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.

Kruševac City and Aleksinac Municipality have already established GIS, hardware and software, collected and uploaded geospatial data, spatial and urban plans generated and trained personnel already exist. The additional development requires procurement of specialised application to create mechanisms for management and monitoring of public property, which will ensure reduction of maintenance costs and provision of better services of local administration.

The construction of a roof and the provision of new stalls will create favourable conditions for both sellers and buyers of agricultural products and crafts. The intervention will also contribute to increasing the number of working days of the market and subsequently generate more income for current 60 producers/sellers, while opening the space for 200 new sellers to rent the stalls. The regulations for the functioning of the green market will be developed and the management of the Public Utility Company and employees will be trained to manage the market.

Employment: Vocational and entrepreneurship training and support in finding employment, as well as free legal aid for 30 internally displaced Roma in Aleksinac and Merošina.

Human Security: Improve the security and fire protection in Roma settlements through trainings, provision of fire extinguishers and establishment of volunteer firefighting associations in five municipalities covered by the project.

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;

A total of 40 beneficiaries will pass a German language exam, since two German companies, that do business in the municipality, expressed a need for additional workers with basic knowledge of the language. A total of ten beneficiaries will pass a certificated training for accounting, which is among the most wanted profiles on the local labour market

Social protection: Capacity development of competent local institutions in preventing early and child marriages in Aleksinac.

Specialised medical practice

Dental practice

Playroom and birthday celebrations

The company is being assisted with certification body for certification

The assistance will include, trainings for APG management and Study tour to one of the European Union countries

Developing policies and / or administrative regulations addressing vertical coordination and communication between the LSGs and government institutions

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.

Construction of a cold storage and procurement of equipment for fruit and vegetable storage and drying, resulting in increased sales of 42 Association members - fruits and vegetable producers.

Engagement of external employees to update the municipal / city tax payers registry database with the aim to Increased revenue source for municipality and reach sustainable level of budgetary resources

The application focusses on creation of property inventory and brownfield and greenfield location mapping. A joint GIS for both municipalities is planned, which represents a good approach in using equipment for data provision in terms of sustainability and sharing resources between partner municipalities.

Developing reform packages for improvement of the local governance; Support to municipal GG capacities and establishment of the Municipal GG Competence Centres

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

The assessment will provide insight into the governance levels of the participating LSGs.

Provision of technical assistance to LSG in areas of programme budgeting and capital investment planning. The LSG is being assisted with development of budget for 2016 and development of 2016-2020 Capital Investment Plans

Contributing to the improvement of public health services for women from rural areas through awareness-raising activities.