RELIHE (ROBG509)
‘’Cross-Border Religious Heritage”
What’s the goal?
| The overall objective of the project is to promote the cross-border region as a destination for religious tourism |
What’s the budget?
362,610.29 euro, out of which 308,218.74 euro ERDF
Target at the half of the implementation period: 85,000 euro for LB and 85,375 euro for B2
Who is doing it?
Lead Beneficiary (LB):Regional Development Foundation (Bulgaria)
Beneficiary 2 (B2): University of Craiova (Romania)
When is it happening?
Start date: 09.08.2018
End date: 08.02.2020
Duration: 18 months
Where is it happening?
Dolj, Olt, Mehedinți
Vidin, Montana, Vratsa, Pleven, Veliko Tarnovo, Rusea
How is it going to happen?
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What will be the results (what’s the contribution to the Programme)?
Programme outputs: 1 integrated tourism products/services created, 1 joint strategy for valorizing the cultural heritage
Programme results: increase of the number of overnights in the cbc area with 300
Project status
The Project has been finalized on 08.02.2020 and the following main achievements have been accomplished:
- 2 field studies have been elaborated in order to analyse the religious sites and the intangible Christian heritage;
- 2 workshops have been organised where the outcome of the studies have been presented and discussed with the target groups;
- 1 Joint strategy for the promotion and diversification of cross-border religious heritage and can be found on: https://www.holysites.me/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/stategie_ro-version.pdf;
- the project website has been elaborated: www.holysites.me ;
- 1 online guide with mobile application which have been fulfilled. The guide can be found on the project website (https://www.holysites.me/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ghid-cdst-1_compressed.pdf) while the mobile application can be found in Google Play Store and on the web address (https://cdst.ro);
MEMOFISH (ROBG-420)
“Memory and Future. Stories about the Danube Civilization”
What’s the goal?
| The overall objective of the project is to improve the sustainable use of resources, along the Danube banks by valorizing the cross-border fishermen cultural heritage as an example of conservation of a healthy aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem |
What’s the budget?
498,731.40 euro, out of which 423,921.68 euro ERDF
Target at the half of the implementation period: 141,471 euro for LB, 41,339 euro for B2, 35,589 euro for B3, 24,298 euro for B4 and 15,086 euro for B5
Who is doing it?
Lead Beneficiary (LB): Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Bulgaria)
Beneficiary 2 (B2): NGO ‘Paralel-Silistra’ (Bulgaria)
Beneficiary 3 (B3): ROUSSE REGIONAL MUSEUM OF HISTORY (Bulgaria)
Beneficiary 4 (B4): ACCES ASSOCIATION – CALARASI (Romania)
Beneficiary 5 (B5): “Dunarea Calaraseana” Fishing Local Action Group Association (Romania)
When is it happening?
Start date: 01.08.2018
End date: 31.01.2020
Duration: 18 months
Where is it happening?
Calarasi, Constanta, Giurgiu, Teleorman, Dolj, Mehedinti, Olt in Romania
Vidin, Montana, Vratsa, Pleven, Ruse, Silistra, Veliko Tarnovo, Dobrich in Bulgaria
How is it going to happen?
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What will be the results (what’s the contribution to the Programme)?
Programme outputs: 15 integrated tourism products created, 9 common strategies, policies or management plans for valorising (including raising awareness) the cultural and natural heritage through its restoration and promotion for sustainable economic uses
Programme results: 500 tourist overnights in the CBC area
Project status
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The project has been finalized. The main achievements are the following:
- 5 products for larger, organised groups: Large hotels are selected, general bus transport, guided tours; - 5 products for families/small groups: small hotels, individual tourist materials, car routes and public transport; - 5 products for young people: offering more adventurous, but less expensive possibility, public transport and bicycle routes, guest houses or tents, individual tourist materials, information about water attractions and more; The 15 products/services can be found on: https://memofish.eu/en/;
EN YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr2UUH1n6tIBjPxjZQ94zNw/featured Instagram account: www.instagram.com/memofish.eu BG Facebook page: RO Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Memofish-321608922111794
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RROMA TREASURES (ROBG-410)
Discover Rroma Treasures!
What’s the goal?
The overall objective of the project is to improve the sustainable use of cultural heritage through valorization of the traditional Rroma culture in touristic products.
What’s the budget?
421,236.74 euro, out of which 358,051.22 euro ERDF
The eligible budget per partners is as follow:
LB: 212,213.99 euro, out of which 180,381.89 ERDF
B2: 100,355.43 euro, out of which 85,302.11 ERDF
B3: 108,667.32 euro, out of which 92,367.22 ERDF
Who is doing it?
Lead Beneficiary (LB): Cross Border Association E(quilibrum) Environment (C.B.A.E.E)
Beneficiary 2 (B2): Association „Regional partnerships for sustainable development - Vidin (Bulgaria)
Beneficiary 3 (B3): Regional Development Agency and Business Center 2000 (Bulgaria)
When is it happening?
Start date: 01.09.2018
End date: 29.02.2020
Duration: 18 months
Where is it happening?
Vidin and Montana in Bulgaria
Dolj and Mehedinti in Romania
How is it going to happen?
- Study regarding the branches of traditional Rroma culture;
- The common strategy “Valorisation of Rroma culture from cross border area in touristic products” will be elaborated on base of various studies;
- 4 Corners for the promotion Rroma culture created;
- Organization of 2 Cross border Caravans “Discover Rroma treasures!”;
- Organization of 4 workshops “Learn about the Rroma culture” for children;
- Organization of 4 Rroma Culture Festivals “Enjoy the Rroma culture”;
- Participation at 2 tourism fairs;
- Promotional campaign.
What will be the results (what’s the contribution to the Programme)?
Programme outputs:
- 2 integrated tourism products created;
- 1 common strategy for valorizing the cultural and natural heritage through its restoration and promotion for sustainable economic uses;
- 280 visits to supported sites of cultural and natural heritage and attraction;
Programme results: 1,000 tourist overnights in the CBC region.
Project status
The project implementation period ended on 29.02.2020and the following objectives have been achieved:
Studies regarding the branches of traditional Rroma culture (for districts Dolj and Mehedinti in RO and Montana and Vidin in BG), were developed. They are available on the following link: https://rromatreasures.eu/ro/studierea/ .
LB developed a Strategy, identifying common routes in cross border project area for Rroma culture and methods for their valorisation in touristic products. The Strategy is accessible here: https://rromatreasures.eu/ro/produsele-proiectului/strategie/ .
Each beneficiary purchased the equipment for the corners : CBAEE (LP) arranged 2 corners, for Dolj and Mehedinţi counties, RPSD - Vidin (PP2) arranged 1 corner for Vidin district and RDA&BC 2000 (PP3) arrange 1 corner for Montana district. The 4 Corners culture were arranged in each county and district from project area to increase continuously the interest over the main project results and documents developed and over the Rroma culture and cultural habits.
The Project web site is available @ https://rromatreasures.eu/ . Further on, a smart application for cell phone was developed by the LB by gathering the information also from the other partners. The application is very useful for the tourists because the many information regarding the project area and its friendly structure. The smart application is elaborated in Romanian, English and Bulgarian and can be downloaded and used for free from Google Play or App Store, through the name: rromatreasures.
Furthermore, the project beneficiaries have performed all main events foreseen as for example: two workshops from total 4 named “Learn about the Rroma culture” for children performed in October and November 2019 and two Caravans dedicated on discovering the Rroma treasures within the cross – border region. In addition, four Rroma Culture Festivals “Enjoy the Rroma culture” were performed. It generated various number of participants and interest on them. Photos from the performed events could be seen on the following link: https://rromatreasures.eu/en/gallery/ .
As a part from the information and publicity measures implemented by the project are the elaboration of one 50 minutes movie, which include images, interviews and information gathered during the project events. The film was in process of elaboration. In addition, during the project events, 600 professional pictures were made - 300 in Romanian project area and 300 in Bulgarian project area. Further, the captured pictures were transformed and included within a Catalogue providing short information about the most representative creators, traditions, events from common routes identified.
Further and not the last, the LB team participated to the National Tourism Fair of Romania - Romexpo, in Bucuresti in period 13-16.11.2019. Also, the rroma culture from project area was represented by rroma dancers. In the forum, were presented the rroma culture of the project target region. B2 rent a stand and participated at the International Tourism Fair in Sofia, organized between 13-16.02.2020. LB and B3 team members participated to this event, promoting the project activities, results and distributing project promotional catalogues. Also, during the Fair participated the rroma dancers and artisans from the cross-border area, covered by the project.
Regarding the achieved results produced following the project implementation and contributing to the Result indicator at Programme level “Number of tourist overnights in the CBC region”, through the organization of all types of project events, the project granted a contribution from 1172 overnights.
(ROBG-305)
“Equipment save our lives”
What’s the goal?
The overall objective of the project is to improve joint risk management in the cross-border area. The current project aims to achieve reduction of the vulnerability of the environment and to prevent the consequences of social and economic disaster caused by flooding or fires in the border region.
What’s the budget?
910 542.10 euro, out of which 773 960.78 euro ERDF
Target at the half of the implementation period: 24,500 euro for LB, 12,000 euro for B2
Who is doing it?
Lead Beneficiary (LB): Montana Municipality
Beneficiary 2 (B2): Motatei Village
When is it happening?
Start date: 08.09.2018
End date: 08.03.2020
Duration: 18 months 1 day
Where is it happening?
Montana Municipality
Motatei Village
How is it going to happen?
- Conducting a comparative legal analysis on the Romania and Bulgarian legislation regarding disaster management
- Development of analysis of the current disaster management plans and responsible institutions
- Elaboration of study on local and European best practices in the field of natural disaster management and structural improvement
- Development of In-depth Guide to Citizen Disaster Preparedness
- Delivery of specialized risk management equipment in Montana and Motatei
What will be the results (what’s the contribution to the Programme)?
Programme outputs: 51437 people benefiting from actions of risk management, 1 joint partnerships in the field of joint early warning and emergency response
Programme results: increased quality of the joint risk management in the CBC area for 51437 citizens
Project status
The Project has been finalized on 08.03.2020 with the following results:
- The comparative legal analysis for the Romanian and Bulgarian legislation in accordance with the risk management, has been developed;
- The analysis of the actual disaster plans for management and the responsible institutions has been elaborated;
- The study on local and European best practices in the field of natural disaster management and structural improvement has been developed and the In-depth Guide to Citizen Disaster Preparedness has been elaborated, printed and disseminated among the target groups, during the events organized within the project;
- All of the services and equipment contracts within the project have been awarded and fulfilled. The equipment has been delivered (backhoe with hydraulic kits, cups and picnotes on behalf of B2 and Tipper with hydraulic crane, 2 pick-up 4x4 trucks, one with a single cab and one with double cab, also Backhoe loader, 2 Mini front loaders and Agri tractor with trailer on behalf of LB);
- The project website is still under development and can be accessed at http://eqsol.eu/en/
