Training for operating with the Command Center in the frame of the project HELP

The Centre for development of the South-East planning region together with the company Trinity Systems from Skopje have organized three day training for operating with the Command Center supplied in the frame of the project „Integrated Operation Center for Providing Humanitarian Assistance – HELP“, co-financed by European Union and National Funds of the participating countries within the Interreg IPA Programme for cross border cooperation between Greece – Republic of North Macedonia 2014-2020.

The trainings were held on November 2, 11 and 12, 2020, combined, the first one in Strumica at the place where the Command Center itself is located, and the other two online through the ZOOM platform.

The purpose of these trainings was to acquaint all stakeholders about the functioning of the Command Center and the way of handling the equipment installed in it.

At the first training, the equipment placed inside was reviewed in detail, and the manner of opening and closing the additional part of the Cabin was presented through a video presentation. Training was also provided on the use of the satellite and radio station and training on the use of the alarm system. Participants in this training were representatives of the Crisis Management Center from Skopje as well as from the Regional Centers from the South-East region.

At the second training, a presentation of the software application made for the needs of the project and the functioning of the Command Center was made. This training was intended for users, i.e. representatives of the Crisis Management Center and they were introduced to the Incident Management Software, its general and specific functionalities, and it was all rounded off with a practical exercise.

The third day of the training held on 12.11.2020 was divided into three parts. In the first part, a training was held for the administrators of the software system, in the second part a pilot action was organized where based on the set scenario the functionality of the system was tested in real circumstances, i.e. in flood conditions. The third part of this training was intended for presentation of the Command Center to other local stakeholders (municipalities, NGOs, fire fighting units, Red Cross, Directorate for Protection and Rescue) who should also use it in case of natural disasters and it is necessary to get acquainted with the installed equipment and how it is used.

By the end of the project an info day is planned to be organized, where the general public will be informed about the activities and results of the project, as well as a two-day pilot action where the Command Centers on both sides of the border and their connection between the two will be presented and tested in front of all stakeholders.

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Held the Second Regional Workshop for preparation of the Program for development of the Southeast planning region 2020-2024

On 11.11.2020 virtually on the online platform ZOOM was held the Second regional workshop for preparation of the Program for development of the South-East planning region 2020-2024 which was attended by representatives of stakeholders from the Southeast planning region (representatives of municipalities, public institutions, private and civil sector).

At the Second Workshop, the draft Vision for the Development Program of the Southeast Planning Region 2020-2024 was presented, as well as the strategic areas proposed by the previous workshop. Then the participants started working in groups where they focused on defining the strategic goals, priorities and measures for the Development Program of the Southeast Planning Region 2020-2024, preparation of the Action Plan for implementation of the Program, as well as defining the necessary funds and resources. of funding taking into account gender responsive budgeting.

The process of preparing the Program for Development of the Southeast Planning Region is supported by the project “Sustainable and inclusive balanced regional development”, which is implemented with financial support from the Ministry of Local Self-Government and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in RS. Macedonia.

The Final Conference, where will be present the Draft Version of the Program for Development of the South-East Planning Region 2020-2024, is scheduled to be held on 02.12.2020.

First forum session within the Regional Community Forums for 2020

The Centre for development of the South-East planning region (CDSEPR), in October, started the preparations for holding Regional Community Forums as a tool for identification, prioritization and preparation of project proposals for obtaining financial support from the Bureau for Balanced Regional Development Programme of the Regional Development Bureau and the Ministry of Local Self-Government of RNM. Based on the positive experience from the forum processes so far, within the project “Sustainable and inclusive balanced regional development”, which was realized by the Centres for development of planning regions with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and MLSG, it was decided participatory and transparent of decisions, with wide civic participation, to be practiced in providing support for project proposals from BRD and MLSG. Namely, the regional forum, as well as the compliance of the projects with the determined priorities in the programs for development of the planning regions and with the annual list of projects adopted by the Councils for development of the planning regions, will become a mandatory qualification criterion in the process of project application and use of available funds from the Programme for balanced regional development of BRD / MLSG.

According to the concept for implementation of regional forums, it is planned to hold two forum sessions where participants will select priority areas and areas of strategic goals of the region, identify problems, needs and challenges affecting the region and prioritize concept solutions prepared based on civic needs. However, due to the escalation of the COVID 19 pandemic and the large number of infected in the South-East region, only a few participants from the key partners accepted physical presence, due to which a decision was made to conduct the first forum session by conducting an electronic questionnaire.

From the analyzed results from the completion of the electronic questionnaire, the participants chose the following priority 2 areas and 2 sub-areas:

Area 1. Agriculture and rural development

Sub-areas:

1. Development of modern and functional infrastructure in villages and areas with specific development needs

2. Modernization and improvement of the competitiveness of the agricultural production

 

Area 2. Economy, investments, labor market, tourism

Sub-areas:

1. Development and promotion of the region as an attractive tourist destination

2. Development of entrepreneurial ecosystem and encouragement of entrepreneurship (incl. Women and youth)

Held the first regional workshop for preparation of the Program for development of the South-East planning region 2020-2024

On October 21, 2020, was held the First Regional Workshop for preparation of the Program for Development of the South-East Planning Region 2020-2024 in the Army Hall in Strumica. The meeting was in accordance with the protocol for implementation of protection measures from Covid-19 and was attended by representatives of stakeholders from the South-East planning region (representatives of municipalities, public institutions, private and civil sector).

The key findings from the sectoral analyzes for determining the current situation in the region were presented at the workshop, the priority strategic areas for the next planning period were determined, groups were formed in which the participants worked on preparing SWOT analyzes for the specific priority strategic areas.
Finally, the Vision for the region for the next five years was defined and the areas in which the measures and activities will be implemented in order to define the desired situation in the South-East region in 2024.

The process of preparing the Program for Development of the South-East Planning Region is supported by the project “Sustainable and inclusive balanced regional development”, which is implemented with financial support from the Ministry of Local Self-Government and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in R. North Macedonia.

The second regional workshop for preparation of the Program for development of the South-East planning region 2020-2024, is scheduled to be held on November 11, 2020.

The process for preparation of the Program for development for the South-East planning region 2020-2024 has started

The Centre for development of the South-East planning region, within its competencies arising from the Law on Balanced Regional Development, started the process of preparation of the medium-term planning document – the Program for development of the South-East planning region 2020-2024, with that on 06.10. 2020 was held the introductory consultative meeting of the stakeholders for the preparation of the Program for development of the South-East planning region 2020-2024.

The purpose of the introductory meeting was to acquaint the participants with the process and methodology for preparation of the Program for development of the South-East planning region 2020-2024. The meeting took place online on the ZOOM platform, where about 20 representatives from all stakeholders in the region were actively involved, as follows: representatives of the ten municipalities of the region, representatives of the public sector, private sector, civil society organizations, academic community, as well as other relevant stakeholders from the South-East planning region.

The procedure for preparation of the Program is of special importance for the South-East planning region and will take place in several phases, in accordance with the Guide on the methodology for preparation of planning documents for regional development.

The process of preparation of the Program for development of the South-East planning region is supported by the project “Sustainable and inclusive balanced regional development”, which is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Local Self-Government and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in Republic of North Macedonia.

Fourth spraying against adult mosquitoes on land in the municipalities of Dojran and Gevgelija

The citizens from the municipalities of Dojran and Gevgelija are informed that the fourth spraying against adult mosquitoes will be performed on 06.10.2020, with the following schedule:

1. On 06.10.2020 (Tuesday), in the period from 16.00 to 18.00 in the municipality of Dojran;

2. On 06.10.2020 (Tuesday), starting at 20.00 in the municipality of Gevgelija.

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

Fourth ground spraying against adult mosquitoes in the South-East planning region

We inform all citizens of the 10 municipalities in the South-East planning region that a fourth ground treatment against adult mosquitoes will be performed, with the following schedule:

1. On 30.09.2020 (Wednesday), in the period from 16 to 18 hours in the Municipalities of Konche, Radovish, Vasilevo, Strumica;

2. On 01.10.2020 (Thursday), in the period from 16 to 18 hours in the Municipalities of Novo Selo, Bosilovo, Valandovo и Bogdanci.

For performing the fourth ground treatment against adult mosquitoes, the citizens of the Мunicipalities of Dojran and Gevgelija will be additionally informed.

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

The forum cycle of 2019 ended with the presentation of the results of the project “Agrometeorological stations for protection of agricultural crops and the environment”

The Centre for development of the South-East planning region on 23.09.2020 in Hotel Sirius in Strumica, following the protocols and recommendations of the Government for protection against Covid-19, organized the Fourth and last forum session of the Regional Community Forums cycle from 2019 within of the project “Sustainable and inclusive balanced regional development”.

On the fourth forum session the results of the project “Agrometeorological stations for protection of crops and the environment” were presented. This project was voted first on the list of priority projects in a participatory and transparent manner by the citizens of the South-East planning region at the Regional Forum Sessions 2019 which were organized under the Grant Scheme for investment projects 2019 funded by the Ministry of Local Self-Government and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

The participants of this session had the opportunity to be informed about the course and process of realization of the selected project, the results achieved with the project and the recommendations sent by the forum for improving life in the wider community and the region.

The project “Agrometeorological stations for protection of agricultural crops and the environment” has been named one of the most innovative projects resulting from Regional Forum Sessions in 2019, and the success of this project is also evidenced by the fact that in 2020 two more Regional Centers will implement the same project in two other planning regions in the Republic of North Macedonia.

Regarding the other project proposals that emerged from the Regional Forums from 2019, Ms. Zhulieta Gjurkova, Manager of the CDSEPR, emphasized that they are of great importance for the Centre because they come from the citizens of the region and in the future efforts will be made for them to be funded.

All the necessary information that is measured and processed through the stations can be obtained at the website www.agrojug.mk as well as on the mobile application “Meteobot” where all 23 Agrometeorological stations in the region are mapped.

Practical trainings for the grantees within the project “Restration of Strumica River Basin”

During the past period, within the project “Restration of Strumica River Basin”, field trainings are conducted with the participation of 50 grantees from the third cycle of trainings for implementation of modern agri-environmental measures, where the amount of one grant is 5,000 euros.

On these trainings, experts in the field of fruit growing, gardening, soils, irrigation and protection give expert advice to agricultural producers in order to improve the quality of agricultural products and yield while reducing costs for their production and of course environmental protection.

The project is implemented by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in partnership with the Centre for development of the South-East planning region, Municipalities from the Basin and other relevant institutions, and is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

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Third ground spraying against adult mosquitoes in the Municipalities Strumica, Vasilevo and Radovish

We inform the citizens from the municipalities Strumica, Vasilevo and Radovish that the third ground treatment against adult mosquitoes will be performed on August 31st and September 1st 2020, with the following schedule:

1. On 31.08.2020 (Monday), in the period from 20.00 to 02.00 hours in the Municipalities of Strumica and Vasilevo;

2. On 01.09.2020 (Tuesday), in the period from 20.00 to 02.00 hours in the Municipality of Radovish.

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