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Skenderija 3a
71000, Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina

t: +387 (0)33 25 47 00
+387 (0)33 56 08 00
 
f: +387 (0)33 66 60 37
+387 (0)33 66 83 90

Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina

& European Union Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The information given on this site is aggregated from relevant contracts managed by the Delegation of the EU to Bosnia and Herzegovina and is presented in an indicative and illustrative format for the purpose of general public awareness and information. It cannot therefore be construed as a legally binding or exhaustive account of all EU financial assistance to BiH and may not be quoted as such.

Skenderija 3a
71000, Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina

t: +387 (0)33 25 47 00
+387 (0)33 56 08 00
 
f: +387 (0)33 66 60 37
+387 (0)33 66 83 90

Let Europeans enjoy in Wines of Herzegovina & Pljevlja Cheese - WINE & CHEESE

Project details
Sectors Agriculture and rural development, Regional and territorial cooperation
EU Acquis Chapters Agriculture and rural development, Regional policy and coordination of structural instruments
EU funds 191 690 €
Implementation period 2014 - 2024
Categories
  •  Civil society;
  •  Gender ;
  •  Digital ;
  •  Climate action

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Summary
The project aims at jointly exploiting the potentials of traditional agricultural products from the territories of the partnering cross-border municipalities, with the purpose of accelerating conjoined local economic development based on agriculture and rural tourism, with ensured contribution by dominant public and private stakeholders aimed at creating new employment opportunities. The specific objectives are: - To foster agricultural development in Trebinje, Pljevlja, and Olovo; - To conjoin and fine-tune complementary agricultural products from the cross-border region based on the state-of-the-art EU expertize; - To develop a “rural tourist product” with a cross-border identity targeting the European visitors.
Results
Implementation of this project resulted in: - Comprehensive data on current state of agricultural sector in partner municipalities collected; - Min. 90% of agricultural households from 3 municipalities registered according to national/entity legislation; - Increased number of 3 associate associations’ members and established 1 new agricultural cooperative in Olovo; - Established and equipped joint Organic Agricultural Office “WINE & CHEESE” in Trebinje and Pljevlja; - Cross-border agricultural entities networked via Joint Database and Web Communication Portal; - Cross-border Food & Beverage training program conducting; - Implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACAP and/or HALAL standards; - Implementing software support for improving management and monitoring of networked agricultural associations; - Study visit to Bertinoro, Italy; - Creation and branding of a new tourist product with cross-border identity; - Market research conducting for placement of cross-border traditional food & beverage products in the cities of Europe and the region of Western Balkans; - Preparation of promotional materials; - Organization of a pilot promotional event in the European city study-identified as the biggest potential consumer of Herzegovina WINE and Pljevlja CHEESE; - Sustainability strategy and action plan developmen; - Project closing event organization.
Locations

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  • Fully funded project on only one level/location:
  • STATE
  • ENTITIES AND BRCKO DISTRICT
  • CANTONS
  • MUNICIPALITIES
  • Partially funded project on multiple levels/locations:
  • STATE
  • ENTITIES AND BRCKO DISTRICT
  • CANTONS
  • MUNICIPALITIES
Project is implemented at municipality level in:
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