Fundamental information

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Projects in keep.eu / partners on map

EU funding (sum of EU funding of projects in keep.eu)

Excluding technical assistance

EUR 67 415 624.00 (72 100 126.15)

Total budget

Excluding technical assistance

EUR 79 312 499.00

Funding instrument(s)

IPA II

Eligible geographical area

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  • RO Romania / România (Caraş-Severin, Mehedinţi, Timiş)
  • RS Serbia / Srbija/Сpбија (Јужнобанатска област, Борска област, Браничевска област, Севернобанатска област, Средњобанатска област)

Objectives, priorities and indicators

Specific objective : Developing the local tourism economy across the border, based on a sustainable use of the local natural and cultural heritage, the promotion of national and international tourism demand, the creation of innovative and integrated cultural and leisure tourism attractions, the improvement of attractiveness of cross border networks and tourism trails

Thematic priority

  • (d) Encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage

Result indicator (measurement unit)

  • Number of tourists arrivals in the eligible area. Flows of visitors in the area for all forms of tourism activities and cross border network. (Units)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

  • O1: Cross border cooperation structures/ initiatives supported in the field of tourism (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O2: Studies related to the implementation of selected projects or research and studies in the field of natural and cultural resources (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O3: Number of participants attending training initiatives (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O4: Joint actions and communication instruments created (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O5: Partnerships for the exchange of good practices and the promotion of joint initiatives established (Units (No)) (N/A)
Specific objective : Developing the local tourism economy across the border, based on a sustainable use of the local natural and cultural heritage, the promotion of national and international tourism demand, the creation of innovative and integrated cultural and leisure tourism attractions, the improvement of attractiveness of cross border networks and tourism trails

Thematic priority

  • (d) Encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage

Result indicator (measurement unit)

  • Nights spent by tourists in the eligible area. Time spent by tourists in the cross border area, for all types of touristic activities (Units)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

  • O1: Cross border cooperation structures/ initiatives supported in the field of tourism (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O2: Studies related to the implementation of selected projects or research and studies in the field of natural and cultural resources (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O3: Number of participants attending training initiatives (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O4: Joint actions and communication instruments created (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O5: Partnerships for the exchange of good practices and the promotion of joint initiatives established (Units (No)) (N/A)
Specific objective : Developing the local tourism economy based on the improvement of quality of tourism services, a sustainable use of the natural and cultural heritage, the creation of capacities and skills for high quality tourism services, the design of innovative products in cross border networks and partnerships, the improvement of Accessibility and sustainability of tourist infrastructures

Thematic priority

  • (d) Encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage

Result indicator (measurement unit)

  • New “touristic products” created as a result of programme actions in the field of promotion and information on integrated touristic networks in the CBC area. (Units)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

  • O1: Cross border cooperation structures/ initiatives supported in the field of tourism (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O2: Studies related to the implementation of selected projects or research and studies in the field of natural and cultural resources (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O3: Number of participants attending training initiatives (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O4: Joint actions and communication instruments created (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O5: Partnerships for the exchange of good practices and the promotion of joint initiatives established (Units (No)) (N/A)
Specific objective : Enhancing preparedness and awareness to face environmental risks and emergencies, enabling cross-border interoperability and joint actions for innovative systems of environmental protection, mitigation and prevention of environmental accidents and disasters and emergency reaction

Thematic priority

  • (b) Protecting the environment and promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation, risk prevention and management through, inter alia: joint actions for environmental protection; promoting sustainable use of natural resources, resource efficiency, renewable energy sources and the shift towards a safe and sustainable low-carbon economy; promoting investment to address specific risks, ensuring disaster resilience and developing disaster management systems and emergency preparedness

Result indicator (measurement unit)

  • Capacity for emergency interventions and management in case of natural disasters and environmental accidents. (Qualitative indicator Ordinal scale value (1-7)) (N/A)
  • Potential for cross-border interoperability for environmental protection and emergency interventions, based on shared procedures and technologies. (Qualitative indicator Ordinal scale value (1-7)) (N/A)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

  • O1: Infrastructure, equipment built/ installed/ modernized in the field of cross border services for environmental protection (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O2: Participants to project initiatives and events for information and awareness rising (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O3: Studies in the field of environmental protection and emergency management. (technical and scientific studies, researches in the relevant fields) (Units)
  • O4: Participants to capacity building initiatives (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O5: Monitoring systems established/ extended/ modernized in the eligible area in the field of environmental protection and emergency management. (Units)

Common output indicator (measurement unit)

  • CO1: Population benefiting from flood protection measures (Persons)
Specific objective : Enhancing protection and sustainable use of natural resources, with the improvement of capacities of competent bodies and promotion of cross border networks for education and studies on environmental resources

Thematic priority

  • (b) Protecting the environment and promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation, risk prevention and management through, inter alia: joint actions for environmental protection; promoting sustainable use of natural resources, resource efficiency, renewable energy sources and the shift towards a safe and sustainable low-carbon economy; promoting investment to address specific risks, ensuring disaster resilience and developing disaster management systems and emergency preparedness

Result indicator (measurement unit)

  • Awareness on the potential of environmental resources and the benefits of protection. Resident population informed on quality and quantity of environmental resources in the eligible area, and on the benefits of protection actions. (Qualitative indicator on Ordinal scale value (1 -7)) (N/A)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

  • O1: Infrastructure, equipment built/ installed/ modernized in the field of cross border services for environmental protection (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O2: Participants to project initiatives and events for information and awareness rising (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O3: Studies in the field of environmental protection and emergency management. (technical and scientific studies, researches in the relevant fields) (Units)
  • O4: Participants to capacity building initiatives (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O5: Monitoring systems established/ extended/ modernized in the eligible area in the field of environmental protection and emergency management. (Units)

Common output indicator (measurement unit)

  • CO1: Population benefiting from flood protection measures (Persons)
Specific objective : Promote the achievement of improved and homogenous quality standard in public infrastructures for basic services, especially in remote areas through improved and enlarged access to modern and efficient public utilities services (incl. Internet, energy)

Thematic priority

  • (c) Promoting sustainable transport and improving public infrastructures by, inter alia, reducing isolation through improved access to transport, information and communication networks and services and investing in cross-border water, waste and energy systems and facilities

Result indicator (measurement unit)

  • Population accessing sustainable and efficient public utilities networks (energy, water, ICT). Access to improved utility services based on innovative technologies, access to efficient and sustainable energy sources, especially in marginal and remote territories. (Percentage of households with access to the utility networks (Index based on arithmetic averages of indicators for the various networks)) (N/A)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

  • O1: Cross border cooperation structures supported in the field of transport and public utilities (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O2: Studies related to the implementation of selected projects or the realisation of actions in the field of transport and mobility infrastructure (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O3: Investments in transport and utilities infrastructure, including improvement, enhancement of existing infrastructure (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O4: Participants to information/ training/ awareness raising initiatives in the field of transport and public utilities. (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O5: Joint initiatives on improvements of public transport and intermodal connections (Units (No)) (N/A)
Specific objective : Promote the achievement of improved quality standard in public transport and mobility services in the eligible area across the border and the integration in the main EU transport corridors, complying to EU Environmental legislation and sustainability principles, especially in remote and disadvantaged areas

Thematic priority

  • (c) Promoting sustainable transport and improving public infrastructures by, inter alia, reducing isolation through improved access to transport, information and communication networks and services and investing in cross-border water, waste and energy systems and facilities

Result indicator (measurement unit)

  • Population accessing to sustainable and efficient public mobility and transport services. Population having access to improved local transport infrastructures, faster connections to main corridors, efficient border crossing services, transport services using innovative technologies. (Qualitative indicator described on an ordinal scale (1-7)) (N/A)
  • Vehicles crossing the border. Traffic across the border for social, commercial and touristic activities and exchanges. (Total number of vehicles per day)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

  • O1: Cross border cooperation structures supported in the field of transport and public utilities (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O2: Studies related to the implementation of selected projects or the realisation of actions in the field of transport and mobility infrastructure (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O3: Investments in transport and utilities infrastructure, including improvement, enhancement of existing infrastructure (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O4: Participants to information/ training/ awareness raising initiatives in the field of transport and public utilities. (Units (No)) (N/A)
  • O5: Joint initiatives on improvements of public transport and intermodal connections (Units (No)) (N/A)
Specific objective : To enhance the potential of the programme area for an inclusive growth, based on the improvement of quality of life to all residents on the two sides of the border through joint cross border actions for the access to modern and efficient health care services, social services, services supporting access to primary education

Thematic priority

  • (a) Promoting employment, labour mobility and social and cultural inclusion across borders through, inter alia: integrating cross-border labour markets, including cross-border mobility; joint local employment initiatives; information and advisory services and joint training; gender equality; equal opportunities; integration of immigrants' communities and vulnerable groups; investment in public employment services; and supporting investment in public health and social services

Result indicator (measurement unit)

  • Population experiencing access to improved basic services in health care and education. Innovative, high quality services permanently created and available in marginal areas, preventive care, cultural activities and services, sport activities. (Ranking on qualitative scale (1-7)) (N/A)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

  • O1: Citizens involved in project activities in cultural, social health care services. (Units)
  • O2: Cross border cooperation structures supported in the field of labour market. (Units)
  • O3: Investment in health care and social services infrastructure. (Units)
  • O4: Disadvantaged persons involved in projects activities. (Units)
  • O5: Joint actions targeting vulnerable groups (youth, women, disabled, ethnic minorities) established for the prevention of early school leaving, for cultural inclusion (Units)
  • O6: Joint actions targeting smart (green) growth opportunities (Units)

Common output indicator (measurement unit)

  • CO1: Population covered by improved health services (Persons)
  • CO2: Number of participants in projects promoting gender equality, equal opportunities and social inclusion across borders (Persons)
Specific objective : To enhance the potential of the programme area for an inclusive growth, improving across border access to the labour market and employment opportunities in the programme eligible area

Thematic priority

  • (a) Promoting employment, labour mobility and social and cultural inclusion across borders through, inter alia: integrating cross-border labour markets, including cross-border mobility; joint local employment initiatives; information and advisory services and joint training; gender equality; equal opportunities; integration of immigrants' communities and vulnerable groups; investment in public employment services; and supporting investment in public health and social services

Result indicator (measurement unit)

  • Active population more satisfied of the access to labour market. (Innovative services assisting job seekers permanently established, information on job opportunities available in marginal areas, disadvantaged groups receiving assistance and information about job opportunities through information points and dedicated tutors.) (Ranking on qualitative scale (1-7)) (N/A)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

  • O1: Citizens involved in project activities in cultural, social health care services. (Units)
  • O2: Cross border cooperation structures supported in the field of labour market. (Units)
  • O3: Investment in health care and social services infrastructure. (Units)
  • O4: Disadvantaged persons involved in projects activities. (Units)
  • O5: Joint actions targeting vulnerable groups (youth, women, disabled, ethnic minorities) established for the prevention of early school leaving, for cultural inclusion (Units)
  • O6: Joint actions targeting smart (green) growth opportunities (Units)

Common output indicator (measurement unit)

  • CO1: Population covered by improved health services (Persons)
  • CO2: Number of participants in projects promoting gender equality, equal opportunities and social inclusion across borders (Persons)
Specific objective : To enhance the potential of the programme area for an inclusive growth, increasing cultural and social integration in the cross-border area and reducing the impact of constraints due to remoteness and marginalisation of border areas

Thematic priority

  • (a) Promoting employment, labour mobility and social and cultural inclusion across borders through, inter alia: integrating cross-border labour markets, including cross-border mobility; joint local employment initiatives; information and advisory services and joint training; gender equality; equal opportunities; integration of immigrants' communities and vulnerable groups; investment in public employment services; and supporting investment in public health and social services

Result indicator (measurement unit)

  • Population experiencing lively cultural life in a cross border setting. Population, especially in marginal areas, accessing various opportunities for cultural and social activities, permanently offered in joint initiatives across the border. (Ranking on qualitative scale (1-7)) (N/A)

Output indicator (measurement unit)

  • O1: Citizens involved in project activities in cultural, social health care services. (Units)
  • O2: Cross border cooperation structures supported in the field of labour market. (Units)
  • O3: Investment in health care and social services infrastructure. (Units)
  • O4: Disadvantaged persons involved in projects activities. (Units)
  • O5: Joint actions targeting vulnerable groups (youth, women, disabled, ethnic minorities) established for the prevention of early school leaving, for cultural inclusion (Units)
  • O6: Joint actions targeting smart (green) growth opportunities (Units)

Common output indicator (measurement unit)

  • CO1: Population covered by improved health services (Persons)
  • CO2: Number of participants in projects promoting gender equality, equal opportunities and social inclusion across borders (Persons)

Information on this programme's project and partner data in keep.eu

Last month that keep.eu received data from the Programme or retrieved it from the Programme's website

6-2023

Language of the data in keep.eu

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

78 / 78 (100%)

No. of project partners in keep.eu / Total no. of project partners (% of project partners in keep.eu)

208 / 208 (100%)

Notes on the data

Information provided by the Programme. Achievements were retrieved by Interact from the Programme website (http://www.romania-serbia.net/), or a website directly linked from it, on 2021-09-22 and 2023-01-09.