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Skenderija 3a
71000, Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina

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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

O.P.T.I.O.N. - Overcoming the prejudice and Promoting new Tools for professional Integration Of people with special Needs in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Monteneg ro

Project details
Sectors Education, employment and social policies, Regional and territorial cooperation
EU Acquis Chapters Regional policy and coordination of structural instruments
EU funds 97 566 €
Implementation period 2015 - 2024
Categories
  •  Gender ;
  •  Digital ;
  •  Civil society;
  •  Climate action

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Summary
This project aimed at increasing cultural exchanges and raising public awareness on the professional integration of people with disabilities. At the same time, the project facilitated the exchange of the existing practices in the cross-border area among CSOs, institutions and professional associations.
Results
Implementation of this project resulted in: - Increased cross-border cultural exchanges in the field of welfare and professional integration of people with special needs - The population of both countries are more sensitized and more informed about the issues of the people with special needs. - Increased social cohesion in the cross-border area with the employment of people with special needs and the start-up of social enterprises. - Good practices concerning professional integration of people with special needs and social enterprise have been spread and shared in the cross-border region, and the capacity of CSOs, institutions and privates have been increased.
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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