The feminine side of quality
Increased participation of women in the workforce is one of the most important components of development, economic growth and fight against unemployment in every society. This project was aimed at promoting cross-border cooperation, as well as at enhancing employability in Ulcinj (Montenegro) and Lezhë district (Albania) by empowering women to start their own business and […]
Persons with disabilities – leaders in beekeeping
Beekeeping is a profitable enterprise, as it helps self-employment and poverty reduction, while not having a negative impact on the environment. This project was aimed at developing beekeeping as a good self-employment opportunity for persons with disabilities in the border regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. As part of the project, 40 persons with […]
Tourism, Adrenaline and Rafting Adventure (T.A.R.A.)
Active tourism is becoming more and more popular each year and as such represents a very important part of the tourism offer of every country. It contributes to local economies, environmental protection and sustainable development. In that regard, this project aims to create an integrated cross-border tourism destination, which is internationally recognisable for active tourism. […]
POWER – People with disabilities: New opportunities for work, employability and professional rehabilitation
Ensuring equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWDs) is of great importance for their social inclusion. However, these people still face hurdles in the labour market and have lower employment rates than the rest of the population. For that reason, this project aimed at increasing employability and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in […]
Life on BiH/MNE border – Ancient traces of ageless heritage and tradition
Cultural heritage is perceived as a common good of paramount importance and that is why its preservation is vital. This project looked to create and promote joint cross-border tourism products by encouraging partnerships in culture and tourism and restoring neglected cultural and historical heritage in the municipalities of Nikšić and Plužine in Montenegro and the […]
Cycling routes to improve natural and cultural heritage of Herzegovina and Montenegro – CYCLING RURAL
Cycling tourism is becoming an increasingly important part of the tourism industry, especially in terms of its contribution to sustainable tourism development. This project aimed to support the development and promotion of cycling and outdoor tourism in certain rural areas of the cross-border regions of Montenegro and Herzegovina, as well as its integration into the […]
Tourism hubs for better tourism offer in less advantaged mountainous areas
Tourism is one of the major economic drivers in both Montenegro and Kosovo*. This project is focused on two mountainous zones in the cross-border area of these economies. Those zones are very attractive, but are barely used for outdoor tourism due to the fact there are no basic services there. To address this gap, this […]
CARES 2 – Cross-border Actions in the REproductive Health Sector 2
Reproductive health is important for women’s general health and well-being. For this reason, it is necessary for women to be provided with inclusive health services and have equal access to accurate information about reproductive health. This project aims to improve the quality of reproductive health services and raise awareness among the population in the cross-border […]
Creating employment in agriculture
Both Kosovo* and Montenegro are experiencing the problem of young people leaving rural communities in search of job opportunities in cities. Yet, both economies are confronted with growing youth unemployment rates, while their farmers are getting older. This project aims to improve access to the labour market and boost youth employment in the agricultural sector. […]
Culture heritage – Treasure of cross-border region
Cultural heritage tourism offers an opportunity for people to experience authentic activities, artifacts, food, clothing and music. It provides tourists with unforgettable, unique experiences and has a positive economic impact on society. This project aims to improve the scope, quality and visibility of the tourism offer that is linked to the valorisation of the rich […]