EU funded projects in BiH

Improved waste water and environment management in the areas of Ub and Eastern S arajevo

PROJECT DETAILS

Sectors
EU Acquis chapters Other issues
Programme Funding Year 2009
Value €119,233
Periods of implementation 2012
Locations ISTOČNO NOVO SARAJEVO

Results

Successful implementation of joint CBC actions for reducing the negative effects of pollution on human health and environment caused by municipal sewer networks; Equipment for improved maintenance of water supply and sewerage networks procured and staff trained on its use; Transfer of knowledge and good practice between the grant beneficiaries demonstrated on the use of equipment and measures to improve water supply and sewerage maintenance; Cooperation established and strengthened with Slovenian counterpart institution for transfer of knowledge and EU related experience; Increased awareness of citizens on environment protection through the education and awareness activities performed with children, Roma population, firms and citizens of Eastern Sarajevo.

SUMMARY

The project aimed to improve environmental protection and human health through the cross border cooperation between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina with special focus on promotion of environmental awareness on sustainable water use and protection at municipal level through the cross border cooperation. Implementation of the project involved tight cooperation between the public utility services of the two neighbouring regions in Serbia and B&H on issues concerning improvement in water supply and sewerage systems, and achievement of some key socio-economic indicators at local level associated with preservation of the environment as an economic resource.

RESULTS

Successful implementation of joint CBC actions for reducing the negative effects of pollution on human health and environment caused by municipal sewer networks; Equipment for improved maintenance of water supply and sewerage networks procured and staff trained on its use; Transfer of knowledge and good practice between the grant beneficiaries demonstrated on the use of equipment and measures to improve water supply and sewerage maintenance; Cooperation established and strengthened with Slovenian counterpart institution for transfer of knowledge and EU related experience; Increased awareness of citizens on environment protection through the education and awareness activities performed with children, Roma population, firms and citizens of Eastern Sarajevo.