The entrepreneur is focused on the production of clothing with a substantial business growth over the last few years. They will utilise the grant to procure textile machines for the production of T-shirts, with the intention to specialise their production and increase production capacity and productivity. The entrepreneur will conduct corporate social responsibility activities that will include the donation of their products in support of the activities of the local Culture and Sports Centre.

The project includes procurement of printing machine mainly for brochures and label printing used in food and wood processing and textile industry. The purpose of this machine is to lower operating expenses of SMEs in the Svrljig region which for now use commercial prices offered by suppliers in Niš. The project also includes training on the importance of advertising, packaging, designs and sales.

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.

Human Security: Improve the security and fire protection in Roma settlements through trainings, provision of fire extinguishers and establishment of volunteer firefighting associations in five municipalities covered by the project.

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;

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

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.

The development of the main design for Improvement of energy efficiency of the primary school ‘’Dobrila Stambolić” in Svrljig will allow improvement in the schools energy efficiency.

Creating a favourable environment for the development of infrastructure through the Detailed Regulation plan for manufacturing complex in the urban area “B” in Svrljig

Manufacturing clothing items

Manufacturing clothing items

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

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

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

Increasing the participation of rural women in the economy through capacity building for agriculture and by facilitating greenhouse production start-up.