SIGNED AGREEMENTS FOR REALIZATION OF PROJECTS FROM THE RRR PROGRAM

On December 22, 2021, Ms. Julieta Gjurkova, Director of the Centre for Development of the South-East Planning Region and Mr. Ramiz Rexhepi, Director of the Bureau for Regional Development signed Agreements for realization of projects in the South-East Planning Region in the total amount of 50,824. 125.00 denars, which are provided through the Program for balanced regional development for 2021-2022.

Additionally for these projects on 24.12.2021 the director of the Centre and the Mayors of the municipalities from the South-East planning region, partners in the projects, signed Partnership Agreements for their realization. The own participation of the municipalities in the implementation of these projects is 16,685,954.00 denars, and the total value of the projects together with the funds from the Bureau for Balanced Regional Development is 67,510,079.00 denars. The following projects will be implemented:

1.Enrichment of the tourist offer in the Southeast planning region in the municipalities of Dojran, Gevgelija, Valandovo and Konce;

2.Construction of an access road to the regional station for homeless animals in the municipality of Strumica;

3.Construction of a local road from the village of Dimjan to the village of Pogulevo in the length of 1927.81 m;

4.Construction of a local road between v. Koleshino – v. Bosilovo (III phase).
The realization of these projects will begin in early 2022.

Elected member – representative of the associations in the Council for Development of the South-Еast Planning Region

On 29.12.2021 in the premises of the Center for Development of the Southeast Planning Region was held a meeting to which representatives of all associations were invited who submitted Applications after the announced Public Call for election of a member in the Council for Development of the South-East Planning Region – representative of the associations.

According to the legal procedure, the associations that met the criteria stated in the Public Call unanimously decided that the Association Foundation for Local Development and Development of Information Technologies – Gevgelija was elected a member of the Council for Development of the South-East Planning Region – a representative of the associations through the authorized person Mr. Risto Atanasovski.

The mandate of the elected member – a representative of the associations will be verified at the next session of the Council for Development of the South-East Planning Region, at which the mandate of Mr. Mile Cekov as a member-representative of the business sector, who was nominated by the Chamber of Commerce of North Macedonia.

Established Council for social protection of the South-East planning region

On December 24, 2021, a Constituent Session was held in the municipality of Valandovo and the Council for Social Protection of the South-East Planning Region was formed, where the mayors of all ten municipalities of the South-East Planning Region and the directors of all Centers for Social Work in the region are members. The Centre for development of the South-East Planning Region has the role of an administrative body.

The mayor of the municipality of Novo Selo, Gjorge Bozhinov, was unanimously elected for the president of the council for a one-year term.

At the Session, the Rules of Procedure were adopted, which regulate the manner of work of the Social Protection Council, as well as the Proposal for the need to develop social services in the South-East Planning Region, the type and manner of establishing services that Overview will allow to be used in the future, the facilities of the Center for Development and to apply for projects in the field of social protection.

Mr. Jovan Manasievski, expert in the field of social protection had his presentation to the audience, emphasizing the importance of constituting this Council and emphasizing that this is a step towards decentralization of social protection.

He also focused on the needs of the South-Еast region in the field of social protection, such as the need not only to build nursing homes, but also to develop the measure of assistance and care in the home, which would cover a larger number of people who they need this care.

Of great importance is the need to map social risks and establish social protection councils in each municipality, in order to adopt annual plans for social protection. These plans will define the needs and the municipalities will be able to apply for grants, as well as the use of European funds.

HELD III (THIRD) SESSION OF THE COUNCIL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOUTHEAST PLANNING REGION

On 13.12.2021 (Monday), in the municipality of Dojran, was held the third Session of the Council for Development of the South-East Planning Region.

The session was attended by the Mayors of the municipalities within the South-East Planning Region and the director of the Center for Development of the South-East Region, Julieta Gjurkova.

The main problems for the long process that complicates the start of work of the established joint public enterprise for catching and treatment of stray dogs “ASTRA-LUNA” – Strumica were pointed out at the session and therefore a decision was made to start a procedure for liquidation and giving consent to the municipality of Strumica for the establishment of a new municipal public enterprise which will be financed by them and in the future in accordance with the legal regulations, the same would be in function of the neighboring municipalities for a minimum fee per captured dog.

HELD SECOND (SECOND) SESSION OF THE COUNCIL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOUTH-EAST PLANNING REGION

On November 30, 2021 (Tuesday), in the municipality of Gevgelija, was held the second Session of the Council for Development of the South-East Planning Region.

The session was attended by the Mayors of the municipalities within the South-East Planning Region and the Director of the Center for Development of the South-East Region, Ms. Julieta Gjurkova.

At the session, Ms. Gjurkova presented to the audience all the steps taken and activities that have been done so far in cooperation with the municipalities within the projects “Construction of two shelters for homeless animals 1st and 2nd phase.” After an exhaustive discussion, all Mayors agreed that everyone in their municipality together with the administration, the population and the councilors should discuss the further functioning of the built shelter and then each municipality to give the conclusions at the next session of the Council for Development of SEPR.

Ms. Gjurkova also presented all the steps and activities taken for the construction of the regional landfill for the South-East Planning Region, the introduction of the regional integrated municipal solid waste management in the South-East Planning Region.

At this session, a decision was made to hand over a building (road) built within the project “Construction of the local road v. Zubovo junction with the road v. Novo Selo – v. Mokrievo “.

Invitation for a meeting to the associations that applied after the Public Call for election of a member – a representative of the associations in the Council for Development of SEPR

To

Phoenix Youth Association, Novo Selo

Foundation for Local Development and Development of Information Technologies, Gevgelija

Local Action Group Belasica – Ograzden, Bosilovo

Association Rural Center Ograzden, Bosilovo

Healthy Valley Association, Strumica

Pursuant to Article 21 paragraphs 13, 14 and 15 of the Law on Balanced Regional Development (“Official Gazette of RSM” No. 24/21 and 174/21) and Article 6 of the Decision on announcing a public call for election of a member of the Council for development of the Southeast planning region – a representative of the associations no. 08-404 / 1 dated 23.11.2021, the President of the Commission for implementation of the public call for election of a member in the Council for development of the Southeast planning region – a representative of the associations, directs:

Meeting invitation

to the associations that applied after the Public Call for election of a member in

The Council for Development of the South-East Planning Region – a representative of the associations.

Ladies and Gentlemen, As applicants for the Public Call for election of a member – representative of the associations in the Council for Development of the South-East Planning Region, we invite you to a meeting on 29.12.2021 (Wednesday) starting at 12:00, in the premises of the Centre for development of the South-East planning region at the address Blvd. Marshal Tito no.1-1, 2400 Strumica.

The meeting is open to all associations that have submitted an application after the Public Call, and can be decided only by the associations that meet the criteria of the Public Call through the authorized persons of the associations or persons authorized by them who are obliged to submit:

1.power of attorney to participate in the meeting for the associations that have applied after the Public Call, but do not meet the criteria specified in the call in the original stamped and signed by the authorized person or
2.power of attorney for participation and decision-making for the associations that have applied and that meet the conditions of the Public Call in original with a stamp and a personal signature of the authorized person.
At the meeting, the registered candidates who meet the criteria of the Public Call, by a majority vote decide which of them will represent them in the Council for Development of the South-East Planning Region, as a member – representative of the associations, without the right to vote, with a mandate of 4 (four ) years.

Associations that meet the criteria of the Public Call are:

Phoenix Youth Association, Novo Selo
Foundation for Local Development and Development of Information Technologies, Gevgelija
Local Action Group Belasica – Ograzden, Bosilovo
25.12.2021

Sincerely,

Commission for implementation of the Public Call for election of a member of the Council for Development of the South-East planning region – representative of the associations

President,

Nikola Godev

PRESS RELEASE

The Centre for Development of the South-East Planning Region informs the public that on 24.12.2021 (Friday) starting at 14.00 in the premises of the municipality of Valandovo will be held a Constituent Assembly of the Council for Social Protection of the South-East Planning Region.

The Council for Social Protection of the South-East Planning Region is established for the purpose of planning and development of the network of social services in the region. The council consists of all mayors of the local self-government units that are part of the planning region and all directors of the centers for social work from the area of ​​the planning region. The following will be discussed at the Constituent Assembly:

DAILY ORDER

 

1.Constitution of the Council for social protection of the South-East planning region.
2.Adoption of the Rules of Procedure of the Council for Social Protection of the South-East Planning Region
Election of the President of the Council for social protection of the Southeast planning region
3.Adoption of the Proposal for the need for development of social services in the South-East planning region, type and manner of establishment of services

Sincerely,Center for Development of the South-East Planning Region

Second team meeting of the project “Cross-Border Cooperation in Forest Fire Fighting”

Within the project “Cross-Border Cooperation in Forest Fire Fighting” co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg IPA Cross-border Cooperation Program between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia, on 16.12.2021, in the business hall of the Hotel “Sirius” Strumica – Republic North Macedonia, the second meeting of the project team was held.

The main purpose of the team meeting was to discuss the current activities of the project, the direction of their movement, as well as the plans that will help in the implementation of future activities.

The announced tender procedure for procurement of firefighting equipment was discussed, as well as the next steps related to the tender.

The team also gave his positive opinion for the successfully held Workshop for creating a cross-border network for prevention and response to natural and environmental dangers and the prepared Memorandum of Cooperation.

 

The project is co-funded by EU and National Funds of the participating countries through the Interreg-IPA CBC Republic of Bulgaria – Republic of North Macedonia Programme CCI 2014TC16I5CB006

Start of the construction activities for arrangement and rehabilitation of field roads in the South-East region

On 07.12.2021 in the village Bogorodica, Municipality of Gevgelija the construction activities envisaged within the project “Improvement of the existing road infrastructure in rural areas in the South-East Planning Region for better access to agricultural land” have started.

This project envisages arrangement and rehabilitation of field roads in four municipalities in the South-East Planning Region, and in addition to Gevgelija, arrangement and rehabilitation of field roads will be also performed in the municipalities of Bogdanci, Strumica and Valandovo.

Reconstruction of field roads will be of great importance for agricultural households in the region, which will provide access to a total of 298.25 hectares of fertile agricultural land in the region. Reconstruction of field roads will provide better access to agricultural land as well as better and faster access to crops.

The funds for this project with a total value of 2.085.305,00 denars with VAT are provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy through the Programme for capital subsidies for development of the planning regions in the field of rural development and agriculture.

Public call for election of a member in the Council for Development of the South-East Planning Region – a representative of the associations

Pursuant to Article 21 paragraph 7 – 15 of the Law on Balanced Regional Development (“Official Gazette of RSM” no. 24/21 and 174/21), Article 1 paragraph 2 and Article 2 paragraph 1 line 19 and Article 6 paragraph 1 of the Rules of Procedure work of the Council for Development of the Southeast Planning Region no. 08-257 / 1 from 23.06.2021, the Council for development of the Southeast planning region announces:

Public call

for election of a member in the Council for Development of the South-East Planning Region – a representative of the associations.

The basic criteria for selection of a member – representative of the associations in the Council for Development of the South-East Planning Region are:

1.legal entities, applicants to be registered for at least two years, with headquarters and operating in the municipality within the planning region,
legal entities, applicants in accordance with the Statute of the organization to act in the field of local and regional development and
2. legal entities, applicants to have implemented at least two projects in the field of local and regional development.

The member – a representative of the associations in the Council for Development of the South-East region is elected for a term of 4 (four) years and has no right to vote.

Deadline for application: The public call is open until 17.12.2021.

Interested legal entities / applicants to submit documents proving that they meet the selection criteria set out in the Public Call and it is mandatory:

1.Application after the Public Call which contains data on the legal entity / applicant (full name and contact details) and contact details of the authorized person, with the signature of the authorized person and the seal of the legal entity, in original;
2.Current status of the Central Register not older than 6 months from the deadline for application after the public call back, in original;
3.Statute of the organization, photocopy;
Copy of Agreements proving that the legal entities-applicants have implemented at least two projects in the field of local and regional development.
4.The applications for the Public Call with the necessary documents should be submitted to the Archives of the Center for Development of the South-East Planning Region – Strumica, at the address Blvd. “Marshal Tito” No. 1-1, 2100 Strumica, with the indication: “Application by Public Call for election of a member in the Council for Development of the South-East Planning Region – a representative of the associations “.

Applications sent by email or fax will not be considered. Incomplete documentation and documentation submitted after the application deadline will not be considered.

Contact person for the public call: Ivana Krstev tel: 071 / 221-132 and 034 / 340-139.

Based on the public call, a commission for conducting the public call reviews the submitted applications and compiles a list of associations that meet the criteria of the announcement.

Candidates who meet the criteria of the public call, by a majority vote decide which of them will be represented in the Council for Development of the South-East Planning Region, at a meeting organized by the chairman of the commission for conducting the public call within 15 days from the date of completion on the public call. The chairman of the commission for conducting the public call sends an official invitation to the associations that have applied for the public call. The invitation is published on the website of the Centre for Development of the Southeast Planning Region (https://southeast.mk/) at least three days before the date of the meeting.

President of the Council for Development of SEPR Andon Saramandov .

The full text of the Public Call and the application can be downloaded from the following links:

https://southeast.mk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Javen-oglas.pdf

Application after the Public Call.