2021 - 2027 IPA CBC Albania - Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99)

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Fundamental information

Programme core indicators

Core indicator:       Reconciliation, confidence building and good neighbourly relations
  • Number of civil society organisations participating in cross-border networks/partnerships formed, disaggregated by type of organisation (special mention of women’s associations) (Baseline 2021: 360 –Target 2030: 550)
  • Number of organisations directly involved in the implementation of the projects, disaggregated by type of organisation (special mention of women’s associations) (Baseline 2021: 144 - Target 2030: 300)
  • Core indicator:       Economic, social and territorial development of border areas
  • Number of new jobs resulting from programme activities, disaggregated by the sex and age of the new employees (Baseline 2021: 133 - Target 2030: 200)
  • Number of new businesses established, disaggregated by the sex and age of the owner (Baseline 2021: 10 –Target 2030: 20)
  • Core indicator:       Capacity building at all levels
  • Number of organisations/institutions with increased capacities, disaggregated by the type of organisation (special mention of women’s associations) (Baseline 2021: 97 –Target 2030: 200)
  • Priorities, specific objectives and indicators

    Thematic priority: To protect the environment and promoting of climate change adaptation and mitigation, risk prevention and management Specific objective: Valorisation, protection, and preservation of environmental resources in the cross-border territory Impact indicator: • Percentage of the programme area benefiting from enforcement of environmental protection standards, promotion and better utilisation of environmental resources and biodiversity (Baseline 2021: 0% –Target 2030: 35%)

    • Percentage of the population of the area benefiting from protection measures supported by the programme (Baseline 2021: 0% –Target 2030: 50%)

    Result:

    • The cross border region’s capacity to protect its environment and promote biodiversity is increased

    Type of activities:

    • • Joint awareness and training activities for business associations, MSMEs and Local authorities on adoption of principles and best practices of the green and circular economy;

      • Support to the identification and introduction of environmentally friendly practices implemented in quality labels of products and services (that enable access to international to larger markets);

      • Training of farmer’s associations on sustainable food production and promotion of organic farming;

      • Support the networking of MSMEs and farmers to enhance the cross-border market for local products and services;

      • Identification of opportunities and promotion of circular economy through networking of MSMEs and farmers;

      • Joint training and education of skills on Smart Use of ICT tools by MSMEs – enabling their digital interaction, reduction of paperwork to increase SME growth;

      • - Support and promotion of joint cross border e-business and e-marketing services for internationalisation.

    Outcome indicators:

    • • Area covered by joint management measures for environmental protection (km2) – Baseline 2011: 0% - Target 2030: 35%

      • Number of institutions, organisations with increased capacities – Baseline 2011: 24 - Target 2030: 49

      • Percentage of the population (disaggregated by gender and age) reached by awareness raising activities on environmental resources and biodiversity protection – Baseline 2011: 11.74% - Target 2030: 30%

    Output indicator:

    • Number of site cleaning actions implemented - Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 10
    • Surface covered by joint monitoring activities of NGO networks and local government in the cross-border area - Baseline 2011: 0% - Target 2030: 30%
    • Number of joint strategies, plans and studies to protect, promote the environmental resources ad biodiversity developed - Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 3
    • Number of inter-sectoral partnerships (of CSO, private operators and local government) in management of resources and biodiversity - Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 3
    • Number of MSMEs engaged in environmentally friendly economic activities - Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 50
    • Number of people (disaggregated by gender and age) directly taking part in awareness activities - Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 1000

    Result:

    • The cross border region can respond effectively to natural and manmade disasters

    Type of activities:

    • • Generation of knowledge on the existing and expected future risks (including those associated with climate change) that supports multi-hazard risk anticipation and builds on higher-level studies and guidelines.

      • Design and implementation of early warning systems and communication exchange

      • Engagement of policy-makers and key stakeholders who may be affected by climate change and other emergent risks into the design of suitable response measures or risk-informed developments (e.g. clime proofing of future urban plans instead of having separate climate change adaptation plans)

      • Establishment of cross-sectoral joint networks to increase awareness on environmental, climate change and disaster management

      • Investments in equipment for prevention, preparedness, rescue and recovery, including ICT solutions and technology improvements and training for the use of equipment

      • Small scale investments for reducing or mitigating cross border risks to improve the safety of the local population and ensure environmental protection

      • Practical solutions for enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure and systems to plausible risks and hazards that may affect their functionality

      • Developing and implementing disaster risk reduction systems, rescue protocols and/or operational procedures (specifying who, what, when, how and with whom) based on higher-level initiatives for disaster risk reduction

      • Joint activities of training and capacity building of local institutions involved in mitigating natural and manmade disasters in the cross-border areas

      • Joint public-private partnerships to engage in micro-projects to mitigate natural or manmade hazards in vulnerable areas

      • Preparation of strategies and action plans on prevention and mitigation of man-made and natural hazards

      • Developing frameworks for cross-border cooperation and pooling of available resources for civil protection and disaster response when such arrangements would be mutually beneficial

    Outcome indicators:

    • • Number of emergency services from both sides of the border with increased capacities through joint initiatives - Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 5

      • Percentage of the target area covered by strategies for mitigation of natural and manmade hazards - Baseline 2011: 0% - Target 2030: 50%

    Output indicator:

    • Number of households/farms and other organisations benefiting from the upgraded infrastructure – Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 50
    • Number of municipalities or local government units with approved civil emergencies plan through joint initiatives – Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 10
    • Number of municipalities with adopted joint disaster risk reduction strategies and disaster risk assessment – Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 12
    • Number of people (disaggregated by gender and age) with increased competencies related to emergency preparedness, risk management and adaptation action – Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 90
    • Number of strategies, action plans, adopted on prevention and mitigation of manmade hazards and natural disasters – Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 7
    • Number of CSOs participating in joint networks dealing with climate change and disaster management in the eligible area – Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 3
    • Number of established cross sectoral networks focusing on environmental, climate change and disaster management - Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 3
    • Number of projects to address natural and/or manmade hazards in vulnerable spots identified in the eligible area – Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 3
    • Number of supported advocacy activities for mitigation of natural and manmade disasters – Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 5
    Thematic priority: Tourism and cultural and natural heritage Specific objective: Development of sustainable , nature and-culture tourism contributes more to cross border economic development Impact indicator: • Number of organisations participating in natural and cultural tourism projects jointly implemented by cross border partners. (Baseline 2021: 0 –Target 2030: 50)

    • Number of new jobs resulting from programme activities to promote sustainable tourism activity in the cross-border area (Baseline 2021: 133 –Target 2030: 333)

    Result:

    • New eco-friendly higher quality and integrated cross border tourist products, services and infrastructure developed and improved

    Type of activities:

    • • Joint awareness and training activities for business associations, MSMEs and Local authorities on adoption of principles and best practices of green and circular economy as complementary to eco friendly, sustainable nature and culture tourism;

      • Joint promotion/ support of connections/partnerships between environmentally friendly farms and agro businesses with tourist providers to promote sustainable tourism in the cross-border area;

      • Identification of opportunities and promotion of circular economy through networking of MSMEs and farmers in support to tourism activity;

      • Joint training and education of skills on Smart Use of ICT tools by MSMEs – enabling their digital interaction, reduction of paperwork to increase SMEs growth in tourism and related sectors;

      • Support and promotion of joint cross border e-business and e-marketing services for internationalisation of tourism offers

    Outcome indicators:

    • • Percentage of tourists using new and improved products and services - Baseline 2011: 0% - Target 2030: 80%

      • Percentage of tourism offers (products and services) generated by the cross border programme adopted by tourist operators in the eligible area - Baseline 2011: 16.67% - Target 2030: 80%

    Output indicator:

    • Number of persons with increased capacities (disaggregated by gender and age) on new entrepreneurial skill in the tourism sector, marketing and promotion techniques - Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 100
    • Number of joint cross-border digital platforms (online booking) developed - Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 10
    • Number of new digital tools (mapping, websites) to promote joint cross border tourism introduced - Baseline 2011: 1 - Target 2030: 10
    • Number of tourist operators participating in cross border tourism networks supported by the programme - - Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 50
    • Number of new joint cross border tourism products and services developed – Baseline 2011: 6 - Target 2030: 30
    • Number of persons (disaggregated by gender and age) from local authorities and private operators with increased capacities on eco-friendly, sustainable tourism – Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 150

    Result:

    • Natural and cultural heritage sites are better promoted and developed

    Type of activities:

    • • Support joint initiatives and actions to develop joint touristic high-quality products and services, with clear local cross-border identity (natural, heritage, gastronomic);

      • Joint promotion of cultural events and heritage sites in the programme area by local authorities, tourist providers and NGOs;

      • Support and promotion of joint small-scale investments in natural and cultural heritage sites to renovate and promote eco-friendly sustainable tourism standards in the cross border area.

    Outcome indicators:

    • • Number of historical sites and buildings newly open to public visits - Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 5

      • Number of newly established thematic routes- Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 3

    Output indicator:

    • Number of touristic natural heritage services and products developed in the market thanks to programme activities- Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 20
    • Number of visitors supported in the cultural heritage sites - Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 2000
    • Number of tourism natural heritage sites that are better promoted and improved thanks to programme activities - Baseline 2011: 0 - Target 2030: 20

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