Borders without Boundaries

FIELD INFO
Project Title Borders without Boundaries
Type of Contract/Category Grant contract
IPA Component

 

IPA 1 (2007-2013), Cross border Cooperation Programme: Republic of North Macedonia – Republic of Albania

1st call for proposals

Measure 1.3 Social cohesion
Functional Lead Partner, Lead partner and partners Functional Lead Partner: Municipality of Bitola (MK)

Lead Partner: Municipality of Korca (AL)

Sector of intervention: Cultural-natural heritage. Social cohesion among the youth.
Action location/s AL – Korce

MK – Bitola

Project aim & Objective: Presentation of the two cities potentials and specifics in front of the general public in the cross-border area. Bringing down all prejudges regarding way of life and culture in the neighboring country.
Results: Increased number of relations and cooperation between legal entities and individuals form Bitola and Korca; Increased awareness on the possibilities for cooperation; Available tools for information on the two cities potentials; Aroused interest for establishing relations; Increased number of exchange visits for business or tourism; Increased comfort ability for cooperation; Increased level of trust in the entities and institutions across the border.
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Project duration: 12 months

Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in MK: € 83,550.00
Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in AL: € 25,690.00

Business without Borders

FIELD INFO
Project Title Business without Borders
Type of Contract/Category Grant contract
IPA Component

 

IPA 1 (2007-2013), Cross border Cooperation Programme: Republic of North Macedonia – Republic of Albania

1st call for proposals

Measure 1.1 Economic development
Functional Lead Partner, Lead partner and partners Functional Lead Partner: Economic Chamber of North-West Macedonia – MK

Lead Partner: Chamber of commerce and industry of Tirana – AL

Sector of intervention: Business promotion
Action location/s AL– Korça region, towns of Pogradec, Korça

MK – South west region, towns of Struga,Ohrid, Debar

Project aim & Objective: The project goal was to contribute to a wider economic development of the cross–border area of the south–west region in the Republic of Macedonia (Struga, Ohrid, Zajas, Debar municipality) and Korca region in the Republic of Albania (Pogradec and Korca municipalities). The project established interactive communication between representatives of Economic Chambers of Albania (Tirana–Korca) and the Macedonian Chambers (OEMVP). By achieving this kind of communication, the project created a possibility for mutual introduction of best practices that both Chambers shared, and thereby established a lasting cross–border partnership. This was done through identifying differences in these practices, as well as recommendations for improving them and defining the cooperation between the Chambers. The resulting partnership contributed to further regional development by using a new tool of cross– border cooperation.
Results: The action has planned two results, as: Established economic policy debate among key stakeholders on both side of the border; Improved links and access to information about business opportunities in both sides of the cross-border region.
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Project duration: 10 months

Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in MK: € 56,548.40
Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in AL: € 48,523.97

Action on Entrepreneurship Business Support and Development of Cross–Border Cooperation

FIELD INFO
Project Title Action on Entrepreneurship Business Support and Development of Cross–Border Cooperation
Type of Contract/Category Grant contract
IPA Component

 

IPA 1 (2007-2013), Cross border Cooperation Programme: Republic of North Macedonia – Republic of Albania

1st call for proposals

Measure 1.1 Economic development
Functional Lead Partner, Lead partner and partners Functional Lead Partner: Regional Enterprise Support Centre Bitola, MK
Sector of intervention: Business promotion
Action location/s AL– Korça

MK –Kichevo

Project aim & Objective: This project seeks to contribute to the launching of cooperation development between small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the cross-border region. The project will implement actions to improve commercial exchange and economic relations between Mk and AL by creating CB exchange and partnership programmes, emphasizing and defining necessary joint strategies, enabling the exchange of knowledge and good practices between the two countries and encouraging a common interest in supporting and organizing the SMEs.
Results: Enhanced capacities for entrepreneurs’ development and also creating opportunities for establishing contacts, assistance, communication and strengthening relationships.
Facts & Figures The key facts & figures relevant to the project:

Project duration: 12 months

Total Project Budget for the grant beneficiary in MK: € 54,850.10