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REPUBLIC OF SERBIA, AUTONOMOUS PROVINCE OF VOJVODINAPROVINCIAL SECRETARIAT OF INTER-REGIONAL CO-OPERATION AND LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT

РЕПУБЛИКА СРБИЈААУТОНОМНА ПОКРАЈИНА

ВОЈВОДИНАПокрајински секретаријат

за међурегионалну сарадњу

и локалну самоуправу

Local Democracy Agency Centar Lokalne Demokratije Helyi Demokrácia Központja

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CONTENTS

MAP 5

FOREWORD 7

INTRODUCTION 8

IPA CBC PROGRAMMES 13

EXCHANGE PROGRAMME 47

SOUTH EAST EUROPE TRANSNATIONAL CO-OPERATION PROGRAMME 56

IPA NATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR SERBIA 59

EUROPE FOR CITIZENS PROGRAMME 68

РЕПУБЛИКА СРБИЈААУТОНОМНА ПОКРАЈИНА

ВОЈВОДИНАПокрајински секретаријат

за међурегионалну сарадњу

и локалну самоуправу

Local Democracy Agency Centar Lokalne Demokratije Helyi Demokrácia Központja

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FOREWORD

Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, the constituent part of Serbia, is known as multi-ethnic, multicultural and multi-re-ligious province with the population of 1,931,809 inhabi-tants and the area of 21,506 km² bordering with three EU Member states – Croatia in the west, Hungary in the north and Romania in the east. More than 25 ethnic communi-ties out of whom the Serbs make 66,76%, Hungarians 13%, Slovaks 2,6%, Croats 2,43%, Romanians 1,32%, Ruthenians 0,72% and with six languages in official use make AP Vo-jvodina one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse regions in Europe. The geography featuring fertile low-land area intersected with three important European riv-ers – the Danube, Tisza and Sava, canal network, the Fruska gora mountain, network of roads and railroads connecting Central and Western Europe with the Balkans and Middle East has to a large extent determined the agriculture and food production as the priority sectors in the province. Institutional architecture providing space for exerting the competencies in public policy making aimed to socio-eco-nomic regional development comprises a wide range of organisations and public institutions whose main function is to define the legislative and strategic framework in close co-operation and partnership with relevant stakeholders at national, provincial and local tier of government.However, the role of forty five (45) municipalities in design-ing and implementation of Vojvodina regional develop-ment strategy on one hand, and in applying for the financial assistance from different EU funding instruments available for the Republic of Serbia on the other, has been indispens-able. Learning the skills of project development, informa-tion and knowledge share, strengthening the partnership building capacities and certainly the project implementa-tion skills according to PRAG rules and procedures were essential for most of the Local Economic Development Of-

fices (LED Office) established and operational over the past decade. IPA Programming Period 2007-2013 was a specific “learning laboratory” and a challenge per se for most of the local authorities – both in larger urban centres such as Novi Sad, Subotica, Sombor, Zrenjanin, Pančevo, Kikinda, Sremska Mitrovica, Vršac, or in the smaller municipalities such as Apatin, Kanjiza, Ruma, Alibunar, Bac, Titel or Zitiste. It is important to note that every single local government in Autonomous Province of Vojvodina had successfully im-plemented or was a partner in at least one project funded during IPA Programming period 2007-2013. This publication aims to promote internationally the suc-cess stories and good local practice in different priori-ty measures within the Programmes for which the local authorities acted either as applicants or partners: IPA Cross-border Co-operation Programmes Hungary-Serbia, Croatia-Serbia, Romania-Serbia, IPA National Programme for Serbia – EXCHANGE, Socio Economic Development of the Danube Serbia Region, Municipal Infrastructure Sup-port Programme, Civil Society Development, Transnational Co-operation Programmes and within the Europe for Citi-zens Programme. This catalogue includes data and general project description of all together 122 projects with the EU financial support in the amount of over 72.000.000 €, thus to serve both as a tool for promoting the “Vojvodina Stan-dard” of responsive performances of local governments and even more as a learning tool for IPA 2 Programming Period.

Branislav Bugarski

Provincial Secretary for Inter-regional cooperation and local self-government

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INTRODUCTION The financial framework of the European Union for the period 2007-2013 is largely behind us. Evaluation and assessment of the effects of support that the European Union provides to the countries in the EU accession process has been completed, except for the projects whose implementation is still pending. The very purpose of the evaluation process, as one of the key stages in the project cycle management is to enable entering into the new financial framework for the period 2014-2020 as better prepared and wiser.

Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance IPA is the fund from the European Union (EU), was established underpinning a policy of solidarity in relation to the countries that are in the process of accession. These funds are intended for the process of implementing fundamental reforms for each of the country willing to join the European family of nations. One of the most fundamental principles of the EU assistance is the principle of additionality or co-financing of economic and social reforms that countries in the accession process implement, which means that the European funding is combined with national participation, ie. national budget funds and other funding sources.

Planning the budget of the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) follows the EU budget cycle, which means that the IPA is planning covers a period of seven years. In the previous budget cycle of the EU, in the period from 2007 to 2013, 1.4 billion Euros was allocated for Serbia of the total 10.5 billion Euros from the IPA funds. In the course of the previous programming period, the focus of EU financial assistance was to support the beneficiary countries through the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) so as to strengthen their administrative capacity and to support the process of complying with and implementation of the Acquis Communautaire. Serbia in this context received support through IPA component I (Transition Assistance and Institution Building) in a fairly balanced manner in these sectors.

IPA SUPPORT TO SERBIA 2007-2013

Source: Multi-annual Indicative Planning Document for Serbia (MIPD) 2011-2013

By 2011, the European Commission grouped the support program through the first component of the IPA into three areas: political requirements, socio-economic development and EU standards. However, when defining the priorities for funding in the period from 2011 to 2013, all priorities of support, and therefore projects were defined within seven, above mentioned sectors. This change has enabled a comprehensive monitoring of implementation of assistance, its better structuring and identification of coherent priorities at the sector level. More concrete shift in this respect, with a more focused assistance and more detailed monitoring through clearly defined indicators, has been made only in the new budgetary framework.

In order to assess the achievements made so far it is necessary to reflect upon the presented evaluations of the

Sector Allocation (mil. Euros) % of the total allocation

Justice and Home Affairs 117 9,7%

Public administration reform 164 13,6%

Social development 171 14,2%

Private sector development 109 9,1%

Traffic 146 12,1%

Environment, Climate change and Energy 192 16,0%

Agriculture and Rural Development 109 9,1%

Other EU acquis and horizontal activities 195 16,2%

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implemented EU assistance, mainly through reports and recommendations of relevant actors in the programming process of EU assistance, such as the European Integration Office, the European Commission, through its instruments of regular evaluation of assistance and assessment of the European Court of Auditors.

More accurate monitoring of the assistance intended for the local self-government cannot be determined due to the difference in coverage, but for the purpose of this publication we will rely on a definition in the document “National priorities for international assistance to the Republic of Serbia”, which already has its fourth generation of documents1 and the existing one is covering the period 2014-2020. NAD (Needs Assessment Document) is a strategic program document which will allow a greater harmonization of international aid with the national priorities, so that donor interventions become complementary to national priorities and the allocations from the state budget for implementation of strategic reforms.

However, since we need to analyse the period from 2007-2013, it is necessary to identify the framework within the sector definition of NAD third generation, referring here to the 2011-2013 period in which the assistance to the local self-governments was classified under the sector reform of the state administration.

The sector of Public administration reform in the context of the 2011-2013 NAD includes “a wide range of public sector institutions, including the executive authority at the central level (24 ministries, public agencies and special organizations), local governments (23 cities and 150 municipalities) and public utility companies. The Sector encompasses the on-going process of reform of state administration in the Republic of Serbia, ie. a number of areas providing effective management and efficient functioning of the state at all levels of government as well as financial management and control and other areas that provide smooth executive functioning, such as public procurement, information management, human resources, e-government and similar. “2

Since 2014, a new method of aid classification is applied according to which local and regional development is classified as a multidisciplinary or horizontal question. This allows for the issues of regional development and local government to be discussed at the level of each priority and measure, as well as to measure and assess the performance in each sector/thematic area.

SECTORS, THEMATIC AREAS AND CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES CONTAINED IN NAD IN 2014-2020:

IPA I (2007-2013) The scope of financing in the sector of State administration reform

1 Previous planning documents were: Needs of the Republic of Serbia for development aid (NAD) 2007-09; NAD 2009-11; NAD 2011-13.2 Needs of the Republic of Serbia for International Assistance in the period 2011-2013.

NAD Sectors Thematic areas

1. Justice 1. Civil society

2. Home Affaires 2. Media

3. Public administration reform 3. Culture

4. Competitiveness

5. Energy

6. Energy and climate change

7. Traffic Cross-cutting issues

8. Human resources and social development 1. Local/regional development

9. Agriculture and rural development 2. Gender equality

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The total volume of IPA funds for the period 2007-2013 allocated for the public administration is significant: The EU has funded 44 contracts worth a total of 89.834,003 million Euros. The most important beneficiaries were the Department of Statistics of the Republic of Serbia (26,300,000 Euros), Customs Administration (15,807,000 Euros), and the Ministry of Finance (8,777,000 Euros), the Tax Administration (8.6 million Euros), the Ministry of Public Administration (7.11 million Euros), etc.

Local governments are supported largely through grant schemes, ie. through three programmes “Municipal Support Programme - MSP” and through the grant scheme “Exchange”. The implementation of these grant schemes was managed with the technical support of the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SKGO). An approximate value of the funds (2007-2013) designated under the EU assistance for local governments is slightly above 100 million Euros (including direct grants of SKGO).4

Within this sector, significant resources (about 83 million Euros) were directed to “Other/horizontal” activities, such as a series of projects for the preparation of project documentation and planning and programming of EU aid (PPF), projects to support the harmonization with the Acquis EU (PLAC), projects such as the EU Progress and other projects funded by the so-called Unallocated envelopes.

Given that the focus of assistance in the previous period was the adoption of laws harmonized with the EU Acquis Communautaire and implementation of the reform process, it is clear why the most direct beneficiaries of this aid were the central government bodies, while the local self-governments were mainly beneficiaries through grant aid schemes. On the basis of the evaluation of the European Court of Auditors, it may be concluded that Serbia was certainly better prepared to use grant schemes than infrastructure projects. The implementation of infrastructure projects obviously required much more systematic approach and strengthening the administrative capacity at all levels, from the central government, provincial and local government.

Based on the findings in the report of the European Court of Auditors it is stated that “the implementation of all projects that were audited was sometimes with significant delays, which may point to an overestimated capacity of some of the project partners from Serbia. There are numerous bottlenecks in the absorption of large infrastructure projects such as, for example, the project “Žeželjev bridge”. Better absorption of IPA projects was reflected in calls for grants in particular the grant schemes in the framework of the ‘Municipal Support Programme-MSP” within which more than 200 projects were submitted, out of which 67 projects were financed and largely completed within the scheduled time.”5

An important challenge, as stated by the Office for European Integration and the Delegation of the EU to the republic of Serbia, is that little attention is given to the strategic importance of projects or their potential contribution to achieving the strategic objectives, and that often when assessing the level of preparedness of the project, the quality and completeness of the planning and project documentation has not been taken into account. Inadequate and incomplete documentation is an important factor in the delays of full and timely preparation of infrastructure projects in Serbia, resulting with the delays in tender procedures, subsequent slow implementation and poor absorption of the funds available. Given that the costs of preparing large infrastructure projects can represent as much as 10% of the total value of the project, selection of projects with incomplete documentation also leads to inefficient and ineffective use of the budget for technical assistance. The problem of poor quality of documentation is related with insufficient administrative capacity of relevant ministries and public utility companies for monitoring the preparation and implementation of infrastructure projects.

With this regard, the document “National priorities for international assistance 2014-2017, with projections until 2020” determining the methodology for selection and prioritization of infrastructure projects, as its integral part was also adopted. The purpose of this methodology is to establish a standardized and objective mechanism of identification, strategic evaluation, selection and prioritization of infrastructure projects to be financed from the funds of international development assistance.

3 Classification according to NAD is different in relation to the classification under the MIPD4 Calculation of the authors5 Special Report, No. 19, the EU Pre-accession Assistance to Serbia, European Court of Auditors, European Union, 2014, page 17

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The criteria for prioritization has been developed separately for the following sectors and sub-sectors: energy, transport, environment (waste management, water/waste water), and business infrastructure (industrial zones, business parks, incubators).

Capacity is the key word that comes to mind in assessing the effects of assistance provided in the previous period. Whenever the stakeholders engaged in the project cycles were trained, familiar with the procedures, aware of the limitations in the planning and implementation, the projects were implemented without major difficulties. The preparedness of Serbia to join the European Union on equal footing and to use properly the significant funds to be made available upon becoming a member state that will be some ten times higher than the amount Serbia currently receives as a beneficiary country for pre-accession assistance, will largely depend on the institutional capacity at all levels.

“When it comes to the IPA funds, the main challenges in the forthcoming period (which will determine whether Serbia will be successful in the use of EU funds after accession or go astray as some Member States) are related with a complex institutional framework, insufficient preparedness of urban, planning and technical documentation, lack of retention policy for civil servants engaged in the project management at central and local level, lack of monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects financed from the state budget and an underdeveloped system of internal financial control in the public sector. “6

This publication attempts to comply with the principles of the culture of evaluation, establishing and maintaining a system of continuous review of the effects of the achievement in terms of implementation of economic and social reforms in Serbia funded by the national budget and supported by the European Union. On the basis of relevant analysis of the effects of implemented programs and projects funded by both the domestic and foreign taxpayers, it is necessary to constantly improve the process of programming and project management. Only in such an open process of review and evaluation of the effects in relation to the strategic development goals all levels, we will be ready, as a society, the state, local communities or individuals, to build the capacities necessary to join the European Union and use much larger and more challenging funds than the IPA, namely the structural funds.

Nataša Dragojlović, European Movement in Serbia Ivan Knežević, European Movement in Serbia Andrija Pejović, European Project Centre

6 “EU funds for local governments,” Ognjen Miric, the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities, 2015

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COOPERATION PROGRAMME

IPA CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAMME HUNGARY - SERBIA

IPA CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAMME ROMANIA - SERBIA

IPA CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAMME CROATIA - SERBIA

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Project title, identification No.:Jewels in turn of century- thematic rovings of the world of Art Nuoveau, HUSRB/1203/212/121

EU PROGRAMME:Hungary-Serbia IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Programme – HUSRB/1203PRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT:2. Economy, Education and Culture, 2.1 Stimulating a synergic economy, tourism and R&D, 2.1.2 Development of thematic routes of cultural heritageLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website): Szeged Megyei Jogú Város Önkormányzata, Szeged, Széchenyi tér 10. +36 62 564-220, www.szegedvaros.huContact details (Project manager, e-mail address): Nagy Kiserős Melinda, ler@subotica.rsPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website): Grad Subotica, Subotica, Trg slobode 1, ler@subotica.rs, www.subotica.rsOverall project objective:General, long-term objectives - 1. Expanding the range of offers in architectural and cultural heritage of the Art Nouveau built environment, a shift towards quality tourism, developing cross-border tourism; 2. Strengthening economic and social cross-border relationships; 3. Development of international relations in the field of heritage preservation.Short description of project activities:Architecture historical research, preparing a photo series, compiling publications based on the database, workshops and conferences, webpage, free mobile application, study tour for tourism specialists, photo exhibition, reconstruction of the Gróf-palace (Szeged), reconstruction of Synagogue (Subotica), restoration plans of Schäffer-palace (Szeged), purchase of equipment, publicity, promotion and communicationMain project results:Establishment of a cross-border thematic route: Assessing the Art Nouveau heritage in Szeged, Subotica and Senta

Project duration:16 monthsProject locations:Szeged (HU), Subotica (SRB)Total budget of the project:€ 344.787,00 EU funding:€ 293.068,95 Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina:€ 172.290,00 Realised budget as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina:€ 159.431,01 Project website (if applicable): www.szecesszio.szegedvaros.hu

Project title, identification No.: TRADITION FOR THE FUTURE - Rural tourism across borders Grant Contract Nr. 2010/259-564

EU PROGRAMME:IPA CBC Croatia-SerbiaLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website): Municipality of Apatin, Srpskih Vladara 29, P.O.BOX 59, 5260 Apatin, +381 25 772 122/+381 25 773 212, snezana.arh@gmail.com, kler.apatin@gmail.com, www.soapatin.orgPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website): Centar za poduzetništvo Osijek Hrvatska, www.poduzetnistvo.orgOverall project objective:Economic and social development of the Baranja/Backa Danubian region and sustainable management of natural and cultural resources through development of endogenous (rural) tourism in a cross-border context and cooperation.Specific objectives: 1. To stimulate local economy and foster new employment opportunities through the concept of endogenous (rural) tourism; 2. To stimulate and develop endogenous tourism on existing strengths on both sides of the Danube river in a holistic approach; 3. To stimulate and build sustainable interaction between the local communities and the natural environment; Combining strengths and opportunities with new initiatives in a cross border rural tourism development context is the main goal of this project, in synergy with friendly and appropriate use of natural resources ensuring the preservation of regional biodiversity.Short description of project activities:The project will have different educational and training activities: Entrepreneurship and project management, Tourism Management and Marketing, Rural development/clustering and environmental protection/waste management, Community of practice workshops, Eco Rural Tourism and Traditional Crafts workshops. Together they cover in a holistic way the issues on rural development and more specifically rural tourism development. The modules offer a combined

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theoretical and experiential approach. The project will organise two “Tradition for Future” fairs, one in each country and will allow participation in eco fairs of third parties in Osijek and Novi Sad. In each occasion the rural tourism will be promoted within the cross border context. The project will organise two study visits to existing and operational rural tourism units. Main project results:In each of the cross border regions the project establishes an umbrella organisation (EcoRuralNet) on a NUTS 3 level. The organisations will each set up an info desk in an attractive location in their region. An interactive web site will support their action. Considering the above mentioned the activities put emphasis on improvement of tourism services and building new service capacity. Networking and marketing activities such as web info, info desks, organisation and participation on specialised fairs will have a long term impact on the tourist activities and number of visitors. An increase of tourist visits will result in increased job offers.Project duration:18 months (1.2.2011. -1.8.2012.)Project locations:Osijek-Baranja County and Bačka District (NUTS3),Total budget of the project:€ 460.750EU funding:€ 380.000 Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina:€ 226.591Project website (if applicable):www.ecoruralnet.org

Project title, identification No.: Draining inland and storm water - Újszentiván - Novi Knezevac DrainStorming

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC Hungary – SerbiaLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website): Local Government of Újszentiván, Hungary, palyazat@ujszentivan.huPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website):Мunicipality Novi Knezevac, King Peter Karadjordjevic 1, 023 082 055, nacelnik@noviknezevac.rs, www.noviknezevac.rsOverall project objective: Contributing to the reinforcement of cross-border relationships and multilingualism, sustainable development, and to the formation of a more livable environment, so that its implementation ensures unconditional equal opportunity.Project duration: 01.05.2013. – 31.08.2014.Total budget of the project: € 609.300EU funding: € 517.905

Project title, identification No.: CBRCPASP - Cross border resource center for: local public administration, social and educational services – Res

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC Romania – SerbiaPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT: Priority axis 3 - Promoting “people to people” exchangesMeasure 3.2 - Improve local governance in relation to the provision of local services to communities in the border areas Lead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):Universitatea Eftimie Murgu Reşiţa, RomaniaPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website): Municipality of Vrsac, Trg Pobede no. 1, Vrsac, 0038113800501, info-so@vrsac.org.rs, www.vrsac.comProject duration: 31 December 2010 - 31 December 2011Total budget of the project: € 195.000.00EU funding: € 165.750.00

Project title, identification No.: Monitoring and control of the invasive biological pollutant – Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.(spp) „STOP AMBROSIA“

EU PROGRAMME: ROMANIA-SERBIA, IPA CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAMME I CALLPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT: PRIORITY AXIS 2 - Environment and Emergency Preparedness, Measures 2.1Lead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website): City of Pancevo, Trg kralja Petra I 2-4, 26000 Pancevo, 013 308 830, gradonacelnik@pancevo.rs, www.pancevo.rs Contact details (Project manager, e-mail address):Maja Svircevic Prekic, maja.svircevic-prekic@pancevo.rsPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website): JKP Higijena, Pancevo, kontakt@jkphigijena.co.rs, www.higijenapancevo.com, The Timis Institute Pancevo, www.institut-tamis.rs , intam@panet.rs, USAMVB Timisoara, www.usab-tm.ro, usabtm@mail.dnttm.ro Overall project objective: The objective was improvement of the quality of life for the communities of the border area, through common actions of ambrosia control and actual solving of the allergy problem caused by this weed.Short description of project activities: 1.Human resources management; 2.Expenditure management; 3.Opening Conference in Romania; 4.Creation data bases for ambrosia; 5.Marketing and promotion of activities;

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6.Organizing of four workshops(in Serbia); 7. Identification and mapping of the area covered by ambrosia; 8.Developing of five years Strategy; 9.Chemical and mechanical control activities of ambrosia in the target settlements and in the surrounding area; 10.Establishing, equipping and HR training in the monitoring centre; 11.Reporting of the project results(to the interested bodies); 12. Final ConferenceMain project results: Decrease of ambrosia in the target area, Increase of public awareness in the field of the problems caused by ambrosia pollution, Established and equipped ambrosia monitoring centre Project duration: 1.1.2011 – 31.12.2011 (12 months)Project locations: Romanian and Serbian BanatTotal budget of the project: € 680,932.00EU funding: € 513,455.76Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina: € 220,843.00Realised budget as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina: € 186,640.70

Project title, identification No.: Sport for tolerance

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC Romania - SerbiaPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT: Priority Axis 1 - Economic and social developmentLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):

Municipality of Secanj, Vozda Karadjordja 57, Secanj, 023/841-111, sosecanj@ptt.rs, www.secanj.rsPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website): Municipality of Peciu Nou, RomaniaOverall project objective: 1: Strengthening the connection between people in the border region by improving sports cooperation 2: Organization of the football tournament in the border region Romania-Serbia to improve relations between young people in the two communities; 3: Creating conditions for the development of tolerance among young people in the border areaProject duration: 1 May 2013 - 10 May 2014Total budget of the project: € 151,400.00EU funding: € 128,690.00

Project title, identification No.:“Drinking-water basis protection on the Tisza-Maros field, that is an important focus area of the region ” WATERPROTECTION

EU PROGRAMME:IPA CBC Hungary- SerbiaLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website): Municipality of Ada – Serbia, Trg oslobodjenja 1, 24430 Ada, 024/852-106, soada@ada.org.rs, www.ada.org.rsPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website):Local Government of MórahalomOverall project objective:The project in the field of water resources aimed at protecting drinking water analysis and feasibility studies in this areaMain project results:Wastewater plant has been developed on the Serbian side at Ada-Mohol and wastewater treatment equipment purchased on the Hungarian side.Project duration:20.10.2010. – 30.04.2012.Total budget of the project:€ 1.176.470,00EU funding:€ 1.050.150,00

Project title, identification No.:Paths Connecting People

EU PROGRAMME:IPA CBC Hungary-SerbiaLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website): Municipality of Bačka Topola, Maršala Tita 38, 024/715-899, www.btopola.org.rsPartners: (contact details: name of the partner

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organisation, place, email address, website): Local Government of Kelebia, HungaryOverall project objective:The project will improve the links between the partners, as well as connections between the settlements by constructing safe bicycle routes in bordering area. This project is an opportunity to upgrade the cross-border cooperation because it solves a problem identified by both partners - a need for better connections in the bordering area. This is directly linked to the Overall aim of the Program which is facilitation of the development of a harmonic and cooperating region with a sustainable and safe environment.Short description of project activities:Construction of cycling paths and parking space for bicycles, installation of signalization, printing maps and information booklets with bus and train schedules, project management, public procurement and PR and project marketing. Project locations are settlements of Backa Topola and KelebijaProject duration:01.03.2013. – 28.02.2014.Total budget of the project:€ 348.015EU funding:€ 295.813

Project title, identification No.: Enhancing economic cooperation in the field of integrated agricultural supply of goods along the Serbian-Hungarian border, HUSRB/0901/211/159

EU PROGRAMME: Hungary-Serbia IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Programme – HUSRB/0901PRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT: 2. Economy, Education and Culture 2.1 Stimulating a synergic economy, tourism and R&D 2.1.1 Trainings and partner finding facilitation for businessesLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website): Grad Subotica, Subotica, Trg slobode 1, ler@subotica.rs, www.subotica.rsContact details (Project manager, e-mail address):Kudlik Erika, ler@subotica.rsPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website):Szeged Megyei Jogú Város Önkormányzata, Szeged, Széchenyi tér 10., +36 62 461 095, www.szegedvaros.huOverall project objective:Enhancing integrated agricultural supply of goods and agro-trade potential of the Subotica-Szeged cross-border economic district in the interest of increasing economic competitiveness of the regionShort description of project activities: Organization of expert conference on Regional wholesale markets; Organization of conference on more organic valuable food; Organization of workshops; Organization of business meetings, Common market research, creation of the study,

Organization of the roadshows; Procurement of equipment; Establishment and development of thematic business database; Construction of a joint interactive home page in three languages, Editing publications in three languages; Training, Publicity; Auditing, implementation of procurementMain project results: The usefulness of the project is the result of the two market-place’s growth of economical effectiveness. In the course of the project the market run by the two project partners is balanced, and fair, competitive prices are generated. At the same time information flow became accessible to an important group of taxpayers: the local producers.Project duration: 12 monthsProject locations: Szeged (HU), Subotica and Bačka Topola (SRB)Total budget of the project: € 162.000,00EU funding: € 137.700,00Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina € 72.000,00Realised budget as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina € 68.712,28Project website (if applicable): www.eco-coop.eu

Project title, identification No.: “Back to the Future”

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC RO-SERPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT: Priority Axis 2: Environment and Emergency Preparedness , Measure 2.1 Improve systems and approaches to address cross-border environmental challenges, protection and managementLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website) City of Zrenjanin, Trg Slobode no. 10, Zrenjanin, Republika Srbija, 0038123511962, 0038123511962 projekti@zrenjanin.rs www.zrenjanin.rsPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website):Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, Timis, Timisoara, RomaniaOverall project objective:Reducing carbon dioxide emissions and the use of alternative forms of energy. The elementary school Jovan Cvijic is the first public facility in Serbia which has integrated heat pump and a complete heating and cooling system at the school work on this system, which has led to huge energy savings.Project duration: 16 April 2011 - 15 July 2012Total budget of the project: € 536,500.00 EU funding: € 409,360.00

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Project title, identification No.: “Szeged (Szöreg)- Novi Knezevac bicycle road construction” (phase 1) KNESZECYC

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC Hungary – SerbiaLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):Local Government of Újszentiván, 6754 Újszentiván, Felszabadulás Street 7, Hungary, palyazat@ujszentivan.huPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website):Local Government of Szeged County Right City - Hungary, Local Government of Tiszasziget - HungaryMunicipality Novi Knezevac, King Peter Karadjordjevic 1, 023 082 055, www.noviknezevac.rsShort description of project activities: Connecting the cross-border area through bicycle path - Phase 1 of the projectProject duration: 01.12.2010. – 31.10.2012.Total budget of the project: € 1.535.604,00EU funding: € 1.305.262Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina: € 363.980,00

Project title, identification No.: “Szeged (Szöreg) - Novi Knezevac bicycle road construction” (phase 2) KNESZECYC2

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC Hungary – SerbiaLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):Local Government of Újszentiván, 6754 Újszentiván, Felszabadulás Street 7, Hungary, palyazat@ujszentivan.huPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website):Local Government of Tiszasziget -Hungary Мunicipality Novi Knezevac, Serbia, King Peter Karadjordjevic 1, 023 082 055, 023 082 076, www.noviknezevac.rsShort description of project activities: Connecting the cross-border area through bicycle path - Phase 2 of the project. The bike road will be built in total length of 8.812 m with the surface of 19.900 m2.Project duration: 01.01.2012. – 30.04.2013.Total budget of the project: € 1.623.456,00EU funding: € 1.379.938Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina: € 220.014,00

Project title, identification No.: SZEGED (SZŐREG) - NOVI KNEZEVAC BICYCLE ROAD CONSTRUCTION (phase 3) KNESZECYC-3

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC Hungary-SerbiaLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):Local Government of Újszentiván, Hungary, palyazat@ujszentivan.huPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website): Мunicipality Novi Knezevac, Serbia, King Peter Karadjordjevic 1, 023 082 055, www.noviknezevac.rsOverall project objective:Connecting the cross-border area through bicycle path - Phase 3 of the project. With the project bike road and dual usage road will be built in total length of 4.265 m with the surface of 13.909 m2. This corresponds to a standard 1m wide bike lane with almost 14 km length.Project duration: 01.04.2013. – 30.09.2014.Total budget of the project: € 1.042.038EU funding: € 885.771

Project title, identification No.: „Flood Prevention – For Better Life Quality”

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC Romania - SerbiaLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):Municipality REŞIŢA, Romania, www.primaria-resita.roPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website): Municipality of Kikinda, Trg Srpskih dobrovoljaca no. 12, Kikinda, 00381230410157info@kikinda.org.rs, www.kikinda.org.rsOverall project objective:The Overall objective of the project is to tackle the significant common environmental challenges and specific aspects of local / regional preparedness in relation to cross-border emergency situation by creating more effective systems and approaches to emergency situations. This project addresses the specific aspects of local / regional preparedness in relation to cross-border emergency situations, especially flood prevention.Project duration: 21.01.2014. - 21.02.2015.Total budget of the project: € 1.041.429 Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina: € 406.311

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Project title, identification No.: Our common cultural heritage and culinary traditions, thematic way with strengthening the role of fruit growing and apiary (beekeeping) in the cross-border region, HONEY-CHERRY, HUSRB/1203/2.1.2

EU PROGRAMME: HUSRB IPA PROGRAMPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT: Economy, Education, and CultureLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website): Szank Local Government- 33. Béke street Szank, 36/77 495-040, 36/70 456-7994,szankpolgarmester@t-online.hu, Móricgát Local Government, Deák Ferenc u.26/b., 77-491-023, 30-349-0343, ottoka1000@citromail.huContact details (Project manager, e-mail address): Helga Fekete, 381-2473-1424, fekete.helga@gmail.comPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website): Municipality Mali Iđoš, Glavna br. 32, 24321 Mali Iđoš, Srbija, +381 24 730 010, opstina.maliidjos@gmail.comOverall project objective:The Overall objective of the project is to develop a long term harmonic and balanced co-operation between the settlements, which can stimulate the tourism and the activity of the service suppliers in the region, can raise common responsibility for common cultural heritage and can help make the people of the region understand the necessity of building common future.Short description of project activities: Organise professional and cultural programs B)Build the Village House in Feketic and renovate the ‘Flavour House’ in Szank to give a place to the programs, to the thematic way C)Enhance the cooperation between existing cultural organizations D)Implement a joint travelling Exhibition of ‘Honey and the Man’ (on 3 settl) E)Implement 1Hive (Szank) and 2 Local History museums (Feketic, Móricgát) F)Implement 1 association for apiarists to help their work with good Practice. G)1Joint picture book(bilingual) H)1 joint recipe book I)1Workshop for producer/stakeholder J)10 cultural events, festivals K)1 Cumanian camp L)Publicity, promotional materialsMain project results: The ‘HONEY-CHERRY’ project’s core activities on the field of heritage management, support the creation of a joint thematic route, its common marketing under the Action 2.1.2. Its long-term objectives are to develop a long term harmonic and balanced co-operation between the project partners : Szank, Móricgát and the Serbian Mali Idjos (Feketic). This could promote the necessity of the common heritage management, can raise the responsibility for common natural ,cultural values,traditions to develop tourism and can help make the people understand the necessity of building and preserve our future.Project duration: 01.02.2013-31.02.2013Total budget of the project:

€ 299,590.00 EU funding: € 254,651.50 Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina: € 100,250.00Realised budget as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina: € 77,926.74

Project title, identification No.: “Medical home care” Hospice

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC Hungary-SerbiaLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):City of Novi Sad, 1 Trg slobode, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia, kler@novisad.rsPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website):Caring Hands Home Care& Hospice Foundation HungaryOverall project objective:The efficient and cost effective development of the medical supply system that is beneficial for both parties and implementation of a care service of the professional medical supply in Serbia in the Hospices.Short description of project activities: • Assessment of the Home Care system and Serbian Medical Supply System • Setting up unique standard system for cooperation in medical services • Public Survey • Education in field of medical home care adapted to Serbian circumstances • Improvement of Information and Knowledge Access Related to Innovative Activities within the Region and Abroad in medical home care (PR material and events and Web site)Main project results: The project partners analyzed the regulatives, criteria in medical home care activities in Serbia and Novi Sad and created a harmonised and standardized set of recommendations for health care workers and stakeholders in Serbia. The recommendations and study are aimed at introducing and improving palliative healthcare system. Project duration: 01.08.2010. – 31.10.2011.Total budget of the project: € 107.754EU funding: € 91.591Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina: € 49.278,00

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CBC PROJECTS OF THE CITY OF PANČEVORELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TAMIŠ RIVER BASIN

“ECO-STATUS OF THE TAMIŠ RIVER”

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CONSTRUCTION OF A ROAD TO CONNECT ÁSOTTHALOM AND BAČKI VINOGRADI, PLANNING OF NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE HU-SRB/0901/111/005

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Project title, identification No.: Support to Allergen-Free Environment SAFE

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC Hungary – SerbiaLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):Provincial Secretariat for Urban Planning, Construction and Environmental Protection, Bulevar Mihajla Pupina, Novi Sad, Serbia, tatjana.djuric@vojvodina.gov.rsPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website):European Affairs Fund of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina -- Serbia Local Government of Baja -Hungary City of Sombor - Serbia klersombor@gmail.com, www.sombor.rsOverall project objective:Improving the environmental conditions in AP Vojvodina and Bács-Kiskun County (Baja) through prevention of further expansion of ambrosia.Short description of project activities: Mechanical/chemical treatment of ambrosia; measurement of pollen concentration in the air; data acquisition; education with dissemination; awareness raising; and project management.Main project results: 1) Removed ambrosia in project areas 2) Education and awareness of target groups raised 3) Joint database created with data on areas under ambrosia and pollen concentration in the air.Project duration: 01.10.2011. – 30.09.2013Total budget of the project: € 390.350EU funding: € 331.797

Project title, identification No.: Network of the Centres for development of   Entrepreneurship and Cross-Border Cooperation

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC Croatia-SerbiaPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT: 1.1. Economic developmentLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):Agency   for development of municipality of Temerin – Serbia, 21235 Temerin, stanislav.tomisic@ictemerin.com +381 21 851 531, +381 21 844 911, www.ictemerin.comMunicipality of Borovo – CroatiaPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website):Serbia - Municipality of Žabalj, sozabalj@eunet.rs, www.zabalj.rs, Municipality of   Titel, uprava@opstinatitel.rs, www.opstinatitel.rs

Croatia - Municipality of NegoslavciOverall project objective:The project aims to build the capacity of   local and regional cross-border public institutions to encourage the joint   development of entrepreneurship, support the development of the concept of   social entrepreneurship and the so-called. ‘Social entrepreneurs’, to promote   and encourage cross-border business cooperation and increase mutual trade and   economic cooperation between the project partners.Short description of project activities: A1: Establishment and equipping four   entrepreneurial development Centres; A2: Establishment and equipping one   entrepreneurial development Network of Centres; A3: Education of individuals and capacity creating; A4: Development of business Network   infrastructure and its support; A5: Improvement of cross-border cooperation; A6: Promotion and dissemination of the project   results (Project Visibility); A7: Project management.Project duration: 01. March 2013. – 01.September 2014.Total budget of the project: € 197.882,87EU funding: € 166.955,65Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina: € 125.358,12

Project title, identification No.: BridgeraisingHUSRB/0901/2.2.2/128

EU PROGRAMME: CBC HU-SRBPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT: Economy, Education and Culture People to people co-operationsLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):City of Zrenjanin Trg slobode 10 , 023 315 0200, www.zrenjanin.rsContact details (Project manager, e-mail address): Imre Fazekas, imre.fazekas@grad.zrenjanin.rsPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website):P1: Jovonkert AMI Tot Jozsef utca 28/a Szentes, jovonkert@freemail.hu P2: OS Servo Mihalj Madjarske komune 55, Zrenjanin, osservo@zrlocal.netOverall project objective:Preservation and strengthening Serbian – Hungarian bilingualism in adjacent area in SerbiaShort description of project activities: Organization of cultural events and activities: lectures, discussions, music and theater festivalsMain project results: Cultural connection and interchange between two areasProject duration: 11 monthsProject locations:

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ZrenjaninTotal budget of the project: € 86.711EU funding: € 73.705Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina: € 31.660Realised budget as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina:€ 29.000

Project title, identification No.: EGAP-Exchange of good practice through e-governance in local public administration

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC Romania-SerbiaPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT: Priority axis 3 - Promoting “people to people” exchangesMeasure 3.2 - Improve local governance in relation to the provision of local services to communities in the border areasPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website): Universitatea Eftimie Murgu Reşiţa, RomaniaForumul Democratic al Germanilor din Judeţul Caraş Severin, RomaniaMOLDOVA NOUÄ‚ RomaniaMunicipality of Alibunar, Str. Trg Slobode, no. 4, Alibunar, 0038113642105, mdf@alibunar.org.rs, www.alibunar.org.rsProject duration: 01 January 2011 - 30 September 2012Total budget of the project: € 44,470.00EU funding: € 37,786.16

Project title, identification No.: TRAININGLAB - Training to the Romanian-Serbian cross-border labour market, 1035/09.01.2014.

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC RO-SRBPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT: ECONOMY, EDUCATION and CULTURE, Education and culture for a common mind, People to people co-operationLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):CENTRE FOR INFORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT, Glavni trg 1. Kanjiza 24420, Serbia, 024/873-151, www.icr.rsContact details (Project manager, e-mail address):Laslo Vigi, vigi@icr.rsPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website):Timis Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, www.cciat.ro, office@cciat.roOverall project objective:

The project objective is to provide ready solutions to SMEs, employees and persons seeking employment.Short description of project activities: Continued collaboration between professional bodies, local self-governments of the two countries, programs for training (English, bio farming, SME), E-learningMain project results: Courses, workshops, IT equipment, brochureProject duration: 2013-2014Project locations: North Banat in Serbia, Timis district in RomaniaTotal budget of the project: € 295.850,00 EU funding: € 251.472,00 Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina: € 154.000,00 Realised budget as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina: € 154.000,00 Project website (if applicable): www.icr.rs/projekti/ro-srb-ipa

Project title, identification No.: “Educational Cooperation of Novi Knezevac and Deszk”

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC Hungary – SerbiaLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Buda, Hungary, 6772 Deszk, Felszabadulás Street 39, Hungary, krisztifor@citromail.huPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website): Municipality of Novi Knezevac, Kralja Petra I Karadjordjevica 1, 023 082 055, www.noviknezevac.rsOverall project objective:Adaptation of the building of Serbian cultural - educational and religious center, and the construction of a memorial park at the site of the former Serbian cemeteriesProject duration: 01.07.2010. – 31.12.2011.Total budget of the project: € 394.300,00EU funding: € 335.155,00Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina: € 169.788,00

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Project title, identification No.: BPEx-Best Practice Exchange between Cross - Border Public Administration

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC Romania - SerbiaPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT: Priority axis 3 - Promoting “people to people” exchanges, Measure 3.2 - Improve local governance in relation to the provision of local services to communities in the border areasLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):Consiliul judetean Caras-Severin, Resita, RomaniaPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website): Municipality of Vrsac, Trg Pobede no. 1, Vrsac, Srbija, 0038113800501, info-so@vrsac.org.rs, www.vrsac.comProject duration: 18 December 2010 - 17 December 2011Total budget of the project: € 168,754,00EU funding: € 143,440.90

Project title, identification No.: Increasing quality of life through cross-border cooperation activities between Giulvaz and Marghita (Plandiste) - IQLGM

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC Romania - SerbiaPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT: Priority axis 3 - Promoting “people to people” exchanges, Measure 3.3 - Increase educational, cultural and sporting exchangeLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):Giulvaz Municipality, Romania, www.primariagiulvaz.roPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website): Municipality of Plandiste, Vojvode Putnika Street, 38 Plandiste, Serbia, 0038113861033, www.plandiste.rsOverall project objective:Cultural and social activities, ment to create a long term partnership between the local communitiesProject duration:24 October 2013 - 23 October 2014

Total budget of the project: € 80.800,00EU funding: € 68.680,00

Project title, identification No.: Construction of a road to connect Ásotthalom and Bački Vinogradi, planning of necessary infrastructure, HUSRB/0901/111/005

EU PROGRAMME: Hungary-Serbia IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Programme – HUSRB/0901PRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT: 1. Infrastructure and Environment 1.1 Infrastructure for physical connections 1.1.1 Border crossing infrastructure, construction, reconstruction of lead up roadsLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):Nemzeti Infrastruktúra Fejlesztő Zrt., Budapest, Váci út 45., + 36-1-436-8100, www.nif.huContact details (Project manager, e-mail address):Nagy Kiserős Melinda, ler@subotica.rsPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website):1) Grad Subotica, Subotica, Trg slobode 1, ler@subotica.rs, www.subotica.rs2) Homokháti Önkormányzatok Kistérségi Területfejlesztési Egyesülete (HÖKTE), Milleniumi sétány 16., 6782 Mórahalom, nogradi@morahalom.hu, www.homokhat.hu

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Overall project objective:Construction of a road to connect Ásotthalom and Bački Vinogradi, making bicycle road plans on the Hungarian and Serbian side, making plan of the cross-border facilitiesShort description of project activities: Procurement for Implementator, Public procurement for the engineer/ supervisor, Public procurement for road constructor, Public procurement for design engineer, Road construction, Making plans, Making bicycle road plans,Making plan of the cross-border facilities, Visibility/PR activities, Translation, Organising project meetings, related publicity, promotion and communication, AuditingMain project results: The project provides easier accessibility to settlements. In realising the project, a new connecting road was constructed, directly connecting two settlements. A significant proportion of personal traffic is redirected itself to this section of the road, with opportunities for pedestrians as well as cyclists.Project duration: 18 monthsProject locations: Ásotthalom (HU), Bački Vinogradi (SRB)Total budget of the project: € 1.388.960,00 EU funding: € 1.179.567,10 Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina: € 449.772,00 Realised budget as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina: € 439.817,61

Project title, identification No.: HUSEFLOOD, HU-SRB/0901/121/087Building up and actuation of a Hungarian-Serbian cross-border flood and inland water management system

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC HU-SRBPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT: INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTCommon responsibility for the environmentLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website): Multi-purpose Microregional Association of Kistelek, 6760 Kistelek, Rákóczi street 4, Hungary, domonics@kistelek.huContact details (Project manager, e-mail address):Robert Fejstamer, robert@icr.rsPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website):Center for Information and Development of the Tisa region, 24420 Kanjiza, Glavni trg 1. Serbia, +381 (0)24/874-312info@icr.rs, www.icr.rsDirectorate for Environmental Protection and Water Management of Lower Tisza District (ATIKÖVIZIG)www.ativizig.hu

Overall project objective:The Overall project objective is to extend the available technical equipment for prevention and averting the flood and inland water damages in the economically and socially backward, flood and inland water endangered region, to extend the responsible authorities’ free capacity and the cross-border communication on prevention and damage averting related to floods and inland waters.Short description of project activities: Studies, strategy, study tourMain project results: Development strategy, project portfolio and tourism strategy. GIS system: 12 laptop, probes.Project duration: 2010-2011.Project locations: The Southern Great Plain Region, Kistelek sub region, Hungary, The Municipality of Kanjiza, SerbiaTotal budget of the project: € 844.868,00 EU funding: € 718.138,00 Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina € 275.784,00Realised budget as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina € 260.235,55 Project website (if applicable): www.ativizig.hu/projektek/ipa/HuseFlood

Project title, identification No.: Integrated spa development strategy for the spas situated in the area of the main traffic route through the Hungarian-Serbian cross border region – Cooling Cubes

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC Hungary - SerbiaLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website) University of Szeged, 6720 Szeged, Dugonics tér 13, Hungary, zkovacs@iif.hu, www.u-szeged.huPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website): Municipality of Ada, Serbia adica@adacity.com, www.ada.org.rsAgency for Development of Temerin Municipality - Serbia - dome.szabolcs@gmail.com, www.ictemerin.comRegional Development Agency Backa Ltd. - Serbia, nikolina.pupavac@rda-backa.rs, www.rda-backa.rsMunicipality of Mórahalom – Hungary, www.morahalom.huOverall project objective:The Overall objective of this project is to encourage and promote tourism in the region. The elaboration of an integrated spa development strategy based on the cross-border cooperation between the University of Szeged and the partners. The strategy will support the harmonized health tourism development in the relevant cross border region.

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Project duration: 01.03.2013. – 30.06.2014.Total budget of the project: € 117.440EU funding: € 99.824

Project title, identification No.: Improving the international Danube bicycle Route – Cycling Danube, 2010/256-713

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC Croatia - Serbia PRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT: Economic Development, Cross-Border AreaLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):Vukovar-Srijem County, Vukovar, Croatia, www.vukovarsko-srijemska-zupanija.hrMunicipality of Bačka Palanka, Kralja Petra I 16, 21400 Bačka Palanka, +381 21 7559 144, www.backapalanka.rsContact details (Project manager, e-mail address) CRO: Mario Banožić, vsz-ei@vu.t-com.hrSER: Slobodan Prpa, slobodanprpa@gmail.com

Partners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website): CRO: Tourist Board of Vukovar-Srijem County, Osijek-Baranja CountySER: Municipality of Bač, info@bac.rs, www.bac.rsMunicipality of Bački Petrovac, opstina@backipetrovac.rs, www.backipetrovac.rsCity of Novi Sad, kler@novisad.rs, www.novisad.rsTourist Organization of Bačka Palanka, koordinator@toobap.rs, www.toobap.rsOverall project objective:To enhance recreational tourism in cross-border region in order to contribute to sustain social-economic developmentShort description of project activities:

1. Project management and coordination agreed, 2. Cycle development in CB region enhanced, 3. Level of traffic safety improved, 4. Tourism stakeholders educated, 5. Danube Bicycle Route in cross-border region promoted and the public informed about the Route and the tourist offer in the CB regionMain project results: 1.1. Organisation of project partner meetings, 1.2. Tendering for Technical Assistance (TA), 2.1. Introducing the registration process for the NGO for cycle development in CB region, 2.2. Tendering for 2 project assistants – cycle experts, 3.1.Drawing up of “Study Analyses of the Current State on the Danube Route”, 3.2. Cyclist safety in traffic program development and implementation, 4.1. Organisation and implementation of workshops for tourism stakeholders, 5.1. Organisation of the Study tour to Austria, 5.2. Organisation of the participation on the fair EuroBIKE, Germany, 5.3. Organisation of the Promotional Conference, 5.4. Implementation of informative means 5.5. Organisation of a cycling event, 5.6. Organisation of the Final ConferenceProject duration: 10.01.2011. - 09.07.2012.Project locations: CROATIA: Osijek-Baranja County (OBC): City of Osijek, Municipality of Draž, Kneževi Vinogradi, Čeminac, Bilje and Erdut; Vukovar-Srijem County (VSC): Municipality of Borovo, City of Vukovar, Municipality of Lovas and City of Ilok.SERBIA: South Bačka District (SBD): Municipality of Bač, Bačka Palanka and Bački Petrovac and City of Novi SadTotal budget of the project: € 344.910,76EU funding: € 290.360,65 Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina: € 140.734,70 Realised budget as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina: 98,17%Project website (if applicable): www.pannoniabike.org

Project title, identification No.: BANAT TOURISM - Increasing the Tourism Capacities of the Banat Region ROM-SRB 426/80182

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC ROM-SRBPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT: INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTCommon responsibility for the environmentLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):The Municipality of Kanjiza, Serbia, 24420 Kanjiza, Glavni trg 1., 024/875-166, office@kanjiza.rs, www.kanjiza.rsContact details (Project manager, e-mail address):Robert Fejstamer, robert@icr.rs

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Partners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website):Banat-Ripensis Micro-Regional Association for Localities’ Development - Jimbolia, Romania, http://jimbolia.ro The City of Pancevo, Serbia, +381(0)13/308-830, www.pancevo.rsThe Municipality of Novi Knezevac, Serbia, 23330 Novi Knezevac, Kralja Petra Karadordevica 1. Serbia+381 (0)230 82 055, www.noviknezevac.rsOverall project objective:Increasing the capacity of tourism in the Banat Region Short description of project activities: 6 feasibility studies were created, three of which are related to Kanjiža (Main street, Camping site, Fisherman’s square)Main project results: 6 feasibility studies, mobile stage, website, brochures, piers on the river TiszaProject duration: 2010-2012Project locations: Jimbolia - RomaniaKanjiza, Novi Knezevac, Pancevo - SerbiaTotal budget of the project: € 570.195,00 EU funding: € 484.665,00 Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina: € 401.495,00 Realised budget as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina: € 332.341,69 Project website (if applicable): www.banat-tourism.eu

Project title, identification No.: Green Banat - Cross-border environmental cooperation between the twin towns Kikinda and Jimbolia

EU PROGRAMME: IPA CBC Romania-SerbiaPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT: Priority Axis 2 - Environment and emergency preparednessMeasure 2.1 - Improve systems and approaches to address cross-border environmental challenges, protection and managementLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):Municipality of Kikinda, Trg Srpskih dobrovoljaca no. 12, Kikinda, Republika Srbija, 00381230410157 info@kikinda.org.rs, www.kikinda.org.rsPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website):Primaria Orasului Jimbolia, Jimbolia, Str.T.Vladimirescu nr. 81, 0040256360770, primar@jimbolia.ro, www.jimbolia.roProject duration: 03 December 2010 - 02 May 2012

Total budget of the project: € 465.841,00EU funding: € 395.964,85

Project title, identification No.: ANTI-Improvement of Cross-border Cooperation and Common Tourist Offer of Municipalities of Vrsac and Deta

EU PROGRAMME:IPA CBC Romania-SerbiaPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT:Priority Axis 1 - Economic and social development, Measure 1.2 - Develop the tourism sector, including the strengthening of the regional identity of the border region as a tourist destinationLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):Municipality of Vrsac, Trg Pobede no. 1, Vrsac, Republika Srbija, 0038113800501, www.vrsac.comPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website):Biserica Ortodoxa Romana Deta, Romania Biserica Ortodoxa Romana Opatita, Romania Biserica Romano Catolica Deta, Romania Orasul Deta, Romania Roman Catholic Church Municipality of Vrsac, Serbia Romanian Orthodox Cathedral Church of Vrsac, Serbia Serbian Orthodox Church Municipality of Vrsac, SerbiaMain project results:Launching the Project and it’s promotion in the local community; Lightning of 6 churches in Vrsac and Deta and Fire Station Tower in Deta; Realisation of diverse activities for improvement and promotion of tourist offer in municipalities Vrsac and Deta. (Registered brands of Deta Fire Station Tower and Vrsac Tower. Touch screens installation at appropriate locations. Realization of tourist catalogue. Web site designed and hosted, Workshops in Deta and Vrsac for tourist promotion)

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Project duration:01 December 2010 - 30 November 2011Total budget of the project:€ 865.855.62EU funding:€ 735.977.28

Project title, identification No.:Cooperation between civil society organizations, for developing intercultural and touristical potentials of the region CIT

EU PROGRAMME:IPA CBC Hungary – SerbiaLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):The Municipality of Temerin , Novosadska 326, Temerin, 021843888, www.temerin.rs, ipacitproject@gmail.comLocal Goverment of Jánoshalma - HungaryPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website):The Municipality of Srbobran - Serbia, srbobran@eunet.rs, www.srbobran.rsOverall project objective:To reinforce, expand and develop an active socio-cultural networking, by means of facilitating numerous, multicultural, civic events, based on common values, shared interests and joint actions.Project duration:01.08.2010 – 30.09.2011Total budget of the project:€ 79.095EU funding:€ 67.231

Project title, identification No.:Rehabilitation of cross- border connecting road between Bácsalmás-Bajmok, HUSRB/1203/111/049

EU PROGRAMME:Hungary-Serbia IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Programme – HUSRB/1203PRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT:1. Infrastructure and Environment, 1.1. Infrastructure for physical connections, 1.1.1 Border crossing infrastructure, construction, reconstruction of lead up roadsLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website):Nemzeti Infrastruktúra Fejlesztő Zrt., Budapest, Váci út 45., + 36-1-436-8100, www.nif.huContact details (Project manager, e-mail address): Nagy Kiserős Melinda, ler@subotica.rsPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website):Grad Subotica, Subotica, Trg slobode 1, ler@subotica.rs, www.subotica.rsOverall project objective:The direct objectives of the project are: the rehabilitation of road making the connection between Bácsalmás and Bajmok more accessible. The project’s indirect objectives are the following: reducing isolation of border areas by improving cross-border accessibility, environmental sustainability and safety in the border zone, synergies and co-operation in the economy.Short description of project activities:Public procurement - road constructor, Public procurement - engineer (both side), Road rehabilitation on the HU and SRB side, Engineer tasks on the HU and SRB side, Technical delivery of HU and SRB road, CommunicationProject closing, Visibility activities, Translation, Purchase of equipmentMain project results:Direct results of the project: - In Hungary: - sheet correction 593 m, - road rehabilitation: 1017 m connecting road rehabilitation between Bajmok-BC -in Serbia: 6000 mProject duration:26 monthsProject locations:Bácsalmás (HU), Bajmok (SRB)Total budget of the project:€ 1.672.835,00 EU funding:€ 1.421.909,75 Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina:€ 868.555,00 Project website (if applicable):www.subotica.rs/index/page/lg/sr/id/7030

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Project title, identification No.:REC - Renewable energy in cities

EU PROGRAMME:IPA CBC Croatia-SerbiaPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT:1.2. Environmental ProtectionLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website)City of Novi Sad 1 Trg slobode, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia kler@novisad.rsCity of Osijek – CroatiaPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website)Agency for Energy of Novi Sad UNDP CroatiaOverall project objective:The aim of the project is to contribute through cross-border   cooperation to sustainable development and greater use of renewable energy   sources. Joint activities will be: transferred knowledge, to establish a   training center and contribute to the use of renewable energy sources.Short description of project activities:Education of target groups and final beneficiary, about Renewable   energy sources, Formation of an energy classroom and demonstration of renewable energy  systems, Research and collection of the existing relevant energy and   constructional data about the physical condition of public buildings, Implementation of energy management system for public buildings, Preparation and printing of educational materials; Completion of 10 detailed energy audits, Organization of a study tour to low-energy buildings in Germany, web portal, Free energy phone-line for citizensProject duration:26. February 2013. – 26. August 2014.Total budget of the project:€ 415.584,22EU funding:€ 349.090,74Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina:€ 188.061.04

Project title, identification No.:Animal Health Protection AHP

EU PROGRAMME:IPA CBC Hungary SerbiaLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website)Communal Nonprofit Ltd. of Makó, 6900 Makó, Návay Lajos tér 7, Hungary, szalay.tamas@mako.huPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website)Kikinda municipality, Trg Srpskih dobrovoljaca no. 12, Kikinda, Republika Srbija, 00381230410157, info@kikinda.org.rs, www.kikinda.org.rs

Overall project objective:Improve the system for monitoring and protection of animal health that will be able to cope with the problems on both sides of the border. More specifically the goal is to enlarge and reconstruct zoohygiene in Makó and Kikinda in order to reduce the risk of cross-border epidemic diseases.Project duration:01.01.2013. -31.12.2013.Total budget of the project:€ 257.102EU funding:€ 218.537

Project title, identification No.:Bridge over the Nera River from Socol to Vracev Gaj – Nera bridge

EU PROGRAMME:IPA CBC Romania - SerbiaPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT:Measure 1.1 - Support for local/regional economic and social infrastructureLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website)Consiliul judetean Caras-Severin, RomaniaPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website)Municipality of Bela Crkva, Miletićeva 2, 26340 Bela Crkva, 013/853-346, kabinetbc@mobilpro.rsOverall project objective:Development of transport infrastructure in the western part of the Caras-Severin County, in order to strengthen the economic and tourist exchanges on both sides of the border region of Romania - Serbia.Project duration:13 December 2013 - 12 December 2015Total budget of the project:€ 1.633.276,80EU funding:€ 1.388.285,28

Project title, identification No.:RSIN - Roma - Social inclusion network

EU PROGRAMME:IPA CBC Romania-SerbiaPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT:Priority axis 3 - Promoting “people to people” exchanges, Measure 3.4 - Enhance social and cultural integration of border areasLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website)Municipality of Nova Crnja, Str. JNA, no. 110, Nova Crnja, Republika Srbija, 0038123815700, 0038123815722 stmiso@gimelnet.rs, sonovacrnja.org.rsPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website)Institutul Intercultural Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania,

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Municipality of Novi Knezevac, sonk@eunet.rs, www.knezevac.rs, Municipality of Zitiste, opstina.zitiste@gmail.com, www.zitiste.comProject duration:18 December 2010 - 17 December 2011Total budget of the project:€ 137.669,00EU funding:€ 88.012,40

Project title, identification No.:Cluster Building by Cooperation in the Agro-Food sector - CBC Agro-Food

EU PROGRAMME:IPA CBC Hungary-SerbiaLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website)Municipality of Baja, Baja, HungaryPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website)Municipality of Kikinda, Trg Srpskih dobrovoljaca no. 12, Kikinda, Republika Srbija, 00381230410157 info@kikinda.org.rs, www.kikinda.org.rsDevelopment Foundation of Vojvodina Halo, Subotica, SerbiaOverall project objective:The project is based on the experience of Kincses Bácska Klaszter, and it aims to promote the cluster-based co-operations among businesses, enterprise, farmers in the agro-food sector. Furthermore, the activities of the project, based on the Hungarian precedent, intends to extend business relationships and co-operation to Vojvodina, Serbia.Short description of project activities:Joint trainings in Baja, Kikinda, Muzlja and Subotica, consultations in Baja, Muzlja, Kikinda, Subotica and other venues in Vojvodina, business-related meetings organized in Kiskoros, Baja and Kikinda, study visit and closing conference in BajaProject duration:01.01.2012. to 30.04.2013.Total budget of the project:€ 121.210EU funding:€ 103.029

Project title, identification No.:CBD STRATEGIES, Updating of the Development Strategies of Local Municipalities and Elaboration of Cross-Border Common Sectorial Development Operational Programmes and Projects, HU-SRB 0901/213/013

EU PROGRAMME:IPA CBC HU-SRBPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT:

Economy, education, culture, Stimulating a synergic economy, tourism and R&D, Coordinated studies for territorial and sectoral development of the region

Lead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website)Municipalities of Homokhát Small-Regional Developmental Public Beneficiary Association, 6782 Mórahalom, Millenniumi sétány 16. Hungary, dudas@morahalom.huContact details (Project manager, e-mail address)Miklos Koszo, koszo.miklos@btc-egtc.eu, Robert Fejstamer, robert@icr.rsPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website)The Municipality of Kanjiza, Serbia, 24420 Kanjiza, Glavni trg 1., 024/875-166, office@kanjiza.rs, www.kanjiza.rsOverall project objective:Creation of a modern, developed and competitive economy in the border regionShort description of project activities:The establishment of a CrossBorder Development Center for Teritorial Planning and Project Generation with a headquarter in Mórahalom, and subcenter in Kanjiža, the creation of a pilot strategy, workshops for the elaboration of cross-border operational program in 4 sectors, and of 20 development projects and the creation of a joint webpage.Main project results:Development strategy and common websiteProject duration:2010-2011.Project locations:Mórahalom – HungaryKanjiza - SerbiaTotal budget of the project:€ 99.800,00 EU funding:

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€ 84.830,00 Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina:€ 35.700,00 Realised budget as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina:€ 34.113,05 Project website (if applicable):www.btc-egtc.eu

Project title, identification No.:Cultural Policy as a Tool for Community and Regional Development, MIS –ETC code 1393, 40589/23.05.2013102-401-4358/2013-04/46-01

EU PROGRAMME:ROMANIA-SERBIA, IPA CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAMME II CALLPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT:PRIORITY AXIS 3 - People to People, Measure 3.2Lead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website)Intercultural Institute Timisoara, www.intercultural.ro, iit@intercultural.roContact details (Project manager, e-mail address)Corina Răceanu, corina.raceanu@gmail.comPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website)Municipality of Timisoara, violeta@primariatm.ro, www.primariatm.roCity of Zrenjanin, ler@grad.zrenjanin.rs, www.zrenjanin.org.rsCity of Pancevo, www.pancevo.rs, marijana.kolaric@pancevo.rsCivic Parliament Vrsac, www.gradjanskiparlament.rs, vmbgdj@yahoo.comOverall project objective:The aim of the project was to improve social and cultural cohesion in Romania’ Serbia CB area by promotingShort description of project activities:Social and statistical researches regarding the cultural demand and offer in Timisoara, Zrenjanin and Vrsac, Elaborating cultural strategies for Timisoara and Zrenjanin, Evaluating impact of the existing strategies for Pancevo, Timis County and Vrsac, Organising 6 round tables/debates on important topics for the local cultural life, Organising a professional training course for 20 employees in the cultural public service and a camp for 24 young leaders from the region, Organising pilot action Banat Pavilion (art exhibition), Organising a regional conference, Publishing researches and strategies and a common catalogue of cultural providers in the project area.Main project results:Identified cultural needs in the region, Identified structure and dimension of the cultural offer in the region, Involved stakeholders in public policy making (400 organisations and 5000 people), Prepared basis for candidature of Timisoara for European Culture Capital in 2021Project duration:6.06.2013 – 6.10.2014, 16 monthsProject locations:

Timis RomaniaBanat SerbiaTotal budget of the project:€ 314,881.50 EU funding:€ 267,649.29 Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina:€ 41, 494.50 Realised budget as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina:€ 38.180,84 Project website (if applicable):www.polesofcultures.eu

Project title, identification No.:“The Case for Zero   Waste” - Creating preconditions for zero waste society in cross border region

EU PROGRAMME:IPA CBC Croatia-SerbiaLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website)Javno komunalno   preduzeće “Komunalije” – Serbia“Unikom” d.o.o. – CroatiaPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website)Partners in Serbia:Grad Sremska Mitrovica, smkler@gmail.com, www.sremskamitrovica.org.rs.Ekološki klub grada Sremska Mitrovica, Centar za ekologiju i održivi razvoj - CEKORPartners in Croatia:Udruga za zaštitu prirode   i okoliša “Zeleni Osijek”, Regionalna razvojna   agencija Slavonije i BaranjeOverall project objective:Contribute to the protection of the environment and   sustainable development of regional economies through strengthened cross-   border cooperation and encouraged common activities in the area of waste   management.Short description of project activities:Activity 1: Project management; Activity 2: Transfer of know – how and capacity building; Activity 3: Implementation of pilot projects in the area of selective waste   collection; Activity 4: Establishment of ecological – educational park;Activity 5: Dissemination, sustainability and visibilityProject duration:28.11.2013 – 28.11.2015.Total budget of the project:€ 676.170,24EU funding:€ 516.702,44

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Project title, identification No.:MASD -Monitoring and Alarming System in Cases of Natural Disasters

EU PROGRAMME:IPA CBC Romania – SerbiaPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT:Priority Axis 2 - Environment and emergency preparedness, Measure 2.3 - More effective systems and approaches to emergency preparednessLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website)Consiliul Judetean Timis, Timisoara, Romania Partners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website)Municipality of Vrsac, Trg Pobede no. 1, Vrsac, Srbija, 0038113800501, info-so@vrsac.org.rs, www.vrsac.comProject duration:26 November 2010 - 26 May 2012Total budget of the project:€ 1.150.000.00EU funding:€ 977.500.00

Project title, identification No.:CAPITALIZATION OF THE CROSS BORDER TOURIST POTENTIAL, INCLUDING BICYCLE LANE ALONG BEGA RIVER, DOWNSTREAM TIMISOARA

EU PROGRAMME:ROMANIA-SERBIA, IPA CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAMME  II CALLPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT:Economic and Social Development, Measure 1.2 Develop the tourism sector, including the strengthening of the regional identity of the border region as a tourist destinationLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website)Banat River Basin Administration, 32, Mihai Viteazu Bvd., Timisoara, Timiş, 0040256/491848dispecer@dab.rowater.ro, www.directiaapelorbanat.roContact details (Project manager, e-mail address)Mihaela Madar, dispecer@dab.rowater.roPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website)TIMIS COUNTY COUNCIL, Bd. Revoluţiei din 1989, nr.17, +40-256-406 323, cjt@cjtimis.ro, www.cjtimis.roCity of Zrenjanin, Trg slobode 10, +381 23 315 0200, ler@grad.zrenjanin.rs, www.zrenjanin.org.rsOverall project objective:Increase competitiveness by improving the accessibility and connectivity of the cross border regions by alternative tourist transport infrastructureShort description of project activities:Main activities of the project are:1. Cross border coordination. 2. Drawing the terms of reference

for acquisition for the management. 3. Acquisitions of goods, services and works. 4. Making and receiving engineering design documents and project execution documents. 5. Running and awarding works contract. 6. Achievement of the main investment on both sides of the border 7. Promotion and publicity. 8. AuditMain project results:1. Successful implementation of the project 2. Acquisitions done according to PRAG norms. 3. Making the terms of reference for acquisition for the management 4. Building the bicycle lane 5. creating conditions of accessibility and connectivity of the regions from the cross border area.Project duration:March 2013. – March 2015.Project locations:Timisoara, ZrenjaninTotal budget of the project:€ 2.346.495,001EU funding:€ 1.994.520,75Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina€ 246.295,00Realised budget as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina€ 2.006.005,43 / € 233.439,22

Project title, identification No.:Sustainable tourism development among the Oxbows of the Tisza River, SUTODEVAMOXTI, HU-SRB/0901/213/086

EU PROGRAMME:IPA CBC HU-SRBPRIORITY MEASURE, PRIORITY AREA, LOT:ECONOMY, EDUCATION and CULTURE, Stimulating a synergic economy, tourism and R&D, Coordinated studies for territorial and sectoral development of the regionLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website)Local government of Röszke, www.roszke.huContact details (Project manager, e-mail address)Robert Fejstamer, robert@icr.rsPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website)The Municipality of Kanjiza, Serbia, 24420 Kanjiza, Glavni trg 1., 024/875-166, office@kanjiza.rs, www.kanjiza.rsOverall project objective:Defining suitable tourism functions for the oxbowsShort description of project activities:Feasibility study for the rehabilitation of oxbows, roundtable-negotiations in both countries, tourism and economic development feasibility study, database capacity map as a part of the project, webpage, conference on the achievements to introduce the finished capacity-mapMain project results:Common website, brochure (500pcs), feasibility studyProject duration:2010-2011.

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Project locations:Kanjiza,SerbiaRöszke, HungaryTotal budget of the project:€ 95.378,00 EU funding:€ 81.071,00 Contracted amount as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina € 44.617,00 Realised budget as per lead partner/partner in Vojvodina€ 44.224.80 Project website (if applicable):www.tiszaiturizmus.eu

Project title, identification No.:Discovery of our forgotten cultural and natural heritage in the Hungarian-Serbian border region, CULT-NAT HERIT

EU PROGRAMME:IPA CBC Hungary-SerbiaLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website)Csólyospálos Local Government, 6135 Csólyospálos, Kossuth Lajos Street 62, Hungary, csolyospalosph@t-online.huPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website)Kiskunsag National Park Directorate Hungary Municipality of Novi Becej, Žarka Zrenjanina 8, Novi Bečej 23272, +38123 772 320, www.novibecej.rs, Overall project objective:To promote the common heritage management, raise the responsibility for common natural ,cultural values and

traditions to develop tourism and make the people understand the necessity of building and preserve our future.Project duration:01.01.2013. – 30.11.2013.Total budget of the project:€ 272.560EU funding:€ 231.676

Project title, identification No.:Environment protection and utilization of renewable energy sources for green future of children, Green School

EU PROGRAMME:IPA CBC Hungary-SerbiaLead partner: (name of lead partner, address, phone/fax, email address, website)City of Novi Sad Energy Agency, 1 Trg slobode, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia, valerija.ember@aens.rsPartners: (contact details: name of the partner organisation, place, email address, website)Local Government of Algyő, Hungary, juhasz.palyazat@algyo.huOverall project objective:Contribute to experience exchange between partner institutions in the field of children education of sustainable development, environment prote