IPA Cross Border Programme

European Commission approved our new Interreg - IPA CBC programme CCI2014TC16I5CB006

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The new Interreg-IPA "Bulgaria – the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" cross-border programme adopted on 5th August 2015 by the Commission with Decision № C (2015) 5653 and focuses on measures aiming at mitigating the effects of climate change and at addressing issues related to the conservation of nature and biodiversity, the sustainable use of natural resources, environmental protection and risk management at cross-border level. A key focus of the programme is also put on the protection of the natural and cultural heritage sites in the region. Moreover, funding will help enhance the competitiveness of SMEs and facilitate their access to new markets.  

Corina Crețu, Commissioner for Regional Policy said: "I am pleased to adopt this cooperation programme between Bulgaria and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Cross-border programmes depend on the strong will of the participating countries to pool resources together to tackle joint challenges. By cooperating on environment, tourism and SME competitiveness, the region can increase its attractiveness for tourists and investors. I wish both countries success in setting up this cooperation, and supporting projects that will capitalise on the regional strengths."

The Interreg IPA CBC programme covers 2 border regions in Bulgaria and 3 regions from the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. It is worth more than €19 million with a contribution of nearly €17 million from the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA).

Some of the expected results include:

Background:

The 5 NUTS III or equivalent regions involved in the Interreg IPA CBC Bulgaria - the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia programme are:

The programme will focus on the following three priorities:

1. Environment;

2. Sustainable tourism;

3. Competitiveness.

 

Total Budget of the cooperation programme: €19 461 690.

Total EU contribution (IPA – Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance): €16 542 434.

The programme is managed by the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works of the Republic of Bulgaria. Contact: 17-19, SV. Kiril I Methodly Str., 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria –http://www.mrrb.government.bg

New Programme can be found HERE