The deadline for submitting documents for the announcement about the recruitment of a project assistant is extended

The deadline for submitting documents for the announcement about the recruitment of a project assistant for the Local point for support of social enterprises in the South-East planning region which operates in the frames of the “Support for social enterprises” project, financed by the European Union, is extended.

Interested candidates can express their interest by delivering a short biography (CV), a cover letter in English, as well as additional documents to fulfill the criteria of the competition, with an indication “recruitment of a project assistant”, no later than 25.06.2021 (Friday), until 12:00, in the premises of the Centre for development of the South-East planning region, Blvd. “Marshal Tito” no. 1-1, 2400 Strumica.

The full text of the announcement, as well as the attachments can be downloaded from the following links:

  1. Announcement about the recruitment of a project assistant for the Local spot for support of social enterprises in the South-East planning region.
  2. Annex 1 – Tasks of the project assistant
  3. Annex 2 – Europass CV

Second spraying against adult mosquitoes on land in the municipalities of the South-East planning region

The citizens from the ten municipalities of the South-East planning region are informed that the second spraying against adult mosquitoes will be performed from July 7th to 9th 2021, with the following schedule:

  1. On 07.07.2021 (Wednesday), from 20:00 to 04:00 in the municipalities of Radovish and Konche.
  2. On 08.07.2021 (Thursday), from 20:00 to 04:00 in the municipalities of Novo Selo, Bosilovo, Vasilevo and Strumica.
  3. On 09.07.2021 (Friday), from 20:00 to 04:00 in the municipalities of Gevgelija, Valandovo, Dojran and Bogdanci.

The owners of bee families are informed to take appropriate measures for protection, to close them in the announced time period.

The first info session of the FITD call “Start-up3” was held

On 20.05.2021 starting at 11:00, the Business Center at the Centre for development of the South-East planning region together with the Fund for innovation and technological development of the companies of the South-East and East planning region held an online presentation with the purpose to present the conditions for financing under the support instrument “Co-financed grants for newly established start-up and spin-off companies”.

During the presentation the rules and the manner of applying, the purpose of this call, expenses eligible for financing, the commission responsible for examining and assessing the projects, the duration of the project etc., were clarified.

The companies from the South-East and East planning region showed big interest. Over 70 companies were online, asking questions which were directly answered by the representatives of the Fund for innovation and technological development, after the presentation about the conditions for applying.

The companies can apply to this public call electronically by 12.06.2021.

The complete documentation along with the rules for applying is available on the following link: https://fitr.mk/startapuvaj3/.

The Centre for development of the South-East planning region chosen for Local point for support of social enterprises

Within the frames of the “Support to social enterprises” project, the Centre for development of the South-East planning region was chosen for Local point for support of social enterprises. The social entrepreneurship in North Macedonia is in a starting stadium of development, but the existing social enterprises demonstrate that we have potential for growth and development of this concept too. Specifically for these reasons, in the upcoming period is predicted the enactment of special legal framework considering social entrepreneurship.

What is social entrepreneurship?

Social entrepreneurship is the performance of economic activities under certain working and employment conditions of mainly marginalized populations. The social enterprise is a new model of business with a social purpose, which is not regarded (enough) in the Macedonian economy yet, but is practiced all around the world. The social enterprises operate in two directions:

  • Providing goods and services for the marginalized and undeveloped communities;
  • Employing individuals from vulnerable populations.

That is why it is our great honor that we as a Local point for support of social enterprises will be pioneers that will participate in the development of social enterprises in the South- East region offering quality technical support, as well as professional support for their development, in order to provide employment of vulnerable populations. From this day on, it will be a priority that social entrepreneurs are informed about the specific financial and technical support available to them in a timely manner.

Let’s make the world a better place for living!

 

Open workshop for raising awareness of climate changes on river Sushica in Radovish

On July 2nd 2021 was held a workshop for awareness raising of climate changes on the place where the construction activities were implemented on parts of the Sushica riverbed (municipality of Radovish). The event is being conducted within the “Joint actions for prevention and reduction of the consequences of disasters on the municipalities of Sandanski and Radovish” project, co-financed by the Europian Union through the INTERREG IPA CBC Programme Bulgaria – R.N.Macedonia 2014-2020, CCI No2014TC16I5CB006 which the Centre for development of the South-East planning region implemented in partnership with the municipality of Radovish and municipality of Sandanski, R.Bulgaria.

More than 60 participants attended the event, among which there were employees of the Municipality of Radovish, students from MHS “Kosta Susinov” Radovish and students from MHS “Dimitar Vlahov” Strumica. Interactive games and activities for cleaning up the place where there were construction activities were held as part of the program of the workshop, aiming to raise awareness in the younger population on the consequences of climate change and similar risks such as erosion, floods, droughts and other disasters.

The young participants of the open workshop, held from the Centre for development of the South-East planning region, were awarded with certificates for participation and special contribution to the project, while the best participants who successfully placed their knowledge in the interactive games received awards.

The main goal of this project is to implement measures for adjusting the climate changes related to lowering the risk of flooding in the municipalities of Radovish (Republic of North Macedonia) and Sandanski (Republic of Bulgaria).

The project is co-financed by the Europian Union and the National Funds of the participating countries.

REGIONAL SOCIAL POINT IN THE SOUTH-EAST PLANNING REGION

Within the frame of the “Support to social enterprises” project, the Centre for development of the South-East planning region was chosen for Local point for support of social enterprises. The social entrepreneurship in North Macedonia is in a starting stadium of development, but the existing social enterprises demonstrate that we have potential for growth and development of this concept too.

 

 

 

Cross-Border Cooperation in Forest Fire Fighting

From the recent past, we are witnessing a series of destructive changes that have affected our area, but also the world in general. Natural disasters have contributed to the loss of human life, economic losses, and most of all environmental changes. The area of our region, according to statistics, is significantly more exposed to the threat of open fires and forest fires

The Fourth Working Meeting was held within the project “COMBINE2PROTECT”

Within the framework of the project ” Common plans for biodiversity conservation and sustainable targets for the development of a bilateral network of protected areas – COMBINE2PROTECT” funded by the European Union through the Interreg IPA cross-border cooperation program between Greece and the Republic of North Macedonia on 17th of May (Monday) was held the Fourth Working Мeeting online through the ZOOM platform.

On the meeting attended representatives from: Center for Development of the South-East Planning Region, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, State Environmental Inspectorate, R.North Macedonia, Region Western Macedonia from Florina, Greece, as well as experts in the field of biodiversity.

On the meeting were presented The Regional Biodiversity Strategy of the South-East Planning Region, the Study for Precise Determination of the Monospitovo Swamp and the Study based on water quality based on microorganisms, Documentaries of the cross-border region and the Greenium Program for  businesses branding within the project. Also was discussed the organization of the following events such as the International Conferences on Biodiversity, meetings for exchange of expertise and training on biodiversity that will follow within the project and which due to the situation with the pandemic Covid19 could not be realized in the planned time.

The close out working meeting of the project team is planned to be held in Florida, Greece.

This project is co-funded by the European Union and the National Funds of the participating countries

Treatment against larvicidal and adult mosquitoes begins in the municipalities of the South-East Planning Region

The Centre for development of the South-East planning region in cooperation with the ten municipalities in the region starts with the activities for treatment against larvicidal and adult form of mosquitoes by land. Two treatments for larvicides and three treatments against adult mosquitoes are envisaged on the territory of the South-East region with a total area of ​​5,376 ha.

We inform all citizens of the 10 municipalities in the South-East Planning Region that the first larvicidal spraying will be carried out in the period from 20 to 22 April 2021, with the following schedule:

-On 20.04.2021 (Tuesday), in the period from 09:00 to 16:00 in the municipalities of Valandovo, Dojran, Gevgelija and Bogdanci.

-On 21.04.2021 (Wednesday), in the period from 09:00 to 16:00 in the municipalities of Novo Selo, Bosilovo, Vasilevo and Strumica.

-On 22.04.2021 (Thursday), in the period from 09:00 to 16:00 in the municipalities of Radovish and Konche.

The owners of bee families are informed to take appropriate measures for protection, i.e. to close them in the announced time period.

Signed Agreement for handing over the use and maintenance of the Command Center procured within the HELP project

Today, March 30, 2021, in the premises of the Center for Development of the South-East Planning Region in Strumica, the Head of the Center for Development of the South-East Planning Region, Ms. Julieta Ghjurkova and the Director of the Crisis Management Center, Mr. Stojance Angelov signed Agreement for providing use, maintenance and servicing of the Command Center procured within the project “Integrated Operational Center for Humanitarian Aid” – HELP.

Previously, representatives of both institutions visited the Regional Center for Crisis Management, RCUK Strumica, where the Command Center itself is located in order to review the installed equipment and a short presentation was made about the possibilities of the equipment and how it will be used in conditions of natural disasters in the country and in the cross-border region with Greece.

The Center for Development of SEPR in the past period worked intensively towards achieving the main goal of the project, providing modern infrastructure and equipment for crisis management and the results are visible with the installation of a fully equipped Command Center which was recently set up in the South-East Planning Region in Strumica.

“This Command Center will serve not only for the South-East region, but wherever there is a need in the country will be transported because this sophisticated container is the first of its kind made in our country and I hope this will be a successful example of cross-border cooperation.” with Greece with the hope that in the future we will implement such a project with R.Bulgaria in order to speed up intervention and protection of citizens throughout the cross-border region,” said Ms. Gjurkova.

According to the planned activities, until the end of the project implementation, together with the project partners, two pilot actions will be implemented, one in our region and one in Greece, during which a virtual scenario for a certain disaster in the cross-border region will be created. rapid response and communication with the cross-border area enabled through the Command Center. It is also planned to organize an Info Day to present the results achieved within the project. The project is co-financed by the European Union through the Interreg IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Program between R. North Macedonia and Greece and the national funds of the participating countries.