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

Programme 2014 - 2020 IPA CBC Albania - Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99)

Date of latest update: 2025-11-22

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Description (EN):

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

Expected Results (EN):

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

Expected Outputs (EN):

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

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

Thematic Priority: (d) Encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage

Partners (2)

Lead Partner: Fondi për Zhvillim Komunitar

Address: Sejdi Kryeziu, No.32, 10000 Prishtinë/Priština, Kosovo under UNSC Resolution 1244/1999

Legal status: private

Website: http://kcdf.org/

Total budget: EUR 225 417.59

IPA2 budget: EUR 191 604.95

ALBANIAN DEVELOPMENT FUND

Name: ALBANIAN DEVELOPMENT FUND

Address: Rruga "Sami Frasheri", No 10Tirana, Albania

Legal status: private

Website: https://www.albaniandf.org/

Total budget: EUR 219 266.79

IPA2 budget: EUR 186 376.77

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

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Fondi Shqiptar I Zhvillimit

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

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Project name (EN): Extension of the Via Dinarica in the CBC Region Albania - Kosovo

Project acronym: Extension of the Via Dinarica in the CBC Region Albania - Kosovo

Project start date: 2018-03-15

Project end date: 2020-03-14

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 444 684.38

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 377 981.73

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 85.00%

Co-financing sources:

IPA/IPA II/IPA III: Amount, EUR 377 981.73.

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2014 - 2020 IPA CBC Albania - Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99)

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

2024-03-14

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

11 / 11 (100%)

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

34 / 34 (100%)

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

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