The entrepreneur is engaged in the production of interior doors. The grant will be utilised to procure industrial machines for gluing foil on door panels in order to increase the production capacity and create two new jobs immediately and another two subsequently. The entrepreneur will be conducting corporate social responsibility activities related to donation of interior doors to socially vulnerable families in cooperation with the local centre for social work.

The entrepreneur is engaged in production of furniture, mostly different kinds of sofas. The project envisages procurement of modern sewing machine in order to increase the production capacity, improve the quality of products and create six new jobs immediately and another ten subsequently. The entrepreneur will be conducting corporate social responsibility activities that include the donation of furniture to student dormitories and institutions that care for children without parental care.

The entrepreneur is engaged in HACCP certified fruit and vegetable processing and the production of zimnica ("ajvar" being the main product). The grant will be utilised to procure grinding and roasting machines, a cooling chamber and pasteuriser in order to increase the production capacity and quality of products and engage new employees. Two new jobs will be created immediately, and another six in the long term. The entrepreneur will be conducting corporate social responsibility activities that include financial donations in support of the medical treatment of fellow citizens, as well as financial and product donations to the local safe house.

Tenants of BIC Yumco are predominantly furniture manufacturing start-up companies with high production costs due to small production volume resulting in higher retail prices than those of the larger competitors. Additionally, inadequate manufacturing equipment impacts the quality, appearance and the transport costs of the products. Lack of the per-part packaging equipment to allow assembling at the customer's address increases transportation costs and impedes online store marketing potential for the custom-made furniture manufacturers. The project envisages procurement of the packaging equipment and organisation of a fair to present the start-up companies - predominantly BIC tenants.

The textile (clothing) production enterprise will procure three professional, computerised and automatised machines resulting in increased production of current and introduction of new line of waterproof items - jackets, trousers and raincoats. The production currently employs six workers while resulting job creation is four immediate posts and additional two within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity that will be implemented in coordination with City administration envisages the donations of both clothing from its own production programme to children with special needs and hospital bed sheet sets to the Vranje hospital.

The fruit and vegetable processing family business will procure an additional line for washing and cleaning of fruits which will result in a production capacity increase and will provide better sanitary conditions of the products making it more suitable for export. The production currently employs three workers while resulting job creation is two immediate posts and additional two within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages financial donations to three local primary schools, a kindergarten and local monasteries.

The wood (furniture) production enterprise will procure a vertical panel cutting machine resulting in increased production capacity and product quality. The production currently employs seven workers while resulting job creation is four immediate posts and additional three within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages donations in furniture to an orphanage in Vranje and a local social service centre.

The fruit and vegetable processing enterprise will procure equipment for inspection, cutting and classification of fruit that will increase efficiency. 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 financial support to development of the local social service centre which works with children with disabilities, elders and other vulnerable groups.

The wood (furniture) production and trade micro enterprise will procure a new production line and develop a new product range that should increase revenues, open new markets and develop export opportunities. The production currently employs three workers while resulting job creation is three immediate posts and additional five within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages donation of 15 beds to the Centre for development of social protection services from Vranje.

The plastic (bubble wrap) production micro enterprise will procure equipment for producing straight PVC foil in order to increase efficiency and strengthen the market position. The production currently employs five workers while immediate job creation is two new jobs and additional three within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages donation of construction foil to be used for building houses for the socially disadvantaged families.

The development of technical documentation for the Multimedia-Business Centre will create conditions for its reconstruction which, once finalised, will provide support to businesses, promotion of the investment potential of Vranje and the region and substantially contribute to the development of tourism, especially congress and cultural tourism.

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.

The City of Vranje previously introduced GIS in order to attract investments i.e. boost economic development through identification and promotion of its development potential. Improved GIS will provide the data regarding constructed and planned infrastructure, urban planning conditions, cadastre parcels, streets, available parking spaces allowing for the improved data available for future investors, with special focus on mapping the locations for renewable solar energy.

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.

Economic, social and psychological empowerment of women with multiple sclerosis (MS) and Roma women by organising joint workshops for developing handcraft skills, followed by a cooperative or individual sale exhibitions to market their crafts.

Enhancing the social inclusion and active engagement in social change of women and girls from ethnic minority groups in Vranje and Tutin through inter-municipal cooperation of relevant social actors. Simultaneously the employees of educational institutions will be trained in innovative methods of intercultural teaching.

Improving access to work of hard-to-employ categories of Roma population, through organisation of vocational trainings and internships, workshops for active job search, provision of grants for business starting and networking with the local institutions and business sector.

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;

Economic empowerment of disadvantaged women from Vladičin Han and Trgovište through engagement in the sustainable agricultural production. Sixteen women will be provided funds to start and equip their own business in agricultural production.

Increase efficiency of inter-sectoral system for prevention of human trafficking and protection of victims by improving the capacity for joint planning and systematised application of preventive programmes.

Procurement of specialised equipment for Vranje Health Centre, community outreach and capacity building of medical healthcare providers to improve access to and use of reproductive health care services by people with disabilities .

Economic, social and psychological empowerment of unemployed women and women with muscular dystrophy through training in manufacturing artistic products and promotion of their work at the exhibition.

Textile finishing and direct printing on textile and other materials.

Production of dried fruit, vegetables, mushrooms and herbs.

Human security and employment: Increase fire protection in Roma settlements.

Education: Individual support to children and youth through workshops on Serbian language and mathematics with peer support.

Health: Improving health condition of Roma population through raising awareness on prevention and general access to available health services.

Music Art Project started work on the creation of a new El Sistema nucleus in Vranje and Vranjska Banja last month. This regional project includes 60 young artists who sing and play wind instruments and aims to facilitate inclusion of children from disadvantaged groups into the education system through group music making.

Music Art Project started work on the creation of a new El Sistema nucleus in Vranje and Vranjska Banja last month. The continuation of the project implies including two additional elementary schools, and Roma Cultural Centre. The regional project includes 60 young artists who sing and play wind instruments and aims to facilitate inclusion of children from disadvantaged groups into the education system through group music making.

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.

Young people up to 30 years of age, with III and IV level of education, will be trained and employed in private sector, while the priority will be given to multiply vulnerable

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

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.

Creating conditions for further development of technical documentation for the protection of Juzna Morava watercourse

The development of the main design for reconstruction of the existing, ten classroom school object in Rataje to improve the quality of educational services in the area.

The development of the main design for construction of the preschool institution in Vranje “Naše dete” to supplement the existing but scarce preschool capacities in the City.

Development of Detailed regulation plan for business manufacturing zone Bunuševac 3 in Vranje

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

Manufacturing of bread, fresh pastry goods and cakes. Support to the “Veseli kolačić” enterprise.

The Programme in its both iterations supported development of the Zone by financing important planning documentation and this intervention is a logical step in the same direction as it further develops the Zone's infrastructure assets.

Hair and beauty care salon

Textile finishing and direct printing on textile and other materials.

Footwear manufacturing

Development of the project-technical documentation for the reconstruction of the existing wards in Vranje General Hospital complex represents an indispensable precondition for applying and securing funds for the reconstruction of the gynaecology, ophthalmology, urology, orthopaedics, and other important wards of the Hospital. Together with the construction of the Surgical ward, which is also funded by the European Union , this project greatly benefits the quality of health services provided to the citizens of Vranje and neighbouring municipalities.

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.

Provision of technical assistance to LSG in areas of programme budgeting and capital investment planning. The LSG is being assisted with development of budget for 2016 and development of 2016-2020 Capital Investment Plans

The application focusses on the promotion of Industrial zones through a holistic approach. The project systematically and effectively connects and merges various activities related to the same topic. Part of the planning documentation for industrial areas was funded by EU PROGRES with one segment being currently funded by European PROGRES.

Support to the local Council for gender equality and the introduction of gender sensitive language into Vranje institutions

Creative children playroom

Providing balloon and flowers decoration services

Organising workshops in old crafts during Easter, as well as summer camps conducted by professionals in old crafts.

Purchase of one new copy machine and employment of two people with disabilites

Providing home care and assistance to 12 people with multiple sclerosis, by employing seven women from the National Employment Service as housekeepers/nurses.

Purchase of a kiosk for photocopying and its installation in City Centre and employment of two persons with disabilities to work in it

Preservation and improvement of women's health in South Serbia

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

Technical Documentation for the recycling yard in Vranje

The businesses incubated in 2012 had a turnover exceeding 30,000 Euros, salaries of around 220 Euros for eight permanent workers are paid regularly and export of products to the EU market has started. Two BIC tenants received additional grants to purchase supplementary equipment.

Detailed regulation plan of the commercial manufacturing and business service areas by the Bunuševački Road

Detailed regulation plan of the commercial manufacturing and business service area of Neradovački Road and the bypass in Vranje

Water supply for the Roma settlement Ćoška

Support to Roma small and medium enterprise (SMEs) development and to the sustainability of the Bussines Incubator Centre Vranje

Detailed regulation plan of the business manufactoring zone "Ribnice 1"

A bridge was constructed over the Lukovska River

Main project design for the reconstruction of the school was developed and technical control was conducted.

Main project design for the reconstruction of the National Theatre developed, technical control was conducted and a building permit was obtained

A main technical design for the construction of the METERIS landfill was developed and handed over to the City

A geodetic survey was developed,as well as a cadastre topographic plan, parcelling plan, geo-mechanical survey, main design and technical review of the main design.

Installment of 5 waste water effluent measurement stations in the communal wastewater collection system discharged to South Morava River - water effluents measurement stations breakdown per municipality: Preševo 1, Bujanovac 2, Vladičin Han 1 and Vranje (Vranjska Banja) 1.

This project enhanced access to quality information about business opportunities in Vranje, and it should result in 20% increase in investments by 2015 and opening of at least 1,000 jobs by 2015.

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