CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAMME MACEDONIA – ALBANIA 2007-2013

Background

These Guidelines are intended to be used by those applying for grants under the 3rd Call for Proposals for the Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Macedonia - Albania, 2007-2013 (hereinafter ‘the Programme'). This Programme is the result of joint planning efforts made by the governments and other stakeholders of the two countries. The Programme analyses the socio-economic situation of the border region, sets out a common strategy for remedying problems identified and formulates joint priorities and measures for development.

Objectives:

The global objective of the programme is to promote sustainable development in the cross-border area.
The specific objectives of the Programme are:

     - to support the establishment of joint actions and strategies aiming at protecting and valorising the natural resources of the region
     - to foster sustainable economic development of the region.
     - to develop long term partnerships and networking between civil society organizations (NGOs, sport organizations, etc), professional
       organizations (i.e. Chambers of Commerce, entrepreneurs and farmers' organizations) and decentralized institutions, particularly
       schools and faculties, including research and development units.

Priority and measures

Priority : Fostering cross-border economic, environmental and social development

Measure 1: Economic development with an emphasis on tourism related areas

Measure 2: Sustainable environmental development with an emphasis on protection, promotion and management of natural resources and ecosystems.

Measure 3: Social cohesion and cultural exchange through people-to-people and institution-to-institution actions

Size of grants (EU contribution)

Any grant awarded under this programme must fall between the following minimum and maximum amounts as shown below. An action implemented in both countries will consist of two grants: one awarded in Macedonia and one in Albania. Thus, the application (project proposal) will have two separate budgets for the financial contribution which is sought from each of the participating countries (for each grant).

Measure 1

    - Maximum amount: 200,000
    - Minimum amount: 50,000

The minimum and maximum amounts refer to the value of each of the two grants separately (EU contribution)

Mesuare 2

    - Maximum amount: 100,000
    - Minimum amount: 30,000

The minimum and maximum amounts refer to the value of each of the two grants separately (EU contribution)

Deadline: 23 February 2011

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