Local publication for call for proposals   Call for proposals title: Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Kosovo*- The Republic of North Macedonia under IPA II 2017 and 2018   Publication reference: EuropeAid/171111/DD/ACT/XK     The European Union Office in Kosovo is seeking proposals to foster co-operation among institutions and organization in the cross-border region in order to support sustainable economic growth and strengthen social cohesion. Two thematic priorities of the programme document are selected for this call: Thematic Priority 2: Encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage and Thematic Priority 3: Protecting the environment, promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation, risk prevention and management   The full Guidelines for Applicants are available for consultation on the following internet sites: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?do=publi.welcome https://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/kosovo_en http://cbc-kosovo-northmacedonia.eu    The deadline for submission of proposals is 13 April 2021 at 12:00 hrs CET.   There will be two information sessions on this call for proposals, on the following dates: - 9th March 2021 at 11:00 – 13:00 hrs ...

On Thursday, February 11, 2021 the Joint Monitoring Committee of the IPA CBC Programme Kosovo – North Macedonia 2014-2020 organized the 8th regular meeting. Due to Covid-19 pandemics the meeting was organized online. The meeting was opened by the Chair of JMC Mrs. Mjellma Mehmeti Petersen and co-chair Mr.Trim Berisha, with an official addressing by Mr. George Papagiannis, Programme manager at the EU Office in Kosovo. As per agenda, the Joint Technical Secretariat presented the Annual Implementation Report 2020 and the Communication Action Plan and Annual Work Plan for 2021. The Report for 2020 along with the Plans for 2021 were approved unanimously by the JMC members, thus the documents will be submitted to the Contracting Authority of the programme namely the EU Office in Kosovo.

On January 13, 2020 the Joint Technical Secretariat in cooperation with CBIB+3 team organized an online monitoring database training. The training was organized for the beneficiaries of the Third Call for Proposal with the goal to facilitate the submission of indicators and results of the projects. In the Third Call for proposals three projects were financed in the total amount of 1,417,106 Euros 1. "Common actions for environment protection through improvement of wastewater and sewage system " implemented by Municipality of Gazi Baba and Hani i Elezit 2. "Substantial environmental and health benefits in cross-border area" implemented by P.E. Hidromorava Gjilan and P.E. Vodovod Kumanovo 3. "Enhancement of cultural and natural heritage values " implemented by Municipality of Gjilan and Municipality of Kumanovo