Municipality of Žitorađa

Southern and Eastern Serbia - Toplički District

Level of development - Group IV

Active enterprises - 36

Active entrepreneurs - 403

13,825


Citizens
h-money

63,961


Average income

214


Area
Žitorađa
svi-projekti

27

Total Number of Projects
from 2010

496,190 Euros

418,327 Euros

(Donors 84%)

77,863 Euros

(Co-funding 16%)

74,550 Euros

Programme funds: 63,513 Euros

Co-funding: 11,037 Euros

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50,795 Euros

Support to a joinery producing enterprise - Miloš Stajković PR Proizvodnja građevinske stolarije Stajkom

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The enterprise processing wood (joinery) plans to procure a vertical formatter and a skirting machine to improve and speed up the production process. As a result two new jobs are to be created adding to the existing two. The CSR activity envisages donation of joinery to the kindergarten in Žitorađa.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

39,267 Euros

32,456 Euros

6,811 Euros

Support to food production enterprise Abracadabra Sweets

Support to Women and Youth Start-ups

Woman entrepreneur aims to improve bakery and pastry production and procure kitchen equipment. The CSR activity envisages providing discounted or free bakery products to local schools and community events.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

11,528 Euros

10,000 Euros

1,528 Euros

23,755 Euros

Support to Municipality of Žitorađa: Piloting the "Personal companion of a child" service

Social cohesion

Improving access to education and better learning support to children with disabilities through establishment of social protection service "Personal Companion of a Child" through organising accredited training for personal companions, their engagement and provision of the service.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

23,755 Euros

21,057 Euros

2,698 Euros

53,078 Euros

Programme funds: 40,334 Euros

Co-funding: 12,744 Euros

50,937 Euros

Support to a wood processing enterprise - Bosanac - 95 Držanovac

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The entrepreneur is engaged in wood processing and currently produces wooden bricks for heating. Through this grant a machine for pellet production will be purchased with the aim to increase the production capacities and improve competitiveness. This will result in one new job immediately and another one in the long term. The entrepreneur will be conducting corporate social responsibility activities that include the provision of support to the local community through maintenance and repair of the community building, school and kindergarten in the village.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

15,010 Euros

12,000 Euros

3,010 Euros

Support to an entrepreneur in IT and communications - ARCHITECTURAL ID Pejkovac

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The entrepreneur produces 3D visuals for architectural designs for the foreign market. The grant will be utilised to procure computers for rendering and establishing the so called 'render farm' which will increase productivity and quality of products. This will lead to the immediate creation of one new job and another four in the long-term period. The entrepreneur will be conducting corporate social responsibility activities that include the provision of support to the local kindergarten.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

20,600 Euros

14,000 Euros

6,600 Euros

Support to a food producing enterprise Šumaprodukt 2018 d.o.o.

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The fruit processing micro enterprise will procure a washing machine - barboter and belt inspection conveyor in order to increase the production capacity, improve the quality of products and reduce the costs of production. The production currently employs one worker while resulting job creation is one immediate post and additional two within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages provision of TV sets to the kindergarten "Prva radost" in Žitorađa.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

15,327 Euros

12,193 Euros

3,134 Euros

2,141 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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69,595 Euros

Programme funds: 63,348 Euros

Co-funding: 6,247 Euros

17,116 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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Manufacturing of products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials

Support to Youth Self-Employment

Wood cutting and processing and production of sawdust briquettes.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

9,800 Euros

9,800 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

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31,472 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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Development of the Main Design for the Improvement of Energy Efficiency in Primary School “Toplički Heroji“ in the Village Pejkovac, Municipality of Žitorađa

Main Design Development

The development of the main design for the improvement of energy efficiency in the primary school “Toplički heroji” in the village of Pejkovac, aimed to increase the quality of life of the students.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

1,913 Euros

1,039 Euros

874 Euros

Preparation of main design for the improvement of energy efficiency in primary school Toplicki Heroji in Zitoradja

Main Design Development

Preparation of main design for the improvement of energy efficiency in primary school Toplicki Heroji in Zitoradja

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

2,162 Euros

1,289 Euros

873 Euros

Engineering and Design

Support to Micro and Small Enterprises

Engineering activities. Support to the “Architectural ID” enterprise.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

19,133 Euros

14,633 Euros

4,500 Euros

21,007 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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298,967 Euros

Programme funds: 251,132 Euros

Co-funding: 47,835 Euros

50,657 Euros

Provision of a Citizen Advisory Service (CAS) in Žitorađa

Municipal Administration

Citizen Advisory Service Office was set up and fully operational in providing the assistance in obtaining IDs, securing social welfare benefits, labour and unemployment issues and access to health services

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

32,980 Euros

27,703 Euros

5,277 Euros

Gender Equality - Get Involved

Gender Equality Mechanism

Strenghtening entreprenurial capacities of women with the goal of improving their economic independence. The project was primarily focussed on women over 45, housewives and women from multiply marginalised groups

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

2,800 Euros

2,352 Euros

448 Euros

Gender Sensitive Local Politics

Gender Equality Mechanism

Support to the local Council for gender equality and the development of gender-sensitive local policies

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

1,612 Euros

1,354 Euros

258 Euros

Citizens involvement in municipal budget decision making proces

Citizens Involvement Fund (CIF)

Increase involvement of citizens in local municipal decision making process by using different tools - public hearings, public meetings, round tables, media campaign, etc.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

9,114 Euros

7,656 Euros

1,458 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

8,593 Euros

Local Tax Asministration (LTA) support grant

Local Tax Administration

Engagement of four employees in the period of three months to update the LTA database with the aim to increase the revenue source for the municipality and reach a sustainable level of budgetary resources

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

8,593 Euros

7,218 Euros

1,375 Euros

168,522 Euros

Construction of the stadium stands in Žitorađa

Local Infrastructure

Stadium stands constructed and functional

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

97,300 Euros

81,732 Euros

15,568 Euros

Creating conditions for dairy product traiding and marketing, as well as the improvement of communal services in Žitorađa

Local Infrastructure

Through the project, the dairy market was reconstructed and equipment was purchased

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

71,222 Euros

59,826 Euros

11,396 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