Transhumance – new tourism offer of Kosovo and Montenegro
Transhumance is a seasonal movement of farmers and their livestock from one region to another, driven by search for better pastures and leading to the establishment of temporary pastoral settlements called katuns. Usually located at high altitudes, katuns have no infrastructure, but represent places where people live in harmony with nature. This is an ancient […]
PRAXIS
Education and training should match the needs of the labour market. Also, theoretical knowledge should be in line with its practical application, as those are two sides of the same coin. Employers want employees with both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills. This project is entitled “PRAXIS”, which is the process of using a theory […]
CARES – Cross-border Actions in the REproductive Health Sector
Reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being in all aspects relating to the reproductive system. To maintain reproductive health, people need access to accurate information and quality health services. Unfortunately, breast and cervical cancers are among the major causes of suffering and death of women around the world, including in […]
Green jobs for a better future of the cross-border region of Montenegro and Kosovo
Green jobs are central to sustainable development. This project was aimed at generating new job opportunities in the agricultural sector in the cross-border region of Montenegro and Kosovo*. It focused on enhancing the level of knowledge and upgrading technical skills of local farmers, as well as on promoting the agricultural sector as a viable opportunity […]
Eco and outdoor tourism actions of the Balkan Alps
The development of rural tourism has great potential for diversifying the rural economies of Montenegro and Kosovo*. This project seeks to strengthen the sustainable development of the targeted cross-border region by unlocking shared tourism assets grounded in natural and cultural heritage. The project activities will contribute to the quality and diversity of services, as well […]
Self-employment and social entrepreneurship for youth
Social innovation leads to new or improved opportunities and better use of assets and resources. This project focuses on building and strengthening the skills and competencies of young people in the cross-border area of Kosovo* and Montenegro for socially innovative practices and participation in the digital economy sector. The project will help establish hackerspaces in […]
Cross border joint initiatives for better waste management
Proper waste management is of great importance for environmental protection. This project intended to contribute to the protection of the environment and economic development of the cross-border area through more efficient waste valorisation. More specifically, the project aimed at establishing a separate waste collection and treatment system in the municipalities of Plav (Montenegro) and Gjakova […]
Accursed mountains – exquisite outdoor destination
Outdoor tourism represents an important aspect of sustainable tourism in any country. This project seeks to support further development of the “Bjeshkët e Nemuna/Prokletije” cross-border area as an outdoor tourism destination. It will improve tourism infrastructure and increase the visibility of the area, which is abundant in biodiversity and geological diversity. This project will also […]
Coalition against peer violence in Montenegro
Peer violence is a global problem, which seriously affects young people’s health and education. This project looked to develop the capacities of civil society organisations (CSOs) and the overall community response in providing safeguard mechanisms to primary and secondary pupils in Montenegro. During the implementation period, the project activities helped improve the legal framework on […]
Money Watch: Civil society guarding the budget
Despite their specific thematic scope and area of operation, civil society organisations (CSOs) have an overriding need to perform budgetary analysis and effective scrutiny of public expenditure in order to better understand the state of play in their field of interest. This project aimed to contribute to fight against corruption by enabling more effective scrutiny […]