{"id":8685,"date":"2023-01-17T11:43:11","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T09:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/srb-bih.org\/?post_type=project&p=8685"},"modified":"2026-03-12T14:57:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T12:57:04","slug":"together-for-cultural-tourism-cross-border-cooperation-for-improved-socio-economic-development-and-preservation-of-traditional-craftsmanship","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/srb-bih.org\/en\/project\/together-for-cultural-tourism-cross-border-cooperation-for-improved-socio-economic-development-and-preservation-of-traditional-craftsmanship\/","title":{"rendered":"Together for Cultural Tourism – Cross-border Cooperation for Improved Socio-Economic Development and Preservation of Traditional Craftsmanship"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PROJECT OVERVIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Programme:<\/strong><\/td>\nCBC SRB-BiH 2014-2020<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Call for Proposals:<\/strong><\/td>\n3rd<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contract No.<\/strong><\/td>\n48-00-162\/2021-28-2 signed on  December 16th<\/sup> 2022<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Project Title:<\/strong><\/td>\nTogether for Cultural Tourism – Cross-border Cooperation for Improved Socio-Economic Development and Preservation of Traditional Craftsmanship<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Specific objective<\/strong> of the Programme<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSO <\/strong>3.1. Increasing the contribution of tourism to the socio-economic development of the programme area<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Programmes\u2019 result:<\/strong><\/td>\nResult inclusion 3<\/strong>.1.1: The offer and quality of tourism products and services is furthered based on joint efforts and initiatives<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Project budget:<\/strong><\/td>\nTotal contract amount (\u20ac):<\/strong><\/td>\nContracted amount EU (\u20ac) and <\/strong><\/p>\n

% of total contract amount:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u20ac  322,205.89<\/td>\n\u20ac  273,875.01<\/p>\n

85.00%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Beneficiaries of funds:<\/strong><\/td>\nLead applicant:<\/strong><\/td>\nCo-applicants:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SRB<\/strong><\/p>\n

National Alliance for Local Economic Development (NALED), Belgrade<\/td>\n

 BIH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bosnian Handicrafts UHD, Tuzla<\/p>\n

 SRB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ethno Network, Belgrade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Location of the action:<\/strong><\/td>\nSRB:<\/strong><\/td>\nBiH:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Macva district (Loznica, \u0160abac, Mali Zvornik, Krupanj) and Sremski district (Sremska Mitrovica, Ruma, \u0160id, In\u0111ija, Stara Pazova, Irig, Pe\u0107inci)<\/td>\nTuzla, Sarajevo (Novi Grad Sarajevo, Stari Grad Sarajevo, Centar Sarajevo), Banovi\u0107i, Gra\u010danica, Vlasenica<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Target groups:<\/strong><\/td>\nPrimary target group:<\/p>\n

At least 60 craftswomen and female artisans from 18 municipalities in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.<\/p>\n

Secondary target groups:<\/p>\n

 \u00b7 Local municipalities in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina and their local tourist organizations<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Local and regional cultural institutions (museums, galleries, others) \u00b7 Crafts associations and other relevant CSOs and professional organizations<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Local and regional development agencies, chambers of commerce<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Educational institutions such as primary and secondary schools (teachers and academic staff)<\/p>\n

 \u00b7 National\/Federal institutions and structures in charge of tourism development and social entrepreneurship, female empowerment and economic development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Commencement date and project duration:<\/strong><\/td>\nMarch 01st<\/sup> 2023, 24 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Overall objective:<\/strong><\/td>\nTo advance cross-border cooperation in cultural tourism and socio-economic development of the area in order to further promote cross-border tourist potential with emphasis on tangible and intangible cultural heritage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Specific objective(s) or project purpose:<\/strong><\/td>\nSO1: To strengthen capacities of craftswomen and female artisans to boost cultural tourism development in the cross-border area.<\/p>\n

SO2: To enhance quality of the cross-border cultural tourism offer by co-creating new joint tourism products.<\/p>\n

SO3: To improve cross-border collaborations and connections between tourism stakeholders (as drivers of both tourism offer and tourism demand), especially with (unemployed) craftswomen and female artisans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Estimated results:<\/strong><\/td>\nSO1\/EO1: Up to 60 craftswomen and female artisans with enhanced skills to co[1]create and market their products as part of the tourism offer.<\/p>\n

SO2\/EO2: At least 2 joint tourism products co-developed and jointly placed on tourism market in participating municipalities\/cross-border area.<\/p>\n

SO3\/EO3: New collaborations and connections between cross-border stakeholders established to support sustainable socio-economic and tourism development of the cross-border area.<\/p>\n

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Main activities <\/strong>(in relation to the estimated results of the action):<\/strong><\/td>\nWork Package 1 (linked to all SOs and EOs): Joint project management, communication, dissemination and visibility:<\/p>\n

1.1. Joint project management:<\/p>\n

1.1.1. Project Team establishment and kick-off meeting<\/p>\n

1.1.2. Joint Coordinating Body establishment and quarterly meetings 1.1.3. Financial management<\/p>\n

1.1.4. Procurement, contracting and contract management<\/p>\n

1.1.5. Organization of capacity-building and networking events<\/p>\n

1.1.6. Drawing up narrative and financial reports<\/p>\n

1.1.7. Monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting<\/p>\n

1.2. Communication, Dissemination and Visibility<\/p>\n

1.2.1. Drawing up Communication Plan<\/p>\n

1.2.2. Implementation of Communication Plan<\/p>\n

1.2.3. Coordination with external experts engaged to brand, design and produce promotional materials<\/p>\n

1.2.4. Dissemination of promotional materials<\/p>\n

1.2.5. Organization of dissemination and promotion events<\/p>\n

1.2.6. PR and social media<\/p>\n

Work Package 2 (linked to SO1\/EO1 and SO2\/EO2): Capacity-building programme for cross-border cultural heritage preservation and tourism development:<\/p>\n

2.1. Organization of trainings and workshops for craftswomen and female artisans<\/p>\n

2.1.1. Developing criteria for selection of project beneficiaries and selection (via open call and\/or direct invitation)<\/p>\n

 2.1.2. Organizing up to 4 orientational info sessions to introduce beneficiaries to the project objectives, expected results and activities (2 per country)<\/p>\n

 2.1.3. Capacity-building programme for the beneficiaries (series of 6 workshops and trainings; 3 per country)<\/p>\n

2.2. Co-developing joint tourism products to improve cross-border tourism offer<\/p>\n

2.2.1. Procurement of equipment and raw materials for beneficiaries 2.2.2. Development of preliminary joint cultural tourism products (incl. product and package design)<\/p>\n

2.2.3. Organizing 2 study visits (1 per country) to exchange experiences and shape the joint tourism products<\/p>\n

2.2.4. Development of final joint cultural tourism products (up to 400 items, 200 per country)<\/p>\n

Work Package 3 (linked to SO3\/\/EO3): Cross-border cooperation for joint tourism product development and placement on tourism markets:<\/p>\n

3.1. Organization of cross-border tourism events to boost networking and cooperation for improved tourism offer<\/p>\n

3.1.1. Developing a program of tourist colonies\/events to promote developed joint tourism products as well as places from which they originate<\/p>\n

3.1.2. Organizing up to 3 joint cultural tourist colonies\/events to promote joint tourism products and support networking (incl. diplomatic core, public officials, media) which includes sightseeing the places from which developed products originate (2 in Serbia and 1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina)<\/p>\n

3.1.3. Advocating for establishment of specialized cross-border sales galleries for traditional arts and crafts (1 in Serbia in a participating municipality, a local hotel or similar)<\/p>\n

3.1.4. Organizing a cross-border exhibition for local craftswomen and female artisans producing products with tourism potential that can be valorised and commercialized on tourism market (1 event in Serbia)<\/p>\n

 3.2. Engaging additional stakeholders in advancing relevant policies, tourism offer and heritage preservation efforts<\/p>\n

3.2.1. Organizing up to 2 joint creative workshops for schoolteachers and academic staff who work with youth and children in cooperation with local schools from the programme area to teach about how to promote cultural heritage, craftsmanship and local tourist potentials among youth and children (1 per country)<\/p>\n

 3.2.2. Developing recommendations for definition of regulatory framework for social entrepreneurship in programme area municipalities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (based on the successful example in Serbia)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Achieved results:<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

The project strengthened cultural tourism and empowered women from the border regions of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.<\/p>\n

Key results achieved include:<\/p>\n

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    A joint cultural tourism product developed, presented through a final exhibition in Sremska Mitrovica.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Three joint cultural tourism colonies\/events organized, supporting cooperation and creative exchange among participants.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Diplomatic Day organized, bringing together high-level officials and stakeholders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Four cross-border cooperation networks established, involving around 80 organizations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Specialized cross-border sales galleries established within tourist organizations to promote traditional handicrafts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    A large exhibition organized with more than 500 participants, providing a platform for local craftswomen to present and promote their products.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Two joint creative workshops for educators organized, promoting cultural heritage and local tourism, with over 400 participants.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    364 individuals improved their competencies through project training, workshops, and project activities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    A regulatory framework for social entrepreneurship defined, supporting further development of craft-based initiatives and women\u2019s economic empowerment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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