THE XVIII (EIGHTEENTH) SESSION OF THE COUNCIL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOUTHEAST PLANNING REGION HELD

On 06/29/2023 (Thursday), was held the XVIII (eighteenth) session of the JIPR Development Council on the ZOOM platform.

At this session, were made decisions on the handover of facilities that were completed within the framework of the project “Tourism – the future of the region” in the municipalities of Novo Selo and Vasilevo, and also within the framework of the project “Enrichment of the tourist offer of the South-East planning region” decision was adopted on the handover of a facility – a guesthouse in the municipality of Konche.

At the session, the Council gave consent for the application of two projects by the Center for the Development of the South-East Planning Region within the IPA Adrion program.

The conditions for applying for the IPA Program with Bulgaria were also presented and all municipalities were invited to submit proposals to apply for this call.

Third meeting held within the project “Be In”

The third meeting within the project “Business eco-system as an integrated system – Be In” was held on June 27, 2023 in Thessaloniki, Greece and it was organized by the second project partner – the Research Institute of the University of Macedonia, Greece.

At the meeting, the key aspects necessary for the smooth implementation of the project and the achievement of the goals were elaborated. The meeting started with a comprehensive discussion on the progress of the project so far, focusing on the incurred costs and their validation for each of the partners.

In continuation of the meeting, the present representatives discussed the output results of each planned and implemented activity, emphasizing their importance in the establishment of the entrepreneurial eco-system in the cross-border region.

In the end, the next steps to be taken were determined, by preparation of calendar of events until the end of the project in order to set a clear trajectory of movement and ensure a well-coordinated and efficient execution of the project.

The project is co-financed by the European Union and the national funds of the participating countries through the Interreg IPA Programme for cross-border cooperation between Greece and the Republic of North Macedonia and with the extension of the project implementation deadline, the project will be implemented until November 30, 2023.

A combination of beauty and history – completed and equipped guest house within the monastery church of St. Stefan in Konche

The Centre for development of the South-East planning region successfully completed the activities for the adaptation and equipping of the guesthouse in the frame of the St. Stefan Monastery Church in the municipality of Konche, within the project “Enriching the tourist offer of the South-East planning region.”

During the implementation of this project, construction works were undertaken to expand the St. Spas guesthouse and its equipping with a kitchen, furniture, and other necessary equipment, creating a pleasant ambiance and a well-maintained space that captivates with its natural surroundings and spiritual value.

The total value of the project amounts to 5.800.000, 00 MKD with funds provided by the Bureau for Regional Development and the Municipality of Konche.

With the implementation of this project, the Municipality of Konche will be included on the map of monastery tourist sites, attracting the attention of this type of tourists. This successfully completed project will contribute to the improvement of the tourism offer in the South-East region and will strengthen the position of Konche Municipality as a significant tourist destination with rich cultural and religious heritage.