Work4Youth
Successful integration of young people in the labour market is important not just for their own well-being and economic prospects, but also for social cohesion and economic growth. It is therefore vital to support youth inclusion in society and the labour market, as well as youth entrepreneurship, especially through entrepreneurship education and training activities. This […]
Montenegro and Albania towards Zero Waste
Zero waste protects the environment, benefits the economy and promotes social equity. For this reason, it is vital to raise public awareness about the negative health and environmental impacts of rubbish, as well as about all the benefits that a zero waste approach brings to society. This project aims to reduce residual waste through waste […]
Lake Skadar withOut chemicaL pollUTION – SOLUTION
Montenegro and Albania share common water resources that are vital for sustainable development, environmental protection, economy, tourism and culture in both countries. Cross-border cooperation is essential when it comes to these aspects, especially in the area of Lake Skadar. This project will identify pollution hotspots in Lake Skadar and provide an assessment of chemicals present […]
Disasters do not know borders 2
Floods and fires are the most common natural hazards in both Montenegro and Albania, with devastating effects on the environment, people’s lives and property, cultural heritage and economy. This project seeks to improve the protection of the targeted cross-border area from the risk of disasters. This is a continuation of the “Disasters do not know […]
Augmenting Cooperation – From Christian Antiquities Towards Enhanced Tourism
The cross-border area of the municipality of Berane (Montenegro) and Shkodër County (Albania) is rich in undiscovered archaeological sites from different periods. However, this area is still economically underdeveloped, as little has been done to valorise it. Tumbarice Castrum near Berane was covered by soil and dense forest, while local farmers in Albania only collected fragments […]
Promoting sustainable use of medicinal and aromatic plants for livelihood improvement and biodiversity conservation
Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) are globally treasured sources of herbal products. In many countries they are disappearing at a high speed, so it is important to manage them in a sustainable way. This project is aimed at offering the know-how and instruments to local stakeholders to ensure a more efficient and nature-friendly MAPs management […]
Local cuisine as tourism offer of cross-border region
Gastronomy, as the essence of culture and a major element of intangible heritage worldwide, is a growing driver for tourists. Gastronomy tourism helps to brand and market destinations and assists in maintaining and preserving local tradition and diversity, while harnessing and rewarding authenticity. It also enhances local economic development, sustainable practices and food experiences. This […]
Disasters do not know borders
Montenegro and Albania are countries exposed to a wide range of hazards, including floods. As the level of disaster risk is high in both countries, this project focused on enhancing protection from hazards, primarily from floods, particularly through capacity building, awareness raising activities and cross-border cooperation in disaster risk reduction (DRR). It targeted the area […]
Preserving cultural landscape of Albania and Montenegro
As tourist destinations, both Montenegro and Albania are committed to further developing their tourism products. Taking into account that some areas in the mountainous zones in both countries have become more attractive for investment, this project recognised the importance of protecting and preserving the cultural and natural heritage of such zones, while developing sustainable tourism […]
Green Lands
Waste collection systems are designed to improve living conditions in cities around the world and are of crucial importance for the efficient protection of the environment. This project looked to establish an efficient and integrated waste collection system in the municipalities of Berane (Montenegro) and Malësi e Madhe (Albania) with a view to contributing to […]