City of Leskovac

Southern and Eastern Serbia - Jablanički District

Level of development - Group III

Active enterprises - 1090

Active entrepreneurs - 4688

124,467


Citizens
h-money

65,108


Average income

1,025


Area
Leskovac
Leskovac
Leskovac
Leskovac
svi-projekti

74

Total Number of Projects
from 2010

3,356,682 Euros

2,765,927 Euros

(Donors 82%)

590,755 Euros

(Co-funding 18%)

1,108,751 Euros

Programme funds: 883,634 Euros

Co-funding: 225,117 Euros

604,162 Euros

Development Strategy of the City of Leskovac Urban Area

Development of sustainable urban development strategy

The strategy for the development of the urban area of ​​the city of Leskovac deals with the urban area with a population of 144,206 inhabitants, which is located on important traffic corridors. There is a significant number of brownfield and greenfield locations on the territory, as well as the tourist potentials of Kukavica Mountain and the Vučjanka River Canyon – an area that includes Skobajić Grad, Vučje Hydroelectric Power Plant, Teokarević's house and the Museum of Textiles, which represents a turning point at the beginning of the textile industry in Serbia.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

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Improvement of the waste management system in the urban area of Leskovac with more advanced and innovative environmentally friendly solutions - PRO WASTE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

Integrated project

Partner on the project: PC “Urbanism and construction” Leskovac, Academy of Professional Studies South Serbia (APSSS) Leskovac, CSO Connector Leskovac

Introduction of underground containers and advanced collection technologies in Leskovac to tackle waste segregation and capacity issues. The project envisages instalation of 22 containers, employing an ecological vehicle, and utilising sensors and GIS for monitoring. A portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) device will be procured to enhance waste analysis, supporting recycling efforts. The initiative will also include an awareness campaign and a zero-waste app, aiming to educate over 3,600 students and city employees. By streamlining waste processing and improving hygiene, the project aims to foster a cleaner, more sustainable environment for the entire community.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

467,803 Euros

360,792 Euros

107,011 Euros

Previous study of recultivation of the closed solid waste landfill at the location "Brst" into an ecologically acceptable area of public use

Integrated project

Partner on the project: "PC Urbanism and Construction Leskovac, Centre for Professional Development in Education"

Development of a Previous Study for recultivation of the "Brst" landfill, aiming to establish it as a sustainable area. The project envisages a public forum and a school children's art competition to engage the community and enhance environmental consciousness. The goal is to convert the landfill into a green, usable space, emphasizing efficient use of resources and community participation.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

136,359 Euros

108,140 Euros

28,219 Euros

300,454 Euros

Support to Centre for the development of Jablanički and Pčinjski districts: Green Wave – Greening Small Businesses

Support to Business Support Organisations

The objective of the project is to improve resilience and competitiveness of 150 SMEs manufacturing industry (food processing, wood processing, metal processing, chemicals, textile, clothing, leather, and footwear) in the Jablanički and Pčinjski districts mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

49,983 Euros

49,983 Euros

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Support to a food production enterprise - Lena Fruits

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The food (organic fruit) processing entrepreneur plans to procure a fruit drying chamber in order to increase production capacity and introduce new products. As a result two new jobs are to be created adding to the existing two. The CSR activity envisages donation of products to associations for helping children with developmental disabilities.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

20,289 Euros

16,202 Euros

4,087 Euros

Support to a food production enterprise - Start agrar d.o.o. Vučje

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The enterprise producing food (baked goods) plans to procure a professional gas stove with an industrial oven to improve productivity and meet growing market demands. As a result two new jobs are to be created adding to the existing six. The CSR activity envisages the free meals for the pupils from vulnerable groups, flour donation and reconstruction of the local kindergarten.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

31,208 Euros

20,434 Euros

10,774 Euros

Support to a metal processing enterprise - Miodrag Stojanović PR Radnja za obradu i prevlačenje metala BMG Inox

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The enterprise processing metal (stainless steel) and producing equipment for chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries, plans to procure a CNC fibre laser for cutting to improve business, increase productivity, accelerate the production process and improve quality of metal processing. As a result one new job is to be created adding to the existing two. The CSR activity envisages donation of ten pieces of 80-litre chrome containers for the needs of the vulnerable rural population, ten 80-litre chrome boilers for the needs of foster families and a donation of a cauldron for melting fat and preparing ajvar or jam, to the National Kitchen.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

43,963 Euros

34,056 Euros

9,907 Euros

Support to a joinery producing enterprise - Dobrivoje Mitrović PR Stolarska radnja W&D Docko

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The entrepreneur engaged in wood (carpentry) processing plans to procure an edgebander and two edgebander accessories. As a result two new jobs are to be created adding to the existing two. The CSR activity envisages the donation of their own products to the oncology and children department in the local hospital.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

33,953 Euros

27,142 Euros

6,811 Euros

Support to wood processing enterprise - Dragoslav Pavlović PR Proizvodnja drvne ambalaže Velika Kopašnica

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The entrepreneur engaged in pallets production for the construction industry plans to procure three machines (a forklift, a bucksaw, a sawmill) in order to increase production capacity and introduce new products. As a result two new jobs are to be created adding to the existing two. The CSR activity envisages donation of equipment for children's playground in a rural area.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

19,612 Euros

16,185 Euros

3,427 Euros

Support to a metal processing enterprise - Vesna Stojanović PR Mašinska obrada Motoremont NDN

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The enterprise engaged in metal processing (repair and overhaul of the engine head) plans to procure an angle grinder machine in order to improve the repair service. As a result one new job is to be created adding to the existing five. The CSR activity envisages financial donation to the humanitarian organisations in the area of Leskovac.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

14,596 Euros

11,228 Euros

3,368 Euros

Support to an IT enterprise - TangledHub d.o.o.

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The enterprise engaged in developing software modules for its customers plans to procure various computer equipment to improve its services. As a result five jobs are to be created adding to the existing eighteen. The CSR activity envisages organising IT boot camp for members of vulnerable groups to prepare them for a career in the IT sector.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

31,811 Euros

24,334 Euros

7,477 Euros

Support to a general medical practice - Home Medical Gorina

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The general medical practice plans to procure medical devices (apparatus for diagnostics of cardiovascular disorders, monitor of vital functions, vein detection device, ultrasound with three probes) to increase the range and quality of services. As a result three new jobs are to be created adding to existing two. The CSR activity envisages provision of health check services to the beneficiaries of the homes for the elderly and adults, the associations of citizens suffering from multiple sclerosis and to the dystrophy association.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

32,188 Euros

25,748 Euros

6,440 Euros

Support to medical practice- Lekarska ordinacija Dr Igor Milošević

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

Medical practice plans to procure an ultrasound device, a thermocautery, a surgical table and a surgical reflector. As a result two new jobs are to be created adding to the existing one. The CSR activity envisages greening up of the playground of primary school in the rural area, and equipping it with mobiliar.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

22,851 Euros

17,577 Euros

5,274 Euros

204,135 Euros

Support to Parent-Teacher Association "Partnership for Education" Leskovac: Improving counselling, therapeutic and educational services for the beneficiaries of personal companion services and their families in times of need, such as pandemics

Social cohesion

Improving counselling, therapeutic and educational services for 48 children with disabilities through establishment of a neurofeedback therapy and organisation of development of research on the impact of neurofeedback therapy on children with autism.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

31,785 Euros

25,727 Euros

6,058 Euros

Improvement of energy efficiency in Primary School “Bora Stanković“ in Guberevac- Leskovac through energy restoration of the facility

Local Infrastructure

Energy efficiency rehabilitation of the primary school “Bora Stanković'' in Guberavac village in Leskovac built in 1882, contributes to better education conditions for over 240 pupils and 28 employees. The intervention reduces energy losses, enabling savings and improving environmental protection. The project entails replacement of the facade joinery, installation of the thermal insulation and facade plaster finishing, protection of the attic space with thermal insulation, and replacement of lighting in the teaching room.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

172,350 Euros

146,086 Euros

26,264 Euros

527,772 Euros

Programme funds: 391,218 Euros

Co-funding: 136,554 Euros

237,449 Euros

Support to an entrepreneur in wood processing - PECI - 2016 Mrštane

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The entrepreneur is engaged in the production of bee hives and honey collection boxes, based on extensive woodworking experience and will procure wood processing machinery through the grant, which will expedite the production process and result in better quality of the products. This will lead to the immediate creation of one new jobs and another one subsequently. The entrepreneur will be conducting corporate social responsibility activities that will include the regular maintenance of the local school and kindergarten and the donation of equipment for the local kindergarten.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

12,500 Euros

10,000 Euros

2,500 Euros

Support to an entrepreneur engaged in recycling - Pekos-plus

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The entrepreneur is engaged in collecting, sorting and recycling secondary raw materials such as iron, aluminium, copper, paper, foil and other waste materials. A machine for recycling electric cables which would increase business capacities as well as significantly reduce negative impacts towards the environment will be purchased through the grant. This will also lead to the creation of three new jobs. The entrepreneur will be conducting corporate social responsibility activities that include cleaning illegal dumps.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

25,040 Euros

20,000 Euros

5,040 Euros

Support to an enterprise engaged in the chemical industry - Progen Solutions d.o.o.

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The enterprise is engaged in the research and production of specialised cleaning agents with a focus on cleaning agents for the dairy industry. It will use the grant to procure equipment, sensory systems for the maintenance of physicochemical parameters and semi-automatic pumps for safe streaming in order to improve the production process and to expand the product range. This will lead to the creation of one new jobs and five more subsequently. The enterprise will implement corporate social responsibility activities that will include the donation of its products to the local Red Cross and institutions that care for children.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

26,000 Euros

20,000 Euros

6,000 Euros

Support to the Centre for the Development of Jablanica and Pčinja District: Innovative Impulses

Support to Business Support Organisations

The project proposes forming Innovative start-up accelerator programme to create favourable conditions for innovation. It aims to accelerate the development of cohesive and productive marketing innovation for young businesses/start-ups in the first year of operation and entrepreneurs/SMEs active for up to three years in Jablanica and Pčinja districts. The project will operate at two locations in Leskovac and Vladičin Han with well-structured basic and advanced training plans, education of RDA’s employees and visit to start-up conference.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

29,959 Euros

29,959 Euros

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Support to a metal processing enterprise Limonont Steel d.o.o.

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The enterprise for production of metal products (construction of metal sheets - gutters) will procure new machines for gutter pipes production and equipment for gutter profiles processing and production. The production currently employs 33 workers while immediate job creation is significant with three new jobs and additional five within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages reconstruction of the roof on the school for children with disabilities and in cooperation with the City Administration the reconstruction of houses for socially vulnerable families. The CSR support would continue for three years (during 2020-2022) that would include 15% of incomes realised through the EU PRO donated machines.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

87,220 Euros

57,598 Euros

29,622 Euros

Support to an entrepreneur in food production Pekara Cakić

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The food (-bread, pastry and cakes) production entrepreneur will procure the oven, mixer, freezing chamber and other technologically advanced equipment with an automated production process to improve competitiveness in the market with the introduction of a new product - cakes. The production currently employs five workers while resulting job creation is three immediate posts and additional two within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages donation of meals to the associations supporting vulnerable groups and donation to the local primary school, for organisation of children manifestations as well as organisation of professional training.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

28,060 Euros

22,561 Euros

5,499 Euros

Support to an entrepreneur in wood processing Navalin

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The wood (funeral equipment) production and trade entrepreneur will procure a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine for engraving and several other woodworking machines in order to raise product quality and meet market demand. The production currently employs two workers while resulting job creation is two immediate posts and additional two within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages donations of funeral equipment for deceased family members of socially vulnerable groups and to the nursing home.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

28,670 Euros

22,807 Euros

5,863 Euros

68,807 Euros

Improving the conditions for tourist development and protection of cultural heritage by developing the Detailed Regulation Plan for Skobaljić Grad

DRP

The Detailed Regulation Plan will provide conditions for the construction of pedestrian paths and viewpoints in Skobaljić Grad, increase the use of the area's natural potentials for recreation and tourism development and enable new entrepreneurial activities that rely on this new tourist product. It is envisaged to expand the capacity of local tourist facilities from the existing 130 to 325 beds in the next five years.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

22,601 Euros

15,000 Euros

7,601 Euros

Provision of a back-up server for the e-permitting system

E-permitting

Improvement of the electronic system for the issuance of building permits through the provision of a back-up server, which will enhance its stability and availability for over 6,500 users that benefit from it every day. Server and network equipment were procured through the project, as well as necessary licences. The aim of this activity was to contribute to the creation of a more favourable business environment by improving the efficiency and transparency of the e-government and, ultimatively, to new investments. At the same time, citizens’ trust in institutions, as well as the quality of services that are being offered through the e-government will also be enhanced.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

2,141 Euros

2,141 Euros

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Valorisation and Increase of Recognition of the Tourist Potential of the City of Leskovac and the Municipality of Bojnik through Regional GIS Portal

Introduction and Development of GIS

The existing GIS in Leskovac was last updated in 2016 by entering data on brownfield and greenfield industrial sites. The new GIS application will enable detailed presentation of the significant cultural and natural heritage of the Leskovac and Bojnik as part of the tourist offer to support the local tourism development. Through the inter-municipal project the existing hardware, communication and software structure in Leskovac will be used jointly.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

44,065 Euros

37,450 Euros

6,615 Euros

221,516 Euros

Improvement of Energy Efficiency in the Primary School “Vasa Pelagić“

Local Infrastructure

The reconstruction of the “Vasa Pelagić” Primary School will significantly improve working and learning conditions for 716 pupils and over 70 school employees. The works in the school, originally built in 1918, will include renovation of the fasade, roof and toilets, while the works will improve its energy efficiency and enable reduction of maintenance costs to the city budget while decreasing the level of pollution of the central city area.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

217,814 Euros

150,000 Euros

67,814 Euros

Relaxation of the body and brilliance of the mind

Fostering Social Cohesion in Multi-Ethnic Municipalities

Implemented by: Muscular Dystrophy Association of Jablanica District

Partner on the project: Association of People with Paraplegia Vranje

Cultivating psycho-social and health status of persons with disabilities (PWD) in Jablanica and Pčinja Districts through introduction of an innovative therapeutic programme and teaching PWDs to independently practice therapeutic massage and art therapy.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

3,702 Euros

3,702 Euros

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433,083 Euros

Programme funds: 393,948 Euros

Co-funding: 39,132 Euros

67,038 Euros

Improving self-employment among the persons with disability

Citizens Involvement Fund (CIF 2)

Contributing to economic empowerment through purchase of equipment and provision of necessary training for people with disabilities and their families to establish and maintain poultry mini-farms .

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

14,660 Euros

13,192 Euros

1,468 Euros

Production of detergents, soaps, cleaning aids, polishing aids.

Support to Youth Self-Employment

Production of household chemicals in accordance with the legal requirements, packing and distribution.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

9,920 Euros

9,920 Euros

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IT Business. Specialised design activities.

Support to Youth Self-Employment

Specialised design activities. Design of products, including certain types of material, structures, mechanisms, forms, colour, including graphic and web design.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

7,200 Euros

7,200 Euros

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Economic Empowerment of Roma through the Legalisation of Activities of Individual Waste Collectors

Social Inclusion activities

Employment (waste management): Economic empowerment of Roma individual waste collectors through the establishment of an Association, trainings, procurement of equipment and advocating for the adoption of a Local Waste Management Plan.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

9,718 Euros

9,718 Euros

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Preventive Action for Premature Marriages among Roma in the Jablanica District

Social Inclusion activities

Social Protection: Advocating for prevention of premature marriage, interactive dialogue and production of two documentaries.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

9,713 Euros

9,713 Euros

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Stronger Breath for Better Future

Citizens Involvement Fund (CIF 1)

Improvement of the quality of life for people with disabilities through better access to health facilities and economic empowerment on the territory of Jablanica and Pčinja Districts.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

8,511 Euros

7,656 Euros

855 Euros

Support to Social Inclusion at the local level

Social Inclusion activities

Support preparation and implementation of local strategies/action plans for employment and social inclusion; Promote active inclusion and improved integration of social and employment services;

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

5,171 Euros

5,171 Euros

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"Take Care" - ("Arak tut " in the Romany language)

Social Inclusion activities

Pilot project "Take Care" ("Arak tut " in the Romany language) implemented by YUROM Center aims to prevent fire out brakes and raising safety of inhabitants in 22 Roma settlements. The project includes implementation of fire safety measures in Roma settlements and launching of awareness campaign among settlements' residents, as well as advocacy for increase of fire safety through mobilization of relevant national and local institutions.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

2,145 Euros

2,145 Euros

-

240,573 Euros

Support to agricultural cooperatives on usage of new techniques and technologies in the production

Agricultural Producer Groups

The assistance will include, trainings for APG management and Study tour to one of the European Union countries

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

4,211 Euros

4,211 Euros

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Detailed Regulation Plan

Detailed Regulation Plan

Improving conditions for infrastructure development by Formulation of Detailed Regulation Plan for the area of General Regulation Plan 16 "green zone" - east/section 4b

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

24,206 Euros

15,000 Euros

9,206 Euros

Producing paper and cardboard items

Women Enterpreneurship

Producing paper and cardboard items

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

6,695 Euros

6,695 Euros

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Wood processing and wood products

Women Enterpreneurship

Wood processing and wood products

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

7,948 Euros

7,948 Euros

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Playroom and birthday celebrations

Women Enterpreneurship

Playroom and birthday celebrations

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

8,370 Euros

8,370 Euros

-

Manufacturing clothing items

Women Enterpreneurship

Manufacturing clothing items

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

7,396 Euros

7,396 Euros

-

Producing paper and cardboard items

Women Enterpreneurship

Producing paper and cardboard items

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

4,800 Euros

4,800 Euros

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Introduction of Stands for Good Agricultural Practice (GLOBAL G.A.P.) in company Stela Kljajic

Introduction of International Quality or Food Safety Standards

The company is being assisted with consultancy for implementation of standard and certification body for certification

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

4,500 Euros

4,500 Euros

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Introduction of Stands for Good Agricultural Practice (GLOBAL G.A.P.) in company Stela Kljajic

Introduction of International Quality or Food Safety Standards

The company is being assisted with consultancy for implementation of standard and certification body for certification

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

4,500 Euros

4,500 Euros

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Preparation of detailed designs for anti-erosion protection of Jablanica River watershed

Detailed Regulation Plan

Development of technical documentation that will enable tendering for works on anti-erosion protection of river basins for Jablanica River watershed

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

20,000 Euros

20,000 Euros

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Cluster Support - South Serbia Fruit Cluster "Tech - Up"

Cluster Support

Project to foster the development of the new efficient technologies within the fruit processing companies - members of the Regional Fruit Cluster. The project involves a combination of a small scale improvements, education programmes and knowledge-based information sharing.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

30,616 Euros

27,440 Euros

3,176 Euros

Vertical Dimension of Good Governance

Good Governance

Developing policies and / or administrative regulations addressing vertical coordination and communication between the LSGs and government institutions

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

6,176 Euros

6,176 Euros

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Support implementation of electronic building permits system

Support LSGs in implementation of electronic building permits system

The project is to be implemented in partnership with NALED and the Ministry of Construction, Transportation and Infrastructure, and implies yrainings and mentorship support for LSGs and PUCs, recommendations for internal improvements, support for upload of planning documents amd obtaining inputs that can facilitate policy improvements.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

2,088 Euros

2,088 Euros

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Improvement of energy efficiency in Primary School “Trajko Stamenkovic“ in Leskovac

Local 21 Project

Primary School “Trajko Stamenkovic“ in Leskovac will improve it's energy efficiency through energy restoration. Joinery will be replaced, facade restored and the lights will be converted into a low energy system. Working conditions in the school will improve for 846 pupils and 87 staff members, as well as the health and safety conditions.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

109,070 Euros

95,000 Euros

14,067 Euros

125,469 Euros

Increase attractiveness for investments through the functional GIS

Geographic Information System (GIS)

The application aims to valorise city identity and potentials by mapping brownfield locations and rich industrial heritage. This approach is also in line with EU policies and strategies wherein priority is given to projects that support urban development.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

102,325 Euros

91,965 Euros

10,360 Euros

Support to Local Governance Reforms and Municipal Good Governance Competence Centres

Good Governance

Developing reform packages for improvement of the local governance; Support to municipal GG capacities and establishment of the Municipal GG Competence Centres

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

10,441 Euros

10,441 Euros

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Provision of FIDIC conditions of works contracts training

FIDIC contracts management trainings

Provision of trainings for use of FIDIC contracts for Works to all Programme LSGs and on job trainings for LSGs that will receive CFCU Grants

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

9,091 Euros

9,091 Euros

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Local governance assessment

Good Governance

The assessment will provide insight into the governance levels of the participating LSGs.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

1,475 Euros

1,475 Euros

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Implementation of LAP priority for Leskovac

Local Gender Equality Mechanism projects

Building institutional mechanisms for gender equality mainstreaming and promotion of the European Charter for Equality of Women and Men at a Local Level by building capacities of LSG employees and civil servants, a promotional seminar and furnishing the GEM office.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

2,137 Euros

2,137 Euros

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1,287,080 Euros

Programme funds: 1,097,127 Euros

Co-funding: 189,952 Euros

101,596 Euros

Manufacturing of sports clothes for children and adults

Women Entrepreneurship

Manufacturing of sports clothes for children and adults

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

4,000 Euros

3,360 Euros

640 Euros

Social Distance-Challenges and Opportunities

Citizens Involvement Fund (CIF)

Decreasing social distance between Roma and Serbian children in the city of Leskovac through the organisation of joint afterschool activities such as painting colonies.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

10,720 Euros

9,005 Euros

1,715 Euros

Roma Educational Center

Citizens Involvement Fund (CIF)

Provide support to Roma children and their parents in the education process through a specially designed compensatory model in order to prevent school drop-out

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

9,840 Euros

8,266 Euros

1,574 Euros

Strengthening Technical Capacities for Providing Media Contents and Education in Roma Language

Citizens Involvement Fund (CIF)

The purchase and installation of a radio transmitter in an area mostly inhabited by the Roma population followed by the realisation of an informative and educational programme in the Roma language with the goal of supporting social integration of the Roma population

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

11,615 Euros

9,757 Euros

1,858 Euros

Together for Improvement of Employability

Citizens Involvement Fund (CIF)

Improve employment possibilities by researching and identifying obstructive factors in employment and suggesting actions to overcome them

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

12,248 Euros

10,288 Euros

1,960 Euros

Diversity connects

Citizens Involvement Fund (CIF)

Promotion of inter-ethnic and inter-cultural dialogue among Roma and Serbian youth by organising peer education, theatre and dance workshops, festival, round table, etc.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

9,400 Euros

7,896 Euros

1,504 Euros

Roma Education Centre

Citizens Involvement Fund (CIF)

The project is continuing from PRO 1 with the goal to contribute to the education and social inclusion of Roma children by organising a compensatory programme for children age 4,5 - 14

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

10,576 Euros

8,884 Euros

1,692 Euros

Mini Rehabilitation Centre

Citizens Involvement Fund (CIF)

Opening of a Mini Rehabilitation Centre with the goal of providing physiotherapy services to people with disabilities

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

10,107 Euros

8,490 Euros

1,617 Euros

Cultural caravan “Invisible differences - visible similarities”

Citizens Involvement Fund (CIF)

Decreasing prejudice and social distance towards Roma children by organising a cultural caravan which included Serbian and Roma children from six primary schools

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

8,417 Euros

7,070 Euros

1,347 Euros

Together for Healthier Air

Citizens Involvement Fund (CIF)

Reduction of air pollution by purchasing and installing a filter in the heating plant, as well as the organisation of a public debate and campaign on air quality in Leskovac

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

10,522 Euros

8,838 Euros

1,684 Euros

Conducting participatory budgeting processes

Municipal Administration

Introducing participatory budgeting (PB) practices and process in the municipalities. Increasing the capacities of the municipalities to conduct PB process.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

4,151 Euros

3,487 Euros

664 Euros

11,994 Euros

Provision of geodetic survey instruments with GPS integration

Planning Documentation

Provision of geodetic survey instruments with GPS integration

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

8,593 Euros

7,218 Euros

1,375 Euros

Operational grant for the South Serbia Fruit Cluster

Support to clusters

Increased number of cluster members for 50% and enhanced business opportunities for cluster members through the organisation of a promotional business to business event.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

3,402 Euros

2,857 Euros

544 Euros

936,250 Euros

Constructing a branch office of the Public School "Radoje Domanović" in Kumarevo

Local Infrastructure

Construction of a branch office of the Public School "Radoje Domanović" in Kumarevo with the goal of contributing to the improvement of the social infrastructure in Leskovac and the improvement of educational capacities. As part of the project, ramps were bulit to facilitate easier access to children with disabilities.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

173,114 Euros

145,416 Euros

27,698 Euros

Green Zone Leskovac

Infrastructure

Green Zone Leskovac equipped with basic physical (utility) infrastructure, main roads with lighting in the length of 1240m, sewerage network in the length of 1200m, Ø250-400, water supply system in the length of 3270m, R110 ring. Infrastructure in the Green Zone is connected to the external infrastructure.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

510,022 Euros

428,418 Euros

81,604 Euros

Improvement of health services provision by the procurement of X-Ray equipment for the Leskovac Medical Centre

Infrastructure Equipment

Improvement of health services provision by the procurement of X-Ray equipment for the Leskovac Medical Centre

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

144,614 Euros

121,476 Euros

23,138 Euros

Reconstructing and upgrading the Children's Hospital in Leskovac

Local Infrastructure

Reconstructing and upgrading the Children's Hospital in Leskovac

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

108,500 Euros

91,140 Euros

17,360 Euros

166,044 Euros

Cherry Festival

Support to festival

The Festival was organised at the beginning of July 2013 in Petrovac, gathering more than 500 participants, who attended lectures about renewable energy sources and the production of pellet from sour cherry pits, production of cherry and cherry brandy, the best cherry pie and brandy contest, and numerous traditional dancing performances. Leskovac, Lebane and Merošina signed a Cooperation Agreement for the production and placement of sour cherry, and it is expected that this document will also be signed by Medveđa, Vlasotince and Bojnik. This is the first step in the process of branding Oblačinska Cherry

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

66,170 Euros

55,583 Euros

10,587 Euros

Support to celebration of World Roma Day in Leskovac

Support to festival

Support to celebration of the World Roma Day in Leskovac 2012

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

99,874 Euros

99,874 Euros

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71,195 Euros

Provision of goods and services to all programme local self-governments to advance local governance and promotion of EU related topics and activities

Municipal Administration, Communication, Good Governance, Gender Equality, Municipal Management and Development Planning activities

Provision of goods and services to all programme local self-governments to advance local governance, improve municipal management and planning, promote environmental protection, gender equality and raise information on the EU support, together with conducting competitiveness baseline study and citizens satisfaction survey

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

71,195 Euros

59,804 Euros

11,391 Euros