{"id":91251,"date":"2010-03-27T07:05:53","date_gmt":"2010-03-27T07:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/odrzivi-razvoj-regiona-bjelasice-komova-i-prokletija\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T11:17:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T11:17:36","slug":"sustainable-development-of-the-bjelasica-komovi-and-prokletije-region-2009-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/en\/sustainable-development-of-the-bjelasica-komovi-and-prokletije-region-2009-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Development of the Bjelasica, Komovi and Prokletije Region (2009\u20132013)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Project Title:<\/strong> Sustainable Development of the Bjelasica, Komovi and Prokletije Region <\/span><\/p>\n

Donor:<\/strong> Austrian Development Agency <\/span><\/p>\n

Project Value:<\/strong> \u20ac1,750,000.00 <\/span><\/p>\n

Donor Contribution:<\/strong> \u20ac1,500,000.00 <\/span><\/p>\n

Implementation Period:<\/strong> December 1, 2009 \u2013 September 15, 2013<\/span><\/p>\n

Project Description:<\/strong> The aim of the project was the sustainable development of the Bjelasica, Komovi and Prokletije region. The activities implemented were related to the following components:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Mountain Tourism<\/strong> \u2013 Marking and signage for the Top Trail 3 cycling route; organization of two promotional trips through the region for international tour operators; preparation of promotional materials about the region presented at the Adventure World Summit tourism fair in Scotland; establishment of fly-fishing zones in the region and promotion of fly-fishing; preparation of promotional materials for regional cycling routes; support to the Mountain Rescue Service; creation of local cycling trails in Plav and Andrijevica with promotional materials.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Cultural Tourism<\/strong> \u2013 Creation of cultural heritage routes in six municipalities of the region; arrangement of a historically significant site where the first school in Mojkovac was located; preparation of promotional materials, info boards, and brochures for cultural routes; support to the Polim Museum in Berane through the procurement and installation of touch displays, reorganization of exhibition space, and preparation of promotional materials; adaptation of the Cultural Center in Kola\u0161in.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Support to National Parks<\/strong> \u2013 Rehabilitation of boat storage and terraces in NP Biogradska Gora; preparation of the management plan for NP Biogradska Gora; arrangement of a promotional corner for the new NP Prokletije in the Vranjina Visitor Center; construction of the NP Prokletije Visitor Center; strengthening ranger capacities in NP Prokletije; arrangement of office space for NP Prokletije; construction of two entrance points to NP Prokletije.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Agro-Tourism<\/strong> \u2013 Evaluation and selection of villages with the greatest potential for agro-tourism development; preparation of a rural tourism development strategy; selection of the most promising households; support to households in obtaining funds for reconstruction.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Community Development<\/strong> \u2013 Implementation of various projects identified as priorities by local communities, such as: preparation of technical documentation for a recreational zone in Kola\u0161in; feasibility study for biomass heating in Kola\u0161in; a series of events in Berane marking the 150th anniversary of its founding; rehabilitation of the Ckara mountain lodge and construction of sidewalks in Polja near Mojkovac; reconstruction of playgrounds in Bijelo Polje; environmental protection and cleaning activities; youth camp; speleological cadastre for Bijelo Polje; rehabilitation of the dairy market; reconstruction of two rural bridges in Andrijevica and contribution to the larger project of rehabilitating the road from Zabr\u0111e to Gradi\u0161nica; support to organic producers in Konjuhe village; rehabilitation of school playgrounds in Plav; support to the fly-fishing club; delivery of equipment for souvenir production; delivery of equipment for a restaurant to support practical training in the vocational high school.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Regional Development<\/strong> \u2013 Support to national parks, enterprises, NGOs, and local governments in preparing project proposals for other donors; practical support and training of local governments in developing applications for EU and USAID calls, resulting in projects worth \u20ac4 million; support to the business sector; socio-economic research conducted to assess the business climate; support to agricultural producers in marketing and branding their products; connecting local traditional and organic producers with major tourism markets; training for tourist guides; economic empowerment of women with small grants for business start-ups in Kola\u0161in and Mojkovac; creation of websites for five tourist organizations in the region.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>
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