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Identification details
Official title of the project Strengthening the Serbian Environmental Inspection and Relevant Stakeholders
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Region/City Belgrade, Serbia
Sector(s) Environment
Budget / EC contribution 2,000,000.00 €
Implementation period 01 March 2009 - 01 February 2011
Expected results
  • Primary and secondary legislation is revised according to legislative gap analysis;
  • A detailed proposal for an enhanced inspection structure, operating procedures and resource allocation at all three inspection levels and that can meet the requirements set out under the New Environmental Legislation;
  • Sector action/inspection programmes are revised in line with RMCEI recommendations according to priorities identified under 1 (at least three programmes drawn from the following sectors: waste, water, pollution, nature & chemical accidents) and supported by updated manuals and checklists;
  • Based on a training needs assessment a continued professional development programme appropriate to all levels of the inspectorate is developed and its delivery initiated at national, provincial and local level (e.g. the programme might consist of distance learning modules, case studies and self-assessment tests;
  • Protocol for exchange of information and cooperation between stakeholders are drafted;
Beneficiary Ministry of Environment, Mining and Spatial Planning/Serbia Sector for control and Surveillance
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Summary
Summary of the project
(up to 1500 characters) 		Analysis of existing environmental legislation with respect to EI’s competences, procedures and effective relationship to other stakeholders in the context of EU environmental legislation and identification of shortcomings and gaps that may impede EI's effectiveness and efficiency. Increase of effectiveness of EI and stakeholders at republic, provincial, and local levels through improved structure and the adoption of best practice procedures
Main goal of the project
(up to 800 characters) 		To improve the quality of the natural environment and the health of the population through the effective enforcement of environmental regulations To improve the capacity and effectiveness of the Serbian Environmental Inspection (EI) at republic, province and local levels and improve cooperation with relevant stakeholders
Specific objectives
(up to 800 characters) 		The project will contribute to (a) acceleration of harmonization of laws and standards with the EU Acquis, (b) strengthening of administrative capacities of bodies in charge of planning, permitting, inspecting, monitoring and, (c) strengthening local level capacities, and (d) improved cooperation with Stakeholders