Project “Affirmation of the natural and cultural values in the border region for better visibility and access“ funded under Interreg-IPA Cross-Border Programme "Bulgaria – the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" 2014 – 2020

Priority axis 2: Tourism; Intervention field: 094 Protection, development and promotion of public cultural and heritage assets

Specific objective: 2.1 Enhancing the tourism potential of the region through cooperation initiatives in better preservation and sustainable utilization of natural and cultural heritage

Lead partner: Municipality of Gevgelija, FYROM

Project partner: Economic Development Agency Bansko, Republic of Bulgaria

Duration: 24 months

Budget 215 312.40 €

183 015.53 IPA Funds, 6 843.06 from the Budget of Republic of Bulgaria and 25 453.81 from the Budget of Republic of Macedonia

Target groups: Local population of both Municipalities; Tourists and visitors of the cross-border region; Partners institutions; Tourism organizations; Hospitality and accommodation industries; Municipality of Gevgelija; Economic Development Agency Bansko; Organizations oriented in cultural sectors