Programme

The Joint UN Programme "PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature" contributes to improving the quality of life of citizens through the improvement of local governance, social inclusion and environmental protection governance in 110 cities and municipalities throughout Serbia, which are eligible for the Programme support.

The Joint UN Programme is implemented by the United Nations Serbia agencies - UNOPS, UNICEF, UNFPA and UNEP, in cooperation with the Government of Serbia and with the financial support of the Government of Switzerland. In the period from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2026, the Programme will implement activities through provision of technical assistance, capacity building and grant support for projects, which will be selected through competitive processes within public calls.

The key stakeholders at the local level are also direct users of support: Local Self-Governments, including their administrations/staff; other relevant local institutions, particularly Centres for Social Welfare, but also Primary Health Centres, pre-school institutions and schools, as well as Local Civil Society Organisations.

The main beneficiaries of the Programme support are citizens of all participating cities and municipalities, especially those from left behind groups, with a focus on people with disabilities, Roma, children and families, youth and older people. The support will be provided to a certain number of informal waste pickers as well.

BENEFICIARIES