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.

THE XVII (SEVENTEENTH) SESSION OF THE YPR DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL HELD

On May 16, 2023 (Tuesday), the XVII (seventeenth) Session of the Council for the Development of the South-Еast Planning Region was held in the municipality of Dojran, starting at 1:30 p.m.

At this session, were made two decisions for development, application and implementation of projects through a call for submission of project proposals by the UNDP and the Bulgarian Embassy.

Two discussions were also opened, one of which referred to information about mosquito treatment in the territories of the municipalities in the South-East planning region by land, and the other about the sustainability and functioning of the agro-metrological stations that were set up within the project “Agro-metrological stations for the protection of agricultural crops and the environment”.

Kolesino waterfalls and Mokrino springs enriched with new content

Kolešino waterfall located in the heart of the Belasitsa mountain, as part of the activities of the project “Tourism – the future of the region” implemented by the Centre for the Development of the Southeast Planning Region in partnership with the municipality of Novo Selo, financially supported by the Regional Development Bureau, received new content.

The path for climbing to the waterfall has been paved, a new fence was installed in places where there was none before and the existing one has been repaired, the parking lot has been leveled and filled, next to which a parking structure for bicycles has been added, the existing summerhouses have been renovated, a new wooden platform has been made, new trash cans, benches, tables, wooden signposts and traffic signs have been installed, which will enable tourists to have a pleasant stay when visiting these tourist destinations.

The Mokrino springs have been enriched with a new concrete access path for people with special needs, one summerhouse has been adapted for easy access with a wheelchair and parking spaces have been marked for them.

In addition to this content, new summerhouses were additionally built and the existing ones were repaired, the old props were completely replaced with new ones (new trash cans, wooden road signs and traffic signs were installed), a traditional Macedonian oven was made that all visitors can use.

The contractor of the activities of this project DGT “MAJSTOR KOMPANI” completed the planned actions in less than 2 months, and the value of the implemented activities is MKD 4,609,623.00 including VAT.

“ENERGY EFFICIENT REGION” PROJECT HAS BEEN PROMOTED

On March 24, 2023, the “Energy Efficient Region” project was promoted, which was implemented by the Centre for the Development of the South-East Planning Region, in partnership with the municipalities of Konče, Radovish and Vasilevo, and which foresees the construction of a system of photovoltaic power plants on the roofs of OOU “Krste Petkov Misirkov” and the Sports Hall “25 May” in Radovish with a capacity of 430 KW, as well as the development of a software digital system.

At the event, the Director of CRJIPR, Mr. Gjoko Kamchev, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Local Self-Government, Mr. Kiril Partalov, the Mayor of Radovish Municipality, Mr. Aco Ristov, the Mayor of Konche Municipality, Mr. Zlatko Ristov and the Mayor of the municipality of Vasilevo, Mr. Slave Andonov gave their own address about the project.

“I hope that in the coming period, as a top priority in the goals of the municipalities and the Center, it will be precisely green energy that will significantly contribute to the reduction of the costs of the municipalities, and thus will additionally enable them to use the funds that were previously spent on energy and electricity to use for the realization of other projects, which will be of vital importance for the citizens of the municipalities of Vasilevo, Konche and Radovish” – said the director of the Centre, Mr. Kamchev.

The project team presented the previous and future activities that will be implemented, the expected results, as well as the benefits after the completion of the project implementation.

The total budget of the project amounts is about 23 million denars, funds provided by the Ministry of Local Self-Government and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and the three municipal partners in the project that also participate.

 

The reconstruction of the road to the church in the village Radicevo, Vasilevo has been completed

Within the framework of the project “Tourism – the future of the region” implemented by the Centre for the Development of the South-East Planning Region, financially supported by the Regional Development Bureau, the reconstruction of the road to the church “St.Ilija” in the village of Radicevo, Vasilevo in the value of 2 196 616 denars, which solved one of the main problems of the residents in this settlement.

It is a street that connects the village with the church and the cemetery, 327 meters long and 3 meters wide. About 1000 square meters of asphalt have been laid on it. Drainage was solved with gutters that in the future will protect the asphalt as well as the surrounding areas from the uncontrolled spilling of water in case of heavy rains.

With the asphalting of this street, the problem of the citizens of Radichevo, who for many years were faced with poor access to the church and the cemetery, was solved.

The contractor of the works was the construction company “Boni Intergradba”, which completely realized this project in a shorter period of time than expected!

SIGNED MEMORANDUM FOR COOPERATION

On March 22, 2023, the Faculty of Tourism and Business Logistics, represented by the dean, Prof. Dr. Tatjana Boshkov, and the Centre for Development of the South-East Planning Region, represented by the director, Mr. Gjoko Kamchev, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation.

Guided by the common interest with this Memorandum, the two institutions establish cooperation based on the use of the scientific-professional capacities of both parties aimed at the promotion of educational, research and project activities, as well as the increase of the educational opportunities of students and employees of CDSEPR.

FTBL and CDSEPR will jointly work on networking and work in national and international networks, on implementing joint initiatives for performing scientific analyzes and research for the benefit of successful implementation of European policies and regulations, as well as on other activities whose ultimate goal is to encourage economic growth and development.

The South-East planning region – the center of diplomacy!

Within the framework of the Economic Diplomatic Caravan organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the Bureau for Regional Development and the Centre for Development of the South-East Planning Region with all ten municipalities as hosts of the event, the aim was to present and promote the most significant projects for which the municipalities looking for funding sources. Also, in addition to the projects from the municipalities in the region, twenty export-oriented companies from each municipality had the opportunity to introduce themselves and familiarize the representatives of the Diplomatic Corps in our country with the investment opportunities and potentials of the region. This was a real opportunity for the companies to present their production, to present their own capabilities and for the South-East planning region to be more seriously put on the map of Europe and the world.

NEW DIGITAL REALITY – Workshops within the Bi In project

Basic digital transformation at a time when technology is all around us is an outdated topic.

It is of vital importance for every company today, from small to the largest companies, to emphasize the introduction of smart information systems in their operations and to maximally modernize organizational flows using digital tools at their disposal, to create a successful business story.

New consumer habits require an innovative approach to operations. It is time to face the new digital reality and take full advantage of the benefits it offers.

For this purpose, the Centre for Development of the South-East Planning Region organizes two, two-day Workshops for digital promotion of companies from the South-East Planning Region through online marketing, promotion and sales.

They are intended for everyone who strives for digital modernization, for all businesses that are looking for a new digital way of promotion, as well as new ways to digitally offer their products and services.

Dates of the workshops:
– March 13 and 14, 2023 and
– March 16 and 17, 2023.

Sign up for a free workshop on NEW DIGITAL REALITY at the following link: https://bit.ly/3KWOpzY.

The number of participants is limited.