DO WE KNOW HOW TO COMMUNICATE???

The Centre for development of the South-East planning region, on 22.11.2022, organized a workshop for effective communication and raising the visibility of regional development, at which the employees of the Centre together with representatives from the municipalities, the non-governmental sector and the business community had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the creation of PR plan and brief, as well as training for public appearances.

Conclusions were made that all concerned actors by improving both personal and common communication skills together can contribute to a better promotion of regional development.

This workshop was part of the planned activities within the project “Sustainable and inclusive balanced regional development” – phase 2, financially supported by the Swiss Embassy and the Ministry of Local Self-Government.

Open days for presentation of 3D equipment

The Centre for the development of the South-East planning region in order to enable support in the development of new ideas and networking between the academy, the business community, NGOs and the unemployed began with the organization of 6 open days for the presentation of 3D scanning and printing equipment that has been procured within of the project “Business ecosystem as an integrated system – Be In”, financed through the Interreg IPA Programme for cross-border cooperation between Greece and the Republic of North Macedonia.

The open days are organized in the period of November – December 2022 in the premises of the Centre for development of the South-East planning region. During the open days representatives from the business sector, educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, freelancers, future entrepreneurs and researchers from the South-East region have the opportunity to learn about the introduction of innovations in the design and production processes of various 3D products through the use of 3D printers and scanners.

The first two open days were organized on November 7 and 8, 2022, during which professors and students from secondary municipal schools from the South-Еast region got to know how 3D printers work, the materials used, the the technical specifications, the programs used, but they also had the opportunity to design and print models together with the presenters, in order to learn how 3D printing works and the duration of such a process. The attendees shared their knowledge and experience about this type of printing and its importance both in the educational process and in the industry.

The open days will continue to be organized in the following period in the premises of the Centre for development of the South-East planning region, starting at 11:00 a.m. and in the following schedule:

OPEN DAY #3 – 24.11.2022 (Thursday)
OPEN DAY #4 – 25.11.2022 (Friday)
OPEN DAY #5 – 30.11.2022 (Wednesday)
OPEN DAY #6 – 01.12.2022 (Thursday)

All those interested can announce their presence at the following contact:
Contact person: Marjan Molchanov, Tel: 076/228-823

CDSEPR HELD THE FIRST FORUM SESSION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECTS FOR 2023

The Centre for the development of the South-East planning region held the first forum session on 09.11.2022 and announced the start of the process of Regional Forums in the community for the preparation of projects under the Program for Balanced Regional Development for 2023 of the Bureau of Regional Development.

The forum was attended by citizens from different categories from all 10 municipalities of the South-East planning region who had the opportunity to identify and define priority regional problems for each of the previously determined priority areas.

In order to improve life in the present region participants of the forum actively participated in determining the problems affecting the South-East region, discussed and generated solutions to overcome them.

The areas of Environmental Protection and Economy and Investments, Labor Market and Tourism were chosen as the most priority areas in which to intervene by the participants of this forum process.

In the following period, on the basis of the identified problems and challenges from the first forum session, conceptual solutions or proposals will be developed that will further be presented to the Council for Development of the South-East Planning Region as well as to the present participants of the second forum session.

The forum sessions are financially supported by the Ministry of Local Self-Government and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation through the project “Sustainable and Inclusive Balanced Regional Development – Phase 2”.

Firefighter’s and volunteer’s trainings continues in the South-East Region

Successfully completed the three two-day trainings in the Republic of Bulgaria, provided in the activities of the project “Cross-Border Cooperation in Forest Fire Fighting” financed by the European Union through the Interreg IPA Program for cross-border cooperation between R. Bulgaria and R. N.Macedonia 2014-2020, a project that the Centre for Development of the South-East Planning Region is implementing in partnership with the Association of South Western Municipalities, Blagovegrad, Republic of Bulgaria.

In the next period, the remaining three two-day specialized trainings will be held in the Republic of N.Macedonia, with a schedule of implementation:

Ø November 10-11, 2022 (fourth specialized training);

Ø November 24-25, 2022 (fifth specialized training);

Ø November 28-29, 2022 (sixth – final specialized training).

Firefighters and volunteers from the southwestern Bulgaria will have the opportunity together with their colleagues from the region to measure their strength through practical exercises on Mount Ograzhden, in a rescue operation in the building of the former Kasarna in Strumica, as well as a final competition and a final conference at which participants will be awarded certificates for participating in the six trainings.

The stories from the field and the exchange of experiences continue with increasing intensity

Part of the representatives of the volunteer and professional firefighters from the southeast of R.N Macedonia and the Southwestern of R. Bulgaria, on October 13 and 14, 2022, attended the second specialized training in Bansko, Republic of Bulgaria, which is one of six two-day specialized trainings planned as part of the activities of the project “Cross-Border Cooperation in Forest Fire Fighting”.

The first aid as a crucial moment in accidents is the topic that aroused the greatest interest on the participants who followed closely and attentively to renew their knowledge, but also to learn many new ones. The training was conducted by paramedic Mr. Vladimir Filkov, a member of the voluntary firefighting society from Blagoevgrad.


The firefighters spent the second day in the field with practical exercises and examples from the second thematic unit, which was conducted by Mr. Plamen Todorov, an inspector from the National Association of Volunteers in the Republic of Bulgaria. Firefighters and volunteers had the opportunity to work with the equipment which the territorial firefighting unit of Bansko works and disposes. The stories from the field and the exchange of experiences continue this time with increased intensity and interest from the participants in the training.


The trainings are part of the implementation of the project for “Cross-Border Cooperation in Forest Fire Fighting” financed by the European Union through the Interreg IPA Program for cross-border cooperation between R. Bulgaria and R. North Macedonia 2014-2020, a project that the Centre for the Development of the South-East Planning Region is implementing in partnership with the Association of Southwestern Municipalities, Blagovegrad, Republic of Bulgaria.

19 young people from the region acquired skills for developing business plans

The seven-day trip within the Camp for young innovators and entrepreneurs 2022 ended with the presentation of 6 business plans that were prepared by all participants under the mentorship of professors from the area of the economy and business.

19 young people aged 18 to 29, through daily interactive lectures by eminent university professors, successful entrepreneurs and experts, acquired new knowledge and skills in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship. Through working in groups and preparing the business plans, got acquainted with the basics of entrepreneurship, business communication as a crucial part in the business world and the establishment of your own businesses.

Apart from entrepreneurship trainings, motivational and entertaining ones were also organized activities where young people were able to hear successful life and business stories, tips for a healthy lifestyle in order to motivate and work on business ideas that the participants were expected to present at the final day of camp.

Time spent in education and entertainment, new knowledge acquired and pleasant atmosphere in this seven-day entrepreneurial trip were an incentive for these young people to express their desire and acquire the right to participate in the three-day Study trip to Greece, which is scheduled to take place in the next period within the project.

All participants of the camp received certificates of participation as well as a book titled “7 Habits of Successful People” by Stephen Covey which applies to the most respected motivator in the corporate world. The participants with the best business ideas will also receive free use of the Co-working space which is located in the premises of the Centre for development of the South-East planning region in Strumica.

The camp was organized to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit of the youth in the region, the motive for cooperation, development of their business ideas in business plans, as well as active participation in the labor market.

Special thanks to all who contributed for the Boot Camp for young innovators and entrepreneurs 2022 to be beneficial for all participants and remembered as a good example of learning, socializing and cooperation:

Petreski and partners – for the support in the complete organization of the Camp, for the shared real examples from the business world, interactive games as well the daily support of the participants in the development of their ideas;

Prof. Dr. Elenica Sofianova – for Business Communication trainings;

Filip Chalovski – for sharing  motivational tips and culinary tricks;

Prof. Dr. Ilija Gruevski – for training on Financial plans;

Irina Trostjanska – for sharing business advice and fitness activities;

Ivona Trajanovska – for sharing advice on financing startups;

Prof. Dr. Vlatko Pacheshkoski – for the trainings for the preparation of business plans;

Elena Bozhinovska – for the shared experience of developing a business idea from the field of social entrepreneurship;

Filip Petreski – for motivating the participants to do their best, always striving for its maximum.

The camp for young innovators and entrepreneurs 2022 was organized by the Centre for development of the South-East planning region in the period from 26.09-02.10.2022 within the project “Business ecosystem as integrated system – BE IN” financed through INTERREG IPA Programme for cross-border cooperation between Greece and the Republic of Macedonia.

With new experiences and good practices from the field, the firefighters completed the first specialized training

On September 29 and 30, 2022, in Bansko, Bulgaria, the firefighters and volunteers passed the first specialized training as part of the activities of the project “Cross-Border Cooperation in Forest Fire Fighting”. Around sixty participants from N. Macedonia and Bulgaria were part of the training which aim was enriching and expanding knowledge in dealing with forest fires.

The training and practical exercises were moderated and conducted by Mrs. Ralitsa Todorova, a certified trainer from the National Association of Volunteers in the Republic of Bulgaria and the Main Directorate for Fire Safety and Population Protection. Volunteers and professionals sat together at the table in order to share old, but also learn new knowledge and experiences from their colleagues. With the mutual exchange of “stories from the field” and through theoretical examples and analyses, as well as a demonstration in the field at the fire station in Bansko, the two days of the first module, which are just an announcement and the beginning of the upcoming specialized trainings, passed successfully. Six two-day trainings are planned to be realized, 3 of them will be held in the Republic of Bulgaria and 3 in the Republic of North Macedonia.

The trainings are part of the implementation of the project for “Cross-Border Cooperation in Forest Fire Fighting” financed by the European Union through the Interreg IPA Programme between Republic of Bulgaria and Republic of North Macedonia 2014-2020, a project that the Center for the Development of the South-East Planning Region is implementing in partnership with the Association of South Western Municipalities, Blagovegrad, Republic of Bulgaria.

Open Call for participation on Entrepreneurship and Innovation Boot Camp 2022

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and an innovative business idea?

Want to improve your entrepreneurial skills?

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Boot Camp 2022 opens a call for 19 young entrepreneurs who can contribute to the development of the South-Еast region

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Boot Camp 2022

September 26th – October 2nd, 2022, Dojran

 

The Centre for the development of the South-East planning region together with Petreski&Partners are organizing an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Boot Camp, which will be held from September 26th to October 2nd, 2022 in Dojran.

The camp is organized in the frame of the project “Business eco-system as an integrated system – Be In”, financed by European Union and by National Funds of the participating countries under the Interreg IPA Cross – Border Programme Greece – Republic of North Macedonia.

Main goal of the camp is to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation of young people from the South-East region and to strengthen the capacities of young people from the South-East region necessary to develop their own business.

 

What will you learn?

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Camp enables the development of specific skills that are indispensable for establishing your own business. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about entrepreneurship and innovative business practices, improve their entrepreneurial skills and develop an appropriate business plan through a practical and interactive program.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experienced mentors and successful entrepreneurs, hear successful business stories and receive appropriate advice and recommendations on how to develop their own business ideas. Moreover, participants will learn how to prepare a business plan for their business idea and how to present it.

In addition, the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Boot Camp 2022 allows participants to network, get to know other talented young people from the region through fun and motivating content and activities.

 

 

Who is eligible to apply?

You can apply to participate in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Camp 2022, if you:

1) are between the ages of 18-29;

2) live in one of the ten Мunicipalities that are part of the South-East planning region.

The selection of the best 19 candidates will be based on the quality and innovation of your answers about the business idea you have, the area you want to work in or the problem you want to solve.

At the end of the camp, as a support for their further business development, all participants will receive a Book on entrepreneurship as a gift, and the best of them will have the opportunity to use the co-working space for free, located in the premises of the Centre for development of the South-Еast planning region in Strumica.

Furthermore, all participants of the camp will have the opportunity to be part of a three-day study trip to Greece, which will be additionally organized within the project and during which the participants will have the opportunity to visit business start-up centers, business accelerators and successful entrepreneurs from the other side of the border, in order to further develop their entrepreneurial abilities.

How to apply?

Fill out the application form at the following link: https://forms.gle/94Vf7ZXis5Bt7GGFA.

The application deadline is September 20, 2022.

 

For more information please contact Petreski&Partners: phone number 075/347-712, e-mail: bootcampei.2022@gmail.com or

Centre for development of the South-East planning region: Marjan Molchanov – project assistant, phone number: 072/223-628, e-mail: marjan.molchanov@rdc.mk.

THE ROAD TO THE SHELTER IN STRUMICA IS PUT IN USE

The construction activities following the project “Construction of an access road to the regional shelter for homeless dogs” have been finalized, which means that the road leading to the shelter for homeless animals in the municipality of Strumica is fully functional and has been put into use.

This road is of great importance for the municipality of Strumica, but also for the entire region. As a Center, we are particularly proud of this project because the shelter itself was built through a project implemented by the Centre for development of South-East planing region, which enabled the municipality of Strumica to acquire a shelter in accordance with all standards, which will continue to be used by other municipalities from the region. In this way, the shelter will smoothly perform the work for which it is intended.

With the opening of the shelter, the homeless dogs will get the opportunity for humane and warm care, and at the same time, the long-standing problem that torments the residents of this municipality will be solved.

With the project, in addition to the 561-meter long access road to the shelter, a parking space, green area, parterre and horticulture were arranged at the entrance of the shelter, benches for sitting, trash cans and evergreen trees were also planted.

The total budget of the project is MKD 4,261,600.00, and it is financed by the Bureau for balanced regional development and the municipality of Strumica.

CDSEPR with another project for early detection of fires and improving the capacities of firefighting units in the South-East

The Centre for Development of the South-East Planning Region, within the project “Early Fire Detection And Ranging for disaster prevention and management – eFIDAR” on July 29, 2022, in Hotel Sirius, Strumica, held a press conference attended by representatives of the firefighting units TTPE from Strumica and Gevgelija, the Center for Crisis Management, Directorate for Protection and Rescue, Red Cross Strumica and media from the region. At the press conference, the activities and expected results were presented in order to familiarize the public with the purpose of the project implemented by the SEPR Development Centre in partnership with the Region of Central Macedonia, Greece and the Center for Crisis Management, Republic of North Macedonia within the framework of Interreg IPA Program for cross-border cooperation between Greece – R. North Macedonia.

Project activities include the development and operational evaluation of ICT systems for early fire detection, a cross-border cooperation network for effective prevention and management of natural disasters, smoke detection system that will offer increased accuracy for fire localization, minimizing false alarms and monitoring of large areas in 24/7 operation of selected high-risk areas.

“Within the framework of the project, two specialized vehicles will also be procured for the territorial fire fighting units in Strumica and Gevgelija. A small rescue truck for the use of the Territorial Fire Fighting Unit – Gevgelija, which will also be used for the municipality of Gevgelija, the municipality of Bogdanci and the municipality of Dojran. A pickup truck for first response for the use of the Strumica Territorial Fire Fighting Unit, which will be used for the municipality of Vasilevo and the municipality of Bosilovo, the municipality of Novo Selo” – said Mrs. Julieta Gjurkova, Head of Sector at the Centre for Development of the South-East Planning Region.

“For us firefighters, it will be of great importance for extinguishing fires in open space, especially for inaccessible places affected by forest fires.” – said Mr. Aleksandar Gudev – Commander of TPPE Strumica.

This project is of great importance because it will be beneficial for the needs of the entire region whenever there is a major fire in the forests, many times at least two municipalities from the region are affected, and this type of procurement of specialized vehicles will facilitate interventions on the ground, and will also increase the efficiency of all four territorial firefighting units.

The project is financed by the European Union with a total value of €1,392,073.50, of which the CDSEPR budget is €267,939.50.