Good Governance

86 cities and municipalities

163 activities

Social Inclusion

81 cities and municipalities

251 activities

Environmental Governance

27 cities and municipalities

38 activities

Total

108 cities and municipalities

452 activities

Municipality/city

Project / Activity

Description of Support

Type of Support

Aleksandrovac

Rasinski District

  • Social Inclusion

Establishment of Inter-Municipal Cooperation in the Provision of Social Protection Services

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical assistance for strengthening the capacities of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups. Support will be provided through the application of aspects of good governance during the entire process, starting with negotiations with a potential partner local self-government (Trstenik), protocols for the exchange of information, technical or institutional governance, through agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms and tools for monitoring joint provision services and evaluation of their results.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Inter-Municipal Cooperation

Technical assistance for strengthening the capacities of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups. Support will be provided through the application of aspects of good governance during the entire process, starting with negotiations with a potential partner local self-government (Trstenik), protocols for the exchange of information, technical or institutional governance, through agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms and tools for monitoring joint provision services and evaluation of their results.

Aleksandrovac

Rasinski District

Implementation Locations Aleksandrovac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Aleksinac

Nišavski District

Implementation Locations Aleksinac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Aleksinac

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building of service providers from the social protection system for working with children with disabilities and their parents/caregivers

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Social Protection Professional Workers of Serbia

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Aleksinac

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of local governments for inter-sectoral policies for children and parents

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM)

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Aleksinac

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Aranđelovac

Šumadijski District

Implementation Locations Aranđelovac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Aranđelovac

Šumadijski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening local capacities for reducing age-based disrimination

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Commissioner for Protection of Equality

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Reducing age-based disrimination

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Arilje

Zlatiborski District

Implementation Locations Arilje
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Introduction of the Innovative Family Counsellor Service"

Implemented by LG Arilje Partners Centre for Social Welfare, Red Cross, Health Centre

The Family Counsellor service includes the provision of counselling, therapeutic, and socio-educational services as a form of support for individuals and families in crisis situations through individual counselling, psychological empowerment workshops, and legal counselling. The primary target group consists of families and individuals facing various personal and family challenges. The service will directly support at least 50 families with approximately 150 members during the project’s duration.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

25,785 Euros

Programme funds:

23,345 Euros

Co-funding:

2,440 Euros

Area Improvement of Social Protection

The Family Counsellor service includes the provision of counselling, therapeutic, and socio-educational services as a form of support for individuals and families in crisis situations through individual counselling, psychological empowerment workshops, and legal counselling. The primary target group consists of families and individuals facing various personal and family challenges. The service will directly support at least 50 families with approximately 150 members during the project’s duration.

Arilje

Zlatiborski District

Implementation Locations Arilje
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Babušnica

Pirotski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing Operational Capacities for Better Environmental Protection

Implemented by Babušnica Partners CSO “Pogled sa juga”

The project aims to improve waste management and promote citizen participation in environmental protection. It addresses illegal landfills by installing 30 waste containers in underserved villages and expanding waste collection. Activities include awareness campaigns, clean-up actions, and educational efforts. Sustainability is ensured through increased public engagement and improved waste infrastructure, leading to lasting environmental and public health benefits.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

12,698 Euros

Programme funds:

11,422 Euros

Co-funding:

1,276 Euros

Area Environmental protection

The project aims to improve waste management and promote citizen participation in environmental protection. It addresses illegal landfills by installing 30 waste containers in underserved villages and expanding waste collection. Activities include awareness campaigns, clean-up actions, and educational efforts. Sustainability is ensured through increased public engagement and improved waste infrastructure, leading to lasting environmental and public health benefits.

Babušnica

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

Establishment of Inter-Municipal Cooperation in the Provision of Social Protection Services

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Inter-Municipal Cooperation

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Babušnica

Pirotski District

Implementation Locations Babušnica
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Babušnica

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Bajina Bašta

Zlatiborski District

Implementation Locations Bajina Bašta
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Bajina Bašta

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations

Batočina

Šumadijski District

Implementation Locations Batočina
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Bela Palanka

Pirotski District

  • Environmental Governance

Let's Protect Nature for a Healthier Future

Implemented by Bela Palanka Partners CSO "Belpa Eco"

The project addresses waste management and environmental awareness challenges in Bela Palanka and strengthens the cooperation between local government and NGOs. It includes educational workshops (for students and farmers), a public forum on waste management, ecological landscaping of the Vrelo complex into a recreational and tourist site, volunteer clean-ups, and educational campaigns. By promoting responsible waste practices and enhancing local tourism, the project ensures sustainability through strengthened institutional collaboration and long-term community impact.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

14,608 Euros

Programme funds:

13,112 Euros

Co-funding:

1,496 Euros

Area Environmental protection

The project addresses waste management and environmental awareness challenges in Bela Palanka and strengthens the cooperation between local government and NGOs. It includes educational workshops (for students and farmers), a public forum on waste management, ecological landscaping of the Vrelo complex into a recreational and tourist site, volunteer clean-ups, and educational campaigns. By promoting responsible waste practices and enhancing local tourism, the project ensures sustainability through strengthened institutional collaboration and long-term community impact.

Bela Palanka

Pirotski District

Implementation Locations Bela Palanka
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Bela Palanka

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening local capacities for reducing age-based disrimination

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Commissioner for Protection of Equality

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Reducing age-based disrimination

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Bela Palanka

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Blace

Toplički District

Implementation Locations Blace
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Bojnik

Jablanički District

  • Environmental Governance

Manage Waste for a Better Future - No Time to Waste

Implemented by Bojnik Partners CSO “Konektor”

The project aims to improve waste management and transparency by creating a GIS database to track illegal landfills across the municipality. Marginalized groups will be involved in mapping and monitoring. Activities include forming a working group, conducting surveys and training, developing a GIS app, and encouraging citizen participation. Sustainability is ensured through active community involvement and regular updates to the GIS system.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

14,362 Euros

Programme funds:

12,884 Euros

Co-funding:

1,478 Euros

Area Environmental protection

The project aims to improve waste management and transparency by creating a GIS database to track illegal landfills across the municipality. Marginalized groups will be involved in mapping and monitoring. Activities include forming a working group, conducting surveys and training, developing a GIS app, and encouraging citizen participation. Sustainability is ensured through active community involvement and regular updates to the GIS system.

Bojnik

Jablanički District

Implementation Locations Bojnik
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Boljevac

Zaječarski District

Implementation Locations Boljevac
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Improving Effectiveness of Home Care Service for the Elderly in Boljevac"

Implemented by LG Boljevac Partners CSW, Red Cross

Expanding home care services to an additional 12 beneficiaries while improving quality through an integrated approach for a total of 42 beneficiaries and their family members. In addition to supporting the elderly and adults with disabilities, a total of 10 unemployed women registered with the National Employment Service will be trained and employed as home carers.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

20,500 Euros

Programme funds:

18,400 Euros

Co-funding:

2,100 Euros

Area Improvement of Social Protection

Expanding home care services to an additional 12 beneficiaries while improving quality through an integrated approach for a total of 42 beneficiaries and their family members. In addition to supporting the elderly and adults with disabilities, a total of 10 unemployed women registered with the National Employment Service will be trained and employed as home carers.

Boljevac

Zaječarski District

Implementation Locations Boljevac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Bor

Borski District

Implementation Locations Bor
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Family Counselling Centre"

Implemented by City of Bor Partners CSW, Health centre, Police and schools

The establishment of a Family Counselling Centre due to the high number of cases of domestic violence and child abuse. The centre will provide long-term support through individual and group sessions, educational workshops, and public awareness programmes. Priority target groups are families in crisis, victims of domestic violence, single parents, and adolescents.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

26,115 Euros

Programme funds:

22,205 Euros

Co-funding:

3,910 Euros

Area Improvement of Social Protection

The establishment of a Family Counselling Centre due to the high number of cases of domestic violence and child abuse. The centre will provide long-term support through individual and group sessions, educational workshops, and public awareness programmes. Priority target groups are families in crisis, victims of domestic violence, single parents, and adolescents.

Bor

Borski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building of service providers from the social protection system for working with children with disabilities and their parents/caregivers

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Social Protection Professional Workers of Serbia

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Bor

Borski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of local governments for inter-sectoral policies for children and parents

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM)

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Bor

Borski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Bor

Borski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening local capacities for reducing age-based disrimination

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Commissioner for Protection of Equality

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Reducing age-based disrimination

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Bosilegrad

Pčinjski District

  • Environmental Governance

Bosilegrad EKORISE - Nature Growing City

Implemented by Bosilegrad Partners Association for Ecology and Environmental Protection „EKO-BOS“

The project enhances environmental sustainability by planting 500 linden trees to improve green spaces and air quality. Activities include planning, community engagement, tree planting, training on tree care, and environmental education. Sustainability is ensured through local collaboration, ongoing maintenance, and increased public awareness and participation.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

14,612 Euros

Programme funds:

13,112 Euros

Co-funding:

1,500 Euros

Area Environmental protection

The project enhances environmental sustainability by planting 500 linden trees to improve green spaces and air quality. Activities include planning, community engagement, tree planting, training on tree care, and environmental education. Sustainability is ensured through local collaboration, ongoing maintenance, and increased public awareness and participation.

Bosilegrad

Pčinjski District

Implementation Locations Bosilegrad
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Brus

Rasinski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Bujanovac

Pčinjski District

Implementation Locations Bujanovac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Čačak

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Youth Wellbeing Index

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Čačak

Moravički District

Implementation Locations Čačak
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Marriage and Family Centre"

Implemented by City of Čačak Partners Health centre, preschool institutions

The establishment of a Marriage and Family Counselling Centre to provide support to families and individuals in crisis situations through counselling and therapeutic techniques, as well as psychosocial support.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

28,580 Euros

Programme funds:

24,380 Euros

Co-funding:

4,200 Euros

Area Improvement of Social Protection

The establishment of a Marriage and Family Counselling Centre to provide support to families and individuals in crisis situations through counselling and therapeutic techniques, as well as psychosocial support.

Čačak

Moravički District

Implementation Locations Čačak
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Čačak

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building of service providers from the social protection system for working with children with disabilities and their parents/caregivers

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Social Protection Professional Workers of Serbia

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Čačak

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of local governments for inter-sectoral policies for children and parents

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM)

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Čačak

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Ćićevac

Rasinski District

Implementation Locations Ćićevac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Despotovac

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

Establishment of Inter-Municipal Cooperation in the Provision of Social Protection Services

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Inter-Municipal Cooperation

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Despotovac

Pomoravski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Dimitrovgrad

Pirotski District

Implementation Locations Dimitrovgrad
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Dimitrovgrad

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Gadžin Han

Nišavski District

Implementation Locations Gadžin Han
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Gadžin Han

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Golubac

Braničevski District

Implementation Locations Golubac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Ivanjica

Moravički District

Implementation Locations Ivanjica
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Inclusive Education"

Implemented by Municipality of Ivanjica Partners CSW, Health centre, schools, Red Cross

Providing inclusive education for 20 children with developmental disabilities from rural areas, specifically the villages of Prilike, Devići, Bratljevo, and Kušići, with additional support from experts such as speech therapists, special educators, intellectual disability specialists, and special pedagogues. Professionals in the fields of health and education will also enhance their knowledge of the importance of inclusive education for children with developmental disabilities.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

26,780 Euros

Programme funds:

24,100 Euros

Co-funding:

2,680 Euros

Area Improvement of Social Protection

Providing inclusive education for 20 children with developmental disabilities from rural areas, specifically the villages of Prilike, Devići, Bratljevo, and Kušići, with additional support from experts such as speech therapists, special educators, intellectual disability specialists, and special pedagogues. Professionals in the fields of health and education will also enhance their knowledge of the importance of inclusive education for children with developmental disabilities.

Ivanjica

Moravički District

Implementation Locations Ivanjica
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Ivanjica

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building of service providers from the social protection system for working with children with disabilities and their parents/caregivers

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Social Protection Professional Workers of Serbia

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Ivanjica

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of local governments for inter-sectoral policies for children and parents

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM)

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Ivanjica

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Ivanjica

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Ivanjica

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Jagodina

Pomoravski District

Implementation Locations Jagodina
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Jagodina

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building of service providers from the social protection system for working with children with disabilities and their parents/caregivers

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Social Protection Professional Workers of Serbia

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Jagodina

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of local governments for inter-sectoral policies for children and parents

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM)

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Jagodina

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Jagodina

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Knić

Šumadijski District

Implementation Locations Knić
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Knjaževac

Zaječarski District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Youth Wellbeing Index

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Knjaževac

Zaječarski District

  • Environmental Governance

Sustainable Tomorrow - Agriculture in Action

Implemented by Knjaževac Partners CSO “Timočki klub”

The project promotes eco-friendly farming and better agricultural waste management, focusing on pesticide packaging. Activities include awareness campaigns, farmer workshops, focus groups, a pilot project, children’s education, equipment support, and model farm visits. Sustainability is ensured through local capacity building, innovation support, and strong municipal-CSO partnership.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

13,173 Euros

Programme funds:

11,856 Euros

Co-funding:

1,317 Euros

Area Environmental protection

The project promotes eco-friendly farming and better agricultural waste management, focusing on pesticide packaging. Activities include awareness campaigns, farmer workshops, focus groups, a pilot project, children’s education, equipment support, and model farm visits. Sustainability is ensured through local capacity building, innovation support, and strong municipal-CSO partnership.

Koceljeva

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Koceljeva

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Kosjerić

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Kragujevac

Šumadijski District

  • Environmental Governance

Nature Paths

Implemented by Kragujevac Partners CSO “Prvi prvi na skali”

The project aims to expand urban green spaces and raise environmental awareness by revitalizing the area around the "Čika Dača" stadium. Activities include tree planting, educational workshops, and awareness campaigns. Sustainability is ensured through inclusive community engagement, partnerships with institutions, and long-term environmental education.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

15,822 Euros

Programme funds:

13,200 Euros

Co-funding:

2,622 Euros

Area Environmental protection

The project aims to expand urban green spaces and raise environmental awareness by revitalizing the area around the "Čika Dača" stadium. Activities include tree planting, educational workshops, and awareness campaigns. Sustainability is ensured through inclusive community engagement, partnerships with institutions, and long-term environmental education.

Kragujevac

Šumadijski District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Youth Wellbeing Index

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Kraljevo

Raški District

  • Environmental Governance

Green Energy - Opportunities and Chances

Implemented by Kraljevo Partners CSO “Novi put” Kraljevo

The project aims to enhance knowledge and capacity for using renewable energy in Kraljevo through education and cross-sector cooperation. Activities include meetings, a study visit, analysis and brochure development, public debates, and a renewable energy fair. Sustainability is ensured through policy integration, improved budgeting, increased funding, and strengthened local partnerships to support long-term decarbonization and air quality efforts.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

15,312 Euros

Programme funds:

13,200 Euros

Co-funding:

2,112 Euros

Area Environmental protection

The project aims to enhance knowledge and capacity for using renewable energy in Kraljevo through education and cross-sector cooperation. Activities include meetings, a study visit, analysis and brochure development, public debates, and a renewable energy fair. Sustainability is ensured through policy integration, improved budgeting, increased funding, and strengthened local partnerships to support long-term decarbonization and air quality efforts.

Kraljevo

Raški District

Implementation Locations Kraljevo
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Improving Counselling through Innovative Approaches and New Technologies"

Implemented by City of Kraljevo Partners CSW, School Administration and Red Cross

Enhancing the existing Family Counselling Centre by introducing an integrated approach and new communication technologies, along with field education focusing on vulnerable groups from rural areas. Psychotherapists and a legal expert will provide services through online sessions three working days per week, while field visits will be conducted periodically according to the needs of users.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

23,880 Euros

Programme funds:

21,480 Euros

Co-funding:

2,400 Euros

Area Improvement of Social Protection

Enhancing the existing Family Counselling Centre by introducing an integrated approach and new communication technologies, along with field education focusing on vulnerable groups from rural areas. Psychotherapists and a legal expert will provide services through online sessions three working days per week, while field visits will be conducted periodically according to the needs of users.

Kraljevo

Raški District

Implementation Locations Kraljevo, Raška, Trstenik
  • Social Inclusion

Inter-municipal project "Strength of Family"

Implemented by Municipality of Trstenik Partners LGs Kraljevo and Raška

The reason for establishing intermunicipal cooperation is to enhance the capacities of less developed municipalities, Trstenik and Raška, for setting up Marriage and Family Counselling Centres, with the support of the City of Kraljevo through knowledge and experience exchange. In the initial phase, while professionals in Trstenik and Raška are undergoing training, trained therapists from Kraljevo will provide individual and family therapy. A joint monitoring and professional supervision system will be established, and later, intermunicipal expert communities will regularly exchange experiences and propose further service improvements.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

43,505 Euros

Programme funds:

39,505 Euros

Co-funding:

4,000 Euros

Area Improvement of Social Protection

The reason for establishing intermunicipal cooperation is to enhance the capacities of less developed municipalities, Trstenik and Raška, for setting up Marriage and Family Counselling Centres, with the support of the City of Kraljevo through knowledge and experience exchange. In the initial phase, while professionals in Trstenik and Raška are undergoing training, trained therapists from Kraljevo will provide individual and family therapy. A joint monitoring and professional supervision system will be established, and later, intermunicipal expert communities will regularly exchange experiences and propose further service improvements.

Kraljevo

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building of service providers from the social protection system for working with children with disabilities and their parents/caregivers

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Social Protection Professional Workers of Serbia

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Kraljevo

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of local governments for inter-sectoral policies for children and parents

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM)

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Kraljevo

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Kruševac

Rasinski District

  • Social Inclusion

Establishment of Inter-Municipal Cooperation in the Provision of Social Protection Services

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Inter-Municipal Cooperation

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Kruševac

Rasinski District

Implementation Locations Kruševac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Kruševac

Rasinski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening local capacities for reducing age-based disrimination

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Commissioner for Protection of Equality

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Reducing age-based disrimination

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Kučevo

Braničevski District

Implementation Locations Kučevo
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Lajkovac

Kolubarski District

Implementation Locations Lajkovac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Lapovo

Šumadijski District

Implementation Locations Lapovo
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Leskovac

Jablanički District

Implementation Locations Leskovac
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Leskovac

Jablanički District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Youth Wellbeing Index

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Loznica

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Loznica

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support in Establishment of Local Coordination Mechanism to Protect Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Implemented by City of Loznica Partners Centre for Social Welfare, National Employment Service, Public utility company "Naš dom", CSO "Svetionik"

Besides engagment of FS, LG Loznica will use the existing resource i.e. Coordinating body for Roma Inclusion as LCM while the existing Mobile Team for Roma Inclusion will support outreach activities. The local community will be engaged through focus groups with local businesses, waste pickers and local institutions. Findings will be base for adoption of the Operational Plan for social inclusion of waste pickers and their families.Targeted individual waste pickers will be included in the employment programme related to the future recycling transfer station for waste separation.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

18,460 Euros

Area Protection of Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Besides engagment of FS, LG Loznica will use the existing resource i.e. Coordinating body for Roma Inclusion as LCM while the existing Mobile Team for Roma Inclusion will support outreach activities. The local community will be engaged through focus groups with local businesses, waste pickers and local institutions. Findings will be base for adoption of the Operational Plan for social inclusion of waste pickers and their families.Targeted individual waste pickers will be included in the employment programme related to the future recycling transfer station for waste separation.

Loznica

Mačvanski District

Implementation Locations Loznica
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Our World Without Borders - Integrated Child Support"

Implemented by City of Loznica Partners CSW, Health Centre

An inclusive counselling centre will provide socio-educational and therapeutic services for 40 children with developmental difficulties through the work of special educators and speech therapists. Parents will be informed about the importance of early intervention. An accredited educational programme on implementing support measures for children with developmental difficulties will be provided for 350 professionals in the fields of health and education.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

24,380 Euros

Programme funds:

21,940 Euros

Co-funding:

2,440 Euros

Area Improvement of Social Protection

An inclusive counselling centre will provide socio-educational and therapeutic services for 40 children with developmental difficulties through the work of special educators and speech therapists. Parents will be informed about the importance of early intervention. An accredited educational programme on implementing support measures for children with developmental difficulties will be provided for 350 professionals in the fields of health and education.

Loznica

Mačvanski District

Implementation Locations Loznica
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Together through Knowledge"

Implemented by City of Loznica Partners LG Loznica, Primary school "Kralj Petar I Karađorđević"

Establishment of a learning support service within the partner school intended for Roma children through mentoring assistance, workshops, provision of school supplies and socio-educative support to their parents. The service will be provided withini the partner school three times a week for four hours per day during eight months which will contribute to increase the school enrollment rates of Roma children, improve the average grades of Roma students, reduce the number of school drop-outs of Roma students, and develop a positive attitude towards education in Roma community.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,450 Euros

Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Establishment of a learning support service within the partner school intended for Roma children through mentoring assistance, workshops, provision of school supplies and socio-educative support to their parents. The service will be provided withini the partner school three times a week for four hours per day during eight months which will contribute to increase the school enrollment rates of Roma children, improve the average grades of Roma students, reduce the number of school drop-outs of Roma students, and develop a positive attitude towards education in Roma community.

Loznica

Mačvanski District

Implementation Locations Loznica
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Loznica

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building of service providers from the social protection system for working with children with disabilities and their parents/caregivers

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Social Protection Professional Workers of Serbia

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Loznica

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of local governments for inter-sectoral policies for children and parents

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM)

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Loznica

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Loznica

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Lučani

Moravički District

Implementation Locations Lučani
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Lučani

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Ljig

Kolubarski District

Implementation Locations Ljig
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Ljubovija

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Ljubovija

Mačvanski District

Implementation Locations Ljubovija
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Ljubovija

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Ljubovija

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Majdanpek

Borski District

Implementation Locations Majdanpek
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Mali Zvornik

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Mali Zvornik

Mačvanski District

Implementation Locations Mali Zvornik
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Supporting Steps"

Implemented by Municipality of Mali Zvornik Partners CSW, Health centre, schools

Enhancing the personal assistant service by providing counselling, therapeutic, and socio-educational services, which will contribute to the successful development and independence of children as well as their socialisation. The target group consists of 20 children and youth with developmental or physical disabilities and their family members.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

23,010 Euros

Programme funds:

20,610 Euros

Co-funding:

2,400 Euros

Area Improvement of Social Protection

Enhancing the personal assistant service by providing counselling, therapeutic, and socio-educational services, which will contribute to the successful development and independence of children as well as their socialisation. The target group consists of 20 children and youth with developmental or physical disabilities and their family members.

Mali Zvornik

Mačvanski District

Implementation Locations Mali Zvornik
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Mali Zvornik

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building of service providers from the social protection system for working with children with disabilities and their parents/caregivers

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Social Protection Professional Workers of Serbia

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Mali Zvornik

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of local governments for inter-sectoral policies for children and parents

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM)

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Mali Zvornik

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Merošina

Nišavski District

Implementation Locations Merošina
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Merošina

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Merošina

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Mionica

Kolubarski District

Implementation Locations Mionica
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Mionica

Kolubarski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Negotin

Borski District

Implementation Locations Negotin
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Niš

Nišavski District

  • Environmental Governance

Green Urban Oases

Implemented by Niš Partners CSO “Zeleni ključ”

The project aims to improve environmental protection through sustainable management of public green spaces, especially in schools and kindergartens. Activities include a study on green infrastructure, a pilot green oasis at a school, public events, and training for local stakeholders. The project promotes climate resilience by applying nature-based solutions and raising awareness through campaigns and education. Sustainability is ensured through research-based models, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building for long-term green space management.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

12,848 Euros

Programme funds:

11,528 Euros

Co-funding:

1,320 Euros

Area Environmental protection

The project aims to improve environmental protection through sustainable management of public green spaces, especially in schools and kindergartens. Activities include a study on green infrastructure, a pilot green oasis at a school, public events, and training for local stakeholders. The project promotes climate resilience by applying nature-based solutions and raising awareness through campaigns and education. Sustainability is ensured through research-based models, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building for long-term green space management.

Niš

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building of service providers from the social protection system for working with children with disabilities and their parents/caregivers

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Social Protection Professional Workers of Serbia

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Niš

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of local governments for inter-sectoral policies for children and parents

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM)

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Niš

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Niš

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Youth Wellbeing Index

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Nova Varoš

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Nova Varoš

Zlatiborski District

Implementation Locations Nova Varoš
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Nova Varoš

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Nova Varoš

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening local capacities for reducing age-based disrimination

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Commissioner for Protection of Equality

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Reducing age-based disrimination

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Novi Pazar

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Novi Pazar

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening local capacities for reducing age-based disrimination

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Commissioner for Protection of Equality

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Reducing age-based disrimination

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Novi Pazar

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Youth Wellbeing Index

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Osečina

Kolubarski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Osečina

Kolubarski District

  • Environmental Governance

Children Choose to Recycle

Implemented by Osečina Partners CSO “Svet oko nas”

The project aims to improve waste sorting and raise environmental awareness. It will introduce a waste sorting system in schools and cultural institutions, provide recycling bins, and educate students and staff. Activities include seminars and promotional campaigns to engage the community. The project expects increased recycling rates, better waste management, and greater community involvement. Sustainability is ensured through infrastructure, education, and alignment with waste management laws.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

12,796 Euros

Programme funds:

11,498 Euros

Co-funding:

1,298 Euros

Area Environmental protection

The project aims to improve waste sorting and raise environmental awareness. It will introduce a waste sorting system in schools and cultural institutions, provide recycling bins, and educate students and staff. Activities include seminars and promotional campaigns to engage the community. The project expects increased recycling rates, better waste management, and greater community involvement. Sustainability is ensured through infrastructure, education, and alignment with waste management laws.

Osečina

Kolubarski District

Implementation Locations Osečina
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Pirot

Pirotski District

Implementation Locations Pirot
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Open door for inclusive support"

Implemented by Center for Developmental Support and Initiative “Novitas” Partners Health Centre, “Duško Radović” School

Establishment of the work centre “Open Door for Inclusive Support” within the premises of the partner school licensed for functional adult education, where beneficiaries will receive information, encouragement, and support through three types of programmes: informational-educational support, improvement of healthcare services in cooperation with the Health Centre, and pedagogical-psychological support.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,292 Euros

Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Establishment of the work centre “Open Door for Inclusive Support” within the premises of the partner school licensed for functional adult education, where beneficiaries will receive information, encouragement, and support through three types of programmes: informational-educational support, improvement of healthcare services in cooperation with the Health Centre, and pedagogical-psychological support.

Pirot

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

Resource Centers for Intergenerational Cooperation

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners LG Pirot and the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality

The initiative aims to engage older persons, youth, and people aged 50+ in promoting active and healthy ageing, age-friendly employment models, intergenerational mentorship, and skills development opportunities. Through these activities, RCICs support older persons, if they so choose and in line with labour legislation, to remain economically active and socially engaged, while fostering intergenerational solidarity and social inclusion at the local level.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Inter-Municipal Cooperation

The initiative aims to engage older persons, youth, and people aged 50+ in promoting active and healthy ageing, age-friendly employment models, intergenerational mentorship, and skills development opportunities. Through these activities, RCICs support older persons, if they so choose and in line with labour legislation, to remain economically active and socially engaged, while fostering intergenerational solidarity and social inclusion at the local level.

Pirot

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building of service providers from the social protection system for working with children with disabilities and their parents/caregivers

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Social Protection Professional Workers of Serbia

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Pirot

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of local governments for inter-sectoral policies for children and parents

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM)

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Pirot

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Pirot

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening local capacities for reducing age-based disrimination

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Commissioner for Protection of Equality

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Reducing age-based disrimination

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Požarevac

Braničevski District

Implementation Locations Požarevac, Veliko Gradište
  • Social Inclusion

Inter-municipal project: Marriage and Family Counselling Centre in Veliko Gradište

Implemented by Municipaliy of Veliko Gradište Partners City of Požarevac

The establishment of a Marriage and Family Counselling Centre in Veliko Gradište through inter-municipal cooperation with the City of Požarevac, which will support service provision through its Centre for Social Work until professional staff in Veliko Gradište are fully trained. At least 20 families will be supported through this service. Sustainability will be ensured at the policy level through amendments to local social protection decisions, at the institutional level through cooperation and joint monitoring, and at the financial level through shared funding from local budgets.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

46,500 Euros

Programme funds:

37,200 Euros

Co-funding:

9,300 Euros

Area Improvement of Social Protection

The establishment of a Marriage and Family Counselling Centre in Veliko Gradište through inter-municipal cooperation with the City of Požarevac, which will support service provision through its Centre for Social Work until professional staff in Veliko Gradište are fully trained. At least 20 families will be supported through this service. Sustainability will be ensured at the policy level through amendments to local social protection decisions, at the institutional level through cooperation and joint monitoring, and at the financial level through shared funding from local budgets.

Požarevac

Braničevski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening local capacities for reducing age-based disrimination

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Commissioner for Protection of Equality

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Reducing age-based disrimination

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Požega

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Požega

Zlatiborski District

Implementation Locations Požega
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Priboj

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Priboj

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Establishment of Inter-Municipal Cooperation in the Provision of Social Protection Services

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Inter-Municipal Cooperation

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Priboj

Zlatiborski District

Implementation Locations Priboj
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Priboj

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Youth Wellbeing Index

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Prijepolje

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support in Establishment of Local Coordination Mechanism to Protect Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Implemented by Municipality of Prijepolje Partners Centre for Social Welfare, National Employment Service, Public utility company "Lim", Red Cross, Health Centre

Besides establishment of LCM and engagement of full-time FS who will also cover a priority group in Sjenica, the focus will be on regional cooperation with Priboj, Nova Varoš and Sjenica. LG Prijepolje has already conducted a needs assessment while the role of waste pickers will be defined and included into new Regional Waste Management Plan covering Prijepolje, Priboj, Nova Varoš and Sjenica.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

22,152 Euros

Area Protection of Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Besides establishment of LCM and engagement of full-time FS who will also cover a priority group in Sjenica, the focus will be on regional cooperation with Priboj, Nova Varoš and Sjenica. LG Prijepolje has already conducted a needs assessment while the role of waste pickers will be defined and included into new Regional Waste Management Plan covering Prijepolje, Priboj, Nova Varoš and Sjenica.

Prijepolje

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Prijepolje

Zlatiborski District

  • Environmental Governance

Waterfalls of Sopotnica: A natural treasure for future generations

Implemented by Prijepolje Partners Mountaineering Association "Kamena Gora"

The project aims to improve the management and protection of this Natural Monument by enhancing stakeholder cooperation, raising public awareness, and improving infrastructure. Activities include educational programs, a Cooperation Protocol, path renovations, and promotional materials. Sustainability is ensured through strengthened partnerships, community involvement, and long-term management of the protected area.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

13,482 Euros

Programme funds:

11,634 Euros

Co-funding:

1,848 Euros

Area Environmental protection

The project aims to improve the management and protection of this Natural Monument by enhancing stakeholder cooperation, raising public awareness, and improving infrastructure. Activities include educational programs, a Cooperation Protocol, path renovations, and promotional materials. Sustainability is ensured through strengthened partnerships, community involvement, and long-term management of the protected area.

Prijepolje

Zlatiborski District

Implementation Locations Prijepolje
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Future in Safe Hands"

Implemented by Municipality of Prijepolje Partners Health Centre, CSW, schools

Improving the Day Centre for Children and Youth with at-risk behaviour by introducing additional counselling and therapeutic services, including socio-educational workshops for developing conflict resolution skills and preventing peer violence. In addition to supporting 60 children and young people within the Day Centre, parents and other local actors will actively participate through forums and workshops outside the Day Centre.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

22,230 Euros

Programme funds:

18,560 Euros

Co-funding:

3,670 Euros

Area Improvement of Social Protection

Improving the Day Centre for Children and Youth with at-risk behaviour by introducing additional counselling and therapeutic services, including socio-educational workshops for developing conflict resolution skills and preventing peer violence. In addition to supporting 60 children and young people within the Day Centre, parents and other local actors will actively participate through forums and workshops outside the Day Centre.

Prijepolje

Zlatiborski District

Implementation Locations Prijepolje
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Together to Change"

Implemented by CSO "Vedrina Polimlja" Partners LG Prijepolje Primary school "Milosav Stiković" Centre for Social Welfare (CSW)

Establishment of integrated service that combines three social inclusion areas: education (with learning support and motivational workshops, free textbooks and other types of assistance for Roma children), health (through workshops on personal hygiene, vaccination, reproductive health, motherhood and early childhood care, psychological support for children and parents) and employment (internship for acquiring better working skills).

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,256 Euros

Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Establishment of integrated service that combines three social inclusion areas: education (with learning support and motivational workshops, free textbooks and other types of assistance for Roma children), health (through workshops on personal hygiene, vaccination, reproductive health, motherhood and early childhood care, psychological support for children and parents) and employment (internship for acquiring better working skills).

Prijepolje

Zlatiborski District

Implementation Locations Prijepolje
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Prokuplje

Toplički District

Implementation Locations Prokuplje
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Prokuplje

Toplički District

Implementation Locations Prokuplje
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Integrated Support to Vulnerable Groups in Prokuplje"

Implemented by City of Prokuplje Partners CSW, Red Cross

Expanding the existing Day Care Centre to include older persons and individuals with disabilities, with enriched therapeutic programmes, including psychological support for families, as well as social and recreational activities. The planned number of beneficiaries is 150 older persons and 70 individuals with disabilities who will benefit from therapeutic programmes.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

24,440 Euros

Programme funds:

21,940 Euros

Co-funding:

2,500 Euros

Area Improvement of Social Protection

Expanding the existing Day Care Centre to include older persons and individuals with disabilities, with enriched therapeutic programmes, including psychological support for families, as well as social and recreational activities. The planned number of beneficiaries is 150 older persons and 70 individuals with disabilities who will benefit from therapeutic programmes.

Raška

Raški District

Implementation Locations Raška
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Raška

Raški District

Implementation Locations Kraljevo, Raška, Trstenik
  • Social Inclusion

Inter-municipal project "Strength of Family"

Implemented by Municipality of Trstenik Partners LGs Kraljevo and Raška

The reason for establishing intermunicipal cooperation is to enhance the capacities of less developed municipalities, Trstenik and Raška, for setting up Marriage and Family Counselling Centres, with the support of the City of Kraljevo through knowledge and experience exchange. In the initial phase, while professionals in Trstenik and Raška are undergoing training, trained therapists from Kraljevo will provide individual and family therapy. A joint monitoring and professional supervision system will be established, and later, intermunicipal expert communities will regularly exchange experiences and propose further service improvements.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

49,385 Euros

Programme funds:

39,505 Euros

Co-funding:

9,880 Euros

Area Improvement of Social Protection

The reason for establishing intermunicipal cooperation is to enhance the capacities of less developed municipalities, Trstenik and Raška, for setting up Marriage and Family Counselling Centres, with the support of the City of Kraljevo through knowledge and experience exchange. In the initial phase, while professionals in Trstenik and Raška are undergoing training, trained therapists from Kraljevo will provide individual and family therapy. A joint monitoring and professional supervision system will be established, and later, intermunicipal expert communities will regularly exchange experiences and propose further service improvements.

Raška

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building of service providers from the social protection system for working with children with disabilities and their parents/caregivers

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Social Protection Professional Workers of Serbia

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Raška

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of local governments for inter-sectoral policies for children and parents

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM)

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Raška

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Ražanj

Nišavski District

  • Environmental Governance

From Waste to Resources

Implemented by Ražanj Partners CSO “Zelena oaza”

The project aims to improve waste management through education and infrastructure upgrade. Activities include workshops, a recycling center visit, awareness campaigns, compost bin distribution, and training for Recycling Yard staff. Sustainability is ensured through community participation, enhanced local capacities, and alignment with principles of governance, inclusion, and environmental responsibility.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

12,839 Euros

Programme funds:

11,519 Euros

Co-funding:

1,320 Euros

Area Environmental protection

The project aims to improve waste management through education and infrastructure upgrade. Activities include workshops, a recycling center visit, awareness campaigns, compost bin distribution, and training for Recycling Yard staff. Sustainability is ensured through community participation, enhanced local capacities, and alignment with principles of governance, inclusion, and environmental responsibility.

Ražanj

Nišavski District

Implementation Locations Ražanj
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Ražanj

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Rekovac

Pomoravski District

Implementation Locations Rekovac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Sokobanja

Zaječarski District

Implementation Locations Sokobanja
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Surdulica

Pčinjski District

Implementation Locations Surdulica
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Surdulica

Pčinjski District

Implementation Locations Surdulica
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Centre for Children and Parents in Surdulica"

Implemented by Municipality of Surdulica Partners CSW, Health centre, schools

A day care service for children and parents as an intersectoral service intended for children aged 7-18, especially children and youth with developmental difficulties and their parents, with the aim of deinstitutionalisation. Users will be provided with accommodation, transport, cultural-entertainment, and recreational activities, all in accordance with their abilities, preferences, and psychological development.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

26,780 Euros

Programme funds:

24,380 Euros

Co-funding:

2,400 Euros

Area Improvement of Social Protection

A day care service for children and parents as an intersectoral service intended for children aged 7-18, especially children and youth with developmental difficulties and their parents, with the aim of deinstitutionalisation. Users will be provided with accommodation, transport, cultural-entertainment, and recreational activities, all in accordance with their abilities, preferences, and psychological development.

Svilajnac

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Youth Wellbeing Index

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Svilajnac

Pomoravski District

  • Environmental Governance

Saving Drinking Water

Implemented by Svilajnac Partners CSO “Centre for Organic Production”

The project addresses high water consumption and supply network failures in Svilajnac, aiming to conserve groundwater, reduce energy use, and raise public awareness. Activities include purchasing portable flow meters to detect leaks, media campaigns, and leaflet distribution in partnership with the Center for Organic Production. Sustainability is supported through improved monitoring, broad outreach, and long-term awareness of water conservation.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

14,714 Euros

Programme funds:

13,130 Euros

Co-funding:

1,584 Euros

Area Environmental protection

The project addresses high water consumption and supply network failures in Svilajnac, aiming to conserve groundwater, reduce energy use, and raise public awareness. Activities include purchasing portable flow meters to detect leaks, media campaigns, and leaflet distribution in partnership with the Center for Organic Production. Sustainability is supported through improved monitoring, broad outreach, and long-term awareness of water conservation.

Svilajnac

Pomoravski District

Implementation Locations Svilajnac
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Club for Elderly"

Implemented by Municipality of Svilajnac Partners Family Care Centre, Cultural Centre

The establishment of a Club for Elderly to meet the social and cultural needs of the elderly through thematic workshops and field services, particularly for health prevention. The general goal is to include older individuals in the social community, which significantly contributes to their physical and mental well-being.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

28,015 Euros

Programme funds:

24,380 Euros

Co-funding:

3,635 Euros

Area Improvement of Social Protection

The establishment of a Club for Elderly to meet the social and cultural needs of the elderly through thematic workshops and field services, particularly for health prevention. The general goal is to include older individuals in the social community, which significantly contributes to their physical and mental well-being.

Svilajnac

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

Resource Centers for Intergenerational Cooperation

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners LG Svilajnac and the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality

The initiative aims to engage older persons, youth, and people aged 50+ in promoting active and healthy ageing, age-friendly employment models, intergenerational mentorship, and skills development opportunities. Through these activities, RCICs support older persons, if they so choose and in line with labour legislation, to remain economically active and socially engaged, while fostering intergenerational solidarity and social inclusion at the local level.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Improvement of Social Protection

The initiative aims to engage older persons, youth, and people aged 50+ in promoting active and healthy ageing, age-friendly employment models, intergenerational mentorship, and skills development opportunities. Through these activities, RCICs support older persons, if they so choose and in line with labour legislation, to remain economically active and socially engaged, while fostering intergenerational solidarity and social inclusion at the local level.

Svrljig

Nišavski District

Implementation Locations Svrljig
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Svrljig

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building of service providers from the social protection system for working with children with disabilities and their parents/caregivers

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Social Protection Professional Workers of Serbia

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Svrljig

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of local governments for inter-sectoral policies for children and parents

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM)

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Svrljig

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Svrljig

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Šabac

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building of service providers from the social protection system for working with children with disabilities and their parents/caregivers

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Social Protection Professional Workers of Serbia

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Šabac

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of local governments for inter-sectoral policies for children and parents

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM)

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Šabac

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Šabac

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Šabac

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening local capacities for reducing age-based disrimination

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Commissioner for Protection of Equality

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Reducing age-based disrimination

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Šabac

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Youth Wellbeing Index

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Topola

Šumadijski District

Implementation Locations Topola
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Trstenik

Rasinski District

Implementation Locations Kraljevo, Raška, Trstenik
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Strenght of Family"

Implemented by Municipality of Trstenik Partners LGs Kraljevo and Raška

The reason for establishing intermunicipal cooperation is to enhance the capacities of less developed municipalities, Trstenik and Raška, for setting up Marriage and Family Counselling Centres, with the support of the City of Kraljevo through knowledge and experience exchange. In the initial phase, while professionals in Trstenik and Raška are undergoing training, trained therapists from Kraljevo will provide individual and family therapy. A joint monitoring and professional supervision system will be established, and later, intermunicipal expert communities will regularly exchange experiences and propose further service improvements.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

49,385 Euros

Programme funds:

39,505 Euros

Co-funding:

9,880 Euros

Area Improvement of Social Protection

The reason for establishing intermunicipal cooperation is to enhance the capacities of less developed municipalities, Trstenik and Raška, for setting up Marriage and Family Counselling Centres, with the support of the City of Kraljevo through knowledge and experience exchange. In the initial phase, while professionals in Trstenik and Raška are undergoing training, trained therapists from Kraljevo will provide individual and family therapy. A joint monitoring and professional supervision system will be established, and later, intermunicipal expert communities will regularly exchange experiences and propose further service improvements.

Trstenik

Rasinski District

Implementation Locations Trstenik
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Trstenik

Rasinski District

Implementation Locations Trstenik
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Inclusion in Action"

Implemented by Municipality of Trstenik Partners CSW, schools and kindergartens

Improving the existing personal assistance service and expanding it to additional users, ensuring that a total of 15 children with disabilities have access to an enriched service with educational support, not only for children but also for parents and teaching staff. Additionally, the project will enable the training and employment of five unemployed individuals as new personal assistants.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

24,100 Euros

Programme funds:

21,600 Euros

Co-funding:

2,500 Euros

Area Improvement of Social Protection

Improving the existing personal assistance service and expanding it to additional users, ensuring that a total of 15 children with disabilities have access to an enriched service with educational support, not only for children but also for parents and teaching staff. Additionally, the project will enable the training and employment of five unemployed individuals as new personal assistants.

Tutin

Raški District

  • Environmental Governance

Meet Tutin: Initiative for the Preservation of Nature for Future Generations

Implemented by Tutin Partners Association for the Promotion and Ecological Marketing of Natural Values ​​- EKOMAR, Kragujevac

The project promotes environmental awareness among Tutin's youth and strengthens local government capacity to protect natural resources. Activities include Green Council training, capacity-building for municipal employees, creation of informative content, promotion of the Pešter Polje, a social media campaign, and conservation workshops for students. Sustainability is ensured through institutional strengthening, public education, cross-sector collaboration, and long-term management plans for environmental preservation.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

14,797 Euros

Programme funds:

13,125 Euros

Co-funding:

1,672 Euros

Area Environmental protection

The project promotes environmental awareness among Tutin's youth and strengthens local government capacity to protect natural resources. Activities include Green Council training, capacity-building for municipal employees, creation of informative content, promotion of the Pešter Polje, a social media campaign, and conservation workshops for students. Sustainability is ensured through institutional strengthening, public education, cross-sector collaboration, and long-term management plans for environmental preservation.

Tutin

Raški District

Implementation Locations Tutin
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Tutin

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Tutin

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening local capacities for reducing age-based disrimination

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Commissioner for Protection of Equality

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Reducing age-based disrimination

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Užice

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Youth Wellbeing Index

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Užice

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building of service providers from the social protection system for working with children with disabilities and their parents/caregivers

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Social Protection Professional Workers of Serbia

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Užice

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of local governments for inter-sectoral policies for children and parents

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM)

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Užice

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support in Establishment of Local Coordination Mechanism to Protect Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Implemented by City of Valjevo Partners Centre for Social Welfare, National Employment Service, Red Cross Roma Association

Besides institutional support through a LCM and engagement of full-time FS, who will also support a priority target group in neighbouring municipality of Vladimirci, the focus will be on employment solutions for waste pickers in cooperation with the Business Council of the City of Valjevo that gathers more than 25 strong local businesses. Moreover, the expert support will be provided for development of individual employment plans for each working age family member of the target group.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

22,152 Euros

Area Protection of Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Besides institutional support through a LCM and engagement of full-time FS, who will also support a priority target group in neighbouring municipality of Vladimirci, the focus will be on employment solutions for waste pickers in cooperation with the Business Council of the City of Valjevo that gathers more than 25 strong local businesses. Moreover, the expert support will be provided for development of individual employment plans for each working age family member of the target group.

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

  • Environmental Governance

The First Virtual Tour through Gradac River Canyon

Implemented by Valjevo Partners CSO “eRevolucija”

The project promotes environmental awareness and sustainable eco-tourism by showcasing the river’s biodiversity through digital tools. Activities include creating a virtual tour, educational content, training for tourism operators, and forming an eco-tourism network. Sustainability is ensured through capacity-building, long-term digital resources, and continued community engagement.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

14,696 Euros

Programme funds:

13,200 Euros

Co-funding:

1,496 Euros

Area Environmental protection

The project promotes environmental awareness and sustainable eco-tourism by showcasing the river’s biodiversity through digital tools. Activities include creating a virtual tour, educational content, training for tourism operators, and forming an eco-tourism network. Sustainability is ensured through capacity-building, long-term digital resources, and continued community engagement.

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

Implementation Locations Valjevo
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

Implementation Locations Valjevo
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Together to Work"

Implemented by Centre for Roma Integration

Comprehensive support for better access to various public services (health and social protection) with the focus on employment through workshops on active job searching and strengthening employability, including communication skills, as well as vocational training for in-demand occupations. Moreover, the most vulnerable families will be provided with basic household appliances and furniture to improve their living conditions. Finally, one of the project results will be recommendations for better systemic solutions for addressing rights and needs of informal waste pickers.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,450 Euros

Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Comprehensive support for better access to various public services (health and social protection) with the focus on employment through workshops on active job searching and strengthening employability, including communication skills, as well as vocational training for in-demand occupations. Moreover, the most vulnerable families will be provided with basic household appliances and furniture to improve their living conditions. Finally, one of the project results will be recommendations for better systemic solutions for addressing rights and needs of informal waste pickers.

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

Implementation Locations Valjevo
  • Social Inclusion

Sustainable Inclusion

Implemented by CSO "Most 014" Partners CSW Valjevo

The service envisages two components i.e. better employability through certified vocational training for in-demand occupations and connection with employers for practical experience/employment as well as set of social inclusion services through pedagogical support to children, educational support to adults and collaboration with healthcare institutions to ensure access to primary and specialist care. The support will be provided to ten families of informal waste pickers at the CSW registry.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,450 Euros

Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

The service envisages two components i.e. better employability through certified vocational training for in-demand occupations and connection with employers for practical experience/employment as well as set of social inclusion services through pedagogical support to children, educational support to adults and collaboration with healthcare institutions to ensure access to primary and specialist care. The support will be provided to ten families of informal waste pickers at the CSW registry.

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening local capacities for reducing age-based disrimination

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Commissioner for Protection of Equality

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Reducing age-based disrimination

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Varvarin

Rasinski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Veliko Gradište

Braničevski District

Implementation Locations Veliko Gradište
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Veliko Gradište

Braničevski District

Implementation Locations Požarevac, Veliko Gradište
  • Social Inclusion

Inter-municipal project "Marriage and Family Counselling Centres"

Implemented by Municipaliy of Veliko Gradište Partners LG Požarevac

The establishment of a Marriage and Family Counselling Centre in Veliko Gradište through inter-municipal cooperation with the City of Požarevac, which will support service provision through its Centre for Social Work until professional staff in Veliko Gradište are fully trained. At least 20 families will be supported through this service. Sustainability will be ensured at the policy level through amendments to local social protection decisions, at the institutional level through cooperation and joint monitoring, and at the financial level through shared funding from local budgets.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

46,500 Euros

Programme funds:

37,200 Euros

Co-funding:

9,300 Euros

Area Improvement of Social Protection

The establishment of a Marriage and Family Counselling Centre in Veliko Gradište through inter-municipal cooperation with the City of Požarevac, which will support service provision through its Centre for Social Work until professional staff in Veliko Gradište are fully trained. At least 20 families will be supported through this service. Sustainability will be ensured at the policy level through amendments to local social protection decisions, at the institutional level through cooperation and joint monitoring, and at the financial level through shared funding from local budgets.

Vlasotince

Jablanički District

Implementation Locations Vlasotince
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Vrnjačka Banja

Raški District

  • Environmental Governance

Clean VB

Implemented by Vrnjačka Banja Partners CSO “Čuvari prirode - Srbija”

The project addresses environmental challenges in Vrnjačka Banja caused by traffic, heating, waste, and industry, aiming to improve air and soil quality through community engagement and sustainable practices. Key activities include environmental monitoring, action plan development, capacity building, a pilot intervention, and awareness-raising among residents, businesses, CSOs, and authorities. The project ensures sustainability through policy integration, institutional partnerships, local capacity building, and financial diversification.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

17,019 Euros

Programme funds:

13,200 Euros

Co-funding:

3,819 Euros

Area Environmental protection

The project addresses environmental challenges in Vrnjačka Banja caused by traffic, heating, waste, and industry, aiming to improve air and soil quality through community engagement and sustainable practices. Key activities include environmental monitoring, action plan development, capacity building, a pilot intervention, and awareness-raising among residents, businesses, CSOs, and authorities. The project ensures sustainability through policy integration, institutional partnerships, local capacity building, and financial diversification.

Vrnjačka Banja

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building of service providers from the social protection system for working with children with disabilities and their parents/caregivers

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Social Protection Professional Workers of Serbia

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Vrnjačka Banja

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of local governments for inter-sectoral policies for children and parents

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM)

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Vrnjačka Banja

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Vrnjačka Banja

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening local capacities for reducing age-based disrimination

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Commissioner for Protection of Equality

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Reducing age-based disrimination

Support to local self-governments and development of programs aimed at strengthening capacity to reduce discrimination based on age

Zaječar

Zaječarski District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Youth Wellbeing Index

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Zaječar

Zaječarski District

Implementation Locations Aleksandrovac, Aleksinac, Apatin, Aranđelovac, Arilje
  • Social Inclusion

Healthy Child - Happy Family!

Implemented by Association of Roma Society Zaječar Partners Centre for Social Welfare Zaječar

The early intervention service was provided for a total of 42 Roma children under the age of six with certain developmental problems from families living in rural Roma settlements in the villages of Avramica, Veliki Izvor, Rgotina and Vratarnica. The early intervention team, consisting of a social worker, a health mediator and a psychologist, continuously worked with children and parents through an individual or group approach. The result of the support is reflected in the children's emotional stability and improvement of communication skills, which positively affected their social relationships.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,182 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

The early intervention service was provided for a total of 42 Roma children under the age of six with certain developmental problems from families living in rural Roma settlements in the villages of Avramica, Veliki Izvor, Rgotina and Vratarnica. The early intervention team, consisting of a social worker, a health mediator and a psychologist, continuously worked with children and parents through an individual or group approach. The result of the support is reflected in the children's emotional stability and improvement of communication skills, which positively affected their social relationships.

Žabari

Braničevski District

Implementation Locations Žabari
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Žabari

Braničevski District

Implementation Locations Žabari
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Žagubica

Braničevski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Žitorađa

Toplički District

Implementation Locations Žitorađa
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Žitorađa

Toplički District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Bogatić

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Crna Trava

Jablanički District

Implementation Locations Crna Trava
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Crna Trava

Jablanički District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Ćuprija

Pomoravski District

  • Environmental Governance

Less Noise - More Health

Implemented by Ćuprija Partners CSO “UNEKOOP” Paraćin

The project aims to reduce noise pollution and improve quality of life by building technical and institutional capacity for noise management. Key activities include purchasing a phonometer, developing a local noise monitoring program, and involving the community in policy development. Sustainability is ensured through participatory governance, awareness-raising, and focus on social inclusion and environmental equity.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

14,203 Euros

Programme funds:

12,751 Euros

Co-funding:

1,452 Euros

Area Environmental protection

The project aims to reduce noise pollution and improve quality of life by building technical and institutional capacity for noise management. Key activities include purchasing a phonometer, developing a local noise monitoring program, and involving the community in policy development. Sustainability is ensured through participatory governance, awareness-raising, and focus on social inclusion and environmental equity.

Ćuprija

Pomoravski District

Implementation Locations Ćuprija
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Doljevac

Nišavski District

Implementation Locations Doljevac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Doljevac

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Gornji Milanovac

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building of service providers from the social protection system for working with children with disabilities and their parents/caregivers

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Social Protection Professional Workers of Serbia

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for the enhancement of priority social protection services for working with parents (day care for children with disabilities, counseling centers, home care) through training, mentoring, horizontal exchange, and other forms of advisory support

Gornji Milanovac

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of local governments for inter-sectoral policies for children and parents

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM)

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for local governments to enhance the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of policies and measures aimed at social services for children and parents, with a particular focus on children with disabilities and family oriented early childhood interventions

Gornji Milanovac

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Kladovo

Borski District

Implementation Locations Kladovo
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Krupanj

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Krupanj

Mačvanski District

Implementation Locations Krupanj
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Krupanj

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Krupanj

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Medveđa

Jablanički District

  • Environmental Governance

Protection and Regulation of Mrkonjski Vis

Implemented by Medveđa Partners CSO “Centar za decu i omladinu” Vrnjačka Banja

The Medveđa project aims to improve infrastructure and promote eco-tourism at Mrkonjski Vis Nature Monument. Activities include installing signs, benches, and gazebos, and organizing workshops and field activities to raise environmental awareness. The project supports sustainable tourism by enhancing visitor facilities, educating citizens, and strengthening protected area management. Sustainability is ensured through improved infrastructure, trained personnel, and increased community engagement.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

13,552 Euros

Programme funds:

12,153 Euros

Co-funding:

1,399 Euros

Area Environmental protection

The Medveđa project aims to improve infrastructure and promote eco-tourism at Mrkonjski Vis Nature Monument. Activities include installing signs, benches, and gazebos, and organizing workshops and field activities to raise environmental awareness. The project supports sustainable tourism by enhancing visitor facilities, educating citizens, and strengthening protected area management. Sustainability is ensured through improved infrastructure, trained personnel, and increased community engagement.

Preševo

Pčinjski District

Implementation Locations Preševo
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government to complete the Catalogue of Procedures to be entered into the eDMS, including the organisational chart, as a basis for eDMS establishment.

Rača

Šumadijski District

  • Social Inclusion

Capacity building for the development of policies and budgeting based on child rights

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Rights-based child-centred governance

Supporting local self-governments in enhancing capacities for the development of policies, planning, prioritization, and budgeting based on child rights.

Sjenica

Zlatiborski District

  • Environmental Governance

Air Quality Assessment in Sjenica

Implemented by Sjenica Partners CSO “EcoPrime”

The project aims to establish a monitoring system for air quality, addressing the lack of data and improving pollution control. Activities include air quality monitoring, pollutant analysis, and public awareness campaigns. An automatic station will collect data for 8 weeks, supporting policy decisions and future funding. Sustainability is ensured through policy integration, legislative support, and partnerships. The project will enhance public health, empower decision-making, and raise community awareness for long-term environmental benefits.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

15,928 Euros

Programme funds:

13,200 Euros

Co-funding:

2,728 Euros

Area Environmental protection

The project aims to establish a monitoring system for air quality, addressing the lack of data and improving pollution control. Activities include air quality monitoring, pollutant analysis, and public awareness campaigns. An automatic station will collect data for 8 weeks, supporting policy decisions and future funding. Sustainability is ensured through policy integration, legislative support, and partnerships. The project will enhance public health, empower decision-making, and raise community awareness for long-term environmental benefits.

Sjenica

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Establishment of Inter-Municipal Cooperation in the Provision of Social Protection Services

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Inter-Municipal Cooperation

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Sjenica

Zlatiborski District

Implementation Locations Sjenica
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Vladimirci

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Vladimirci

Mačvanski District

Implementation Locations Vladimirci
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Lokalno upravljanje za ljude i prirodu

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improving eGovernment

Supporting local self-government in developing and establishing functional back-office governance structures and processes in line with legal requirements for local eGovernment and eService delivery. It focuses on digital transformation, capacity building, and improving the quality of eServices to facilitate user-oriented digital interaction between local administrations and citizens.

Vladimirci

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Belgrade Psychological Center (BPC)

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Type of Support Capacity building of LGs Area Strenghtening local services for children and families

Support for establishing inter-sectoral services for children at developmental risk, with difficulties and disabilities, and their families, coordinated through developmental counseling centers within local health centers. These services bring together professionals from the health, education, and social protection systems. Support includes building institutional and professional capacities through the development of procedures, training, mentoring, horizontal exchanges, partial equipment provision, and other necessary forms of support

Vranje

Pčinjski District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Type of Support Capacity building at the local level Area Youth Wellbeing Index

Improving the capacities of local self-governments, local youth offices and local youth CSOs to monitor the status of young people and the implementation of youth policy, as well as to improve youth policy instruments at the local level

Obrenovac

Beogradski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Obrenovac

Beogradski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support in Establishment of Local Coordination Mechanism to Protect Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Implemented by City Municipality of Obrenovac Partners Centre for Social Welfare, National Employment Service, Health Centre

Besides establishment of LCM, the LG Obrenovac will engage two FS i.e. one for full-time and one municipal employee who already works with vulnerable groups. The focus groups with local businesses will be organised in order to determine potential for training or employment of the target group. Due to large number of listed waste pickers` households, a thorough survey will be conducted to determine the exact number of the members from the priority group. Based on the determined needs of waste pickers, the new measures will be included into the Local Development Programme.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

44,304 Euros

Area Protection of Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Besides establishment of LCM, the LG Obrenovac will engage two FS i.e. one for full-time and one municipal employee who already works with vulnerable groups. The focus groups with local businesses will be organised in order to determine potential for training or employment of the target group. Due to large number of listed waste pickers` households, a thorough survey will be conducted to determine the exact number of the members from the priority group. Based on the determined needs of waste pickers, the new measures will be included into the Local Development Programme.

Obrenovac

Beogradski District

Implementation Locations Obrenovac
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Economic Empowerment of Informal Waste Pickers"

Implemented by HC Rom Partners NES Branch Office Obrenovac

Improving the employability of 30 waste pickers from the territory of Obrenovac, Ub and Apatin, through on-the-job training, functional adult education, entrepreneurship training, including business planning, of which at least 15 will be formally employed. Additionally, employment will be advocated through cooperation with employers and public utility companies.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,450 Euros

Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Improving the employability of 30 waste pickers from the territory of Obrenovac, Ub and Apatin, through on-the-job training, functional adult education, entrepreneurship training, including business planning, of which at least 15 will be formally employed. Additionally, employment will be advocated through cooperation with employers and public utility companies.

Lazarevac

Beogradski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Apatin

Zapadnobački District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Odžaci

Zapadnobački District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Odžaci

Zapadnobački District

  • Social Inclusion

Support in Establishment of Local Coordination Mechanism to Protect Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Implemented by Municipality of Odžaci Partners Centre for Social Welfare, National Employment Service

The LG Odžaci will use the existing Mobile Team for Roma Inclusion as LCM which will prepare a waste pickers` database. The engaged FS will provide support to the priority group with residence in Odžaci and Zrenjanin. At the policy level, new measures based on determined needs of waste pickers are included into new Local Action Plan for Roma Inclusion 2024 - 2027 while the local self-government allocated 500,000 dinars for the establishment of a eco-cooperative of waste pickers.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

22,152 Euros

Area Protection of Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

The LG Odžaci will use the existing Mobile Team for Roma Inclusion as LCM which will prepare a waste pickers` database. The engaged FS will provide support to the priority group with residence in Odžaci and Zrenjanin. At the policy level, new measures based on determined needs of waste pickers are included into new Local Action Plan for Roma Inclusion 2024 - 2027 while the local self-government allocated 500,000 dinars for the establishment of a eco-cooperative of waste pickers.

Kula

Zapadnobački District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Kula

Zapadnobački District

  • Social Inclusion

Support in Establishment of Local Coordination Mechanism to Protect Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Implemented by Municipality of Kula Partners Centre for Social Welfare, National Employment Service, Health Centre

Besides establishment of LCM, two local employees will overtake the roles of Family Assistants having in mind their previous experience in working with Roma population and project management, especially having in mind that LG Kula will support families in neighbouring municipalities Mali Iđoš and Vrbas. Training on career development will be organised for the working age family members of the priority group. New measures related to social inclusion of waste pickers, determined through participatory approach, will be included into Local Action Plan for Roma Inclusion.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

22,152 Euros

Area Protection of Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Besides establishment of LCM, two local employees will overtake the roles of Family Assistants having in mind their previous experience in working with Roma population and project management, especially having in mind that LG Kula will support families in neighbouring municipalities Mali Iđoš and Vrbas. Training on career development will be organised for the working age family members of the priority group. New measures related to social inclusion of waste pickers, determined through participatory approach, will be included into Local Action Plan for Roma Inclusion.

Ruma

Sremski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support in Establishment of Local Coordination Mechanism to Protect Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Implemented by Municipality of Ruma Partners Centre for Social Welfare, Public utility company "Komunalac", Mobile Team for Roma Inclusion

The LG Ruma will use the existing Mobile Team for Roma Inclusion as LCM having in mind that it has been functioning since 2018. The FS will be engaged full-time. The training for self-employment and better employability of the target group will be organised in accordance with determined needs of working age family members. The assessment of waste pickers needs was conducted in cooperation with PUC Komunalac while new measures will be included into inclusive systemic public policy.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

22,105 Euros

Area Protection of Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

The LG Ruma will use the existing Mobile Team for Roma Inclusion as LCM having in mind that it has been functioning since 2018. The FS will be engaged full-time. The training for self-employment and better employability of the target group will be organised in accordance with determined needs of working age family members. The assessment of waste pickers needs was conducted in cooperation with PUC Komunalac while new measures will be included into inclusive systemic public policy.

Ruma

Sremski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Sremska Mitrovica

Sremski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Sremska Mitrovica

Sremski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support in Establishment of Local Coordination Mechanism to Protect Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Implemented by City of Sremska Mitrovica Partners Centre for Social Welfare, National Employment Service, Public utility company

Besides establishment of LCM and full time engagement of the FS, the proposal envisages connection of local informal waste pickers with a municipal company for separation and sorting of waste in terms of their training and potential employment. Moreover, the previously established Local Office for Poverty Reduction will provide additional support through its activities related to working engagement of vulnerable groups in cooperation with PUCs "Vodovod" and "Komunalije".

Type of Support Financial support to LG

21,414 Euros

Area Protection of Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Besides establishment of LCM and full time engagement of the FS, the proposal envisages connection of local informal waste pickers with a municipal company for separation and sorting of waste in terms of their training and potential employment. Moreover, the previously established Local Office for Poverty Reduction will provide additional support through its activities related to working engagement of vulnerable groups in cooperation with PUCs "Vodovod" and "Komunalije".

Šid

Sremski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support in Establishment of Local Coordination Mechanism to Protect Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Implemented by Municipality of Šid Partners Centre for Social Welfare, Public utility company "Standard", Health Centre

Besides establishment of LCM and engagement of full-time FS, the proposal envisages organisation of training modules related to improved employability or self-employment that will be adjusted to the needs of waste pickers. The local self-government allocated 500,000 dinars for the establishment of a recycling cooperative of waste pickers.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

21,215 Euros

Area Protection of Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Besides establishment of LCM and engagement of full-time FS, the proposal envisages organisation of training modules related to improved employability or self-employment that will be adjusted to the needs of waste pickers. The local self-government allocated 500,000 dinars for the establishment of a recycling cooperative of waste pickers.

Šid

Sremski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Bač

Južnobački District

  • Social Inclusion

Support in Establishment of Local Coordination Mechanism to Protect Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Implemented by Municipality of Bač Partners Centre for Social Welfare, National Employment Service, Public utility company, Roma Assosiation

Besides institutional support through a local coordination mechanism (LCM) and engagement of a new person as Family Supporter (FS), the vocational training will be organised in accordance with the local labour market needs. At the policy level, new measures addressing the needs of waste pickers, mapped through a participatory process, will be included into the new Local Action Plan for Roma Inclusion 2024 - 2026 and Programme for Improvement of Social Protection.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

18,460 Euros

Area Protection of Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Besides institutional support through a local coordination mechanism (LCM) and engagement of a new person as Family Supporter (FS), the vocational training will be organised in accordance with the local labour market needs. At the policy level, new measures addressing the needs of waste pickers, mapped through a participatory process, will be included into the new Local Action Plan for Roma Inclusion 2024 - 2026 and Programme for Improvement of Social Protection.

Bač

Južnobački District

Implementation Locations Bač
  • Social Inclusion

Project "Improving Living Conditions of Waste Pickers"

Implemented by Association of Roma and Romanian "Mladost" Partners LG Bač

Better access to health care and an educational system through comprehensive support to 10 waste pickers` families through organisation of medical checks and health related workshops, including on work safety, as well as educational workshops for children and their enrollment into the local kindergarten.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,400 Euros

Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Better access to health care and an educational system through comprehensive support to 10 waste pickers` families through organisation of medical checks and health related workshops, including on work safety, as well as educational workshops for children and their enrollment into the local kindergarten.

Bač

Južnobački District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening the capacity of LGs for the social inclusion of waste picker

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Development and implementation of technical support for improving the social inclusion of waste pickers through systemic solutions in terms of more inclusive policies and practices at the local level

Arilje

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Arilje

Zlatiborski District

Implementation Locations Arilje
  • Social Inclusion

Establishment of Inter-Municipal Cooperation in the Provision of Social Protection Services

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support was successfully provided to strengthen the capacities of relevant local actors for establishing inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups and the application of good governance principles throughout the entire process. The support included negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical and institutional management, agreement on financial implications, and the development of mechanisms for monitoring jointly provided services and evaluating their outcomes. Communication for development was also applied as part of this process.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Inter-Municipal Cooperation

Technical support was successfully provided to strengthen the capacities of relevant local actors for establishing inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups and the application of good governance principles throughout the entire process. The support included negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical and institutional management, agreement on financial implications, and the development of mechanisms for monitoring jointly provided services and evaluating their outcomes. Communication for development was also applied as part of this process.

Arilje

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support to CSO in the Licensing Procedure for Social Protection Service Providers

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical assistance includes the normative framework for the licensing process, minimum structural and functional service standards, procedural steps of the licensing process and the necessary documentation for issuing a license. The Association for Support of Persons with Disabilities "Impuls" will strengthen the capacities for licensing the Day Care service for persons with disabilities.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to CSO Area Licensing for Service Providers

Technical assistance includes the normative framework for the licensing process, minimum structural and functional service standards, procedural steps of the licensing process and the necessary documentation for issuing a license. The Association for Support of Persons with Disabilities "Impuls" will strengthen the capacities for licensing the Day Care service for persons with disabilities.

Arilje

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Providing support to LGs for improving local governance

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Through the Municipal Support Package for improving administrative efficiency and effectiveness, the Municipality of Arilje has adopted a total of 17 acts covering key procedures and organizational decisions. Among these are the guidelines for enhancing administrative efficiency, decisions on the establishment of individual administrative positions, and reports on procedures for each of these positions, as well as assessments of initial capacities and final results. These documents clearly demonstrate progress in the more efficient organization of administrative processes, increased work effectiveness, and strengthened employee capacities, enabling better service delivery to citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

Through the Municipal Support Package for improving administrative efficiency and effectiveness, the Municipality of Arilje has adopted a total of 17 acts covering key procedures and organizational decisions. Among these are the guidelines for enhancing administrative efficiency, decisions on the establishment of individual administrative positions, and reports on procedures for each of these positions, as well as assessments of initial capacities and final results. These documents clearly demonstrate progress in the more efficient organization of administrative processes, increased work effectiveness, and strengthened employee capacities, enabling better service delivery to citizens.

Babušnica

Pirotski District

Implementation Locations Babušnica, Bela Palanka, Dimitrovgrad, Pirot
  • Social Inclusion

Classroom of Knowledge, Support and Hope

Implemented by Association of Roma Dawn Partners Centre for Social Welfare Pirot (in charge of Pirot District), Elementary school "Dobrinka Bogdanović", High school "Vuk Karadžić"

The multi-sector approach of the Center for Social Work, student homes and the civil sector prevented 11 children from socio-economically disadvantaged families from leaving the education system through joint support for enrolling children in primary and secondary school students' homes, thereby ensuring the conditions for quality, free and safe education. It also contributed to a better social status of the families of those children with over 60 members. In addition, primary school education has been improved by the establishment of an eClassroom and the introduction of an extracurricular program.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

13,580 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

The multi-sector approach of the Center for Social Work, student homes and the civil sector prevented 11 children from socio-economically disadvantaged families from leaving the education system through joint support for enrolling children in primary and secondary school students' homes, thereby ensuring the conditions for quality, free and safe education. It also contributed to a better social status of the families of those children with over 60 members. In addition, primary school education has been improved by the establishment of an eClassroom and the introduction of an extracurricular program.

Babušnica

Pirotski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme, Babušnica has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector governance. Utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

Through a comprehensive training programme, Babušnica has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector governance. Utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Babušnica

Pirotski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Babušnica

Pirotski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Batočina

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Bela Palanka

Pirotski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Bela Palanka

Pirotski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Bela Palanka

Pirotski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Blace

Toplički District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Bojnik

Jablanički District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Boljevac

Zaječarski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Boljevac

Zaječarski District

  • Good Governance

Providing support to LGs for improving local governance

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision expert support and professional knowledge in the area of improving citizen participation and transparency at the local level through support for the improvement of existing or the development of new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with the developed models, as well as training, mentoring and other types of advisory support.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Citizen participation and transparency

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision expert support and professional knowledge in the area of improving citizen participation and transparency at the local level through support for the improvement of existing or the development of new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with the developed models, as well as training, mentoring and other types of advisory support.

Boljevac

Zaječarski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Bor

Borski District

  • Social Inclusion

Together without Violence

Implemented by Association "Kokoro" Partners Centre for Social Welfare Bor, High School "Bora Stanković", Health Centre Bor

In order to prevent risky behavior among young people and parents from families with disturbed family relationships, who are on the records of the Center for Social Welfare, a total of 670 young people and 64 parents were empowered with the support of the intersectoral team at the Counseling Center for Therapeutic and Educational Services. As an added value, 45 professionals from local institutions and 20 volunteers underwent accredited training "Prohibition of corporal punishment and positive parenting skills" in order to improve competencies for the practical implementation of preventive programmes.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,208 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

In order to prevent risky behavior among young people and parents from families with disturbed family relationships, who are on the records of the Center for Social Welfare, a total of 670 young people and 64 parents were empowered with the support of the intersectoral team at the Counseling Center for Therapeutic and Educational Services. As an added value, 45 professionals from local institutions and 20 volunteers underwent accredited training "Prohibition of corporal punishment and positive parenting skills" in order to improve competencies for the practical implementation of preventive programmes.

Bor

Borski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Bor

Borski District

  • Social Inclusion

Improvement of the accessibility and quality of foster care for children

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Family Placement and Adoption Centers

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Type of Support Capacity building of local service providers Area Alternative family care for children

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Bosilegrad

Pčinjski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Brus

Rasinski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Bujanovac

Pčinjski District

  • Social Inclusion

Safe Space Bujanovac

Implemented by Association of Roma Women Bujanovac Partners Center for Social Work Bujanovac, Community Health Centre Bujanovac, Municipality of Bujanovac, Elementary school "Branko Radičević", Committee for Human Rights Vranje

A total of 270 children and parents received support for the prevention of early marriages through the Safe Space Counseling Center, whose services are available every working day. In terms of sustainability, a Local Team for the Prevention of Child Marriage was established, which consists of representatives of the main actors (Center for Social Welfare, local self-government, police, Health Center, schools, SOS telephone service provider and the civil sector) and will continue to provide support through an intersectoral approach.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

13,651 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

A total of 270 children and parents received support for the prevention of early marriages through the Safe Space Counseling Center, whose services are available every working day. In terms of sustainability, a Local Team for the Prevention of Child Marriage was established, which consists of representatives of the main actors (Center for Social Welfare, local self-government, police, Health Center, schools, SOS telephone service provider and the civil sector) and will continue to provide support through an intersectoral approach.

Čačak

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Čačak

Moravički District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Čačak

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Improvement of the accessibility and quality of foster care for children

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Family Placement and Adoption Centers

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Type of Support Capacity building of local service providers Area Alternative family care for children

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Ćićevac

Rasinski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support to CSO in the Licensing Procedure for Social Protection Service Providers

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical assistance includes the normative framework for the licensing process, minimum structural and functional service standards, procedural steps of the licensing process and the necessary documentation for issuing a license. Civil society organisation "Okular" will strengthen its capacities for licensing the Personal Assistant service for children with disabilities.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to CSO Area Licensing for Service Providers

Technical assistance includes the normative framework for the licensing process, minimum structural and functional service standards, procedural steps of the licensing process and the necessary documentation for issuing a license. Civil society organisation "Okular" will strengthen its capacities for licensing the Personal Assistant service for children with disabilities.

Dimitrovgrad

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Dimitrovgrad

Pirotski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Dimitrovgrad

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

Establishment of Inter-Municipal Cooperation in the Provision of Social Protection Services

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Inter-Municipal Cooperation

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Dimitrovgrad

Pirotski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Golubac

Braničevski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Ivanjica

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Equal Approach

Implemented by Cerebral Palsy Association Ivanjica Partners Elementary school "Prof. Dr. Nedeljko Košanin"

Improvement of inclusive education through the establishment of a multisectoral counseling-therapeutic and social service with the aim of active work not only with 27 children with disabilities and developmental difficulties and their parents, but also with teachers of two elementary schools and pediatricians of the Health Center, from rural areas in Ivanjica. The Rulebook on Inclusive Education was drafted, and the municipality formed the Municipal Council for Inclusive Education, which unites all relevant stakeholders in the provision of services.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

12,737 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Improvement of inclusive education through the establishment of a multisectoral counseling-therapeutic and social service with the aim of active work not only with 27 children with disabilities and developmental difficulties and their parents, but also with teachers of two elementary schools and pediatricians of the Health Center, from rural areas in Ivanjica. The Rulebook on Inclusive Education was drafted, and the municipality formed the Municipal Council for Inclusive Education, which unites all relevant stakeholders in the provision of services.

Ivanjica

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Ivanjica

Moravički District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Jagodina

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Jagodina

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

Improvement of the accessibility and quality of foster care for children

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Family Placement and Adoption Centers

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Type of Support Capacity building of local service providers Area Alternative family care for children

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Knić

Šumadijski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Knić

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Knić

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Knić

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Knjaževac

Zaječarski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Knjaževac

Zaječarski District

Implementation Locations Knjaževac
  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

As a result of technical assistance in Knjaževac, a Citizen’s Guide to the Local Budget was prepared, strengthening the capacities of the local government to enhance transparency and provide more direct information to citizens. This activity contributes to a better understanding of the budgetary process and more responsible management of public funds.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

As a result of technical assistance in Knjaževac, a Citizen’s Guide to the Local Budget was prepared, strengthening the capacities of the local government to enhance transparency and provide more direct information to citizens. This activity contributes to a better understanding of the budgetary process and more responsible management of public funds.

Knjaževac

Zaječarski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Kosjerić

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Providing support to LGs for improving local governance

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision of expert support and professional knowledge in the subject areas through training, mentoring, advisory support and support for the improvement of existing or the development of new procedures and acts in accordance with developed models and best practices. Through the MSP for the improvement of administrative efficiency and effectiveness at the local level, LGs receive support for the standardization of administrative procedures and the necessary adjustments of their internal and external procedures and processes in accordance with legal regulations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision of expert support and professional knowledge in the subject areas through training, mentoring, advisory support and support for the improvement of existing or the development of new procedures and acts in accordance with developed models and best practices. Through the MSP for the improvement of administrative efficiency and effectiveness at the local level, LGs receive support for the standardization of administrative procedures and the necessary adjustments of their internal and external procedures and processes in accordance with legal regulations.

Kragujevac

Šumadijski District

  • Social Inclusion

Prevention to Better and More Quality Life

Implemented by The Serbian-Roma Citizens' Association “Global Center for Integration” Partners Institute for Worker`s Health Protection, Elementary school "19. oktobar"

A total of 561 Roma who receive social assistance or are without health insurance, especially school-age children from rural areas, received better access to health services through preventive and specialist examinations with referrals for further treatment, as well as workshops on health and social insurance rights and about preserving and improving mental health.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

13,821 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

A total of 561 Roma who receive social assistance or are without health insurance, especially school-age children from rural areas, received better access to health services through preventive and specialist examinations with referrals for further treatment, as well as workshops on health and social insurance rights and about preserving and improving mental health.

Kragujevac

Šumadijski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support to CSO in the Licensing Procedure for Social Protection Service Providers

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical assistance includes the normative framework for the licensing process, minimum structural and functional service standards, procedural steps of the licensing process and the necessary documentation for issuing a license. The Society for Autism from Kragujevac strengthened the capacities for licensing the Day Care service for adults with autism. The City of Kragujevac financed the opening of the Day Club for children with autism as a temporary solution until obtaining a license.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to CSO Area Licensing for Service Providers

Technical assistance includes the normative framework for the licensing process, minimum structural and functional service standards, procedural steps of the licensing process and the necessary documentation for issuing a license. The Society for Autism from Kragujevac strengthened the capacities for licensing the Day Care service for adults with autism. The City of Kragujevac financed the opening of the Day Club for children with autism as a temporary solution until obtaining a license.

Kragujevac

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Kragujevac

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Kragujevac

Šumadijski District

  • Social Inclusion

Improvement of the accessibility and quality of foster care for children

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Family Placement and Adoption Centers

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Type of Support Capacity building of local service providers Area Alternative family care for children

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Kragujevac

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Kraljevo

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Kraljevo

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Establishment of Inter-Municipal Cooperation in the Provision of Social Protection Services

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Inter-Municipal Cooperation

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Kraljevo

Raški District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Kraljevo

Raški District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Kraljevo

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Improvement of the accessibility and quality of foster care for children

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Family Placement and Adoption Centers

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Type of Support Capacity building of local service providers Area Alternative family care for children

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Kraljevo

Raški District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Kruševac

Rasinski District

  • Social Inclusion

Counselling Centre "RoMala"

Implemented by Health Workers Association of the National Association of Rasina District Partners General Hospital Kruševac, Elementary school "Dragomir Marković"

The establishment of the Counseling Center within the substandard Roma settlement Marko Orlović in Kruševac with more than 2,500 citizens contributed to raising the level of awareness about reproductive health and reducing the number of adolescent pregnancies. The partnership with the General Hospital enabled more than 150 Roma women to improve their reproductive health, while the partnership with the education sector motivated young Roma to continue further education.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

13,837 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

The establishment of the Counseling Center within the substandard Roma settlement Marko Orlović in Kruševac with more than 2,500 citizens contributed to raising the level of awareness about reproductive health and reducing the number of adolescent pregnancies. The partnership with the General Hospital enabled more than 150 Roma women to improve their reproductive health, while the partnership with the education sector motivated young Roma to continue further education.

Kruševac

Rasinski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Kruševac

Rasinski District

  • Social Inclusion

Improvement of the accessibility and quality of foster care for children

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Family Placement and Adoption Centers

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Type of Support Capacity building of local service providers Area Alternative family care for children

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Kučevo

Braničevski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Kuršumlija

Toplički District

  • Good Governance

Providing support to LGs for improving local governance

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision expert support and professional knowledge in the area of improving citizen participation and transparency at the local level through support for the improvement of existing or the development of new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with the developed models, as well as training, mentoring and other types of advisory support.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Citizen participation and transparency

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision expert support and professional knowledge in the area of improving citizen participation and transparency at the local level through support for the improvement of existing or the development of new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with the developed models, as well as training, mentoring and other types of advisory support.

Lapovo

Šumadijski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Lebane

Jablanički District

  • Good Governance

Providing support to LGs for improving local governance

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision of expert support in the area of improving accountability and preventing corruption at the local level, through support for improving existing or developing new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with developed models, training, mentoring and other types of advisory assistance.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Anti-corruption policies

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision of expert support in the area of improving accountability and preventing corruption at the local level, through support for improving existing or developing new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with developed models, training, mentoring and other types of advisory assistance.

Leskovac

Jablanički District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening intersector cooperation for better position of waste pickers

Implemented by Vučje-Porečje Partners Centre for Social Welfare Leskovac, Roma Culturale Centre

Improving the health of 89 waste pickers through workshops on proper handling of hazardous waste, occupational safety, regular free medical examinations at the Health Center and provided protective equipment. In terms of sustainability, this measure will enter the Local Action Plan for waste management, which will improve the status of waste pickers in the long term.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,208 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Improving the health of 89 waste pickers through workshops on proper handling of hazardous waste, occupational safety, regular free medical examinations at the Health Center and provided protective equipment. In terms of sustainability, this measure will enter the Local Action Plan for waste management, which will improve the status of waste pickers in the long term.

Leskovac

Jablanički District

  • Social Inclusion

Romani women - For a life without violence

Implemented by Romani Women from Leskovac Partners Centre for Social Welfare Leskovac

More than 250 Roma women empowered to recognize and report domestic or partner violence through an extensive campaign and education about gender-based violence in seven Roma settlements in Leskovac. With the direct support of the Center for Social Welfare, five Roma women were supported in the further prosecution of abusers.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,194 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

More than 250 Roma women empowered to recognize and report domestic or partner violence through an extensive campaign and education about gender-based violence in seven Roma settlements in Leskovac. With the direct support of the Center for Social Welfare, five Roma women were supported in the further prosecution of abusers.

Leskovac

Jablanički District

  • Social Inclusion

Fight against drugs – fight for life – don't get hooked

Implemented by ROSA - The Romani Renewal of the Cooperation and Alternative Partners Centre for Social Welfare Leskovac

More than 300 young Roma from substandard settlements passed educational workshops to raise the level of awareness about the problem of drug abuse and affirmation of healthy lifestyle habits. Due to the success in Leskovac, the measure was extended to three other neighboring municipalities. In addition to the Center for Social Welfare and the Health Center, the Leskovac Police Department played an active role, increasing control in the neighborhoods and arresting five drug dealers. The association became a member of the city's Committee for the fight against drug addiction and addictive diseases in order to advocate the inclusion of this measure in the Local Action Plan for Roma.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,207 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

More than 300 young Roma from substandard settlements passed educational workshops to raise the level of awareness about the problem of drug abuse and affirmation of healthy lifestyle habits. Due to the success in Leskovac, the measure was extended to three other neighboring municipalities. In addition to the Center for Social Welfare and the Health Center, the Leskovac Police Department played an active role, increasing control in the neighborhoods and arresting five drug dealers. The association became a member of the city's Committee for the fight against drug addiction and addictive diseases in order to advocate the inclusion of this measure in the Local Action Plan for Roma.

Leskovac

Jablanički District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Leskovac

Jablanički District

  • Social Inclusion

Improvement of the accessibility and quality of foster care for children

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Family Placement and Adoption Centers

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Type of Support Capacity building of local service providers Area Alternative family care for children

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Loznica

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Loznica

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Improvement of the accessibility and quality of foster care for children

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Family Placement and Adoption Centers

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Type of Support Capacity building of local service providers Area Alternative family care for children

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Loznica

Mačvanski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Ljubovija

Mačvanski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Ljubovija

Mačvanski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Ljubovija

Mačvanski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Majdanpek

Borski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Majdanpek

Borski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Mali Zvornik

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Mali Zvornik

Mačvanski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Mali Zvornik

Mačvanski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Malo Crniće

Braničevski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Merošina

Nišavski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Mionica

Kolubarski District

  • Good Governance

Providing support to LGs for improving local governance

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision expert support and professional knowledge in the area of improving citizen participation and transparency at the local level through support for the improvement of existing or the development of new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with the developed models, as well as training, mentoring and other types of advisory support.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Citizen participation and transparency

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision expert support and professional knowledge in the area of improving citizen participation and transparency at the local level through support for the improvement of existing or the development of new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with the developed models, as well as training, mentoring and other types of advisory support.

Mionica

Kolubarski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Negotin

Borski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Niš

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Get Involved!

Implemented by Centre for Digital Inclusion Partners The City of Niš, Centre for Provision of Social Protection Services "Mara", Food Bank

The digital integrated web platform "Resource Center" contributed to better social inclusion of more than 1500 users from various vulnerable groups through: better employment, use of educational programmes, easier use of public services and digital literacy training. Additionally, the "Imam-nemam" application has established a sustainable mechanism for humanitarian donations from citizens and organizations in food, clothing or furniture intended for vulnerable groups, which has currently supported over 450 families.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

22,500 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

The digital integrated web platform "Resource Center" contributed to better social inclusion of more than 1500 users from various vulnerable groups through: better employment, use of educational programmes, easier use of public services and digital literacy training. Additionally, the "Imam-nemam" application has established a sustainable mechanism for humanitarian donations from citizens and organizations in food, clothing or furniture intended for vulnerable groups, which has currently supported over 450 families.

Niš

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Open your eyes!

Implemented by YUROM Centre Partners Institute for Mental Health, Institute for Public Health, Centre for Social Welfare Niš, The City of Niš

A total of 159 families with young people who use psychoactive substances received the support of the Counseling Center for further referral and provision of therapeutic services, along with the implementation of an extensive information campaign on the prevention of drug addiction. The project service is included in the Action Plan of the City of Nis for the inclusion of Roma for the period 2024-2027, while the City of Nis allocated funds for its implementation in the next two years.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,172 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

A total of 159 families with young people who use psychoactive substances received the support of the Counseling Center for further referral and provision of therapeutic services, along with the implementation of an extensive information campaign on the prevention of drug addiction. The project service is included in the Action Plan of the City of Nis for the inclusion of Roma for the period 2024-2027, while the City of Nis allocated funds for its implementation in the next two years.

Niš

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Niš

Nišavski District

  • Good Governance

Providing support to LGs for improving local governance

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision expert support and professional knowledge in the area of improving citizen participation and transparency at the local level through support for the improvement of existing or the development of new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with the developed models, as well as training, mentoring and other types of advisory support.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Citizen participation and transparency

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision expert support and professional knowledge in the area of improving citizen participation and transparency at the local level through support for the improvement of existing or the development of new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with the developed models, as well as training, mentoring and other types of advisory support.

Niš

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Improvement of the accessibility and quality of foster care for children

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Family Placement and Adoption Centers

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Type of Support Capacity building of local service providers Area Alternative family care for children

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Niš

Nišavski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Nova Varoš

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Nova Varoš

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Nova Varoš

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Nova Varoš

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Novi Pazar

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Nexus Connect: Empowering Communities

Implemented by Muslim Humanitarian Society “Merhamet – Sandzak” Partners City of Novi Pazar

A digital integrated platform with relevant information on education, the health system and social protection has enabled easier access to information and services for vulnerable groups and empowered individuals to make informed decisions about their well-being. At the institutional level, the platform has improved the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery, promoting better cooperation between the civil sector and local institutions in order to achieve the best outcomes for service users.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

13,547 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

A digital integrated platform with relevant information on education, the health system and social protection has enabled easier access to information and services for vulnerable groups and empowered individuals to make informed decisions about their well-being. At the institutional level, the platform has improved the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery, promoting better cooperation between the civil sector and local institutions in order to achieve the best outcomes for service users.

Novi Pazar

Raški District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations

Paraćin

Pomoravski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Petrovac na Mlavi

Braničevski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Pirot

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Pirot

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

Establishment of Inter-Municipal Cooperation in the Provision of Social Protection Services

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Inter-Municipal Cooperation

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Pirot

Pirotski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Pirot

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

Improvement of the accessibility and quality of foster care for children

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Family Placement and Adoption Centers

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Type of Support Capacity building of local service providers Area Alternative family care for children

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Požarevac

Braničevski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support to CSO in the Licensing Procedure for Social Protection Service Providers

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical assistance includes the normative framework for the licensing process, minimum structural and functional service standards, procedural steps of the licensing process and the necessary documentation for issuing a license. The Association for Cerebral and Children's Palsy Požarevac will strengthen its capacities for licensing the Personal Assistant service for children with disabilities.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to CSO Area Licensing for Service Providers

Technical assistance includes the normative framework for the licensing process, minimum structural and functional service standards, procedural steps of the licensing process and the necessary documentation for issuing a license. The Association for Cerebral and Children's Palsy Požarevac will strengthen its capacities for licensing the Personal Assistant service for children with disabilities.

Požarevac

Braničevski District

Implementation Locations Požarevac
  • Social Inclusion

Establishment of Inter-Municipal Cooperation in the Provision of Social Protection Services

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Inter-Municipal Cooperation

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Požarevac

Braničevski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Požarevac

Braničevski District

  • Social Inclusion

Improvement of the accessibility and quality of foster care for children

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Family Placement and Adoption Centers

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Type of Support Capacity building of local service providers Area Alternative family care for children

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Požega

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Priboj

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Prijepolje

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Prijepolje

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Establishment of Inter-Municipal Cooperation in the Provision of Social Protection Services

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Inter-Municipal Cooperation

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Prijepolje

Zlatiborski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Prijepolje

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Prokuplje

Toplički District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Prokuplje

Toplički District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Raška

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Establishment of Inter-Municipal Cooperation in the Provision of Social Protection Services

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Inter-Municipal Cooperation

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Raška

Raški District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Raška

Raški District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Ražanj

Nišavski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Ražanj

Nišavski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Rekovac

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support to CSO in the Licensing Procedure for Social Protection Service Providers

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical assistance includes the normative framework for the licensing process, minimum structural and functional service standards, procedural steps of the licensing process and the necessary documentation for issuing a license. Rural Women's Associations - RUŽ strengthened capacities for licensing the service of Home Care for children with disabilities and submitted a request for licensing to the competent ministry.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to CSO Area Licensing for Service Providers

Technical assistance includes the normative framework for the licensing process, minimum structural and functional service standards, procedural steps of the licensing process and the necessary documentation for issuing a license. Rural Women's Associations - RUŽ strengthened capacities for licensing the service of Home Care for children with disabilities and submitted a request for licensing to the competent ministry.

Smederevo

Podunavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Mens Sana in Corpore Sano

Implemented by Association of Cerebral and Child Palsy Smederevo Partners General Hospital "St. Luka"

The introduction of physical therapy for people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis or muscular dystrophy who do not have enough financial resources to provide this type of service themselves, which is why it is classified as a social welfare service. Quality of life improved for a total of 30 users, particularly in terms of reduced pain and better mobility. The service is included in the Local Action Plan for PWD for further service provision.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

13,651 Euros

Programme funds:

12,286 Euros

Co-funding:

1,365 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

The introduction of physical therapy for people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis or muscular dystrophy who do not have enough financial resources to provide this type of service themselves, which is why it is classified as a social welfare service. Quality of life improved for a total of 30 users, particularly in terms of reduced pain and better mobility. The service is included in the Local Action Plan for PWD for further service provision.

Smederevo

Podunavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Smederevo

Podunavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Improvement of the accessibility and quality of foster care for children

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Family Placement and Adoption Centers

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Type of Support Capacity building of local service providers Area Alternative family care for children

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Smederevska Palanka

Podunavski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Sokobanja

Zaječarski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Sokobanja

Zaječarski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Sokobanja

Zaječarski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Surdulica

Pčinjski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Surdulica

Pčinjski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Svilajnac

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Svilajnac

Pomoravski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Svilajnac

Pomoravski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Šabac

Mačvanski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Šabac

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Improvement of the accessibility and quality of foster care for children

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Family Placement and Adoption Centers

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Type of Support Capacity building of local service providers Area Alternative family care for children

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Topola

Šumadijski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Topola

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Topola

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Topola

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Trstenik

Rasinski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Trstenik

Rasinski District

  • Social Inclusion

Establishment of Inter-Municipal Cooperation in the Provision of Social Protection Services

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Inter-Municipal Cooperation

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Tutin

Raški District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Tutin

Raški District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Užice

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Inclusive Centre

Implemented by The Association of Dystrophy Disabled Persons of Užice Partners City of Užice, Centre for Social Welfare Užice

Improvement of the social protection service intended for persons with disabilities with three additional programmes related to health, which contributed to better social inclusion of the families of 29 children and youth with developmental disabilities through strengthening their independence and acquiring new skills. The City of Užice continued to finance the service.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

13,810 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Improvement of the social protection service intended for persons with disabilities with three additional programmes related to health, which contributed to better social inclusion of the families of 29 children and youth with developmental disabilities through strengthening their independence and acquiring new skills. The City of Užice continued to finance the service.

Užice

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Improvement of the accessibility and quality of foster care for children

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Family Placement and Adoption Centers

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Type of Support Capacity building of local service providers Area Alternative family care for children

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

  • Social Inclusion

Establishment of Inter-Municipal Cooperation in the Provision of Social Protection Services

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Inter-Municipal Cooperation

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

  • Social Inclusion

Improvement of the accessibility and quality of foster care for children

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Family Placement and Adoption Centers

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Type of Support Capacity building of local service providers Area Alternative family care for children

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Varvarin

Rasinski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Varvarin

Rasinski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Velika Plana

Podunavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Velika Plana

Podunavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Improvement of the accessibility and quality of foster care for children

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Family Placement and Adoption Centers

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Type of Support Capacity building of local service providers Area Alternative family care for children

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Veliko Gradište

Braničevski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Veliko Gradište

Braničevski District

  • Social Inclusion

Establishment of Inter-Municipal Cooperation in the Provision of Social Protection Services

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Inter-Municipal Cooperation

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Veliko Gradište

Braničevski District

  • Good Governance

Providing support to LGs for improving local governance

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision of expert support and professional knowledge in the subject areas through training, mentoring, advisory support and support for the improvement of existing or the development of new procedures and acts in accordance with developed models and best practices. Through the MSP for the improvement of administrative efficiency and effectiveness at the local level, LGs receive support for the standardization of administrative procedures and the necessary adjustments of their internal and external procedures and processes in accordance with legal regulations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision of expert support and professional knowledge in the subject areas through training, mentoring, advisory support and support for the improvement of existing or the development of new procedures and acts in accordance with developed models and best practices. Through the MSP for the improvement of administrative efficiency and effectiveness at the local level, LGs receive support for the standardization of administrative procedures and the necessary adjustments of their internal and external procedures and processes in accordance with legal regulations.

Veliko Gradište

Braničevski District

Implementation Locations Veliko Gradište
  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations

Veliko Gradište

Braničevski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Vlasotince

Jablanički District

  • Social Inclusion

Improving the cooperation of the social and health system in the municipality of Vlasotince

Implemented by Education Centre SMILE Partners Health Centre Vlasotince

Integrated social and health care service through the joint intervention of the Health Center that provides home treatment for palliative patients and the applicant's civil society organization as a licensed service provider for the home care service for users who are not in the health care system. This integrated service included 21 people suffering from incurable diseases, while hygienic living conditions were improved for 30 elderly patients. In addition, a large number of caregivers were trained to work with palliative patients.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

13,822 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Integrated social and health care service through the joint intervention of the Health Center that provides home treatment for palliative patients and the applicant's civil society organization as a licensed service provider for the home care service for users who are not in the health care system. This integrated service included 21 people suffering from incurable diseases, while hygienic living conditions were improved for 30 elderly patients. In addition, a large number of caregivers were trained to work with palliative patients.

Vlasotince

Jablanički District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Vlasotince

Jablanički District

  • Good Governance

Providing support to LGs for improving local governance

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision of expert support in the area of improving accountability and preventing corruption at the local level, through support for improving existing or developing new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with developed models, training, mentoring and other types of advisory assistance.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Anti-corruption policies

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision of expert support in the area of improving accountability and preventing corruption at the local level, through support for improving existing or developing new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with developed models, training, mentoring and other types of advisory assistance.

Vlasotince

Jablanički District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Vrnjačka Banja

Raški District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Vrnjačka Banja

Raški District

  • Good Governance

Providing support to LGs for improving local governance

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision of expert support in the area of improving accountability and preventing corruption at the local level, through support for improving existing or developing new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with developed models, training, mentoring and other types of advisory assistance.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Anti-corruption policies

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision of expert support in the area of improving accountability and preventing corruption at the local level, through support for improving existing or developing new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with developed models, training, mentoring and other types of advisory assistance.

Vrnjačka Banja

Raški District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Vrnjačka Banja

Raški District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Vrnjačka Banja

Raški District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Following the Citizens Satisfaction Survey (CSS), the Programme provides technical assistance (TA) for improvements in local governance through more accountable, transparent, efficient, and equal delivery of public services, in response to citizens' opinions and observations.

Zaječar

Zaječarski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Zaječar

Zaječarski District

  • Social Inclusion

Improvement of the accessibility and quality of foster care for children

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Family Placement and Adoption Centers

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Type of Support Capacity building of local service providers Area Alternative family care for children

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Zaječar

Zaječarski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Žagubica

Braničevski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Bogatić

Mačvanski District

  • Good Governance

Providing support to LGs for improving local governance

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision expert support and professional knowledge in the area of improving citizen participation and transparency at the local level through support for the improvement of existing or the development of new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with the developed models, as well as training, mentoring and other types of advisory support.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Citizen participation and transparency

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision expert support and professional knowledge in the area of improving citizen participation and transparency at the local level through support for the improvement of existing or the development of new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with the developed models, as well as training, mentoring and other types of advisory support.

Čajetina

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

The Bridge

Implemented by Zlatibor Circle Partners Municipality of Čajetina, three elementary schools, high-school, Centre for Social Welfare Čajetina

Improved intersectoral cooperation in the prevention of risky behavior of children and young people through the establishment of a Counseling Center and the engagement of a multisectoral team consisting of a psychologist, social worker and pedagogue. In addition to individual counseling, workshops were held on the topic of violence prevention in schools. More than 280 young people were supported through the intervention. The municipality continues to finance the services provided by the psychologist, while the school will provide space for the work of the Counseling Center.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

12,068 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Improved intersectoral cooperation in the prevention of risky behavior of children and young people through the establishment of a Counseling Center and the engagement of a multisectoral team consisting of a psychologist, social worker and pedagogue. In addition to individual counseling, workshops were held on the topic of violence prevention in schools. More than 280 young people were supported through the intervention. The municipality continues to finance the services provided by the psychologist, while the school will provide space for the work of the Counseling Center.

Ćuprija

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family Empowerment Corner

Implemented by Red Cross Ćuprija Partners Health Centre, Centre for Social Welfare Ćuprija

The family counseling center, in the premises of the Health Center, provided support for more than 30 families in crisis situations with an integrated approach of social and health care institutions (psychologist, social worker, nutritionist, doctor and pedagogue for working with children with disabilities). Special attention was focused on families in which violence was reported, families with sick household members, Roma families and perpetrators of peer violence. In addition, workshops were held on the topic of health for students, while a larger number of professionals were additionally trained to work with families at risk.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

13,545 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

The family counseling center, in the premises of the Health Center, provided support for more than 30 families in crisis situations with an integrated approach of social and health care institutions (psychologist, social worker, nutritionist, doctor and pedagogue for working with children with disabilities). Special attention was focused on families in which violence was reported, families with sick household members, Roma families and perpetrators of peer violence. In addition, workshops were held on the topic of health for students, while a larger number of professionals were additionally trained to work with families at risk.

Ćuprija

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Ćuprija

Pomoravski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Ćuprija

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

Establishment of Inter-Municipal Cooperation in the Provision of Social Protection Services

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Inter-Municipal Cooperation

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. Support was provided through negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical or institutional management, and agreement on financial implications and the development of mechanisms for monitoring the joint provision of services and evaluating their results. Support also includes the application of communication for development.

Ćuprija

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support to CSO in the Licensing Procedure for Social Protection Service Providers

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical assistance includes the normative framework for the licensing process, minimum structural and functional service standards, procedural steps of the licensing process and the necessary documentation for issuing a license. Civil society organisation "Support for a Smile" will strengthen the capacities for licensing the Day Care service for persons with disabilities.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to CSO Area Licensing for Service Providers

Technical assistance includes the normative framework for the licensing process, minimum structural and functional service standards, procedural steps of the licensing process and the necessary documentation for issuing a license. Civil society organisation "Support for a Smile" will strengthen the capacities for licensing the Day Care service for persons with disabilities.

Ćuprija

Pomoravski District

  • Good Governance

Providing support to LGs for improving local governance

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision of expert support and professional knowledge in the subject areas through training, mentoring, advisory support and support for the improvement of existing or the development of new procedures and acts in accordance with developed models and best practices. Through the MSP for the improvement of administrative efficiency and effectiveness at the local level, LGs receive support for the standardization of administrative procedures and the necessary adjustments of their internal and external procedures and processes in accordance with legal regulations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision of expert support and professional knowledge in the subject areas through training, mentoring, advisory support and support for the improvement of existing or the development of new procedures and acts in accordance with developed models and best practices. Through the MSP for the improvement of administrative efficiency and effectiveness at the local level, LGs receive support for the standardization of administrative procedures and the necessary adjustments of their internal and external procedures and processes in accordance with legal regulations.

Ćuprija

Pomoravski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

The support for the local self-government through empowering local decision-makers to develop and support implementation of the engendered policies at the local level. This will be acheived through a comprehensive training programme covering gender governance related topics in public affairs, budgeting, public sector management and public policymaking in social protection, environmental protection and climate change, as well as in inclusive public services delivery.

Ćuprija

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

Improvement of the accessibility and quality of foster care for children

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Association of Family Placement and Adoption Centers

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Type of Support Capacity building of local service providers Area Alternative family care for children

Training and mentorship support for professionals in social work centers and regional centers for family placement and adoption for a) planning and implementing local campaigns to recruit foster families, b) implementing standard and other forms of foster care (specialized, emergency, short-term) through assessment, training, support, and monitoring of foster families.

Ćuprija

Pomoravski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Kladovo

Borski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Krupanj

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Krupanj

Mačvanski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Medveđa

Jablanički District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Medveđa

Jablanički District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Preševo

Pčinjski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

This activity will enhance the application of good governance (GG) principles within local self-governments (LSGs) and other local public sector entities by further strengthening the capacities and institutional functions of the established Good Governance Competence Units (GGCUs).

Sjenica

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical support for strengthening the capacity of local self-government and other relevant actors for the implementation of evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, in order to create a more efficient and integrated system of social protection. Improved capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating social protection services and establishing intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Sjenica

Zlatiborski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

Through the development and implementation of a tailor-made technical assistance in 21 LGs, the Programme will contribute to the integration of the environmental governance processes at the local level. This will be achieved through the development of new, revision and/or improvement of existing local policies in accordance with valid domestic and international regulations.

Sjenica

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

The support for the local self-government to establish a permanent resource for the application of the Good Governance principles at the local level, through acquiring additional knowledge about the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination, as well as for the integration of these principles into local policies and processes through the establishment and functioning of a good governance competency unit.

Vranje

Pčinjski District

Implementation Locations Bujanovac, Surdulica, Vladičin Han, Vranje
  • Social Inclusion

Empowering children and parents for the challenges that caused autism

Implemented by Association for Support to Persons with Autism "Speak Loud" Partners School for elementary and secondary education "Vule Antić"

The intervention strengthened the capacity of professionals in schools to work with children from the autistic spectrum, while comprehensive programmes (sports, music, psychological support) supported 50 children with autism and their parents. The programme is included in the school curriculum since it is a specialized school for children with developmental disabilities.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,208 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

The intervention strengthened the capacity of professionals in schools to work with children from the autistic spectrum, while comprehensive programmes (sports, music, psychological support) supported 50 children with autism and their parents. The programme is included in the school curriculum since it is a specialized school for children with developmental disabilities.

Vranje

Pčinjski District

  • Social Inclusion

Corner of Trust

Implemented by Centre for Social Integration Partners Elementary school "Dositej Obradović", Institute for Public Health Vranje, Local Network for Prevention and Combating Human Trafficking in the City of Vranje

The establishment of the educational and information center "Corner of Trust" within the school helped the psychological-pedagogical team in cooperation with the Institute of Public Health to provide individual or team work with children and their parents from marginalized groups (a total of 175 users), in order to solve individual demanding situations and prevention of risks during puberty such as peer pressure to use drugs, alcohol and cigarettes, peer violence, various forms of discrimination. The service continues to be provided within the regular school programme.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,216 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

The establishment of the educational and information center "Corner of Trust" within the school helped the psychological-pedagogical team in cooperation with the Institute of Public Health to provide individual or team work with children and their parents from marginalized groups (a total of 175 users), in order to solve individual demanding situations and prevention of risks during puberty such as peer pressure to use drugs, alcohol and cigarettes, peer violence, various forms of discrimination. The service continues to be provided within the regular school programme.

Temerin

Južnobački District

  • Good Governance

Providing support to LGs for improving local governance

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision of expert support and professional knowledge in the subject areas through training, mentoring, advisory support and support for the improvement of existing or the development of new procedures and acts in accordance with developed models and best practices. Through the MSP for the improvement of administrative efficiency and effectiveness at the local level, LGs receive support for the standardization of administrative procedures and the necessary adjustments of their internal and external procedures and processes in accordance with legal regulations.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision of expert support and professional knowledge in the subject areas through training, mentoring, advisory support and support for the improvement of existing or the development of new procedures and acts in accordance with developed models and best practices. Through the MSP for the improvement of administrative efficiency and effectiveness at the local level, LGs receive support for the standardization of administrative procedures and the necessary adjustments of their internal and external procedures and processes in accordance with legal regulations.

Vrbas

Južnobački District

  • Good Governance

Providing support to LGs for improving local governance

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision of expert support in the area of improving accountability and preventing corruption at the local level, through support for improving existing or developing new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with developed models, training, mentoring and other types of advisory assistance.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Anti-corruption policies

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision of expert support in the area of improving accountability and preventing corruption at the local level, through support for improving existing or developing new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with developed models, training, mentoring and other types of advisory assistance.

Subotica

Severnobački District

  • Good Governance

Providing support to LGs for improving local governance

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision of expert support in the area of improving accountability and preventing corruption at the local level, through support for improving existing or developing new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with developed models, training, mentoring and other types of advisory assistance.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Anti-corruption policies

Muncipal support packages (MSP) include the provision of expert support in the area of improving accountability and preventing corruption at the local level, through support for improving existing or developing new procedures and acts in LGs in accordance with developed models, training, mentoring and other types of advisory assistance.