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Cross-Border Programme Albania - Montenegro, 2007 - 2013

Request For Proposals

General Information
Country:   Multi-country
Notice/Contract Number:   EuropeAid/130293/L/ACT/Multi
Publication Date:   Jun 28, 2010
Deadline:   Sep 28, 2010
Buyer:   European Commission (EC)
Original Language:   English

Contact Information
Address:   Joint Technical Secretariat
The Delegation of the European Union to Albania and Montenegro
Cross-Border Programme Albania-Montenegro
Lagjia: “Vasil Shanto”, Rruga: “Çajupi”, No. 167
Shkodër
Albania
Fax:   +355 22 247 248
Email:   Click here
Web Site:   http://www.mie.gov.al

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BACKGROUND
These Guidelines are intended to be used by those applying for grants under the 2nd Call for proposals for the Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Albania-Montenegro, 2007-2013 (hereinafter ‘the Programme’). This Programme is the result of joint planning efforts made by the governments and other stakeholders of the two countries. The Programme analyses the socio-economic situation of the border region, sets out a common strategy for remedying problems identified and formulates joint priorities and measures for development.

The territory of the eligible area for the Programme covers 11,681 km2, with a total population of 694,900 inhabitants. The overall borderline length is 210 km (land 172 km, and 38 km border waters of Adriatic Sea, Shkodra Lake and rivers). The eligible territories are listed in section 2.1.3 below.

The eligible area is very rich in natural and cultural resources but significant parts of it are underdeveloped compared to national standards country-wide. There is a great potential for tourism and economic development that is generally underexploited. There is a high level of unemployment and unskilled labour force and the economy of the area is mainly based on agriculture, fishing and small uncompetitive industries. As of 1990 the level of exchanges across the border has increased rapidly, but still based on some low cross border trade transactions of foreign goods. The relations between Albanian and Montenegrin economic operators and regional and local organisations are still weak and the economic opportunities offered by cross-border cooperation in the region are not yet fully exploited.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME AND PRIORITY ISSUES

Overall objective of the Programme
The global objective of the Programme is to promote cooperation between people, communities and institutions on the bordering areas, aiming at sustainable development, stability and prosperity in the mutual interest of citizens of the two countries.

The specific objectives of the Programme are:
* Promotion of economic development through the economic valorisation of its tourist and cultural potentials;
* Improvement of the protection, promotion and management of sensitive ecosystems and their sustainable development;
* Furtherance of citizens’ cooperation and partnership building across the border.

The objectives of the 2nd Call for proposals
These Guidelines for Applicants relate to the 2nd Call for proposals under the Priority Axis 1 of the Cross-Border Programme Albania-Montenegro: Promotion of regional cohesion and competitiveness, through an approach that integrates economic, environmental, cultural and social development.

Please see the following documents for details.

Documents:
Guidelines for Applicants - CBC Albania - Montenegro 2008 - 2009
Application Form (in Excel)
Annexes
Practical Guide for Filling In the Application Form
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