The Regional Development Agency for Bjelasica, Komovi, and Prokletije has signed a contract for the new EU-funded project “Rural Tourism for Economic Development of the Cross-Border Area,” implemented with the Municipality of Berane and partners from Kosovo.
The project, with a total value of €529,000, begins on January 15, 2016. The general objective is the economic development of the program area through the sustainable valorization of tourism, forestry, and agricultural potentials, focusing on infrastructure improvement and capacity building for the rural population in “katuns.”
Planned Activities: Tracing an attractive cycling trail connecting shepherd settlements from Čakor to Hajla, providing 45 solar systems for households, establishing 5 mountain camps and resting areas, as well as various training sessions and promotional activities such as web portals and biodiversity maps.
Objectives and Expected Results
The ultimate goal is to enable local residents to earn additional income through tourism services, the sale of traditional products (cheese, honey, cream), and horse rentals. Improving living conditions in katuns directly stimulates young people to return to their traditions, which is vital for the long-term development of the region.
