The Info Session and Partner Search Forum, marking the launch of the 1st Call for Proposals within the Cross-border Cooperation Programme Serbia-Bosnia and Herzegovina  2021-2027, was held on December 3, 2024, at the Grand Hotel Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The event gathered around 90 participants, including representatives from institutions, organizations, and potential project applicants.

In their opening remarks, Tarik Džajić, representing the Directorate for European Integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Branka Suljagić, from the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Serbia’s Department for Contracting and Financing of EU Programs (CFCU), welcomed the attendees and emphasized the significance of this Programme for fostering regional cooperation and sustainable development.

The contracting authority, the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Serbia, presented the Guidelines for Grant Applicants and the Application Package, providing detailed instructions on the application process.

In the second part of the event, a Partner Search Forum was held, where participants were discussed potential collaborations and develop project ideas.

The event successfully facilitated networking opportunities and provided valuable insights into the Programme’s priorities, furthering regional cooperation between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.