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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

Sustainable use of water resources in Imotsko-Bekijsko field (IM-BE field)

Project details
Sectors Regional and territorial cooperation
EU Acquis Chapters Other issues
EU funds 258 549 €
Implementation period 2013 - 2024
Categories
  •  Climate action ;
  •  Digital ;
  •  Civil society;
  •  Gender

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Summary
The project seeks to introduce an integrated approach for structural investments in the irrigation and drainage systems in the Imotsko-Bekijsko Polje region, which are expected to intensify agricultural production in the region. Special attention is given to environmental aspects, and the project also seeks to increase awareness among the local population on how to reduce pollution of surface and underground waters. Imotsko-Bekijsko Polje, split by the border between Croatia and BiH, represents a valuable agricultural area and an important economic asset in this cross-border region, with total of 8.150 ha of arable land and rich water resources. Through the project, there is good potential to strengthen the coordination of integrated planning by the authorities, and to match the existing top-down strategies with a bottom-up approach. This model is expected to be used for further joint planning in the region.
Results
Expected results: 1. Functional permanent regional cross-border coordination group (TC) for sustainable management of water resources for Imotsko- Bekijsko Polje established; 2. Planning capacities of local authorities strengthened to take advantage of EU Structural funds, in line with EC Environmental protection regulations; 3. Necessary technical documentation prepared and adopted by relevant bodies’ in BiH and Croatia, including: a) Study on integrated cross-border potential for agricultural production in Imotsko-Bekijsko Polje prepared; b) Conceptual technical design for water irrigation/drainage system in IMBE field prepared; c) Environmental Impact Assessment study and cost-benefit analysis for planned investments prepared; and d) Preliminary design for integrated irrigation, drainage and melioration system of the IMBE field prepared. 4. Principles of integrated water management and agricultural production amongst local population promoted; and 5. Number of high risk water pollution spots in IMBE field reduced.
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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
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