely the SB members and the staff of the Operational Unit. \nThe activity is estimated to involve 39 attendants incl. 5 MA experts, 4 NA experts, 21 SB members and 9 representatives of the Operational Unit (5 BG and 4 MK).\nThe activity aims at tendering and supply of the equipment for the needs of the effective work of Operational unit – Main office Kyustendil and Antenna Strumica office. The delivery of the relevant equipment to the Operations Unit will help improve the quality of the work process, communication and the connection between the individual participants in the communication process. ","Skopje, Sofia","MK, BG",{"$nulls":5},2]
["BGMK0300053","PARKS - Preserving Areas through Regional Knowledge and Sustainability","Common Challenge:\nThe programme area, encompassing vital urban spaces like Kriva Palanka and Dupnitsa, faces an overarching challenge concerning urban green infrastructure. As urban areas progress, the essential greenery that contributes to the ecological balance, aesthetic appeal, and well-being of the residents often gets overshadowed. Such gaps in urban planning not only diminish residents' quality of life but also curtail the cities' resilience against environmental concerns like pollution and the urban heat island effect.\n\nOverall Objective:\nAt the project's core is an ambition to metamorphose urban landscapes within the programme area. We aim to augment green infrastructure by revitalizing urban zones with verdant parks, vibrant green spaces, and cutting-edge technology for constant environmental monitoring. By bridging urban planning, ecology, and technology, we're creating a roadmap for sustainable urban communities. We anticipate cities pulsating with lively green spaces, where residents are conscientiously linked with nature and sustainability.\n\nMain Outputs and Beneficiaries:\nSeveral pivotal deliverables form the bedrock of our initiative:\n\nGreen Park in Kriva Palanka: More than a green area, this space exemplifies the integration of nature, recreation, and environmental responsibility.\nDevelopment of Diverse Green Spaces: Transformation of currently barren areas into green oases that cater to myriad community requirements.\nPlant Growth Manual: This tri-lingual manual will empower communities with knowledge on optimal plant care, growth patterns, and protection against potential threats.\nAir Quality Monitoring Dashboard: Collaborating with education institutions, this innovative platform will offer live insights into environmental parameters.\nGreen Cadaster: A specialized registry detailing the green assets and infrastructure, ensuring systematic recording, and management of these vital resources.\nThe principal beneficiaries of these efforts are the residents of Kriva Palanka and Dupnitsa. These urban dwellers will experience their cities' metamorphosis from mere urban hubs to green, sustainable sanctuaries. They'll gain access to vital environmental data and be equipped with resources that promote green practices.\n\nApproach and Cross-border Relevance:\nOur strategy intertwines infrastructural augmentation with knowledge-sharing. Parks and green zones are envisioned as hubs of education, community interaction, and sustainability. A cross-border approach is imperative, given the transboundary nature of environmental challenges. Collaborative endeavors, pooled resources, and a unified strategy across regions magnify the cumulative impact, ensuring widespread benefits.\n\nNovelty of the Project:\nThis project's distinctiveness lies in its comprehensive vision, transcending mere green space creation. It synthesizes infrastructure with innovation—employing advanced technology like air quality sensors and real-time analytics. By rallying diverse stakeholders – city planners, environmentalists, educators, and the populace – we're crafting a community-centric initiative, promising sustainability and continued relevance in the evolving urban landscape.","2024-07-02","2026-07-01","(VI-A_BG-NM_1) Priority1: Greener border region","RSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","046 Support to entities that provide services contributing to the low carbon economy and to resilience to climate change, including awareness-raising measures","N",894829.46,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",760605.03,85,"This work package focuses on ensuring all stakeholders, partners, and the public stay updated on the project's milestones and benefits. Through a comprehensive communication plan, digital platforms like websites and social media, and on-ground initiatives like Green Days, the aim is to facilitate clear communication. The multilingual website broadens reach across linguistic divides. Social media platforms cater to a younger audience and enable real-time interactions. Conventional methods like videos reach those less digitally inclined. The Green Days events in Dupnitsa & Kriva Palanka provide direct experiences of the project's results. Together, these strategies aim for environmental success and lasting community engagement and appreciation.\nEnhance sustainable urban development in the cross-border regions of Dupnitsa and Kriva Palanka through comprehensive field research and effective knowledge exchange, leading to informed decisions on green infrastructure, biodiversity protection, and community-driven environmental initiatives\nThe primary objective of WP4 is to revitalize and enhance the green spaces within the municipalities of Dupnitsa and Kriva Palanka by meticulously integrating the insights and recommendations derived from WP3. This process will not only consider environmental and sustainable practices but will also focus on crafting spaces that are both user-centric and multifunctional. Recognizing the importance of timely and efficient execution, we intend to prepare comprehensive and updated technical documentation that is rooted in prior research findings. Furthermore, we will emphasize the smooth and transparent procurement of all essential infrastructures and equipment, ensuring that the urban parks are well-equipped and resonate with the aspirations of local residents. Through these concerted efforts, our aim is to foster a harmonious coexistence between residents and nature, promote biodiversity, and set a benchmark for future green infrastructure projects in the region.\nTo foster continuous engagement, facilitate feedback loops, and ensure the sustainable operation of the parks through informed communication strategies, ultimately positioning Dupnitsa and Kriva Palanka as pioneering municipalities in the domain of green urban spaces and their long-term monitoring and exploitation. This objective not only promotes the longevity and sustainability of the parks but also places a strong emphasis on community involvement and knowledge dissemination, ensuring the parks' benefits are widely recognized and adopted in both immediate and broader contexts.","Kriva Palanka, Dupnitsa","MK, BG",null,"North Macedonia, Kriva Palanka, 1330\n",null,null,null,2]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","Many common challenges of the programme area are jointly tackling by the project and partners itself. Some are:\nEnsuring connectivity between natural and cultural sites is affected by the project through investments and creating a network of traced, categorized, marked and digitalized routes for year-round tourism.\nStrengthening joint actions in the field of heritage exchange we strive to overcome by supplementing and expanding the developed site and mobile app under previously developed project.\nTaking steps in overcoming the differences in the administrative systems and approaches to the protection of our heritage and increase product competitiveness by research activities and development of joint strategies of CB region under the project.\nIncreasing the knowledge, skills and competitiveness and reduce disparities between covered municipalities.\nDeveloping an all-year tourism product, which raises the level and combines opportunities for development and diversification of the forms of tourist services with emphasis on ecotourism development, raising the level of development of ecological tourism, diversifying strong seasonal nature of tourist services in the CB region and it is resistant to the vulnerability of services in the tourism sector due to pandemic situations.\nDeveloping modern digital solutions for Increasing the demand for eco-friendly tourism and bioproducts and improving technological competitiveness at the global level.\nInvestments in new tourist and cultural assets with ecological approach, and etc.\nThe overall project objective is to create a competitive all-season alternative mobility tourism product BankanVelo which offers routes network for safe, diverse, pandemic-resistant tourism in CB project area. Developed with multi-sector integrated approach, BankanVelo offers opportunities for sport&recreation outside the cities for residents & visitors needs using horizontal approach; connects natural, tourist and cultural sites; creates new assets; follows an ecosystem-based approach; offer smart solutions and brings marketing on new level.\nThe main project outputs will produce are investments in tourist and cultural infrastructure in Gevgelija, Bogdanci and Razlog; an all-season, integrated and resilient regional and CB effective tourist product with strong regional brand; multi-sectoral network and advisory board (cluster); pilot activities “Marketing on e-wheels” and social tourism; new smart apps and technologies.\nDeveloped new and reconstructed tourist & cultural infrastructure are as follows:\nReconstruction and adaptation of an existing building in Gjavoto, Bogdanci into a space for tourists and cyclists;\nReconstruction for Multifunctional tourist friendly center and construction of a bike path in Sermenin, Gevgelija;\nNew Attraction park for tourism and recreation in the area of Golak, Razlog. \nThe stakeholders, who will benefit from the project are the whole population, tourist and visitors of more than the four partner municipalities. Tourist business and tour operators and Tourist Service Providers outside the CB region. Local, regional and national authorities will also benefit from developed research and analysis, but also by achieving objectives from strategy plans. \nThe approach in the implementation of this project we plan to take is holistic, multi-sectoral, more results-oriented, ecosystem-based. \nTo achieve our objectives of a large-scale flagship project contributing to a wider impact on the entire cross-border (CB) area, we need to activate a broad multi-sectoral partnership at supranational level. In addition, this way of cooperation achieves a balanced territorial CB development, i.e. unifying the standards of offered services, the equal start of employees in supported sectors and access to equal digital, green and sustainable general solutions.\nCB cooperation is also a key element of the European neighbourhood policy, for which BalkanVelo project carefully and in detail directs actions to the needs through a comprehensive and effective approach. Joint cross-border activities develop integrated CB labor markets, improve employment prospects, contribute to openness to the world and strengthen European citizenship. \nThe development of new, attractive infrastructure strengthens socio-economic cooperation and enhances cultural exchange, while at the same time enabling creation of common services that will benefit the citizens and visitors of our CB space. And etc. \nThe new and original about the project is mainly the pilot activity. It is combination of social tourism along the completed and newly designed routes for alternative mobility for disadvantaged people incl. of disabled and marketing on e-wheels, for improvement the area attractiveness. It leads to underpin the branding and marketing strategy and disseminate project ideas, activities and results over a long horizon and after the project end.","2025-03-20","2027-03-19","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","083 Cycling infrastructure","N",950342.39,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",807791,85,"1.1. Development of competitive all-season alternative mobility tourism product BankanVelo which offers routes network for safe, diverse, pandemic-resistant tourism in CB project area, incl. for disadvantage people. \n2.1. Smart solutions and lifelong learning for better management, preservation and maintenance of tourism potential, cultural and natural heritage.\n3.1. Complementary ecological infrastructure for diversification of the tourist offer through renovations and new construction tourism, cultural and natural assets.","Razlog, Bansko, Gevgelija, Bogdanci","BG, MK",null,"Bulgaria (BG), Bansko, 2770\nBulgaria (BG), Bansko, 2770\nBulgaria (BG), Razlog, 2760\nBulgaria (BG), Bansko, Todorin vrah str., 24 A, 2770\nSeverna Makedonija (MK), Gevgelija, 1480\n",null,null,null,9]
["BGMK0200028","Cross-border attractiveness - smart tourism in region Kyustendil - Kriva palanka - Nevestino","The implementation of the project concept \"Cross-border attractiveness-intelligent tourism in the region Kyustendil-Kriva Palanka-Nevestino \" will contribute to achieve sustainable economic growth by creating conditions and prerequisites of increasing the competitiveness and attractiveness of the Kyustendil-Kriva Palanka-Nevestino cross-border region by diversifying tourist mobility and attractive sustainable tourist products capable of attracting a significant number of visitors.The construction of appropriate infrastructure for the needs of tourism will stimulate the development of small and medium-sized enterprises and will contribute to the transformation of the region into an attractive destination for Bulgarian, Macedonian and foreign tourists and businesses. Through measures improving the transformation of tourism into an industry with year-round employment, sustainable economic growth, opening of new jobs, increasing people's well-being, getting to know the cross-border cultural and historical heritage and maintaining warm and friendly relations between the cross-border population will be supported.\nThe implementation of the project will contribute to the transformation of the cross-border region Kyustendil-Kriva Palanka-Nevestino into an attractive place for life, work and recreation, with a developed economy, modern and diverse forms of tourism, with environmentally friendly mobility of international importance.\nThe newly created competitive tourist product on both sides of the border will be aimed at the Bulgarian, Macedonian and last but not least the international market with the aim of getting to know and preserving the natural and cultural-historical heritage and will be an effective springboard for entering international markets.The growth of tourism sector in the economy and of tourism business in general will be higher, the number of tourism companies will grow and the share of people employed in the tourism business will increase, the supply of tourist products within the cross-border region will increase, the share of overnight visits by Bulgarians and foreign citizens will increase, which will lead to an increase in income from the development of the tourism industry.The implementation of construction activities and the attraction of investments in the sector for the construction of new and modernization of the existing tourist infrastructure will be of crucial importance for its development in the next years. The measures will be focused on the tourist product, marketing and advertising, with a view of securing financial assistance from EU programs, as well as attracting private capital.\nIncreasing the interest of potential tourists and increasing the tourist flow will become an engine for development of cross-border tourism business and revitalization of other branches of service and production sphere in the short and medium term.\nThe joint integrated pilot solution will enable the project partners from both sides of the border to adopt, develop and test new approaches, products and techniques to promote tourism in the Kyustendil-Kriva Palanka-Nevestino cross-border region, taking advantage of its territorial potential.\nThe main goal of the project and the achievement of the set indicators could not be realized through national or local and regional mrograms, because only through the development and implementation of common new competitive tourism products could the policy of cohesion, which aims to solve cross-border problems and jointly develop the potential of the different territories, be developed and multiplied. While most internal EU programs (programmes covering territories of EU Member States only) provide support for solutions to global challenges, TGS-IPA territories still face the need to catch up in their socio-economic development. Therefore, the main joint challenge of the target region of the cross-border cooperation between Republic of Bulgaria and Republic of North Macedonia is to leave the group of lagging regions and take a more advanced course of development, while at the same time it still faces persistent problems related to risk of poverty and income inequality, which is due to negative demographic changes, underdeveloped regional chains of value creation and entrepreneurship development, low technological specialization, unattractive and uncompetitive economic environment.","2025-03-08","2027-03-07","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","165 Protection, development and promotion of public tourism assets and tourism services","N",975730.78,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",829371.14,85,"SO1. Enrichment of the tourism offers through intervention in the adventure tourism infrastructure\nSO2. Increasing of the competitiveness of the tourism through Introduction of digital tourism products, promotional marketing, all-season planning and up-scaling of specific knowledge of tourism professional \nSO2. Increasing of the competitiveness of the tourism through Introduction of digital tourism products, promotional marketing, all-season planning and up-scaling of specific knowledge of tourism professional \nOne destination can have the best adventure park or have the best tourism offer, but if  only a few people know about it, competitiveness of tourism business in that destination is very low. Effective marketing and promotion are critical for attracting visitors and maximizing the economic impact of tourism infrastructure investments. Leveraging digital marketing channels, and targeted campaigns can increase destination visibility, drive tourist arrivals, and boost revenue for businesses. Most significant benefit of promotional tourism marketing is that it helps attract the attention of people traveling to reach destination tourist offer. Importance of  promotional marketing are raising awareness, motivating consumers, promoting image, and convincing consumers of hospitality.\nSO2. Increasing of the competitiveness of the tourism through Introduction of digital tourism products, all-season planning and up-scaling of specific knowledge of tourism professional\nTaking in consideration that tourism competitiveness is about the ability of the place to optimize its attractiveness for tourists, to deliver quality, innovative, and attractive tourism services to consumers improvement of the quality of the tourist service through up-scaling of specific knowledge of tourism professionals in the area of the digitalization of the tourism, tourist experience and inclusive tourism, directly will result with improvement of the competitiveness of tourism sector in CB region.","Kumanovo, Kyustendil, Nevestino, Kriva palanka","MK, BG",{"$nulls":5},6]
["BGMK0200047","From better utilization of natural and historical heritage to increased tourist attractiveness of the cross-border area","Main objective is to enhance integrated and inclusive tourist development through development of an attractive integrated all-season tourism offer for the municipalities included in the project idea. Results two facilities for recreation in Yakoruda and Karbinci, improved mobility/connection in Belitsa and M. Kamenica, 6 joint integrated digital tourist products and increased capacity of tourist professional which lead to the increasing of number of tourists for 5%, (+1200 tourists)\nChallenge \n\n1. improving mobility and connectivity, incl. alternative mobility to tourist sites;\nWith the rehabilitation of the main road to the Semkovo resort (activity 3) which include laying of natural crashed stones and construction of canals for drainage of rainwater, connectivity of Semkovo Resort will be improved and rehabilitated road will be also, suitable for baking. Taking into consideration that resort Semkovo is connected with dirt forest roads with Center for the Rehabilitation of Dancing Bears, sanctuary park and Rila fun park, alternative mobility to above mentioned tourist sites will be improved. \nChallenge \n\n2. improving branding and marketing for tourist products and services in the cross-border region;\nCreation of SMART digital tourism products (activity 1) like video tour and virtual reality for archaeological site Bargala, promotional video for hiking and biking on mountains covered by the project, mapping and development of interactive map of tracks, recording and production of 360° panoramic photos for all tourist sites cover with the project idea will improve marketing for tourist products and services. \nChallenge \n\n3. strengthening cultural - natural sites and tourism – environment links\nThrough the implementation of the planned activities, will improve the conditions for the development of tourism on the archaeological site (Bargala) and 4 natural (Osogovo, Plackovica, Semkovo and Yakoruda) sites. Simultaneously with the project idea, the contents of the covered sites themselves are enriched and new tourist services are introduced. As part of the construction works at the archeological locality Bargala, bins for waste selection will be installed. Natural materials will be used in all works.\nChallenge \n\n4. unleashing the tourism potential and increasing its competitiveness\nWith the creation of the final tourist product Multi day tourist package and tourists’ challenges, the competitiveness of the tourist offer of the region will be improved, because instead of a limited local tourist offer, an integrated tourist package will be obtained that will include different types of tourism. In this way, the tourist potential of the region will be presented and offered as one tourist region, which will be able to compete with the famous mountain resorts in the region and Europe, where several smaller resorts located close proximity to each other, join together in order to expanding the tourist offer and creating various tourist packages. \nOutputs\nRehabilitated main road to Semkovo resort – municipality, SME’s in tourism sector, local population, tourist and visitors, owners of the facilities on Semkovo\nArranged two recreational areas in Karbinci and Yakoruda – tackled Municipalities, SME’s in tourism sector, local population, tourist and visitors\nErected 4 wood shelters and traced impassable sections of existing bike paths on the Osogovo mountain - Municipalities, SME’s in tourism sector, local population, tourist and visitors, bikers\nProvided 5 electric mountain bikes and additional equipment - municipality, SME’s in tourism sector, local population, tourist and visitors;\nCreated 8 digital integrated product, including virtual reality - municipalities, local population, tourist and visitors;\nDeveloped of one joint all season integral Multi day tourist offers – Municipalities, SME’s in tourism sector, local population, tourist and visitors;\nConducted 3 trainings for tourism professionals - SME’s and individual in tourism sector;\nProject idea applies a joint innovative approach to promotion of the combination of utilization of the natural and cultural heritage in the tourism development, creative ideas generation and development in an inspiring and interactive atmosphere of creative trainings, designing of digital tourist product and digital marketing promotion, creative web-based platform and persistent accumulation and transfer of knowledge and skills for using of nature and culture heritage and creative product development to support of development of the all season tourism.\nThe project idea taking into account the identified possibilities, such as: Increased demand for sustainable tourism and organic products; and regional potential for diversification and promotion of alternative tourism facilities - cultural tourism; new solution (joint multi days all season tourist offer) that will result with the realization of the project idea will be developed based on the best practices in the field of tourism.","2025-03-08","2027-03-07","(VI-A_BG-NM_3) Priority 3: Integrated development of the cross-border region","RSO5.2. Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in areas other than urban areas","PO5 A Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives","165 Protection, development and promotion of public tourism assets and tourism services","N",948458.38,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",806189.6,85,"SO1 - improvement of tourist mobility (1) and  supporting of development of recreational/sport (2) and adventure tourism (1)\nSO1 - improvement of tourist mobility (1) and  supporting of development of recreational/sport (2) and adventure tourism (1)\nSO2 - Introduction of integrated tourism service and up-scaling of professional knowledge\nSO2 - Introduction of integrated tourism service and up-scaling of professional knowledge\nSO3 - Development of tourist offers","Stip, Karbinci, Makedonska Kamenica, Yakoruda, Belitsa","MK, BG",null,"North Macedonia, Makedonska Kamenica, Area of Makedonska Kamenica, Osogovo mountain, 2304\n",null,null,null,6]
["BGMK0300060","Transforming of urban sites with Green infrastructures","EcoScape project proposal was created in response to the need to address the following key common challenges:\nChallenge 1: Lack of ecosystem-based practices and services to address natural hazards and biodiversity loss and Challenge 2: limited readiness for green transition. The focus of the project is on the introduction of green infrastructure in the CB region and the creation of conditions for green transition. \nThe overall objective is to promote and facilitate the adoption of environmentally friendly solutions within urban areas across the cross-border region establishing an environment conducive to increased greenery in urban and peri-urban zones within the cross-border region and facilitate the transition towards sustainable practices . This involves the development of strategic documents, an action plan, and a concept, as well as enhancing our understanding of relevant factors related to green infrastructure and sustainable urban development via promotion. Advance the safeguarding and conservation of natural ecosystems, biodiversity, and green infrastructure, with focus on urban areas, with expected change that the project in enhancing the ability to adapt and fostering support for proactive measures, coordinated risk management and readiness for unforeseen situations, promoting awareness regarding the challenges posed by climate change, promoting cross-border collaboration for the sustainable utilization and stewardship of shared natural resources.\nEcoSpace is structured around 3 WPs both project-specific and foreseen by the CBC program. Each WP corresponds to grouped activities with distinctive characters and purposes.\nApart from introducing green infrastructure to the region main outputs of regional impact will be: Strategic Documents, Capacity Building and promotion of green infrastructure concept and benefits \n\n1. green infrastructure strategy, \n\n2. action plans, \n\n3. Concept for green transition, and \n\n4. capacity-building measures for relevant stakeholders, creating a foundation for development of green infrastructure in the region. Environmental Improvement are expected in project's implementation of green infrastructure initiatives but also managing the entire urban sustainability transition in the project-covered cities creating better conditions in the central part of the town in Shtip and Goce Delcev in the spirit of the new European Bauhaus will promote among the population the strategic goals of the European Green Deal, educational playground Building a recreation area that combines environmentally friendly power supply with solar batteries will create conditions for the development of ecological thinking in adolescents as well as in their parents. \nThe benefit that the project has over the cross-border regions can be defined in the following more important aspects: \n\n1. Raising public awareness of the green infrastructure and green transition topic; \n\n2. Develop skills and knowledge of the representatives of the municipalities, regional authorities, public communal enterprises, and other stakeholders in the area of green infrastructure and green transition; \n\n3. Climate change resilience; \n\n4. Preparation of the municipalities and other stakeholders for future green infrastructure and green transition-related challenges; \n\n5. Improvement of quality of air and quality of life in the tackled cities on both sides of the border.\nThe EcoScape project partnership was established among two municipalities Gotse Delchev number of residents 20 047 , area of intervention 0,775 ha and Stip number of residents 40000, area of intervention 1,135 ha and one regional development center (the Center for Development of the East Region). Municipalities play a fundamental role in green infrastructure development, formulating green transition policies, and urban planning with sustainability in mind. Collectively, the partnership forms a well-balanced framework capable of effectively pursuing and achieving the planned results. All partners bring extensive experience from various EU CBC projects, particularly in the environmental domain, promoting an environment, with each sector contributing its unique perspective, experiences, and ideas. This collaboration leads to the generation of innovative pilot solutions and approaches that may not have emerged within a single-sector framework.\nThe project aim is sustainable development of the region by implementing direct initiatives aimed at enhancing the urban environment in cross-border regions. Tackling economic, social, and territorial disparities as well as inequalities, the project will propose adequate investments for improving the quality of life of local citizens, and inclusiveness of education and training, and addressing the territorial disparities gap. Within the project existing solutions for sustainable urban drainage systems and Urban food production (as an example of green infrastructure mentioned in the EU green infrastructure strategy).","2024-07-03","2027-01-02","(VI-A_BG-NM_1) Priority1: Greener border region","RSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","046 Support to entities that provide services contributing to the low carbon economy and to resilience to climate change, including awareness-raising measures","N",867653.84,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",737505.74,85,"SO1. Creation of conditions for more intensive greening of urban and peri-urban areas in the CB region and green transition\nSO1. Creation of conditions for more intensive greening of urban and peri-urban areas in the CB region and green transition\nSO1. Creation of conditions for more intensive greening of urban and peri-urban areas in the CB region and green transition","Stip, Gotse Delchev","MK, BG",{"$nulls":5},3]
["BGMK0300055","LET'S INVITE THE NATURE IN OUR CITIES","In the era of modernization, urban green spaces (UGSs) are attracting increasing attention in eco cities development. There is currently a paucity of UGSs, and their importance has become crucial in enhancing life expectancy and health. To meet people's demands, we are busy in designing green cities. The deployment of UGSs is particularly relevant to fully enhancing residents' lifestyles and health. Bansko Municipality and Vinica Municipality are facing similar challenges. Both municipalities have identified the challenge of the unbalanced development of green areas in the region and the need of investments for development of urban green areas. That is the reason why we plan to collaboratively develop the needed green zones along with velo alleys in a way to actively engage people and raise awareness about the importance of preserving green spaces.\nIn recent years, Bansko municipality, known as one of the most preferred winter tourist destinations in Bulgaria, has faced a serious challenge related to land pollution. As the city's popularity as a major tourist destination grows, the number of visitors increases significantly, which automatically leads to an increase in the amount of land pollution. The combination of these factors makes the problem of soil contamination in Bansko increasingly relevant, calling into question the sustainable development of the region and the protection of the environment. The sectoral relationship between tourism and all forms of pollution in the context of GI is also acknowledged in the Biodiversity Information System for Europe (https://biodiversity.europa.eu/green-infrastructure/gi-related-sectors). \nDuring the last decade Vinica has highly improved the tourist infrastructure. Due to that fact Vinica is very attractive for tourists. Both Bansko and Vinica face similar difficulties in prevention and management of land pollution. Through that project we intend to embrace the opportunity to introduce a pilot land pollution information management system in Bansko Municipality and to transfer the practice in Vinica through presenting the advantages of the pilot action.\nAnother challenge we identify is change in peoples' mind. We aim to sustainable green and eco oriented people who keep and preserve our nature. We intend to approach their self conscience by an \"Eco mind campaign\" .\nOverall objectives of the project proposal:\nBy implementing Green Infrastructure (GI) investments along with contemporary information management solutions to mitigate environmental degradation, we help to reduce the accumulation of harmful pollutants in soil and groundwater. In more practical terms, we aim to: \n\n1.\tDevelop 0,744 ha of urban green areas in Bansko and 0,306 ha in Vinica Municipalities\n\n2.\tDevelop 1 velo alley and 1 pedestrian lane in Bansko and 1 pedestrian path in Vinica connecting green spaces\n\n3.\tIntroduce 1 pilot land pollution information management system (LPIMS) in Bansko Municipality\n\n4.\tTransfer 1 good practice (LPIMS ) in Vinica Municipality by presentation of the advantages of its use.\n\n5.\tOrganise a mutual \"Eco mind\" campaign\nTarget groups: 2 municipal administrations , 250 000 residents and visitors of the municipalities;\nThe output of the executed activities are:\n0.744 hectares of green zone in Bansko Municipality\n0.306 hectares of green zone in Vinica Municipality\n1 velo alley and 2 pedestrian paths , connecting the urban green zones\nA developed and working land pollution information management system which includes the key features described in activity 2.1.\nConducted mutual \"Eco mind\" campaign\n\nTransfer of 1 good practice (land pollution information management system) in Vinica Municipality by presentation of the advantages of its use.\nEcosystems and their services can be maintained and enhanced by establishing Green Infrastructure (GI) and restoring degraded ecosystems. In order to provide a lasting impact on the ecological infrastructure, the current partnership interacts with in fostering \"green\" infrastructure in the urban areas and reducing land pollution. Our project proposal pays attention on the positive impact of green infrastructure on land pollution, particularly by promoting and piloting solutions to strengthen the cause-and-effect linkages between them..\nWe seek cross-border impact with its implementation which is not possible without that specific cross-border partnership. \"Ecomind\" campaign have an especially positive impact on the cross-border area due to the fact it is conducted in partnership.\nThe current project proposal is innovative by combining and developing three different approaches for development of the cross-boarder region:\n\n1.\tUGSs development\n\n2.\tPilot introduction and implementation of land pollution information management system\n\n3.\tEco mind campaign.","2024-07-02","2027-01-01","(VI-A_BG-NM_1) Priority1: Greener border region","RSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","046 Support to entities that provide services contributing to the low carbon economy and to resilience to climate change, including awareness-raising measures","N",866534.35,"IPA/IPA II/IPA III",736554.1899999999,85,"1. Building of 0,744 ha in Bansko and 0,306 ha in Vinica of urban green areas\n2. Building of 1 velo alley and 1 pedestrian lane in Bansko and 1 pedestrian path in Vinica connecting green spaces\n1. Introduction of Pilot land pollution information management system in Bansko Municipality \n\n1. 1 mutual \"Eco mind\" campaign\n2. Transfer of 1 good practice (LPMS) in Vinica Municipality by presentation of the advantages of its use.","Vinica, BANSKO","MK, BG",null,"Bulgaria (BG), BANSKO, Land property with identifier 02676.501.9059 , cadastral map , 2770\nSeverna Makedonija (MK), Vinica, between Gradechka river and , Kej 30 Avgust Str, 2310\nBulgaria (BG), BANSKO, NIKOLA VAPTSAROV SQUARE, 1, 2770\n",null,null,null,2]

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["Operation ID","Operation name","Partner name","Has the lead of the operation (Y/N)","Partner type","Type of organisation","PIC (Participant Identification Code)","Partner's IDs if not PIC","Town (main address)","Country (main address)","Town (department)","Country (department)","Contractors' name","Contractor’s VAT registration or tax identification number","Sub-Contractors' name","Sub-Contractors' VAT"]
["BGMK0200047","From better utilization of natural and historical heritage to increased tourist attractiveness of the cross-border area","Municipality of Yakoruda","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"BG000025039 |  For the purposes of the project VAT is non-refundable. (EN)","Yakoruda","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200047","From better utilization of natural and historical heritage to increased tourist attractiveness of the cross-border area","Association for Development, Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Learning Marvel-ADEEL","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"4029012512204","Stip","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200047","From better utilization of natural and historical heritage to increased tourist attractiveness of the cross-border area","Community Centre “Georgi Todorov 1885”","N","partner","N.a.",null,"N.a.","Belitsa","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200047","From better utilization of natural and historical heritage to increased tourist attractiveness of the cross-border area","Община Белица; Municipality of Belitsa","Y","lead","Local public authority",null,"BG000024688 | For the purposes of the project VAT is non-refundable (EN)","Belitsa","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200047","From better utilization of natural and historical heritage to increased tourist attractiveness of the cross-border area","Municipality of Makedonska Kamenica; Municipality of Makedonska Kamenica","N","partner","Local public authority",null," 4009005108600","Makedonska Kamenica","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200047","From better utilization of natural and historical heritage to increased tourist attractiveness of the cross-border area","Municipality of Karbinci","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"4029005132110","Karbinci","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0100002","“ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW BORDER CROSS CHECK POINT (BCCP) STRUMYANI-BEROVO (“KLEPALO”) BETWEEN BULGARIA AND NORTH MACEDONIA”","Regional Administration Blagoevgrad","Y","lead","Regional public authority",null,"101146105","Blagoevgrad","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0100002","“ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW BORDER CROSS CHECK POINT (BCCP) STRUMYANI-BEROVO (“KLEPALO”) BETWEEN BULGARIA AND NORTH MACEDONIA”","Ministry of Finance - Customs Administration of the Republic of North Macedonia","N","partner","National public authority",null,"4030992228017","Skopje","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","Municipality of Bogdanci","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"4006005118460 | 6022600 |  National registration code (EN)","Bogdanci","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","Nonprofit Association \"Destination Razlog\"","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"176406524 | ЕИК - National identification code (EN)","Razlog","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","Foundation for Local and IT Development - Gevgelija","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"4006001112891 | 5539641 | National registration code (EN)","Gevgelija","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","Ski Club Razlog Association","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"176041770 | ЕИК - National identification code (EN)","Razlog","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","High Standart Ltd.","N","partner","SME",null,"BG160064343 | 160064343 | ЕИК - National identification code (EN)","Bansko","Bulgaria",null,null,"Association Serendipity, Association Fidelity","206783772, 177068506"]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","Friends Travel 2018 Ltd.","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"205078275 | 205078275 | ЕИК - National identification code (EN)","Razlog","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","Община Разлог; Municipality of Razlog; Municipality of Razlog","Y","lead","Local public authority",null,"BG000024948 | 000024948 | ЕИК - National identification code (EN)","Razlog","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","Municipality of Gevgelija","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"4006005115482 | 5993261 | National registration code (EN)","Gevgelija","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200019","Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism","Economic development agency Bansko","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"101800899 | ЕИК - National identification code (EN)","Bansko","Bulgaria",null,null,"Association Serendipity, Association Fidelity, SVI DESIGN GD Ltd., Dev. and education Agency, High Pro Green Solutions Ltd.","206783772, 177068506, 205749094, 176670901, 208109295"]
["BGMK0200028","Cross-border attractiveness - smart tourism in region Kyustendil - Kriva palanka - Nevestino","National institution Museum of Kumanovo","N","partner","National public authority","924801590","4017964112791 | 4029321 | cultural institution (EN)","Kumanovo","North Macedonia","Kumanovo","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200028","Cross-border attractiveness - smart tourism in region Kyustendil - Kriva palanka - Nevestino","Municipality of Kyustendil","Y","lead","Local public authority","948978452","BG000261517 | 000261517","Kyustendil","Bulgaria","Kyustendil","Bulgaria","Construction company - RILA , Set Engineering Company ","819363781,  200079448"]
["BGMK0200028","Cross-border attractiveness - smart tourism in region Kyustendil - Kriva palanka - Nevestino","Municipality of Kriva palanka; Municipality of Kriva Palanka","N","partner","Local public authority","939891783","4015005104833 | 5992958","Kriva palanka ","North Macedonia","Kriva palanka","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200028","Cross-border attractiveness - smart tourism in region Kyustendil - Kriva palanka - Nevestino","Municipality of Nevestino","N","partner","Local public authority","948978452","BG000261541 | 000261541  | 000261541  (EN)","Nevestino","Bulgaria","Nevestino","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200028","Cross-border attractiveness - smart tourism in region Kyustendil - Kriva palanka - Nevestino","Center for development of the Third-Northeast planning region Kumanovo","N","partner","Regional public authority","931878322","4017008505840 | 6404200","Kumanovo","North Macedonia","Kumanovo","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200028","Cross-border attractiveness - smart tourism in region Kyustendil - Kriva palanka - Nevestino","Kyustendil Chamber of Commerce and Industry","N","partner","Business support organisation","941628180","BG109080988 | 109080988 | 109080988 (EN)","Kyustendil","Bulgaria","Kyustendil","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200027","CULTURAL AREA - CULTURAL heritage community and AttRactive all-sEAson tourism","City Museum of Kriva Palanka","N","partner","Local public authority","914102490","4015007106060 | 6188109","Kriva Palanka","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200027","CULTURAL AREA - CULTURAL heritage community and AttRactive all-sEAson tourism","Regional Historical Museum - Kyustendil","Y","lead","N.a.",null,"000252994","Kyustendil ","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200027","CULTURAL AREA - CULTURAL heritage community and AttRactive all-sEAson tourism","Association PEONIYA Kratovo","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"4014994100802 | 5557259","Kratovo","North Macedonia","Kratovo","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200027","CULTURAL AREA - CULTURAL heritage community and AttRactive all-sEAson tourism","Historical Museum - Dupnitsa","N","partner","National public authority",null,"000253007","Dupnitsa","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200030","Integration of Creative, Digit, Green and Eco Tourism for sustainable development of territories and communities in Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo","In Focus Association","N","partner","Other","930764568","175600825 | UIC (EN)","Strumyani village","Bulgaria","Blagoevgrad","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200030","Integration of Creative, Digit, Green and Eco Tourism for sustainable development of territories and communities in Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo","TD Sinanitsa 2000 Association","N","partner","Other",null,"101522486 | UIC (EN)","Kresna","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200030","Integration of Creative, Digit, Green and Eco Tourism for sustainable development of territories and communities in Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo","Vine-wine association \"Keratsuda\" Kresna municipality","N","partner","Other",null,"177003106 | UIC (EN)","Kresna","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200030","Integration of Creative, Digit, Green and Eco Tourism for sustainable development of territories and communities in Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo","DTPU Sasi-Trade Dooel","N","partner","SME",null,"4027005145465 | 6014518 | Subiect Reqistration Number (EN)","Strumica","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200030","Integration of Creative, Digit, Green and Eco Tourism for sustainable development of territories and communities in Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo","Municipality of Vasilevo","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"4027005146097 | 6025277 | Subiect Reqistration Number (EN)","Vasilevo village","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200030","Integration of Creative, Digit, Green and Eco Tourism for sustainable development of territories and communities in Kresna, Strumyani and Vasilevo","Община Кресна; Municipality of Kresna","Y","lead","Local public authority","917560540","BG000024720 | 000024720 | Bulstat (EN)","Kresna","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200012","Integrated crossborder tourism actions in Blagoevgrad-Delchevo region","Municipality of Blagoevgrad; Municipality of Blagoevgrad","Y","lead","Local public authority",null,"000024695","Blagoevgrad","Bulgaria","Blagoevgrad","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200012","Integrated crossborder tourism actions in Blagoevgrad-Delchevo region","\"Zdravka Chimeva - Alfatour\"","N","partner","SME",null,"BG811093921","Blagoevgrad","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200012","Integrated crossborder tourism actions in Blagoevgrad-Delchevo region","Regional Advocacy Center","N","partner","Regional public authority","940496578","4009006110241 | E10289898","Delchevo","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200012","Integrated crossborder tourism actions in Blagoevgrad-Delchevo region","Municipality of Delchevo","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"4009005108618","Delchevo","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0300060","Transforming of urban sites with Green infrastructures","Municipality of Shtip","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"4029005130584","Stip","North Macedonia",null,null,"Strahinja Trpevski, Aqua Engineering Age dooel , Design Center Engineering ","N.A., 4035011500806, 4011990103646"]
["BGMK0300060","Transforming of urban sites with Green infrastructures","Centre for development of East planning region","N","partner","Regional public authority","892622519","4029008502164","Stip","North Macedonia",null,null," Ass. EnvironmentalEngineers  ","4030001416589","Association of Environmental Engineers Consortium","4030001416589"]
["BGMK0300060","Transforming of urban sites with Green infrastructures","Municipality of Gotse Delchev; Municipality of Gotse Delchev","Y","lead","Local public authority",null,"000024745","Gotse Delchev","Bulgaria",null,null,"Prestige Business 93 LTD, Design Group Studio LTD, Astra Consult LTD, Center for Natural Research","811130355, BG175385689, BG101753016, BG176978500"]
["BGMK0300051","Green Pulse Cross-Border Pact","Municipality of Strumica","N","partner","Local public authority","936261752","4027005145902 | N/A | N/A (EN)","Strumica","North Macedonia","N/A","North Macedonia","Metodija Sazdov, Kliko Gradba Kuklish Strumica, DGT “Zikol” DOOEL Strumica","1606978450074, 4027994112139, 4027992105755"]
["BGMK0300051","Green Pulse Cross-Border Pact","Association \"Together for Sandanski\"","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs","880682595","176921225 | 176921225 | Unique identification code (EN)","Sandanski","Bulgaria","N/A","Bulgaria","\"PIC\" Ltd., A.I.CREATE LTD.","BG200640080, BG175193945"]
["BGMK0300051","Green Pulse Cross-Border Pact","Association \"Center for development and promotion Promo Idea - Strumica\"","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs","886453610","4027008502790","Strumica","North Macedonia","N/A","North Macedonia","Yes Consulting DOOEL Strumica, Metodi Gonev, Ekspo Scenario DOOEL Skopje","4027017526286, 1205995460003, 4030004515634"]
["BGMK0300051","Green Pulse Cross-Border Pact","Municipality of Petrich; Община Петрич","Y","lead","Local public authority","882711350","BG000024916","Petrich","Bulgaria","N/A","Bulgaria","\"SKAYLAB 1\" LTD.","BG205903489"]
["BGMK0400072","Cross-Border Governance for Sustainable Development","Ministry of Local Self-Government of the Republic of North Macedonia","N","partner","National public authority",null,"4030998357323 | 5262852","Skopje","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0400072","Cross-Border Governance for Sustainable Development","Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works of the Republic of Bulgaria","Y","lead","National public authority",null,"BG831661388 | 831661388","Sofia ","Bulgaria","Sofia","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200039","Low-carbon InFinity Trail","Business information and consulting center (BICC) – Sandanski","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs","994673988",null,"Sandanski","Bulgaria","N/A","Bulgaria","Yordanka Noneva-Zlatkova","180589316"]
["BGMK0200039","Low-carbon InFinity Trail","Municipality of Berovo","N","partner","N.a.","948488602","4001005107203 | N/A | N/A (EN)","Berovo","North Macedonia","N/A","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200039","Low-carbon InFinity Trail","Municipality of Strumyani; Община Струмяни","N","partner","Local public authority","948748077","N/A | 000024713 | N/A (EN)","Strumyani","Bulgaria","N/A","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200039","Low-carbon InFinity Trail","Municipality of Strumica","N","partner","Local public authority","936261752","4027005145902 | N/A | N/A (EN)","Strumica","North Macedonia","N/A","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200039","Low-carbon InFinity Trail","Municipality of Petrich; Община Петрич","Y","lead","Local public authority","882711350","BG000024916 | 000024916 | N/A (EN)","Petrich","Bulgaria","N/A","Bulgaria","PIC Ltd.","BG20064008 "]
["BGMK0200039","Low-carbon InFinity Trail","Tourist Union Strumica - Strumica","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs","877323000","4027010511089 | N/A | N/A (EN)","Strumica","North Macedonia","N/A","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0300055","LET'S INVITE THE NATURE IN OUR CITIES","BANSKO MUNICIPALITY; Община Банско","Y","lead","Regional public authority","937351159","000024663","BANSKO","Bulgaria",null,null,"AVON-5 LTD, MININ INJENERING PLTD, LSI  LTD, A1 BULGARIA EAD, TIPI-S.CO PLTD, TIPI-S.CO","201103877, 206496150, 131451116, 131468980, 811101139, 811101139"]
["BGMK0300055","LET'S INVITE THE NATURE IN OUR CITIES","VINICA MUNICIPALITY","N","partner","Local public authority","937817244","5996929","Vinica","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0300053","PARKS - Preserving Areas through Regional Knowledge and Sustainability","Municipality of Kriva palanka; Municipality of Kriva Palanka","N","partner","Local public authority","939891783","4015005104833 | 5992958","Kriva Palanka","North Macedonia",null,null,"DPIUT KONSTRUKTOR DOO, AD VELJU DOO SKOPJE, DIPOZ FZNH DOOEL SKOPJE, MG PROEKT DOOEL, TREEFOR Skopje, REFORD Skopje, INFOPROJEKT DOO","4030992217090, MK4057017536083, MK4080016562457, MK4057018540211, 4058009502036, 4057010510577, 4030994272730"]
["BGMK0300053","PARKS - Preserving Areas through Regional Knowledge and Sustainability","Municipality of Dupnitsa","Y","lead","Local public authority",null,"BG000261630","Dupnitsa","Bulgaria",null,null,"DESIGN GROUP STUDIO, Dominal 21 , Stoyka Kostadinova Ruseva","BG175385689, 206679542, 8006266414"]
["BGMK0200046","Integrated development of distinctive cultural and close-to-nature tourism in East planning and Blagoevgrad region","Municipality of Sandanski; Municipality of Sandanski","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"BG000024955 | 000024955 | National registration code (EN)","Sandanski","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200046","Integrated development of distinctive cultural and close-to-nature tourism in East planning and Blagoevgrad region","Municipality of Gotse Delchev; Municipality of Gotse Delchev","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"BG000024745 | 000024745 | National registration code (EN)","Gotse Delchev","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200046","Integrated development of distinctive cultural and close-to-nature tourism in East planning and Blagoevgrad region","Tourist Association \"Momini Dvori\"","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"101619978 | National registration code (EN)","Gotse Delchev","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200046","Integrated development of distinctive cultural and close-to-nature tourism in East planning and Blagoevgrad region","Association of entrepreneurs Gotse Delchev region; Association Of Entrepreneurs Gotse Delchev Region","N","partner","Business support organisation",null,"101723507 | National registration code (EN)","Gotse Delchev","Bulgaria"]
["BGMK0200046","Integrated development of distinctive cultural and close-to-nature tourism in East planning and Blagoevgrad region","Municipality of Shtip","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"MK4029005130584 | 6005888 | Natonal registration code (EN)","Shtip","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200046","Integrated development of distinctive cultural and close-to-nature tourism in East planning and Blagoevgrad region","Centre for development of East planning region","Y","lead","Regional public authority","892622519","МК4029008502164 | 6362800 | National registration code (EN)","Shtip","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0200046","Integrated development of distinctive cultural and close-to-nature tourism in East planning and Blagoevgrad region","Association SAVREMIE","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"101670385 | National registration code (EN)","Sandanski","Bulgaria",null,null,"Yordanka Noneva-Zlatkova","180589316"]
["BGMK0300064","Urban greening for healthy breathing","Municipality of Kumanovo","N","partner","N.a.","920468406","MK4017005154159 | Registration number  6007864 (EN)","Kumanovo","North Macedonia","Kumanovo","North Macedonia"]
["BGMK0300064","Urban greening for healthy breathing","Municipality of Kyustendil","Y","lead","Local public authority","948978452","BG000261517 | 000261517","Kyustendil","Bulgaria","Kyustendil","Bulgaria","\"ИЗДАДЕЛСКА КЪЩА АБ\" ЕООД, \"А2 ПРОЕКТ\" ЕООД, \"ПРОДИВЕЛЪП\" ЕООД","833034039, 207434706, 205955938"]
["BGMK0300064","Urban greening for healthy breathing","Center for development of the Third-Northeast planning region","N","partner","Local public authority","931878322","MK4017008505840 | 6404200","Kumanovo","North Macedonia",null,null,"Macedonian Green Center","4030006594655"]