The European Union and the Government of Switzerland will fund 14 infrastructure projects at local level with EUR1.5 million through European PROGRES programme.
Based on administrative, programme and technical evaluation of project proposals submitted within the CfP, the European PROGRES Steering Committee has approved funding for projects primarily aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness of water supply system, working conditions at schools, sports gymnasiums and culture centres, as well as the quality and availability of health and social services. Several projects will directly contribute to increasing energy efficiency in local self-governments, as well as economic development through creation of more favourable business environment.
“Infrastructure development is essential for improving the competitiveness of municipalities included in the programme. It is a precondition for all of the factors affecting the development – from education to production, attracting investment and creating new jobs. By improving infrastructure, we improve the overall quality of life and offer people an opportunity to live and work in their own communities,” said Graeme Tyndall, European PROGRES Programme Manager.
The implementation of selected projects will contribute to advancement and observance of principles of good governance (accountability, efficiency, citizens’ participation and non-discrimination) in municipalities in question.
Total budget of these projects is estimated at EUR1,843.567. Municipalities in which the projects will be implemented will make a contribution of EUR336,703.
The list of approved project is available on European PROGRES web-site: http://www.europeanprogres.org/rezultati/sr/
The European Union and the Government of Switzerland will support the activities of the European PROGRESS programme, which contributes to the sustainable development of the South and South West Serbia, with a total of EUR24.46 million. Approved projects will be aimed at strengthening local administration, creating a favourable environment for the development of infrastructure and economy as well as improving the implementation of social inclusion and employment policy. The programme is implemented by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).
The municipalities included in the programme are as follows: Novi Pazar, Ivanjica, Nova Varos, Priboj, Prijepolje, Raska, Sjenica and Tutin in South West Serbia, as well as Prokuplje, Blace, Zitoradja, Kursumlija, Leskovac, Bojnik, Vlasotince, Lebane, Medvedja, Crna Trava, Vranje, Bosilegrad, Bujanovac, Vladicin Han, Presevo, Surdulica, Trgoviste, Brus, Aleksinac, Gadzin Han, Doljevac, Merosina, Svrljig, Babusnica, Bela Palanka and Knjazevac in South East Serbia.
