Project Title: Conservation of Cultural Landscapes of Albania and Montenegro

Donor: EU – IPA CBC MNE–ALB

Project Value: EUR 404,582

Donor Contribution: EUR 345,600.00

Implementation Period: 06 April 2018 – 06 April 2020

General Objective: Increase competitiveness of the tourism sector through economic valorization of cultural and natural heritage.

Specific Objective: Preserve traditional architecture as a significant part of the cultural heritage of the cross-border area.

Expected Results:

• Result 1: Conservation and sustainable use of cultural heritage in tourism.
  • Development of a study on traditional architectural types in the region.
  • Creation of modern designs based on traditional architecture.
  • Recommendations for improvements to existing buildings.
  • Organization of a working camp with rural households engaged in rural tourism on traditional interior design.
• Result 2: Improved access to local culture and communities for tourism purposes.
  • Cultural landscaping activities in 4 communities.
  • Adaptation of 6 traditional buildings (water mills and wells).
  • Establishment of ethnographic rooms in two villages engaged in tourism.
  • Development of cultural routes and accompanying promotional material.
• Result 3: Enhanced knowledge and awareness of cultural heritage in the cross-border area.
  • Organization of exhibitions of traditional architectural styles in modern buildings in at least 6 towns in the cross-border area.
  • Preparation of a series of articles in targeted magazines on traditional elements of modern architecture and the importance of cultural heritage preservation.
  • Development of promotional and educational materials for local communities.

Partners:

• Lead Applicant: Polim Museum
• Partner in Montenegro: Regional Development Agency (RRA)
• Partners in Albania: EuroPartners Development (Tirana) and Regional Council of Shkodra