Good Governance

45 cities and municipalities

55 activities

Social Inclusion

68 cities and municipalities

139 activities

Environmental Governance

21 cities and municipalities

21 activities

Total

88 cities and municipalities

215 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.

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

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

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

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.

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"

Multi-sector approach of Centre for Social Welfare, boarding schools and the civil sector with the aim of preventing dropping out of the education system of children from socio-economic vulnerable families through joint support for enrollment of children in boarding elementary and secondary schools thus providing conditions for quality, free and safe education. In addition, the education in elementary school will be improved with the establishment of eClassroom and the extracurricular programme.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,163 Euros

Programme funds:

13,613 Euros

Co-funding:

550 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Multi-sector approach of Centre for Social Welfare, boarding schools and the civil sector with the aim of preventing dropping out of the education system of children from socio-economic vulnerable families through joint support for enrollment of children in boarding elementary and secondary schools thus providing conditions for quality, free and safe education. In addition, the education in elementary school will be improved with the establishment of eClassroom and the extracurricular programme.

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 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 (Pirot), 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 (Pirot), 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.

Babušnica

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.

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 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.

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

  • 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

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.

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 assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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.

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

Establishment of Counselling Centre with advisory-therapeutic and educational services of an intersectoral team of experts aiming to prevent risky behaviours and violent forms of behaviour among youth and parents from families with disturbed family relationships as well as children without parents, both in the records of the Centre for Social Welfare. As an added value, the accredited training "Prohibition of corporal punishment and positive parenting skills” will be provided for professionals that will strengthen their professional competencies for practical application of modern preventive programmes.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,208 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Establishment of Counselling Centre with advisory-therapeutic and educational services of an intersectoral team of experts aiming to prevent risky behaviours and violent forms of behaviour among youth and parents from families with disturbed family relationships as well as children without parents, both in the records of the Centre for Social Welfare. As an added value, the accredited training "Prohibition of corporal punishment and positive parenting skills” will be provided for professionals that will strengthen their professional competencies for practical application of modern 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 assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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.

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

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 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.

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

  • 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

Establishment of Counselling Centre "Safe Space" that will be available every working day for all members of the community who face the problem of early marriage. All relevant local actors (Centre for Social Welfare, Local Self-Government, Police, Health Centre, schools, service provider of SOS phone and the civil sector) will officially form the Local team for the prevention of child marriages which will jointly work with users of support, timely informed them on consequences of early marriage and develop a rescue plan. In addition, for all cases where the need for psychological support is identified, a psychotherapist will be provided, either for children or parents.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

13,651 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Establishment of Counselling Centre "Safe Space" that will be available every working day for all members of the community who face the problem of early marriage. All relevant local actors (Centre for Social Welfare, Local Self-Government, Police, Health Centre, schools, service provider of SOS phone and the civil sector) will officially form the Local team for the prevention of child marriages which will jointly work with users of support, timely informed them on consequences of early marriage and develop a rescue plan. In addition, for all cases where the need for psychological support is identified, a psychotherapist will be provided, either for children or parents.

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

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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.

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 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 (Ćuprija), 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 (Ćuprija), 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.

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

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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

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.

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 establishment of multi-sector counselling-therapeutic and social service for active work not only with children with disabilities and developmental difficulties and their parents but also with teachers from two primary schools and paediatricians from the Health Centre, all from rural areas in Ivanjica. Team of experts consisting of deaf audiologist, oligo-phrenologist, speech therapist, special pedagogue and defectologist will provide assistance for improvement of inclusive education in accordance with the Individual Education Plans. The Rulebook on Inclusive Education will be developed while the municipality will establish the Municipal Council for Inclusive Education that will integrate all relevant stakeholders in service provision.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

12,737 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Improvement of inclusive education through establishment of multi-sector counselling-therapeutic and social service for active work not only with children with disabilities and developmental difficulties and their parents but also with teachers from two primary schools and paediatricians from the Health Centre, all from rural areas in Ivanjica. Team of experts consisting of deaf audiologist, oligo-phrenologist, speech therapist, special pedagogue and defectologist will provide assistance for improvement of inclusive education in accordance with the Individual Education Plans. The Rulebook on Inclusive Education will be developed while the municipality will establish the Municipal Council for Inclusive Education that will integrate all relevant stakeholders in service provision.

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 assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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.

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.

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 assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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.

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

  • 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.

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

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.

Koceljeva

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 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.

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.

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

  • 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"

The multi-sector approach for improvement of health conditions of the Roma population that are receiving social assistance and persons without health insurance, parents of school-age children and students of Roma nationality, especially from rural areas through fourfold action: 1. Preventive medical examination; 2. Specialist medical examinations with referral to further medical treatments; 3. Training on health and social insurance rights and 4. Workshops for school-children and their parents on preserving and improving mental health.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

13,821 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

The multi-sector approach for improvement of health conditions of the Roma population that are receiving social assistance and persons without health insurance, parents of school-age children and students of Roma nationality, especially from rural areas through fourfold action: 1. Preventive medical examination; 2. Specialist medical examinations with referral to further medical treatments; 3. Training on health and social insurance rights and 4. Workshops for school-children and their parents on 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 will strengthen the capacities for licensing the Day Care service for adults with autism.

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 will strengthen the capacities for licensing the Day Care service for adults with autism.

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

  • 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

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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 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 (Raška), 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 (Raška), 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.

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

  • 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.

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"

Establishment of Counselling Centre within the substandard Roma settlement Marko Orlović in Kruševac with more than 2500 citizens with the aim of raising awareness of reproductive health and reduction of adolescent pregnancies in the Roma population. Partnership with the General Hospital will enable provision of a series of workshops relevant for reproductive health as well as medical checks while partnership with the education sector will motivate Roma adolescents to continue with education and support them in further professional orientation.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

13,837 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Establishment of Counselling Centre within the substandard Roma settlement Marko Orlović in Kruševac with more than 2500 citizens with the aim of raising awareness of reproductive health and reduction of adolescent pregnancies in the Roma population. Partnership with the General Hospital will enable provision of a series of workshops relevant for reproductive health as well as medical checks while partnership with the education sector will motivate Roma adolescents to continue with education and support them in further professional orientation.

Kruševac

Rasinski 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.

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.

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

  • 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.

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

Improvement of health conditions of the waste pickers through workshops on proper handling with hazardous waste, occupational safety and necessity of adequate protective equipment, free of charge examinations in the Health Centre and regular preventive medical checks in the Institute for Public Health every six months. In parallel, the advocacy action will be conducted for the adoption of transformative local measures in the Local Action Plan for Waste Management that will improve the status of waste pickers in the long run.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,208 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Improvement of health conditions of the waste pickers through workshops on proper handling with hazardous waste, occupational safety and necessity of adequate protective equipment, free of charge examinations in the Health Centre and regular preventive medical checks in the Institute for Public Health every six months. In parallel, the advocacy action will be conducted for the adoption of transformative local measures in the Local Action Plan for Waste Management that will improve the status of waste pickers in the long run.

Leskovac

Jablanički District

  • Social Inclusion

Romani women - For a life without violence

Implemented by Romani Women from Leskovac Partners Centre for Social Welfare Leskovac

Improvement of access, prevention, and suppression of domestic and partner violence against Roma women through extensive campaign and education about gender-based violence in seven Roma settlements in Leskovac. Partnerships with the Centre for Social Welfare, besides their direct support to victims of domestic violence, will enable further integrated support of other relevant local institutions.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,194 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Improvement of access, prevention, and suppression of domestic and partner violence against Roma women through extensive campaign and education about gender-based violence in seven Roma settlements in Leskovac. Partnerships with the Centre for Social Welfare, besides their direct support to victims of domestic violence, will enable further integrated support of other relevant local institutions.

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

Prevention of drug and psychoactive substances abuse among the Roma population and high school youth through educational workshops for raising awareness about the problem of drug abuse, and the promotion and affirmation of healthy living habits. Apart from the Centre for Social Welfare partner that will refer users of support to the Health Centre for further medical treatment due to protection of personal data, the active role will have also Leskovac Police Department and the Leskovac City Committee for the prevention and fight against drug addiction that will advocate for the inclusion of this measure into the Local Action Plan for Roma.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,207 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Prevention of drug and psychoactive substances abuse among the Roma population and high school youth through educational workshops for raising awareness about the problem of drug abuse, and the promotion and affirmation of healthy living habits. Apart from the Centre for Social Welfare partner that will refer users of support to the Health Centre for further medical treatment due to protection of personal data, the active role will have also Leskovac Police Department and the Leskovac City Committee for the prevention and fight against drug addiction that will advocate for the inclusion of this measure into 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.

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

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

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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

  • 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.

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

  • 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

  • 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.

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 assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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

  • 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 (Valjevo), 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 (Valjevo), 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.

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

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

  • 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.

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

Creation of a digital integrated web platform “Resource Centre” with customised access to information of personal importance for a better quality of life of vulnerable groups. It will combine all relevant sectors for social inclusion i.e. education with information on affirmative actions and inclusive education; health along with appointments for medical checks; local public services along with the support in fulfilment of applications; employment with comprehensive information who offer a job and and available training. The platform will help users to make informed decisions and receive timely and adequate support. In parallel, training on digital literacy for all vulnerable groups will be organised for free while mechanisms for humanitarian donations from citizens and organisations targeted vulnerable groups in food, clothes or furniture will be established.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,087 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Creation of a digital integrated web platform “Resource Centre” with customised access to information of personal importance for a better quality of life of vulnerable groups. It will combine all relevant sectors for social inclusion i.e. education with information on affirmative actions and inclusive education; health along with appointments for medical checks; local public services along with the support in fulfilment of applications; employment with comprehensive information who offer a job and and available training. The platform will help users to make informed decisions and receive timely and adequate support. In parallel, training on digital literacy for all vulnerable groups will be organised for free while mechanisms for humanitarian donations from citizens and organisations targeted vulnerable groups in food, clothes or furniture will be established.

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

Establishment of Counselling Centre through partnership with four relevant local institutions from health and social protection where each partner will have its own role and responsibilities. The Centre for Social Welfare will provide advisory support to parents of youth who use psychoactive substances and take monitoring of their further social status; Institute for mental health will provide therapeutic services, while the Institute for Public Health will work on a campaign to inform and sensitise the Roma youth from substandard settlements about the problem of using the psychoactive substances.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,172 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Establishment of Counselling Centre through partnership with four relevant local institutions from health and social protection where each partner will have its own role and responsibilities. The Centre for Social Welfare will provide advisory support to parents of youth who use psychoactive substances and take monitoring of their further social status; Institute for mental health will provide therapeutic services, while the Institute for Public Health will work on a campaign to inform and sensitise the Roma youth from substandard settlements about the problem of using the psychoactive substances.

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 assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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

  • 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

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-governments (Prijepolje, Sjenica and Priboj), 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-governments (Prijepolje, Sjenica and Priboj), 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.

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

  • 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

Nexus Connect: Empowering Communities

Implemented by Muslim Humanitarian Society “Merhamet – Sandzak” Partners City of Novi Pazar

Creation of a digital integrated platform as a centralised hub with relevant information on education, health system and social care, and its regular updates through collaboration with relevant local stakeholders from public, business and civil sector. This will enable easier access of vulnerable groups to information and services and empower individuals to make informed decisions about their well-being. At the institutional level, the platform will also enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery, promoting better collaboration among relevant organisations and local institutions aiming to achieve the best outcomes for service users.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

13,547 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Creation of a digital integrated platform as a centralised hub with relevant information on education, health system and social care, and its regular updates through collaboration with relevant local stakeholders from public, business and civil sector. This will enable easier access of vulnerable groups to information and services and empower individuals to make informed decisions about their well-being. At the institutional level, the platform will also enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery, promoting better collaboration among relevant organisations and local institutions aiming to achieve the best outcomes for service users.

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

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 assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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 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 (Babušnica), 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 (Babušnica), 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.

Pirot

Pirotski 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

  • 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.

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

  • 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

  • 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.

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

  • 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

  • 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-governments (Prijepolje, Sjenica and Nova Varoš), 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-governments (Prijepolje, Sjenica and Nova Varoš), 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.

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

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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 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-governments (Nova Varoš, Priboj and Sjenica), 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-governments (Nova Varoš, Priboj and Sjenica), 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.

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.

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 assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

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 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 (Kraljevo), 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 (Kraljevo), 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.

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 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.

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 will strengthen capacities for licensing the service of Home Care 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. Rural Women's Associations - RUŽ will strengthen capacities for licensing the service of Home Care for children with disabilities.

Smederevo

Podunavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Mens Sana in Corpore Sano

Implemented by Association of Cerebral and Child Palsy Smederevo Partners General Hospital "St. Luka"

Introduction of new services with multi-sector approach i.e. physical therapy for people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and / 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 protection service. Each user of support will be provided with eight therapy sessions per month which will improve the level of their daily functioning and quality of life. The introduced service will be included into the Local Action Plan for persons with disabilities while the General Hospital as a Partner will develop the Rulebook for the use of the service and be obliged to continue with the service.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

13,651 Euros

Programme funds:

12,286 Euros

Co-funding:

1,365 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Introduction of new services with multi-sector approach i.e. physical therapy for people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and / 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 protection service. Each user of support will be provided with eight therapy sessions per month which will improve the level of their daily functioning and quality of life. The introduced service will be included into the Local Action Plan for persons with disabilities while the General Hospital as a Partner will develop the Rulebook for the use of the service and be obliged to continue with the service.

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 assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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.

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.

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 assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

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

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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 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.

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

  • 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.

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.

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

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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.

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 assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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 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 (Aleksandrovac), 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 (Aleksandrovac), 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.

Trstenik

Rasinski 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.

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 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.

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.

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

Inclusive Centre

Implemented by The Association of Dystrophy Disabled Persons of Užice Partners City of Užice, Centre for Social Welfare Užice

Improvement of social protection service intended for persons with disabilities with three additional programmes related to health i.e. Therapeutic Programme for improvement of psycho-physical condition; Defectology programme for children with developmental disorders and “School of life skills” programme for enhancing an independent life which will serve as a transitional step towards prevention institutionalisation of persons with disabilities through introduction of new social protection service “Independent housing/living with support for persons with disabilities”.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

13,810 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Improvement of social protection service intended for persons with disabilities with three additional programmes related to health i.e. Therapeutic Programme for improvement of psycho-physical condition; Defectology programme for children with developmental disorders and “School of life skills” programme for enhancing an independent life which will serve as a transitional step towards prevention institutionalisation of persons with disabilities through introduction of new social protection service “Independent housing/living with support for persons with disabilities”.

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 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

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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 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 (Mionica), 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 (Mionica), 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.

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

  • 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

  • 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.

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.

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 assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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 assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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 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 (Golubac), 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 (Golubac), 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.

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.

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-health care service through joint intervention of Health Centre that provides Home Care and Treatment service for palliative patients and civil society organisation applicant as licensed service provider for home care service for users of support that are not in the health care system. This integrated service will cover 20 individuals suffering from incurable diseases who are within the healthcare system but cannot access the social care services to the extent they require. In addition, training for relatives of palliative patients as well as for additional caregivers that would be qualified for work with palliative patients.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

13,822 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Integrated social-health care service through joint intervention of Health Centre that provides Home Care and Treatment service for palliative patients and civil society organisation applicant as licensed service provider for home care service for users of support that are not in the health care system. This integrated service will cover 20 individuals suffering from incurable diseases who are within the healthcare system but cannot access the social care services to the extent they require. In addition, training for relatives of palliative patients as well as for additional caregivers that would be qualified for 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 assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

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

  • 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

Early intervention service intended for Roma children up to six years of age with some developmental issues from families living in rural Roma settlements in the villages of Avramica, Veliki Izvor, Rgotina and Vratarnica. The objective of these interventions is to improve the health and well-being of children, eliminate or alleviate developmental problems and existing difficulties that a child has while at the same time will encourage parenting and family functioning. The Early Intervention Team consisting of a social worker, health mediator and psychologist, will continuously work with children through individual or group approach, thus contributing to the proper development of mental health and timely observing possible difficulties in development and act preventively.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,182 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Early intervention service intended for Roma children up to six years of age with some developmental issues from families living in rural Roma settlements in the villages of Avramica, Veliki Izvor, Rgotina and Vratarnica. The objective of these interventions is to improve the health and well-being of children, eliminate or alleviate developmental problems and existing difficulties that a child has while at the same time will encourage parenting and family functioning. The Early Intervention Team consisting of a social worker, health mediator and psychologist, will continuously work with children through individual or group approach, thus contributing to the proper development of mental health and timely observing possible difficulties in development and act preventively.

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.

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.

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

  • 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

  • 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.

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.

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 inter-sectoral cooperation in resocialization and prevention of antisocial behaviour of children and young people with behavioural problems through establishment of Counselling Centre and the engagement of a multi-sector team consisting of psychologist, social worker and pedagogue who will work with the target group. The municipality will reach a Decision on new integrated service and continue further financing of the service, the schools will provide space for the work of the Counselling Centre, ensure participation and cooperation with the School Team for the fight against violence and promotion of the project among teachers and students while the Centre for Social Welfare will monitor implementation of service and participate in referring the users to the Counselling Centre for professional consultations.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

12,068 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Improved inter-sectoral cooperation in resocialization and prevention of antisocial behaviour of children and young people with behavioural problems through establishment of Counselling Centre and the engagement of a multi-sector team consisting of psychologist, social worker and pedagogue who will work with the target group. The municipality will reach a Decision on new integrated service and continue further financing of the service, the schools will provide space for the work of the Counselling Centre, ensure participation and cooperation with the School Team for the fight against violence and promotion of the project among teachers and students while the Centre for Social Welfare will monitor implementation of service and participate in referring the users to the Counselling Centre for professional consultations.

Ćuprija

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family Empowerment Corner

Implemented by Red Cross Ćuprija Partners Health Centre, Centre for Social Welfare Ćuprija

Establishment of Family Counselling Centre, within the Health Centre premises, with the integrated approach of social protection and health institutions, not only in provision of services but also in mapping the needs of users of support and designing the individual plans of support. Multi-sector team of experts (psychologist, social worker, nutritionist, doctor and pedagogue for work with children with disabilities) will provide support to families at risk to overcome the crisis. Special attention would be focused on families where violence has been reported, families with sick household members, Roma families and perpetrators of peer violence. In addition, training of professionals will be organised to strengthen their capacities in dealing with families at risk issues.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

13,545 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Establishment of Family Counselling Centre, within the Health Centre premises, with the integrated approach of social protection and health institutions, not only in provision of services but also in mapping the needs of users of support and designing the individual plans of support. Multi-sector team of experts (psychologist, social worker, nutritionist, doctor and pedagogue for work with children with disabilities) will provide support to families at risk to overcome the crisis. Special attention would be focused on families where violence has been reported, families with sick household members, Roma families and perpetrators of peer violence. In addition, training of professionals will be organised to strengthen their capacities in dealing with families at risk issues.

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 assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of 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 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 (Despotovac), 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 (Despotovac), 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.

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.

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 assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

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

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.

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

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

Technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of local self-government and other relevant local actors to implement evidence-based social protection policy and practice at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, which will create a system of social protection services that is more responsive to needs and more integrated. This will be achieved through the improvement of capacities for mapping the needs of users of social protection services, the establishment of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services and the establishment of intersectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

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 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-governments (Prijepolje, Nova Varoš and Priboj), 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-governments (Prijepolje, Nova Varoš and Priboj), 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.

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

  • 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

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 will strengthen the capacity of school professionals to work with children from the autistic spectrum through medical experts`activities while autistic children and their parents will be supported with range of therapeutic activities and psychological support that will be included into the school curriculum since it is a specialised school for children with developmental disabilities

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,208 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

The intervention will strengthen the capacity of school professionals to work with children from the autistic spectrum through medical experts`activities while autistic children and their parents will be supported with range of therapeutic activities and psychological support that will be included into the school curriculum since it is a specialised 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

Establishment of the educational and informative centre “Corner of Trust” within the school where psychological-pedagogical team in cooperation with the Institute for Public Health will provide individual or team work with children and their parents from left-behind groups, with the aim of solving individual challenging situations and preventing risks in the puberty period such as peer pressure for using drugs, alcohol and cigarettes, peer violence, various forms of discrimination.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,216 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

Establishment of the educational and informative centre “Corner of Trust” within the school where psychological-pedagogical team in cooperation with the Institute for Public Health will provide individual or team work with children and their parents from left-behind groups, with the aim of solving individual challenging situations and preventing risks in the puberty period such as peer pressure for using drugs, alcohol and cigarettes, peer violence, various forms of discrimination.

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.

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 will be included into new Local Action Plan for Roma Inclusion 2024 - 2027.

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 will be included into new Local Action Plan for Roma Inclusion 2024 - 2027.

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.

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 initial assessment of beneficiaries needs was conducted while the concrete measures will be adopted within the intervention.

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 initial assessment of beneficiaries needs was conducted while the concrete measures will be adopted within the intervention.

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.

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.