Network for Green and Inclusive Fortified Tourism Solutions

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Croatia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Montenegro

Date of latest update: 2025-12-15

Description

Description (EN):

Main territorial challenges addressed by GIFTSnet project are: *lack of investments that support diversification of offer, sustainability and inclusion of cultural tourism assets in the tourism circuit *lack of services and products that target specific social groups such as seniors, youth or people with disabilities and support social innovation in developing community-based models aimed at inclusion of vulnerable groups *lack of permanent cross-border cooperation, networking and knowledge exchange among cultural tourism stakeholders needed to tackle joint problems *lack of knowledge on sustainable development and greening policies in cultural tourism sector *lack of initiatives that support and promote the adoption of green concepts and standards in the cross-border area cultural tourism. GIFTSnet will contribute to enhancing sustainable and inclusive cultural tourism development in the programme area by implementing green, sustainable and nature-based investments in 9 cultural tourism sites in Šibenik, Karlovac, Banja Luka, Trebinje, Bar and Ulcinj, by developing socially inclusive place-based tourism offer on sites, and by building capacities of cross border stakeholders for sustainable economic, social and environmentally friendly development of cultural tourism in the programme area. Main project outputs will be : *investments in offer diversification, sustainability, accessibility, safety and physical regeneration needed to include sites or parts of sites in the cultural tourism circuit made in 9 cultural cultural sites: 3 in Šibenik, 2 in Trebinje and one in Karlovac, Banja Luka, Bar and Ulcinj *first cross-border formal network of cultural tourism stakeholders in the programme area with minimum 15 members - GIFTS network established by project end *linkages between urban and rural; coastal and continental cultural tourism sites in programme area supported via GIFTS network establishing and "Night of Fortresses goes green" initiative The approach of GIFTSnet is based on using the partnership as a tool supporting cooperation development and knowledge exchange among cultural tourism stakeholders in the region. This will be achieved by establishing a formalized network that will be a platform for knowledge exchange and capacity building on sustainable practices in cultural heritage management. The approach is relevant to showcase that cultural sites and assets can contribute to sustainable development of the programme area not only in economic, social and touristic sense; but as relevant stakeholder in the creation of a more resilient shared environment. Empowering cultural heritage managers to develop and implement environmentally sustainable policies in daily management of heritage sites (for example - to decrease carbon footprint and increase energy efficiency of sites by introducing green technologies, procuring more sustainable services and products; organizing environment friendly events and taking account of waste management policies) will directly contribute to sustainability of cultural tourism in the area. Adoption of green standards will be publicly promoted via “Night of Fortresses goes green” event/initiative; meaning that the existing cross border cultural manifestation will be used as a tool for raising awareness of stakeholders, public and visitors in cross border area on green and sustainable development concepts. The originality of the project lies in going beyond existing practices in the cultural tourism sector of the area by providing a cooperation frame for new future partnerships, enhancement of capacities for strategic planning in cultural tourism, increasing of knowledge transfer and educating the public on issues concerning green transition and tourism - all issues that need to be better embedded in tourism actions of cultural managers in the programme area in order to enhance the role of sustainable cultural tourism in its development and ensure better linkages between cultural tourism sites in rural and urban areas. Project partners will also provide best practice examples in enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development and social inclusion by own on site actions - small scale investments in green, inclusive, nature-based solutions and enabling their physical regeneration, security and innovative interpretation as measures to make existing sites more sustainable and diversified in offer, and include new sites in cultural tourism circuit of the programme area. At the same time, the added value for the tourists as well as for the local communities will be taken into account. Inclusion of the local communities, especially targeting youth, elderly and vulnerable social groups will be supported by locally based innovative partnership models that project partners will implement; each according to detected local community needs and specifics.

Actual Achievements (EN):

During 1st project implementation period GIFTSnet project Communication plan (D.2.4.1) was developed by LP in coordination with project partners. GIFTSnet visibility set (D.2.4.2) - Roll up banner and project posters were produced by all partners. Kick off conference where GIFTSnet project was presented took place in Ulcinj on December 10th 2024, gathered 50 stakeholders, .Prior to conference on December 9th Kick off project meeting took place where LP held a presentation about project activites, outputs, reports, procurement etc. in order to start the implementation of the project in a way that all partners get introduced with project obligations and deadlines. Project partners began with preparation of documentation for procurements regarding investments and media campaigns for Night of Fortresses Goes Green manifestation which will take place on May 9th 2025. Promotional materials for Night of Fortresses were developed and produced by LP and other partners started with procurements for their development in order to have them produced by implementation of Night of Fortresses manifestation. Several online coordination meetings among partners regarding communication, reporting, and procurements were held during 1st implementation period.

Project outputs: Sustainable valorisation, inclusion in cultural tourism circuit, offer diversification and inclusiveness of 7 cultural heritage sites supported(EN)
Project partners cooperating across borders(EN)
Linkages between urban and rural; coastal and continental cultural heritage sites in programme area supported via GIFTS network establishing and "Night of Fortresses goes green" initiative(EN)

Thematic information

Tourism Social inclusion and equal opportunities Community integration and common identity

Priority: (VI-A_HR-B-ME_4) Sustainable and inclusive tourism and culture

Priority specific objective: RSO4.6. Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, social inclusion and social innovation

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights

Type of intervention: 166 Protection, development and promotion of cultural heritage and cultural services

Partners (6)

Lead Partner: Javna ustanova u kulturi Tvrđava kulture Šibenik

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 09301205081

Address: Vodička ul., 22 000 Šibenik, Croatia

Department address: Vodička, 22 000 Šibenik, Croatia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Infrastructure and (public) service provider

Website: https://www.tvrdjava-kulture.hr/hr/

Total budget: EUR 775 547.40

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 659 215.29

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 85.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 116 332.11

Contractors:

Name: Median
VAT registration or tax identification number: 3.924,25
Name: Centar za inkluziju Sibenik
VAT registration or tax identification number: 0
Name: March d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 1.680,00
Name: A1 Hrvatska d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 26.199,75
Name: Mar d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 58.537,33
Name: Artivist Company d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 1000
Name: Impulsive d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 80
Name: Boula, vl. Sandra Grgas
VAT registration or tax identification number: 0
Name: Divine Yoga studio
VAT registration or tax identification number: 0
Name: Udruga Stribor
VAT registration or tax identification number: 0
Name: Teatat Tirena
VAT registration or tax identification number: 0
Name: Psihomodo pop d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 2.700,00
Name: Jasno & glasno d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 1.800,00
Name: Pejzaz itd.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 0

Opština Ulcinj

Name: Opština Ulcinj

Partner’s ID if not PIC: PIB 02006235

Address: Bulevar Skenderbega, 85 360 Ulcinj, Montenegro

Department address: Bulevar Skenderbega, 85 360 Ulcinj, Montenegro

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: http://www.ul-gov.me

Total budget: EUR 292 698.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 248 793.30

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 85.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 43 904.70

Contractors:

Name: Admir Gjoni
VAT registration or tax identification number: n/a
Name: IVPE Štamparija d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 02208091
Name: d.o.o. 3D Experts
VAT registration or tax identification number: 03458547
Name: d.o.o. PEPPER
VAT registration or tax identification number: 03115933

Javna ustanova Matični muzej Hercegovine u Trebinju

Name: Javna ustanova Matični muzej Hercegovine u Trebinju

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 4401353240004

Address: Stari grad, 89 101 Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Department address: Stari grad, 89 101 Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Infrastructure and (public) service provider

Website: http://www.muzejhercegovine.org

Total budget: EUR 298 746.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 253 934.10

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 85.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 44 811.90

Contractors:

Name: Signature doo Banjaluka
VAT registration or tax identification number: 404578100006
Name: CORIE Trebinje
VAT registration or tax identification number: 4403365830004
Name: PC & PRINT Servis, Trebinje
VAT registration or tax identification number: 4510726770002

Grad Karlovac

Name: Grad Karlovac

Partner’s ID if not PIC: HR25654647153

Address: Ul. Ivana Banjavčića, 47 000 Karlovac, Croatia

Department address: Ul. Ivana Banjavčića, 47 000 Karlovac, Croatia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: http://www.karlovac.hr

Total budget: EUR 299 993.40

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 254 994.39

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 85.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 44 999.01

Opština Bar

Name: Opština Bar

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 02015099

Address: Bulevar revolucije, 85 000 Bar, Montenegro

Department address: Bulevar revolucije, 85 000 Bar, Montenegro

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: https://bar.me/

Total budget: EUR 279 468.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 237 547.80

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 85.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 41 920.20

Contractors:

Name: KOTO DOO KOTO-PODGORICA
VAT registration or tax identification number: 02921120
Name: PR Consultancy hub
VAT registration or tax identification number: 03586227
Name: EASY PRODUCTION DOO
VAT registration or tax identification number: 03410226

Grad Banja Luka

Name: Grad Banja Luka

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 4401012920007

Address: Trg srpskih vladara, 78 000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Department address: Trg srpskih vladara, 78 000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: http://www.banjaluka.rs.ba

Total budget: EUR 297 990.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 253 291.50

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 85.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 44 698.50

Contractors:

Name: CSK s.p.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 401012920007
Name: SEE- Centar za informisanje
VAT registration or tax identification number: 440442750004
Name: Koto d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 4404266980009
Name: Tuving s.p.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 4513428280000

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Municipality of Ulcinj

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Public institution Main Museum of Herzegovina in Trebinje

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City of Karlovac

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Municipality of Bar

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City of Banja Luka

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Public Cultural Institution Fortress of Culture Šibenik

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Summary

Project name (EN): Network for Green and Inclusive Fortified Tourism Solutions

Project acronym: GIFTSnet

Project ID: HR-BA-ME00047

Project start date: 2024-09-15

Project end date: 2027-03-14

Project status: ongoing

Relevant linked projects:

FORTITUDE - Historic Fortresses Intensifying Cross-Border Tourism Development (EN) | FORTITUDE was co-financed by Interreg IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro 2014-2020 and implemented from March 2020 to August 2022. The main objective of the project FORTITUDE was to develop and improve supporting tourism facilities at historic fortresses and to create a joint cultural event that will increase tourism attractiveness of the programme area and increase the number of visitors out of high season. The results of the project was reflected in the physical improvement of visitor centers at fortresses and castles in 4 cities: Šibenik (HR), Karlovac (HR), Banja Luka (BiH), and Bar (MNE) and the stakeholder representatives trained in tourism heritage management. Project cross-border added value was reflected in development of long-term cooperation in launching, promoting and managing joint cross broder manifestation Night of Fortresses, mutual digital promotion of sites via digital kiosks and standardization of heritage tourism management through know-how exchange. Partners implementing FORTITUDE were Fortress of Culture Šibenik, City of Karlovac, City of Banja Luka and Municipality of Bar - who continue their successful partnership in GIFTSnet project as well; directly building on the results and lessons learned FORTITUDE project. (EN), EMOUNDERGROUNDS - EMOtional technologies for the cultural heritage valorization within cross border UNDERGROUNDS (EN) | EMOUNDERGROUNDS was co-financed by Interreg ADRION CBC programme 2014-2020 and implemented from January 2020 to December 2022. The main objective of the project EMO.Undergrounds was increasing attractiveness and competitiveness of the ADRION programme area with a goal to strenghten socio-economic sustainable growth of the macro Adriatic region by promoting new integrated cultural tourism product based on advanced emotional technologies and innovative marketing tools through: development of action plans for smart management of chosen tourist destinations aiming to enhance the tourist experience; purchasing technologically advanced equipment for virtual reality, wireless monitoring systems, production of digital and virtual contents - storytelling in digital technology and by organizing cultural events to promote the new offer. Lessons learned from EMOUNDERGROUNDS project are transferred to GITFSnet project consortium by two project parrtners who participated in project implementation: LP - Fortress of Culture Šibenik and PP5 - Museum of Herzegovina. (EN), Šibenik Zero Waste City (EN) | Šibenik Zero Waste project was implemented in partnership of City of Šibenik, local NGO „Youth in EU”, local utility company Zeleni grad d.o.o. and Fortress of Culture Šibenik and founded by a private grant by the The Coca Cola Foundation Croatia - from corporate social responsibility funds. Project was implemented from January 2020 to December 2021; with a budget of 175.500 euro.
Within the project; actions taken by Fortress of Culture Šibenik were: banning disposable plastic glasses/cups on St. Michael’s Fortress and purchasing 20 000 specially designed reusable cups; installing Zero Waste catering/cleaning station on St. Michael’s Fortress (an up-cycled newspaper kiosk from the 1970es); installing 15 waste separation bins on fortresses St. Michael's and Barone; developing new educational workshops for children called „Eco-fortress Guardians” and participation in 4 local environmental cleaning actions.
The project aim was to raise public awareness on environmental protection and sustainability by promoting the topic in cultural and educational programs of the institution; to reduce waste by recycling and banning unsuitable products; serve beverages on site in reusable glasses/cups; involve staff, volunteers or participants in recycling and shrinking waste; develop a strong company culture aiming at more resource efficient management.
The measurable result of the project on St. Michael's fortress; on which the institution organizes cca 25 big evening events per summer season (+1000 visitors per event) is estimate on waste reduction: minimum 50.000 disposable cups saved per concert season on the site (taking into account only 2 drinks per visitor as average consumption). The example of waste reduction in managing events on St. Michael's Fortress is a successful initiative project partners want to build on; as well as present and spread this solution to other cultural and heritage stakeholders involved in the GIFTSnet project. (EN), Fortress ReInvented - Innovative approach and digital contents in historical fortification monuments (EN) | Project Fortress Reinvented was co-financed by Interreg IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro 2014-2020 and implemented from July 2017 to December 2019. Fortress Reinvented aimed at joint development and promotion of existing tourism potential with innovative approach and digital contents in historical fortification monuments in the area of project implementation: St. Michael's Fortress (Šibenik, CRO), Klis Fortress (Klis, CRO), Kanli Tower (Herceg Novi, MNE) and Vranduk Fortress (Zenica, BIH).The need to develop and diversify tourism offer was recognized as one of the priorities in the programme area. Among other common characteristics, cultural and historical background of the project area was an excellent opportunity for cross-border tourism development. In order to make fortresses attractive for new digital generation, innovative approach was used. Project activities were aimed at contributing to the development of tourism and preserving cultural and natural heritage together with strengthening and diversifying the tourism offer through cross border approaches. As St. Michael's Fortress is a cultural heritage site managed by LP - Fortress of Culture Šibenik; lessons about communication and defining responsibilities among project partners and project team, importance of knowing project rules, procedures and laws, responding in a timely manner and building relationships in international and national cooperation were also learned from this project. (EN), HeritageREVIVED - Preservation, valorisation and promotion of cultural heritage on the outskirts of urban areas (EN) | Project was co-financed by Interreg IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro 2014-2020 and implemented from 2020 to 2023.The main objective of the project was to diversify and promote the tourism offer of the targeted cross-border region through revitalization and sustainable use of neglected cultural heritage. Three cultural assets (1.Rižinice – HR, 2.Old Town Ljubuški-BA and 3.Shas – ME) were researched, improved and equipped with the supporting facilities and infrastructure for visitors. Project partners are developing and promoting new cultural tourism content – virtual reality (VR) reconstruction of three archeological sites. VR animations were promoted by local tourist boards, info centers and city museums. The standardization of cultural heritage management was improved by cross-border exchange of ideas and capacity building of heritage and tourism operators. Municipality of Ulcinj, one of project partners who is now GIFTSnet PP6 will share experience and lessons learned with this project. (EN), EFFORTS and FORTE CULTURA networks (EN) | LP Fortress of Culture is a member of the international association EFFORTS - European Federation of Fortified Sites since 2018. PP3 Municipality of Bar has joined the network in 2022. The priorities of EFFORTS are: dissemination of knowledge about fortifications at the European level; creation and strengthening of a European network of cities, fortification organizations and stakeholders; organizing access to sustainable financing and opportunities for joint action for members, as well as influencing EU policies related to fortification heritage.
LP is also a member of FORTE CULTURA network - dedicated to supporting cultural heritage in facing common problems concerning inadequate maintenance and utilization of cultural goods.
Both networks are working on a European level, and are membership based primarily in more developed "older" EU member countries such as The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Check Republic etc.. and engaging over 200 cultural heritage sites.
Engagement of the mentioned project partners in these networks has boosted their ability to capitalize their cultural heritage for urban, cultural and social development, promote the tourism business and conceptually prepare tourism and monument protection related investments through knowledge exchange. Lessons learned from participation in these european networks will significantly benefit the establishment of a regional cross border network of cultural tourism stakeholders within GIFTSnet project. (EN)

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 2 244 442.80

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 907 776.38

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

Co-financing sources:

IPA/IPA II/IPA III: Amount, EUR 1 907 776.38. Co-financing rate, 85.00%.

Investments, deliverables, policy contributions

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Infrastructure investments:

I1.1 - Arranging WW2 tunnel under St. John's Fortress - EUR 324 390.00 - country: Hrvatska (HR), town: Šibenik 22 000, Jadranska Hrvatska (HR03), Šibensko-kninska županija (HR034)
I1.3 - Revitalization of two Kastel Fortress towers - EUR 150 000.00 - country: Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA), town: Banja Luka, Republika Srpska (BA03), Republika Srpska (BA030)
I1.4 - Restoration of the Gavadolla Bastion in Old Bar - EUR 157 300.00 - country: Crna Gora (ME), town: Bar, Crna Gora (ME00), Crna Gora (ME000)
I1.5 - Refurnishing the Guard Tower of Dubovac Castle - EUR 174 000.00 - country: Hrvatska (HR), town: Karlovac, Panonska Hrvatska (HR02), Karlovačka županija (HR027)
I1.6 - Heritage interpretation in Museum of Herzegovina - EUR 57 000.00 - country: Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA), town: Trebinje, Republika Srpska (BA03), Republika Srpska (BA030)
I1.7 - Revival of "Open cultural scene" in Trebinje - EUR 119 000.00 - country: Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA), town: Trebinje, Republika Srpska (BA03), Republika Srpska (BA030)
I1.8 - Accessibility of Archaeological site Shas - EUR 165 300.00 - country: Crna Gora (ME), town: Ulcinj, Crna Gora (ME00), Crna Gora (ME000)

Deliverables:

WW2 tunnel under St. John's Fortress in Šibenik digitally interpreted and accessible to visitors
Improved waste management of St. John's, Barone and St. Michael's Fortress in Šibenik
Towers 1 and 2 of Kastel Fortress preserved and re-used as new cultural tourism assets of Banja Luka
Gavadolla Bastion in Old City of Bar restored and made accessible for visitors
Guard Tower of Dubovec Castle energy efficient and accessible to visitors with disabilities
Cultural tourism offer of Museum of Herzegovina diversified
Open cultural scene in Trebinje revived as new attractive cultural tourism resource
Archeological site Shas accessible and safe for visitors
Šibenik Fortresses supporting inclusion of visitors and citizens with disabilities
Kastel Fortress specialized tours for children, seniors and people with disabilities developed
Gvadolla Bastion educational children's art-workshop implemented
Dubovac Castle flower meadow -engaging children in biodiversity preservation implemented
Local NGO's of vulnerable social groups engaged in production of souvenirs at Museum of Herzegovina
Specialized tour for seniors and people with disabilities developed at Archeological site Shas
GIFTS network member exchange meetings
GIFTS network post- project cooperation agreement signed
GIFTS network establishing presented at public events of similar professional European networks
CB workshop on Sustainable event management and management of tourism destinations held
CB workshop on Sustainable reuse of cultural heritage infrastructure held
Night of Fortresses goes green - 2025 edition
Night of Fortresses goes green - 2026 edition
GIFTSnet project Communication plan
GIFTSnet visibility set
Kick-of conference in Ulcinj
Night of Fortresses goes green and GIFTSnet souvenirs
Night of Fortresses web site upgraded
GIFTSnet and Night of Fortresses goes green joint promo-video
Media campaigns "Night of Fortresses goes green"
Final conference in Trebinje

Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

EuropeanGreenDeal GIFTSnet project activities, outputs and results will contribute to several key areas that make up the Green Deal such as increasing the EU’s climate ambition and committing to climate neutrality by 2050; building and renovating in an energy and resource efficient way; adopting zero pollution ambition for a toxic-free environment; mobilising cultural and creative industries for a clean and circular economy. Project contribution is clearly visible in:
- partners investments in physical regeneration and improvement of their sites
- organization of capacity building workshops for cultural tourism stakeholders which will raising awareness and up scale their practical knowledge on topics such as sustainable event management, sustainable procurement, carbon footprint, measurement and reduction of carbon footprint in heritage buildings, sustainable management of accommodation facilities...
- initiative "Night of Fortresses goes green" that will promote greening and sustainability concepts and standards in organization of cross border cultural manifestation organization.
EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion GIFTSnet project activities, outputs and results will contribute to PILLAR 4 - Sustainable tourism by diversifying cultural tourism of in 6 partner communities, and by building capacities of stakeholders in the area for sustainable and responsible cultural tourism management. Project will also contribute to PILLAR 3 - Environmental Quality by ensuring better environmental and ecological awareness among cultural tourism stakeholders in the programme area. Project contribution is clearly visible in:
- partners investments in physical regeneration and improvement of their sites
- organization of capacity building workshops for cultural tourism stakeholders which will raising awareness and up scale their practical knowledge on topics such as sustainable event management, sustainable procurement, carbon footprint, measurement and reduction of carbon footprint in heritage buildings, sustainable management of accommodation facilities...
- initiative "Night of Fortresses goes green" that will promote greening and sustainability concepts and standards in organization of cross border cultural manifestation organization.
EUStrategyDanubeRegion Project activities, deliverables, outputs and results are is in line with EU Strategy for the Danube region Priority Area 03 Culture and tourism, and its 3 strategic priorities:
SP1 - Protection, rehabilitation, and promotion of the cultural heritage of the Danube Region
SP2 - Promote sustainable tourism in the Danube Region and capitalize on EUSDR projects in the areas of culture, nature, and tourism;
SP3 - Support for contemporary arts to tackle the impact of the pandemic crisis, through creative industries, innovation, and inter-sectorial specialization (COVID-19 recovery purpose).
GIFTSnet project also contributes to Priority Area 09 People and skills.
Project contribution is visible in:
- partners investments in offer diversification, sustainability, accessibility, safety and physical regeneration needed to include their sites or parts of sites in the cultural tourism circuit. Investments will be made in 9 cultural cultural sites: 3 in Šibenik, 2 in Trebinje and one in Karlovac, Banja Luka, Bar and Ulcinj..
- establishment of first cross-border formal network of cultural tourism stakeholders in the programme area and organization of capacity building workshops for cultural tourism stakeholders
- capitalizing "Night of Fortresses" event developed within FORTITUDE project as the first cross border cultural tourism manifestation in programme area and turning it into first cross border cultural tourism manifestation that will be adopting and promoting green and sustainability concepts and standards.
Other GIFTSnet project activities, outputs and results will contribute to Croatian National Development Strategy 2030; which emphasizes strengthening crisis resilience and green and digital transition; in particular - strategic goal 1 "Competitive and innovative economy", priority area 4 - Developing sustainable, innovative and resilient tourism.
Project contributes to National strategy of Sustainable Development until 2030 of Montenegro; strategic goal 2. Support for values, norms and behavior patterns significant for the sustainability of society, measure 2.6. Improving the significance of culture as fundamental spiritual, social and economic values development asset, which significantly contributes to quality life of citizens.
Project contributes to Development Strategy of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2021-2027, in particular its strategic goal 3 - Resource efficient and sustainable development, priorities 3.1. - Improve the protection and use of natural resources and 3.5. - Encourage the development of rural areas.
Project implementation will contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals; particularly Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all; Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, Goal 13: Take urgent action to fight climate change and its impacts, and Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
The project will also contribute to New European Bauhaus Initiative by developing, implementing and sharing tangible and positive experiences and concepts of sustainability, aestethics and inclusion in the field of cultural heritage and tourism management.

Deliverable (other than infrastructural investment) areas:

Hrvatska (HR), Šibenik 22 000

Programme Common Output Indicator:

RCO 120 - Projects supporting cooperation across borders to develop urban-rural linkages, Measurement unit:
RCO 077 - Number of cultural and tourism sites supported, Measurement unit:
RCO 087 - Organisations cooperating across borders, Measurement unit:

Programme Common Result Indicator:

RCR 084 - Organisations cooperating across borders after project completion, Measurement unit:
RCR 077 - Visitors of cultural and tourism sites supported, Measurement unit:

Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSDR

Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSAIR

EUSAIR Priority (Policy) area / Horizontal action:

EUSAIR Degree of compliance:

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Financing programme

2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Croatia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Montenegro

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

2025-12-15

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

37 / 37 (100%)

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

167 / 167 (100%)

Notes on the data

The end dates of project: - RACE 2 - APOLLO - CODES - SMART STEP are an approximation based on the programme's List of Operations available on the programme's website on 2024 -09-18. There the end date is marked in quarters. Combined total of all projects partnerships (11764705.89) in field total_budget is larger than projects total (1499618.4) of total_budget.

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