Region: Korce

Improvement of business cooperation in the cross-border area

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Project Title	Improvement of business cooperation in the cross-border area
Type of Contract/Category	Grant contract
IPA Component	IPA 1 (2007-2013), Cross border Cooperation Programme: Republic of North Macedonia – Republic of Albania 3rd call for proposals
Measure	1.1 Economic development
Functional Lead Partner, Lead partner and partners	Functional Lead Partner: Macedonian Chambers of Commerce, (MK) Lead Partner: Institute for Contemporary Studies, (AL)
Sector of intervention:	Business promotion
Action location/s	AL – Korça Region MK – Polog region
Project aim & Objective:	Support to increasing business cooperation in the CB area between through introducing CB business support platform, increased lobbying & advocacy for improvement of business environment in the cross-border area, promotion of B2B opportunities and cooperation in the cross-border area.
Results:	Introduced cross-border business support platform; Increased lobbying & advocacy for improvement of business environment in the cross-border area; Promoted B2B opportunities and cooperation in the cross-border area.
Facts & Figures	The key facts & figures relevant to the project: Project duration: 20 months Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in MK: € 181,124.00 Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in AL € 135,191.70

Green schools, cleaner environment, Healthier life

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Project Title	Green schools, cleaner environment, Healthier life
Type of Contract/Category	Grant contract
IPA Component	IPA 1 (2007-2013), Cross border Cooperation Programme: Republic of North Macedonia – Republic of Albania 3rd call for proposals
Measure	1.2 Sustainable environment development
Functional Lead Partner, Lead partner and partners	Functional Lead Partner: Biologist of Albania, AL Lead Partner: Civil Association OXO, MK
Sector of intervention:	Environmental protection; Energy, waste and water
Action location/s	AL – Regions of Pogradec and Korca MK – Regions of Struga, Ohrid, Bitola and Pelagonia
Project aim & Objective:	Improved environmental education of student’s in16 primary and secondary schools in bordering areas between AL and MK, through improved curricula that equips students with better skills in addressing practical environmental problems.
Results:	Improved curricula on environmental issues related to energy, waste and water in 16 schools in Albania and Macedonia;
Facts & Figures	The key facts & figures relevant to the project: Project duration: 18 months Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in MK: € 93,253.00 Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in AL € 114,830.26

From Trash to Cash: Sustainable Development and Economic Empowerment of Informal Waste Collectors through waste recycling in the Cross-Border Region of AL and MK

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Project Title	From Trash to Cash: Sustainable Development and Economic Empowerment of Informal Waste Collectors through waste recycling in the Cross-Border Region of AL and MK
Type of Contract/Category	Grant contract
IPA Component	IPA 1 (2007-2013), Cross border Cooperation Programme: Republic of North Macedonia – Republic of Albania 3rd call for proposals
Measure	1.2 Sustainable environment development
Functional Lead Partner, Lead partner and partners	Functional Lead Partner: MDC TI Net., MK Lead Partner: Dorcas Aid International Albania, AL
Sector of intervention:	Environmental protection; Employment
Action location/s	AL – Municipalities of Korca, Pogradec (District of Korca) MK –Struga and Ohrid (southwest region)
Project aim & Objective:	Establishing effective and economically viable model of recycling in the cross-border region; Income generation and employment for informal waste collectors- establishing recycling yards and enable formal, safe and sustainable employment; Broadening networks of cooperation of the informal collectors.
Results:	Established primary recycling in the targeted region; tones of packaging waste daily, diverted into the recycling stream; enhanced attractiveness of the region as a result of a cleaner environment; Direct Employment for informal waste collectors; Increased revenues for informal waste collectors; Lowered operation cost for the Public Utility companies.
Facts & Figures	The key facts & figures relevant to the project: Project duration: 18 months Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in MK: € 189,665.00 Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in AL € 167,463.88

Development of integrated tourist products for sustainable economic growth of Gostivar and Korca Region

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Project Title	Development of integrated tourist products for sustainable economic growth of Gostivar and Korca Region
Type of Contract/Category	Grant contract
IPA Component	IPA 1 (2007-2013), Cross border Cooperation Programme: Republic of North Macedonia – Republic of Albania 3rd call for proposals
Measure	1.1 Economic development
Functional Lead Partner, Lead partner and partners	Functional Lead Partner: Municipality of Gostivar, MK Lead Partner: Municipality of Korca, AL
Sector of intervention:	Tourism
Action location/s	AL – Korca MK – Gostivar
Project aim & Objective:	To increase the economic development of the Municipalities of Gostivar and Korca through creation of capacities for sustainable tourism development by investing in human resources, small scale infrastructure interventions and establishing a system for integrated functioning of all tourism related stakeholders.
Results:	Workforce development assessment; Tourism Management Department established in Gostivar high school and new modules offered at Korca University; students trained in career management and internship; teachers trained in GCDF career counseling; Elective courses introduced with tourism professionals; 10 professional mountain leaders trained; 70 km of trails created in Gostivar; 10 monuments lighted in Korca;
Facts & Figures	The key facts & figures relevant to the project: Project duration: 20 months Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in MK: € 244,.698.87 Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in AL € 239,209.00

BLUE&GREEN versus BLACK&GRAY

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Project Title	BLUE&GREEN versus BLACK&GRAY
Type of Contract/Category	Grant contract
IPA Component	IPA 1 (2007-2013), Cross border Cooperation Programme: Republic of North Macedonia – Republic of Albania 3rd call for proposals
Measure	1.2 Sustainable environment development
Functional Lead Partner, Lead partner and partners	Functional Lead Partner: CSO “Local Development Agency” Struga, MK Lead Partner: Euro Partners Development, AL
Sector of intervention:	Environmental protection. Management of natural resources related to forest and water
Action location/s	AL – Korca Region MK – Southwest Region
Project aim & Objective:	Public information on management of natural resources related to forest and water in the cross-border area of Ohrid Lake. Improve knowledge and increase awareness of the communities, and local and central authorities responsible for the management of forest and water resources on the importance of their sustainable use. Increase participation of the stakeholders and their collaboration for identifying sustainable solutions for their rural communities is enabled.
Results:	Increased information accessibility of the relevant stakeholders in the cross-border area of Ohrid Lake, on management of natural resources related to forest and water. More informed rural communities and more responsible authorities related to water and forest management. Local Advisory Groups on Environment established with representation of different stakeholders, actively participating in providing sustainable solutions to their problems.
Facts & Figures	The key facts & figures relevant to the project: Project duration: 20 months Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in MK: € 102,680.00 Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in AL € 73,752.96

Empowerment of women in touristic areas through handcrafting production

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Project Title	Empowerment of women in touristic areas through handcrafting production
Type of Contract/Category	Grant contract
IPA Component	IPA 1 (2007-2013), Cross border Cooperation Programme: Republic of North Macedonia – Republic of Albania 2nd call for proposals
Measure	1.1 Economic development
Functional Lead Partner, Lead partner and partners	Functional Lead Partner: Association for Women with Social Problem, AL Lead Partner: Women Association “Aureola”, MK Partners: Korca Regional Council and administration, AL; Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports, AL; “Une Gruaja” Association, AL; Albanian Office of Tourist Services, AL; Prefecture of Struga, MK
Sector of intervention:	Tourism, cultural-natural heritage. Employment. Business promotion. Vulnerable groups.
Action location/s	AL– Region of Korca MK –Region of Struga
Project aim & Objective:	Contribution to the promotion of sustainable economic growth and attractiveness of the CB area. Enhanced capacities and CBC among local stakeholders and institutions in managing and programming regional cultural tourism development, increased role of cultural heritage in social and economic development, raised awareness about regional cultural assets through structured and professional information dissemination and socio-cultural activities targeting internal and external audiences, markets and customers, strengthened capacities of local artisans to reach international and tourism markets through with a particular inclusion of woman from the cross border region.
Results:	Regional Strategy for Cultural Marketing of Korca Region (Bucimas and Voskopoje) and the one of Struga; Promotional materials; Regional Touristic Guide; Artisan incubators established; Three cross regional fairs delivered; Three mini artisan fairs delivered; Workshops, round tables and training session delivered.
Facts & Figures	The key facts & figures relevant to the project: Project duration: 18 months Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in MK: € 83,470.00 Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in AL: € 113,838.00

Strengthening Education and Training Capacity on Natural Resource Conservation in Ohrid – Prespa Basins (Build TRACA)

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Project Title	Strengthening Education and Training Capacity on Natural Resource Conservation in Ohrid – Prespa Basins (Build TRACA)
Type of Contract/Category	Grant contract
IPA Component	IPA 1 (2007-2013), Cross border Cooperation Programme: Republic of North Macedonia – Republic of Albania 2nd call for proposals
Measure	1.2 Sustainable environmental development
Functional Lead Partner, Lead partner and partners	Functional Lead Partner: Research Centre for Rural Development, AL Lead Partner: The Union of Ecologist Natyra, MK Partners: Programi Kombetar i Qendrave Rinore, AL; “Kadmi & Harmonia”, AL; “Krste Jon”, MK
Sector of intervention:	Environmental protection and education. Natural resources
Action location/s	AL – Pogradec, Librazhd MK – Struga, Ohrid
Project aim & Objective:	Improve environmental education capacity by raising competence levels on both sides of the border, encourage knowledge transfer by establishing networks among the local government authorities, academics, training institutions and NGO’s. Protected Area Management, Natural resources Management and Tourism Management.
Results:	Eco camps organized; book of “good practices” in tourism, National Park Administration, and Natural Resources Management is being prepared for administrators of Tourism, Parks and other Natural Resources; a book with four courses on Environment Education, Protected Area Management, Natural resources Management and Tourism Management is being prepared based on the courses developed by international experts.
Facts & Figures	The key facts & figures relevant to the project: Project duration: 18 months Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in MK: € 121,519.96 Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in AL: € 147,236.00

Strengthening the SME Sector in the cross-border region

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Project Title	Strengthening the SME Sector in the cross-border region
Type of Contract/Category	Grant contract
IPA Component	IPA 1 (2007-2013), Cross border Cooperation Programme: Republic of North Macedonia – Republic of Albania 2nd call for proposals
Measure	1.1 Economic development
Functional Lead Partner, Lead partner and partners	Functional Lead Partner: Regional Development Agency Korca, AL Lead Partner: Foundation for SME development Regional Enterprises Support Centre Bitola, MK
Sector of intervention:	Employment Competitiveness, capacity building of the SME from the tourism sector.
Action location/s	AL – Korca MK –Southwest and Pelagonija
Project aim & Objective:	Increasing the competitiveness and capacity building of the enterprises from the tourism sector; Reducing the unemployment rate of the younger population in the cross-border regions; Strengthening the institutional infrastructure; Establishment of public-private dialogue for improving the local economic development.
Results:	interviews conducted; summary and final reports; trainings for SMEs, and consultants; modules for unemployed persons organize; B2U match making events; reduction of the unemployment rate; study tour to AL and MK; SMEs in AL and BSO network visited; policy documents; fair organized; people visited the fair.
Facts & Figures	The key facts & figures relevant to the project: Project duration: 18 months Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in MK: € 114.188,50 Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in AL: € 88,761.00