Good Governance

85 cities and municipalities

166 activities

Social Inclusion

81 cities and municipalities

249 activities

Environmental Governance

27 cities and municipalities

38 activities

Total

108 cities and municipalities

453 activities

Municipality/city

Project / Activity

Description of Support

Type of Support

Aleksandrovac

Rasinski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Aleksandrovac

Rasinski District

Implementation Locations Aleksandrovac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Aleksinac

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Aleksinac

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Aleksinac

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Aranđelovac

Šumadijski District

Implementation Locations Aranđelovac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Aranđelovac

Šumadijski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening local capacities for reducing age-based disrimination

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

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

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

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

Arilje

Zlatiborski District

Implementation Locations Arilje
  • Social Inclusion

Introduction of the Innovative Family Counsellor Service

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature Partners Centre for Social Welfare, Red Cross, Health Centre

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

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

Arilje

Zlatiborski District

Implementation Locations Arilje
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Babušnica

Pirotski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing Operational Capacities for Better Environmental Protection

Implemented by Babušnica Partners CSO “Pogled sa juga”

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

12,698 Euros

Programme funds:

11,422 Euros

Co-funding:

1,276 Euros

Area Environmental protection

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

Babušnica

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical 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

Implementation Locations Babušnica
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Babušnica

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Bajina Bašta

Zlatiborski District

Implementation Locations Bajina Bašta
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Bajina Bašta

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

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

Batočina

Šumadijski District

Implementation Locations Batočina
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Bela Palanka

Pirotski District

  • Environmental Governance

Let's Protect Nature for a Healthier Future

Implemented by Bela Palanka Partners CSO "Belpa Eco"

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

14,608 Euros

Programme funds:

13,112 Euros

Co-funding:

1,496 Euros

Area Environmental protection

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

Bela Palanka

Pirotski District

Implementation Locations Bela Palanka
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Bela Palanka

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening local capacities for reducing age-based disrimination

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

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

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

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

Bela Palanka

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Blace

Toplički District

Implementation Locations Blace
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Bojnik

Jablanički District

  • Environmental Governance

Manage Waste for a Better Future - No Time to Waste

Implemented by Bojnik Partners CSO “Konektor”

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

14,362 Euros

Programme funds:

12,884 Euros

Co-funding:

1,478 Euros

Area Environmental protection

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

Bojnik

Jablanički District

Implementation Locations Bojnik
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Boljevac

Zaječarski District

Implementation Locations Boljevac
  • Social Inclusion

Improving Effectiveness of Home Care Service for the Elderly in Boljevac

Implemented by LG Boljevac Partners CSW, Red Cross

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

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

Boljevac

Zaječarski District

Implementation Locations Boljevac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Bor

Borski District

  • 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

Implementation Locations Bor
  • Social Inclusion

Family Counselling Centre

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

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

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

Bor

Borski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Bor

Borski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Bor

Borski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Bor

Borski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Bosilegrad

Pčinjski District

  • Environmental Governance

Bosilegrad EKORISE - Nature Growing City

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

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

14,612 Euros

Programme funds:

13,112 Euros

Co-funding:

1,500 Euros

Area Environmental protection

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

Bosilegrad

Pčinjski District

Implementation Locations Bosilegrad
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Brus

Rasinski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Bujanovac

Pčinjski District

  • 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.

Bujanovac

Pčinjski District

Implementation Locations Bujanovac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Čačak

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

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

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

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

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

Čačak

Moravički District

Implementation Locations Čačak
  • Social Inclusion

Marriage and Family Centre

Implemented by City of Čačak Partners Health centre, preschool institutions

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

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

Čačak

Moravički District

Implementation Locations Čačak
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Čačak

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Čačak

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Čačak

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

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

Implementation Locations Ćićevac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Despotovac

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical 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

Implementation Locations Dimitrovgrad
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Dimitrovgrad

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Gadžin Han

Nišavski District

Implementation Locations Gadžin Han
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Gadžin Han

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Golubac

Braničevski District

Implementation Locations Golubac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Ivanjica

Moravički District

  • 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

Implementation Locations Ivanjica
  • Social Inclusion

Inclusive Education

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

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

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

Ivanjica

Moravički District

Implementation Locations Ivanjica
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Ivanjica

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Ivanjica

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Ivanjica

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Ivanjica

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Ivanjica

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Jagodina

Pomoravski District

  • 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

Implementation Locations Jagodina
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Jagodina

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Jagodina

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Jagodina

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Jagodina

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implementation Locations Knić
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Knjaževac

Zaječarski District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

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

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

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

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

Knjaževac

Zaječarski District

  • Environmental Governance

Sustainable Tomorrow - Agriculture in Action

Implemented by Knjaževac Partners CSO “Timočki klub”

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

13,173 Euros

Programme funds:

11,856 Euros

Co-funding:

1,317 Euros

Area Environmental protection

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

Koceljeva

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Koceljeva

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Kosjerić

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Kragujevac

Šumadijski District

  • 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

  • Environmental Governance

Nature Paths

Implemented by Kragujevac Partners CSO “Prvi prvi na skali”

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

15,822 Euros

Programme funds:

13,200 Euros

Co-funding:

2,622 Euros

Area Environmental protection

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

Kragujevac

Šumadijski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

  • 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

  • Environmental Governance

Green Energy - Opportunities and Chances

Implemented by Kraljevo Partners CSO “Novi put” Kraljevo

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

15,312 Euros

Programme funds:

13,200 Euros

Co-funding:

2,112 Euros

Area Environmental protection

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

Kraljevo

Raški District

Implementation Locations Kraljevo
  • Social Inclusion

Improving Counselling through Innovative Approaches and New Technologies

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

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

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

Kraljevo

Raški District

Implementation Locations Kraljevo, Raška, Trstenik
  • Social Inclusion

Inter-municipal project: Strength of Family

Implemented by Municipality of Trstenik Partners Municipality of Raška and City of Kraljevo

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

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

Kraljevo

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Kraljevo

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Kraljevo

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

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

Implementation Locations Kruševac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Kruševac

Rasinski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implementation Locations Kučevo
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Lajkovac

Kolubarski District

Implementation Locations Lajkovac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Lapovo

Šumadijski District

Implementation Locations Lapovo
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Leskovac

Jablanički District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implementation Locations Leskovac
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Leskovac

Jablanički District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Loznica

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

18,460 Euros

Area Protection of Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

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

Loznica

Mačvanski District

Implementation Locations Loznica
  • Social Inclusion

Our World Without Borders - Integrated Child Support

Implemented by City of Loznica Partners CSW, Health Centre

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

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

Loznica

Mačvanski District

Implementation Locations Loznica
  • Social Inclusion

Together through Knowledge

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

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

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

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

Loznica

Mačvanski District

Implementation Locations Loznica
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Loznica

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Loznica

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Loznica

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Loznica

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

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.

Lučani

Moravički District

Implementation Locations Lučani
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Lučani

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Ljig

Kolubarski District

Implementation Locations Ljig
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Ljubovija

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Ljubovija

Mačvanski District

Implementation Locations Ljubovija
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Ljubovija

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Ljubovija

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Majdanpek

Borski District

Implementation Locations Majdanpek
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Mali Zvornik

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Mali Zvornik

Mačvanski District

Implementation Locations Mali Zvornik
  • Social Inclusion

Supporting Steps

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

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

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

Mali Zvornik

Mačvanski District

Implementation Locations Mali Zvornik
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Mali Zvornik

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Mali Zvornik

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Mali Zvornik

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Merošina

Nišavski District

Implementation Locations Merošina
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Merošina

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Merošina

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Mionica

Kolubarski District

  • 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

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

Implementation Locations Mionica
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Mionica

Kolubarski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Negotin

Borski District

Implementation Locations Negotin
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Niš

Nišavski District

  • 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

  • Environmental Governance

Green Urban Oases

Implemented by Niš Partners CSO “Zeleni ključ”

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

12,848 Euros

Programme funds:

11,528 Euros

Co-funding:

1,320 Euros

Area Environmental protection

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

Niš

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Niš

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Niš

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Niš

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Nova Varoš

Zlatiborski District

  • 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

Implementation Locations Nova Varoš
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Nova Varoš

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Nova Varoš

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening local capacities for reducing age-based disrimination

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

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

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

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

Novi Pazar

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

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

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

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

Novi Pazar

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Novi Pazar

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening local capacities for reducing age-based disrimination

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

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

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

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

Novi Pazar

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

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

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

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

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

Osečina

Kolubarski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Osečina

Kolubarski District

  • Environmental Governance

Children Choose to Recycle

Implemented by Osečina Partners CSO “Svet oko nas”

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

12,796 Euros

Programme funds:

11,498 Euros

Co-funding:

1,298 Euros

Area Environmental protection

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

Osečina

Kolubarski District

Implementation Locations Osečina
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Pirot

Pirotski District

  • 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

Implementation Locations Pirot
  • Social Inclusion

Open door for inclusive support

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

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Pirot

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Pirot

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Pirot

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Pirot

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implementation Locations Požarevac, Veliko Gradište
  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by Municipaliy of Veliko Gradište Partners City of Požarevac

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

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

Požarevac

Braničevski District

Implementation Locations Požarevac
  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support provided for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. As a result, an Agreement on inter-municipal cooperation with Veliko Gradište for the provision of family counselling services was concluded.

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

Technical support provided for strengthening the capacity of relevant local actors for the establishment of inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, through the application of good governance aspects during the entire process. As a result, an Agreement on inter-municipal cooperation with Veliko Gradište for the provision of family counselling services was concluded.

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

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Požega

Zlatiborski District

Implementation Locations Požega
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Priboj

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Priboj

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical 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

Implementation Locations Priboj
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Priboj

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

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

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

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

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

Prijepolje

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

22,152 Euros

Area Protection of Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

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

Prijepolje

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Prijepolje

Zlatiborski District

  • Environmental Governance

Waterfalls of Sopotnica: A natural treasure for future generations

Implemented by Prijepolje Partners Mountaineering Association "Kamena Gora"

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

13,482 Euros

Programme funds:

11,634 Euros

Co-funding:

1,848 Euros

Area Environmental protection

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

Prijepolje

Zlatiborski District

Implementation Locations Prijepolje
  • Social Inclusion

Future in Safe Hands

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

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

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

Prijepolje

Zlatiborski District

Implementation Locations Prijepolje
  • Social Inclusion

Together to Change

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

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

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

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

Prijepolje

Zlatiborski District

Implementation Locations Prijepolje
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Prokuplje

Toplički District

Implementation Locations Prokuplje
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Prokuplje

Toplički District

Implementation Locations Prokuplje
  • Social Inclusion

Integrated Support to Vulnerable Groups in Prokuplje

Implemented by City of Prokuplje Partners CSW, Red Cross

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

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

Raška

Raški District

Implementation Locations Raška
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Raška

Raški District

Implementation Locations Kraljevo, Raška, Trstenik
  • Social Inclusion

Inter-municipal project: Strength of Family

Implemented by Municipality of Trstenik Partners Municipality of Raška and City of Kraljevo

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

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

Raška

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Raška

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Raška

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Ražanj

Nišavski District

  • Environmental Governance

From Waste to Resources

Implemented by Ražanj Partners CSO “Zelena oaza”

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

12,839 Euros

Programme funds:

11,519 Euros

Co-funding:

1,320 Euros

Area Environmental protection

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

Ražanj

Nišavski District

Implementation Locations Ražanj
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Ražanj

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Rekovac

Pomoravski District

Implementation Locations Rekovac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

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

Implementation Locations Sokobanja
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Surdulica

Pčinjski District

Implementation Locations Surdulica
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Surdulica

Pčinjski District

Implementation Locations Surdulica
  • Social Inclusion

Centre for Children and Parents in Surdulica

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

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

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

Svilajnac

Pomoravski District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

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

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

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

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

Svilajnac

Pomoravski District

  • Environmental Governance

Saving Drinking Water

Implemented by Svilajnac Partners CSO “Centre for Organic Production”

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

14,714 Euros

Programme funds:

13,130 Euros

Co-funding:

1,584 Euros

Area Environmental protection

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

Svilajnac

Pomoravski District

Implementation Locations Svilajnac
  • Social Inclusion

Club for Elderly

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

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

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

Svrljig

Nišavski District

Implementation Locations Svrljig
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Svrljig

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Svrljig

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Svrljig

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Svrljig

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Šabac

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Šabac

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Šabac

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Šabac

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implementation Locations Topola
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Trstenik

Rasinski District

Implementation Locations Kraljevo, Raška, Trstenik
  • Social Inclusion

Inter-municipal project: Strength of Family

Implemented by Municipality of Trstenik Partners Municipality of Raška and City of Čačak

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

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

Trstenik

Rasinski District

  • 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.

Trstenik

Rasinski District

Implementation Locations Trstenik
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Trstenik

Rasinski District

Implementation Locations Trstenik
  • Social Inclusion

Inclusion in Action

Implemented by Municipality of Trstenik Partners CSW, schools and kindergartens

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

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

Tutin

Raški District

  • Environmental Governance

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

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

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

14,797 Euros

Programme funds:

13,125 Euros

Co-funding:

1,672 Euros

Area Environmental protection

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

Tutin

Raški District

Implementation Locations Tutin
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Tutin

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Tutin

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening local capacities for reducing age-based disrimination

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

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

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

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

Užice

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

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

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

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

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

Užice

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

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

Užice

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Užice

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

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

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

  • Environmental Governance

The First Virtual Tour through Gradac River Canyon

Implemented by Valjevo Partners CSO “eRevolucija”

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

14,696 Euros

Programme funds:

13,200 Euros

Co-funding:

1,496 Euros

Area Environmental protection

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

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

Implementation Locations Valjevo
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

Implementation Locations Valjevo
  • Social Inclusion

Together to Work

Implemented by Centre for Roma Integration

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

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

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

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

Implementation Locations Valjevo
  • Social Inclusion

Sustainable Inclusion

Implemented by CSO "Most 014" Partners CSW Valjevo

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

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

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

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

  • 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

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

Implementation Locations Veliko Gradište
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Veliko Gradište

Braničevski District

Implementation Locations Požarevac, Veliko Gradište
  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by Municipaliy of Veliko Gradište Partners City of Požarevac

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG Area Improvement of Social Protection

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

Vlasotince

Jablanički District

  • 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.

Vlasotince

Jablanički District

Implementation Locations Vlasotince
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Vrnjačka Banja

Raški District

  • Environmental Governance

Clean VB

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

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

17,019 Euros

Programme funds:

13,200 Euros

Co-funding:

3,819 Euros

Area Environmental protection

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

Vrnjačka Banja

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Vrnjačka Banja

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Vrnjačka Banja

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Vrnjačka Banja

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

Strengthening local capacities for reducing age-based disrimination

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

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

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

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

Zaječar

Zaječarski District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

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

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

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

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

Zaječar

Zaječarski District

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

Healthy Child - Happy Family!

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

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

  • 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.

Žabari

Braničevski District

Implementation Locations Žabari
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Žabari

Braničevski District

Implementation Locations Žabari
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Žagubica

Braničevski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Žitorađa

Toplički District

Implementation Locations Žitorađa
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Žitorađa

Toplički District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Bogatić

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Crna Trava

Jablanički District

Implementation Locations Crna Trava
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Crna Trava

Jablanički District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Environmental Governance

Less Noise - More Health

Implemented by Ćuprija Partners CSO “UNEKOOP” Paraćin

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

14,203 Euros

Programme funds:

12,751 Euros

Co-funding:

1,452 Euros

Area Environmental protection

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

Ćuprija

Pomoravski District

  • 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

Implementation Locations Ćuprija
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

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.

Doljevac

Nišavski District

Implementation Locations Doljevac
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Doljevac

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Gornji Milanovac

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Gornji Milanovac

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Gornji Milanovac

Moravički District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Kladovo

Borski District

Implementation Locations Kladovo
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Krupanj

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Krupanj

Mačvanski District

Implementation Locations Krupanj
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Krupanj

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Krupanj

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Medveđa

Jablanički District

  • Environmental Governance

Protection and Regulation of Mrkonjski Vis

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

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

13,552 Euros

Programme funds:

12,153 Euros

Co-funding:

1,399 Euros

Area Environmental protection

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

Preševo

Pčinjski District

Implementation Locations Preševo
  • Good Governance

Development of Catalogue of eDMS Procedures

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Rača

Šumadijski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

Sjenica

Zlatiborski District

  • 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

  • Environmental Governance

Air Quality Assessment in Sjenica

Implemented by Sjenica Partners CSO “EcoPrime”

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

Type of Support Financial support to LG

15,928 Euros

Programme funds:

13,200 Euros

Co-funding:

2,728 Euros

Area Environmental protection

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

Sjenica

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical 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

Implementation Locations Sjenica
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Vladimirci

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Vladimirci

Mačvanski District

Implementation Locations Vladimirci
  • Good Governance

Improving eGovernance and open data

Implemented by PRO - Lokalno upravljanje za ljude i prirodu

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

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

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

Vladimirci

Mačvanski District

  • Social Inclusion

Family oriented early childhood interventions

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

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

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

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

Vranje

Pčinjski District

  • Social Inclusion

Developing and piloting Youth Wellbeing Index methodology at the local level

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

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

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

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

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

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Obrenovac

Beogradski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by City Municipality of Obrenovac Partners Centre for Social Welfare, National Employment Service, Health Centre

Besides establishment of LCM, the LG Obrenovac will engage two FS i.e. one for full-time and one municipal employee who already works with vulnerable groups. The focus groups with local businesses will be organised in order to determine potential for training or employment of the target group. Due to large number of listed waste pickers` households, a thorough survey will be conducted to determine the exact number of the members from the priority group. Based on the determined needs of waste pickers, the new measures will be included into the Local Development Programme.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

44,304 Euros

Area Protection of Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Besides establishment of LCM, the LG Obrenovac will engage two FS i.e. one for full-time and one municipal employee who already works with vulnerable groups. The focus groups with local businesses will be organised in order to determine potential for training or employment of the target group. Due to large number of listed waste pickers` households, a thorough survey will be conducted to determine the exact number of the members from the priority group. Based on the determined needs of waste pickers, the new measures will be included into the Local Development Programme.

Obrenovac

Beogradski District

Implementation Locations Obrenovac
  • Social Inclusion

Economic Empowerment of Informal Waste Pickers

Implemented by HC Rom Partners NES Branch Office Obrenovac

Improving the employability of 30 waste pickers from the territory of Obrenovac, Ub and Apatin, through on-the-job training, functional adult education, entrepreneurship training, including business planning, of which at least 15 will be formally employed. Additionally, employment will be advocated through cooperation with employers and public utility companies.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Improving the employability of 30 waste pickers from the territory of Obrenovac, Ub and Apatin, through on-the-job training, functional adult education, entrepreneurship training, including business planning, of which at least 15 will be formally employed. Additionally, employment will be advocated through cooperation with employers and public utility companies.

Lazarevac

Beogradski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Apatin

Zapadnobački District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Odžaci

Zapadnobački District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Odžaci

Zapadnobački District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by Municipality of Odžaci Partners Centre for Social Welfare, National Employment Service

The LG Odžaci will use the existing Mobile Team for Roma Inclusion as LCM which will prepare a waste pickers` database. The engaged FS will provide support to the priority group with residence in Odžaci and Zrenjanin. At the policy level, new measures based on determined needs of waste pickers 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

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Kula

Zapadnobački District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by Municipality of Kula Partners Centre for Social Welfare, National Employment Service, Health Centre

Besides establishment of LCM, two local employees will overtake the roles of Family Assistants having in mind their previous experience in working with Roma population and project management, especially having in mind that LG Kula will support families in neighbouring municipalities Mali Iđoš and Vrbas. Training on career development will be organised for the working age family members of the priority group. New measures related to social inclusion of waste pickers, determined through participatory approach, will be included into Local Action Plan for Roma Inclusion.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

22,152 Euros

Area Protection of Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Besides establishment of LCM, two local employees will overtake the roles of Family Assistants having in mind their previous experience in working with Roma population and project management, especially having in mind that LG Kula will support families in neighbouring municipalities Mali Iđoš and Vrbas. Training on career development will be organised for the working age family members of the priority group. New measures related to social inclusion of waste pickers, determined through participatory approach, will be included into Local Action Plan for Roma Inclusion.

Ruma

Sremski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by Municipality of Ruma Partners Centre for Social Welfare, Public utility company "Komunalac", Mobile Team for Roma Inclusion

The LG Ruma will use the existing Mobile Team for Roma Inclusion as LCM having in mind that it has been functioning since 2018. The FS will be engaged full-time. The training for self-employment and better employability of the target group will be organised in accordance with determined needs of working age family members. The assessment of waste pickers needs was conducted in cooperation with PUC Komunalac while new measures will be included into inclusive systemic public policy.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

22,105 Euros

Area Protection of Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

The LG Ruma will use the existing Mobile Team for Roma Inclusion as LCM having in mind that it has been functioning since 2018. The FS will be engaged full-time. The training for self-employment and better employability of the target group will be organised in accordance with determined needs of working age family members. The assessment of waste pickers needs was conducted in cooperation with PUC Komunalac while new measures will be included into inclusive systemic public policy.

Ruma

Sremski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Sremska Mitrovica

Sremski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Sremska Mitrovica

Sremski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by City of Sremska Mitrovica Partners Centre for Social Welfare, National Employment Service, Public utility company

Besides establishment of LCM and full time engagement of the FS, the proposal envisages connection of local informal waste pickers with a municipal company for separation and sorting of waste in terms of their training and potential employment. Moreover, the previously established Local Office for Poverty Reduction will provide additional support through its activities related to working engagement of vulnerable groups in cooperation with PUCs "Vodovod" and "Komunalije".

Type of Support Financial support to LG

21,414 Euros

Area Protection of Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Besides establishment of LCM and full time engagement of the FS, the proposal envisages connection of local informal waste pickers with a municipal company for separation and sorting of waste in terms of their training and potential employment. Moreover, the previously established Local Office for Poverty Reduction will provide additional support through its activities related to working engagement of vulnerable groups in cooperation with PUCs "Vodovod" and "Komunalije".

Šid

Sremski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by Municipality of Šid Partners Centre for Social Welfare, Public utility company "Standard", Health Centre

Besides establishment of LCM and engagement of full-time FS, the proposal envisages organisation of training modules related to improved employability or self-employment that will be adjusted to the needs of waste pickers. The 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.

Šid

Sremski District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Bač

Južnobački District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by Municipality of Bač Partners Centre for Social Welfare, National Employment Service, Public utility company, Roma Assosiation

Besides institutional support through a local coordination mechanism (LCM) and engagement of a new person as Family Supporter (FS), the vocational training will be organised in accordance with the local labour market needs. At the policy level, new measures addressing the needs of waste pickers, mapped through a participatory process, will be included into the new Local Action Plan for Roma Inclusion 2024 - 2026 and Programme for Improvement of Social Protection.

Type of Support Financial support to LG

18,460 Euros

Area Protection of Waste Pickers` Livelihoods

Besides institutional support through a local coordination mechanism (LCM) and engagement of a new person as Family Supporter (FS), the vocational training will be organised in accordance with the local labour market needs. At the policy level, new measures addressing the needs of waste pickers, mapped through a participatory process, will be included into the new Local Action Plan for Roma Inclusion 2024 - 2026 and Programme for Improvement of Social Protection.

Bač

Južnobački District

Implementation Locations Bač
  • Social Inclusion

Improving Living Conditions of Waste Pickers

Implemented by Association of Roma and Romanian "Mladost" Partners LG Bač

Better access to health care and an educational system through comprehensive support to 10 waste pickers` families through organisation of medical checks and health related workshops, including on work safety, as well as educational workshops for children and their enrollment into the local kindergarten.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Support for Informal Waste Pickers

Better access to health care and an educational system through comprehensive support to 10 waste pickers` families through organisation of medical checks and health related workshops, including on work safety, as well as educational workshops for children and their enrollment into the local kindergarten.

Bač

Južnobački District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

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

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

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

Arilje

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

As a result of TA, LG Arilje conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

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

As a result of TA, LG Arilje conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

Arilje

Zlatiborski District

Implementation Locations Arilje
  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support was successfully provided to strengthen the capacities of relevant local actors for establishing inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups and the application of good governance principles throughout the entire process. The support included negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical and institutional management, agreement on financial implications, and the development of mechanisms for monitoring jointly provided services and evaluating their outcomes. Communication for development was also applied as part of this process.

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

Technical support was successfully provided to strengthen the capacities of relevant local actors for establishing inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups and the application of good governance principles throughout the entire process. The support included negotiations with potential partner local governments regarding technical and institutional management, agreement on financial implications, and the development of mechanisms for monitoring jointly provided services and evaluating their outcomes. Communication for development was also applied as part of this process.

Arilje

Zlatiborski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support to CSO in the Licensing Procedure for Social Protection Service Providers

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical assistance includes the normative framework for the licensing process, minimum structural and functional service standards, procedural steps of the licensing process and the necessary documentation for issuing a license. The Association for Support of Persons with Disabilities "Impuls" will strengthen the capacities for licensing the Day Care service for persons with disabilities.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to CSO Area Licensing for Service Providers

Technical assistance includes the normative framework for the licensing process, minimum structural and functional service standards, procedural steps of the licensing process and the necessary documentation for issuing a license. The Association for Support of Persons with Disabilities "Impuls" will strengthen the capacities for licensing the Day Care service for persons with disabilities.

Arilje

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Providing support to LGs for improving local governance

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

Through the Municipal Support Package for improving administrative efficiency and effectiveness, the Municipality of Arilje has adopted a total of 17 acts covering key procedures and organizational decisions. Among these are the guidelines for enhancing administrative efficiency, decisions on the establishment of individual administrative positions, and reports on procedures for each of these positions, as well as assessments of initial capacities and final results. These documents clearly demonstrate progress in the more efficient organization of administrative processes, increased work effectiveness, and strengthened employee capacities, enabling better service delivery to citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

Through the Municipal Support Package for improving administrative efficiency and effectiveness, the Municipality of Arilje has adopted a total of 17 acts covering key procedures and organizational decisions. Among these are the guidelines for enhancing administrative efficiency, decisions on the establishment of individual administrative positions, and reports on procedures for each of these positions, as well as assessments of initial capacities and final results. These documents clearly demonstrate progress in the more efficient organization of administrative processes, increased work effectiveness, and strengthened employee capacities, enabling better service delivery to citizens.

Babušnica

Pirotski District

Implementation Locations Babušnica, Bela Palanka, Dimitrovgrad, Pirot
  • Social Inclusion

Classroom of Knowledge, Support and Hope

Implemented by Association of Roma Dawn Partners Centre for Social Welfare Pirot (in charge of Pirot District), Elementary school "Dobrinka Bogdanović", High school "Vuk Karadžić"

The multi-sector approach of the Center for Social Work, student homes and the civil sector prevented 11 children from socio-economically disadvantaged families from leaving the education system through joint support for enrolling children in primary and secondary school students' homes, thereby ensuring the conditions for quality, free and safe education. It also contributed to a better social status of the families of those children with over 60 members. In addition, primary school education has been improved by the establishment of an eClassroom and the introduction of an extracurricular program.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,163 Euros

Programme funds:

13,613 Euros

Co-funding:

550 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

The multi-sector approach of the Center for Social Work, student homes and the civil sector prevented 11 children from socio-economically disadvantaged families from leaving the education system through joint support for enrolling children in primary and secondary school students' homes, thereby ensuring the conditions for quality, free and safe education. It also contributed to a better social status of the families of those children with over 60 members. In addition, primary school education has been improved by the establishment of an eClassroom and the introduction of an extracurricular program.

Babušnica

Pirotski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme, Babušnica has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector governance. Utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

Through a comprehensive training programme, Babušnica has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector governance. Utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Babušnica

Pirotski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through Programme support, Babušnica has been empowered to systematically enhance its local youth policy. A Local Youth Action Plan was developed, and research on youth participation was conducted using the U-Report platform. As a result, the local government is better equipped to mobilize available resources, strengthen collaboration with youth organizations, and design transparent, effective, and equitable measures that directly address the needs of young people in the community.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Through Programme support, Babušnica has been empowered to systematically enhance its local youth policy. A Local Youth Action Plan was developed, and research on youth participation was conducted using the U-Report platform. As a result, the local government is better equipped to mobilize available resources, strengthen collaboration with youth organizations, and design transparent, effective, and equitable measures that directly address the needs of young people in the community.

Babušnica

Pirotski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Batočina

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, the municipality of Batočina has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, the municipality of Batočina has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

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

In the municipality of Bela Palanka, technical assistance was provided to strengthen institutional and human capacities for environmental government. A Green Council was established, a roadmap for the development of local policies was created, a survey was conducted to improve communication with citizens, and criteria for cooperation with civil society organizations in the field of environmental protection were defined.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

In the municipality of Bela Palanka, technical assistance was provided to strengthen institutional and human capacities for environmental government. A Green Council was established, a roadmap for the development of local policies was created, a survey was conducted to improve communication with citizens, and criteria for cooperation with civil society organizations in the field of environmental protection were defined.

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

Through a comprehensive training programme, Bela Palanka has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

Through a comprehensive training programme, Bela Palanka has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Bela Palanka

Pirotski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through Programme support, the municipality has been empowered to systematically improve local youth policies. A Draft Local Youth Action Plan has been developed, and a study on youth participation was conducted through the U-Report platform. As a result, the local government is better prepared to mobilize available resources, strengthen cooperation with youth organizations, and create transparent, efficient, and equitable measures that directly address the needs of young people in the community.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Through Programme support, the municipality has been empowered to systematically improve local youth policies. A Draft Local Youth Action Plan has been developed, and a study on youth participation was conducted through the U-Report platform. As a result, the local government is better prepared to mobilize available resources, strengthen cooperation with youth organizations, and create transparent, efficient, and equitable measures that directly address the needs of young people in the community.

Blace

Toplički District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Blace has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Blace has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Bojnik

Jablanički District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

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

As a result of TA, LG Boljevac conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

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

As a result of TA, LG Boljevac conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

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

Through the Municipal Support Package for enhancing civic participation and transparency, the Municipality of Boljevac has been empowered to develop and adopt procedures and acts that increase citizen involvement in decision-making and the transparency of the budget process. As a result, the municipality has adopted decisions and plans that include public debates, a budget with gender-sensitive goals and indicators, procedures for allocating funds to CSO projects, as well as citizen guides that facilitate understanding of budget documents and participation processes.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Citizen participation and transparency

Through the Municipal Support Package for enhancing civic participation and transparency, the Municipality of Boljevac has been empowered to develop and adopt procedures and acts that increase citizen involvement in decision-making and the transparency of the budget process. As a result, the municipality has adopted decisions and plans that include public debates, a budget with gender-sensitive goals and indicators, procedures for allocating funds to CSO projects, as well as citizen guides that facilitate understanding of budget documents and participation processes.

Boljevac

Zaječarski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Following a survey on citizen satisfaction with municipal services, the Programme provided technical assistance to improve local governance. Specifically, in the municipality of Boljevac, a local act and guidelines were prepared for decision-making on the availability of parking spaces, thereby ensuring a more thorough, transparent, and efficient regulation of this service in line with citizens’ needs.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Following a survey on citizen satisfaction with municipal services, the Programme provided technical assistance to improve local governance. Specifically, in the municipality of Boljevac, a local act and guidelines were prepared for decision-making on the availability of parking spaces, thereby ensuring a more thorough, transparent, and efficient regulation of this service in line with citizens’ needs.

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

As a result of TA, LG Bor conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

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

As a result of TA, LG Bor conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

Bosilegrad

Pčinjski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Brus

Rasinski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

In the municipality of Brus, technical assistance was provided to initiate the process of improving local environmental policies. The Municipal Assembly adopted a decision to develop the Air Quality Program for 2024, and a Green Council was established as an advisory body for monitoring and enhancing policies in the field of environmental protection.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

In the municipality of Brus, technical assistance was provided to initiate the process of improving local environmental policies. The Municipal Assembly adopted a decision to develop the Air Quality Program for 2024, and a Green Council was established as an advisory body for monitoring and enhancing policies in the field of environmental protection.

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

As a result of TA, LG Čačak conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

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

As a result of TA, LG Čačak conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

Čačak

Moravički District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Čačak has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Čačak has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Ćićevac

Rasinski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support to CSO in the Licensing Procedure for Social Protection Service Providers

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical assistance includes the normative framework for the licensing process, minimum structural and functional service standards, procedural steps of the licensing process and the necessary documentation for issuing a license. Civil society organisation "Okular" will strengthen its capacities for licensing the Personal Assistant service for children with disabilities.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to CSO Area Licensing for Service Providers

Technical assistance includes the normative framework for the licensing process, minimum structural and functional service standards, procedural steps of the licensing process and the necessary documentation for issuing a license. Civil society organisation "Okular" will strengthen its capacities for licensing the Personal Assistant service for children with disabilities.

Dimitrovgrad

Pirotski District

  • Social Inclusion

Support for the Improvement of Social Protection at the Local Level

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

As a result of the technical assistance, the Municipality of Dimitrovgrad conducted an assessment of the needs of vulnerable groups and strengthened the capacities of the local self-government and other relevant stakeholders to implement evidence-based social protection policies and practices at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups and with the aim of building a more efficient and integrated social protection system. The support also improved capacities for mapping the needs of social protection service users, as well as for establishing mechanisms for monitoring, evaluation and inter-sectoral cooperation in the provision of social protection services.

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

As a result of the technical assistance, the Municipality of Dimitrovgrad conducted an assessment of the needs of vulnerable groups and strengthened the capacities of the local self-government and other relevant stakeholders to implement evidence-based social protection policies and practices at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups and with the aim of building a more efficient and integrated social protection system. The support also improved capacities for mapping the needs of social protection service users, as well as for establishing mechanisms for monitoring, evaluation and inter-sectoral 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

Through a comprehensive training programme, Dimitrovgrad has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

Through a comprehensive training programme, Dimitrovgrad has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Dimitrovgrad

Pirotski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Golubac

Braničevski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Golubac has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Golubac has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

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

As a result of TA, LG Ivanjica improved a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

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

As a result of TA, LG Ivanjica improved a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

Ivanjica

Moravički District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Ivanjica has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Ivanjica has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Knić

Šumadijski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

In the municipality of Knić, technical assistance was provided to strengthen institutional and human capacities for the improvement of local environmental policies. A Green Council was established, the process for developing the Waste Management Plan for 2025–2034 was initiated, a roadmap for the development of local public policies was prepared, and criteria for cooperation with civil society organizations in the field of environmental protection were defined.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

In the municipality of Knić, technical assistance was provided to strengthen institutional and human capacities for the improvement of local environmental policies. A Green Council was established, the process for developing the Waste Management Plan for 2025–2034 was initiated, a roadmap for the development of local public policies was prepared, and criteria for cooperation with civil society organizations in the field of environmental protection were defined.

Knić

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme, Knić has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

Through a comprehensive training programme, Knić has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Knić

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

In the municipality of Knić, the Programme provided technical assistance to enhance transparency and participation, particularly in the field of youth policy. As part of the activities, a Citizen’s Guide to the Local Budget was developed, alongside the preparation of the 2025 Annual Work Plan for the Youth Office, a model monthly report, and a budget for implementing the plan, thereby facilitating citizens’ understanding and monitoring of budgetary processes.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

In the municipality of Knić, the Programme provided technical assistance to enhance transparency and participation, particularly in the field of youth policy. As part of the activities, a Citizen’s Guide to the Local Budget was developed, alongside the preparation of the 2025 Annual Work Plan for the Youth Office, a model monthly report, and a budget for implementing the plan, thereby facilitating citizens’ understanding and monitoring of budgetary processes.

Knić

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Knjaževac

Zaječarski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

In the municipality of Knjaževac, technical assistance was provided to strengthen capacities for the improvement of local policies in waste management and environmental governance. The Action Plan of the existing Waste Management Plan was revised through an inclusive process that included consultations with stakeholders and a survey of business entities. A roadmap for the development of local policies was prepared, and criteria for cooperation with civil society organizations active in environmental protection were defined.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

In the municipality of Knjaževac, technical assistance was provided to strengthen capacities for the improvement of local policies in waste management and environmental governance. The Action Plan of the existing Waste Management Plan was revised through an inclusive process that included consultations with stakeholders and a survey of business entities. A roadmap for the development of local policies was prepared, and criteria for cooperation with civil society organizations active in environmental protection were defined.

Knjaževac

Zaječarski District

Implementation Locations Knjaževac
  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

As a result of technical assistance in Knjaževac, a Citizen’s Guide to the Local Budget was prepared, strengthening the capacities of the local government to enhance transparency and provide more direct information to citizens. This activity contributes to a better understanding of the budgetary process and more responsible management of public funds.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

As a result of technical assistance in Knjaževac, a Citizen’s Guide to the Local Budget was prepared, strengthening the capacities of the local government to enhance transparency and provide more direct information to citizens. This activity contributes to a better understanding of the budgetary process and more responsible management of public funds.

Knjaževac

Zaječarski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

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

Through the Municipal Support Package for enhancing administrative efficiency and effectiveness, the municipality of Kosjerić has been empowered to standardize administrative procedures and improve internal and external processes in accordance with legal regulations. As a result, the municipality has adopted an instruction for improving administrative efficiency and effectiveness, decisions on the establishment of individual administrative positions, elaborates for selected procedures, as well as conducted assessments and evaluations of capacities and achieved results in administrative work.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

Through the Municipal Support Package for enhancing administrative efficiency and effectiveness, the municipality of Kosjerić has been empowered to standardize administrative procedures and improve internal and external processes in accordance with legal regulations. As a result, the municipality has adopted an instruction for improving administrative efficiency and effectiveness, decisions on the establishment of individual administrative positions, elaborates for selected procedures, as well as conducted assessments and evaluations of capacities and achieved results in administrative work.

Kragujevac

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Kragujevac has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Kragujevac has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Kragujevac

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme, Kragujevac has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the city has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

Through a comprehensive training programme, Kragujevac has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the city has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Kragujevac

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

In Kragujevac, the Programme enhanced transparency by providing information on available e-services and the local budget. As a result, a Citizen’s Guide to City E-Applications and a Citizen’s Guide to the Budget were developed, facilitating citizens’ access to information and enabling them to monitor budgetary processes.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

In Kragujevac, the Programme enhanced transparency by providing information on available e-services and the local budget. As a result, a Citizen’s Guide to City E-Applications and a Citizen’s Guide to the Budget were developed, facilitating citizens’ access to information and enabling them to monitor budgetary processes.

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

As a result of TA, LG Kraljevo conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

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

As a result of TA, LG Kraljevo conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

Kraljevo

Raški District

  • Social Inclusion

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

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Technical support was provided to strengthen the capacities of relevant local stakeholders for establishing inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups and through the application of good governance principles throughout the process. As a result of this support, inter-municipal cooperation was established in the planning and delivery of family counselling services in partnership with the municipalities of Trstenik and Raška.

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

Technical support was provided to strengthen the capacities of relevant local stakeholders for establishing inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups and through the application of good governance principles throughout the process. As a result of this support, inter-municipal cooperation was established in the planning and delivery of family counselling services in partnership with the municipalities of Trstenik and Raška.

Kraljevo

Raški District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme, Kraljevo has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the city has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

Through a comprehensive training programme, Kraljevo has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the city has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Kraljevo

Raški District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

In Kraljevo, the Programme provided support in the field of environmental protection through the evaluation of existing plans and medium-term planning. Specifically, an evaluation of the Local Air Quality Plan was conducted, and a Draft Medium-Term Environmental Protection Plan was developed, thereby strengthening the municipality’s capacity for effective governance and planning of environmental policies.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

In Kraljevo, the Programme provided support in the field of environmental protection through the evaluation of existing plans and medium-term planning. Specifically, an evaluation of the Local Air Quality Plan was conducted, and a Draft Medium-Term Environmental Protection Plan was developed, thereby strengthening the municipality’s capacity for effective governance and planning of environmental policies.

Kraljevo

Raški District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Kruševac

Rasinski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme, Kruševac has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the city has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

Through a comprehensive training programme, Kruševac has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the city has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Kučevo

Braničevski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Kučevo has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Kučevo has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

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

Through the Municipal Support Package for Enhancing Civic Participation and Transparency, the municipality of Kuršumlija has been empowered to improve procedures and acts that enable greater citizen involvement in decision-making and ensure more transparency in the budgeting process. As a result, the municipality has adopted decisions and plans that include public debates, a gender-sensitive budget with specific goals and indicators, procedures for allocating funds to CSO projects, citizen guides for understanding budget documents, and plans for implementing citizen participation processes.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Citizen participation and transparency

Through the Municipal Support Package for Enhancing Civic Participation and Transparency, the municipality of Kuršumlija has been empowered to improve procedures and acts that enable greater citizen involvement in decision-making and ensure more transparency in the budgeting process. As a result, the municipality has adopted decisions and plans that include public debates, a gender-sensitive budget with specific goals and indicators, procedures for allocating funds to CSO projects, citizen guides for understanding budget documents, and plans for implementing citizen participation processes.

Lapovo

Šumadijski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

In the municipality of Lapovo, technical assistance was provided to improve the framework of local public policy in waste management. The municipality received guidance on the procedure for adopting the Waste Management Plan, which was subsequently submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for registration and publication.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

In the municipality of Lapovo, technical assistance was provided to improve the framework of local public policy in waste management. The municipality received guidance on the procedure for adopting the Waste Management Plan, which was subsequently submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for registration and publication.

Lebane

Jablanički District

  • Good Governance

Providing support to LGs for improving local governance

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

Through the Municipal Support Package for Strengthening Accountability and Preventing Corruption, the municipality of Lebane has been further empowered to apply the principles of transparency and accountability in local governance. As a result, the municipality has adopted key acts for managing conflicts of interest among employees and internal procedures for reporting irregularities, thereby strengthening its institutional capacity to integrate anti-corruption principles into everyday operations and decision-making processes.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Anti-corruption policies

Through the Municipal Support Package for Strengthening Accountability and Preventing Corruption, the municipality of Lebane has been further empowered to apply the principles of transparency and accountability in local governance. As a result, the municipality has adopted key acts for managing conflicts of interest among employees and internal procedures for reporting irregularities, thereby strengthening its institutional capacity to integrate anti-corruption principles into everyday operations and decision-making processes.

Leskovac

Jablanički District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Leskovac has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Leskovac has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

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

As a result of TA, LG Loznica conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

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

As a result of TA, LG Loznica conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

Loznica

Mačvanski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Ljubovija

Mačvanski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Ljubovija has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Ljubovija has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Ljubovija

Mačvanski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme, Ljubovija has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

Through a comprehensive training programme, Ljubovija has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Ljubovija

Mačvanski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

In Ljubovija, the Programme enhanced youth participation and the efficiency of public services. A youth survey was conducted via U-Report, and based on the results, a Draft Local Youth Action Plan for June 2025 was prepared. Additionally, a study was developed for establishing One-Stop Administrative Centers for five social protection rights, along with the preparation of decisions, agreements, and guidelines for their establishment, thereby improving the accessibility and quality of social services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

In Ljubovija, the Programme enhanced youth participation and the efficiency of public services. A youth survey was conducted via U-Report, and based on the results, a Draft Local Youth Action Plan for June 2025 was prepared. Additionally, a study was developed for establishing One-Stop Administrative Centers for five social protection rights, along with the preparation of decisions, agreements, and guidelines for their establishment, thereby improving the accessibility and quality of social services.

Majdanpek

Borski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

In the municipality of Majdanpek, technical assistance was provided to strengthen capacities for the development and implementation of local environmental policies. The process for developing the Waste Management Plan for 2024–2034 was initiated, a roadmap for the further development of local policies was prepared, and criteria for cooperation with civil society organizations active in environmental protection were defined.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

In the municipality of Majdanpek, technical assistance was provided to strengthen capacities for the development and implementation of local environmental policies. The process for developing the Waste Management Plan for 2024–2034 was initiated, a roadmap for the further development of local policies was prepared, and criteria for cooperation with civil society organizations active in environmental protection were defined.

Majdanpek

Borski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

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

As a result of TA, LG Mali Zvornik conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

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

As a result of TA, LG Mali Zvornik conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

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

In the municipality of Mali Zvornik, technical assistance was provided regarding the establishment of a local pollutant registry. Expert advice was given on the procedure for creating the registry and the legal requirements.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

In the municipality of Mali Zvornik, technical assistance was provided regarding the establishment of a local pollutant registry. Expert advice was given on the procedure for creating the registry and the legal requirements.

Mali Zvornik

Mačvanski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Mali Zvornik has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Mali Zvornik has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

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

In the municipality of Malo Crniće, technical assistance was provided to improve the framework of local public policy in waste management. Public consultations were organized, a report on the consultations was prepared, and the Municipal Assembly adopted a decision to approve the Local Waste Management Plan.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

In the municipality of Malo Crniće, technical assistance was provided to improve the framework of local public policy in waste management. Public consultations were organized, a report on the consultations was prepared, and the Municipal Assembly adopted a decision to approve the Local Waste Management Plan.

Merošina

Nišavski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Merošina has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Merošina has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

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

Through the Municipal Support Package for Enhancing Civic Participation and Transparency, the municipality of Mionica has been empowered to develop procedures and acts that increase citizen participation in decision-making and improve transparency in the budgeting process. As a result, the municipality has adopted decisions and plans that include public debates, a gender-sensitive budget with clearly defined goals and indicators, citizen guides for understanding budget documents, as well as a plan for implementing citizen participation processes.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Citizen participation and transparency

Through the Municipal Support Package for Enhancing Civic Participation and Transparency, the municipality of Mionica has been empowered to develop procedures and acts that increase citizen participation in decision-making and improve transparency in the budgeting process. As a result, the municipality has adopted decisions and plans that include public debates, a gender-sensitive budget with clearly defined goals and indicators, citizen guides for understanding budget documents, as well as a plan for implementing citizen participation processes.

Mionica

Kolubarski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

delivery Following a survey on citizen satisfaction with municipal services, the Programme supported the improvement of local water supply and sewage services through the preparation of a Draft Action Plan for enhancing the water supply system, thereby strengthening the municipality’s capacity for more effective planning and management of these infrastructure services.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

delivery Following a survey on citizen satisfaction with municipal services, the Programme supported the improvement of local water supply and sewage services through the preparation of a Draft Action Plan for enhancing the water supply system, thereby strengthening the municipality’s capacity for more effective planning and management of these infrastructure services.

Negotin

Borski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Niš

Nišavski District

  • Social Inclusion

Get Involved!

Implemented by Centre for Digital Inclusion Partners The City of Niš, Centre for Provision of Social Protection Services "Mara", Food Bank

The digital integrated web platform "Resource Center" enabled over 2,000 users from vulnerable groups to improve their chances of employment, access educational programs, use public services and acquire digital skills. The "I have - I have not" mobile application has established a sustainable mechanism for humanitarian donations from citizens and organizations in the form of food, clothing and furniture, and currently provides support to more than 500 families, including over 60 families of informal waste collectors. The digital counseling center, established with the support of the City of Niš, enables easier access to social rights and services through digital tools, and especially contributes to strengthening digital literacy among vulnerable groups. Provided humanitarian aid to over 60 families of informal waste collectors with over 300 household members in the form of basic foodstuffs and household items.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO

14,087 Euros

Area Social Integrated Services

The digital integrated web platform "Resource Center" enabled over 2,000 users from vulnerable groups to improve their chances of employment, access educational programs, use public services and acquire digital skills. The "I have - I have not" mobile application has established a sustainable mechanism for humanitarian donations from citizens and organizations in the form of food, clothing and furniture, and currently provides support to more than 500 families, including over 60 families of informal waste collectors. The digital counseling center, established with the support of the City of Niš, enables easier access to social rights and services through digital tools, and especially contributes to strengthening digital literacy among vulnerable groups. Provided humanitarian aid to over 60 families of informal waste collectors with over 300 household members in the form of basic foodstuffs and household items.

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

Through the Municipal Support Package for Enhancing Civic Participation and Transparency, the City Municipality of Pantelej (Niš) has been empowered to improve procedures and acts that promote greater citizen involvement in decision-making and strengthen transparency in the budgeting process. As a result, the municipality has adopted decisions and plans that include public debates, a gender-sensitive budget with specific goals and indicators, citizen guides for understanding budget documents, public calls for financing CSO projects, and a plan for implementing citizen participation processes.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Citizen participation and transparency

Through the Municipal Support Package for Enhancing Civic Participation and Transparency, the City Municipality of Pantelej (Niš) has been empowered to improve procedures and acts that promote greater citizen involvement in decision-making and strengthen transparency in the budgeting process. As a result, the municipality has adopted decisions and plans that include public debates, a gender-sensitive budget with specific goals and indicators, citizen guides for understanding budget documents, public calls for financing CSO projects, and a plan for implementing citizen participation processes.

Niš

Nišavski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Nova Varoš

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Nova Varoš has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Nova Varoš has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

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

Through a comprehensive training programme, Nova Varoš has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

Through a comprehensive training programme, Nova Varoš has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Nova Varoš

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

In Nova Varoš, the Programme enhanced transparency, citizen awareness, and participation through the development of a Viber service. Legal documents were prepared for the establishment of the municipal Viber community, along with guidelines for creating and managing the official channel, thereby facilitating communication between the local government and citizens.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

In Nova Varoš, the Programme enhanced transparency, citizen awareness, and participation through the development of a Viber service. Legal documents were prepared for the establishment of the municipal Viber community, along with guidelines for creating and managing the official channel, thereby facilitating communication between the local government and citizens.

Nova Varoš

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Paraćin

Pomoravski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, the municipality of Paraćin has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, the municipality of Paraćin has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Petrovac na Mlavi

Braničevski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, the municipality of Petrovac na Mlavi has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, the municipality of Petrovac na Mlavi has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

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 was provided to strengthen the capacities of the local self-government and other relevant stakeholders to implement evidence-based social protection policies and practices at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups and the development of a more efficient and integrated social protection service system. As a result, the City of Pirot conducted an appropriate needs assessment of vulnerable groups.

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

Technical assistance was provided to strengthen the capacities of the local self-government and other relevant stakeholders to implement evidence-based social protection policies and practices at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups and the development of a more efficient and integrated social protection service system. As a result, the City of Pirot conducted an appropriate needs assessment of vulnerable groups.

Pirot

Pirotski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme, Pirot has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the city has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

Through a comprehensive training programme, Pirot has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the city has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

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

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Požarevac has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Požarevac has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Požega

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, the municipality of Požega has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, the municipality of Požega has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Priboj

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

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

As a result of TA, LG Prijepolje conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

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

As a result of TA, LG Prijepolje conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

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

Through the provision of technical support aimed at strengthening the capacities of relevant local stakeholders for establishing inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, the capacities related to the importance of mutual cooperation in social protection were strengthened in Prijepolje

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

Through the provision of technical support aimed at strengthening the capacities of relevant local stakeholders for establishing inter-municipal cooperation in the provision of social protection services, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, the capacities related to the importance of mutual cooperation in social protection were strengthened in Prijepolje

Prijepolje

Zlatiborski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

In the municipality of Prijepolje, technical assistance was provided to enhance local capacities in waste management and energy efficiency. The process for developing the Local Waste Management Plan was initiated, and the Energy Efficiency Plan for 2025–2027 was adopted.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

In the municipality of Prijepolje, technical assistance was provided to enhance local capacities in waste management and energy efficiency. The process for developing the Local Waste Management Plan was initiated, and the Energy Efficiency Plan for 2025–2027 was adopted.

Prijepolje

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

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

As a result of TA, LG Prokuplje conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

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

As a result of TA, LG Prokuplje conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

Prokuplje

Toplički District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

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 provided 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.

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

Technical assistance provided 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.

Raška

Raški District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, the municipality of Raška has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, the municipality of Raška has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Raška

Raški District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme, Raška has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

Through a comprehensive training programme, Raška has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Ražanj

Nišavski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

In the municipality of Ražanj, technical assistance was provided to strengthen capacities for the development and implementation of local environmental policies. A roadmap for the development of local policies was prepared, a survey was conducted to improve communication with citizens, and criteria for cooperation with civil society organizations were defined. Guidance was also provided for the establishment of a Green Council, and a Draft Air Quality Control Program for 2025–2026 was prepared.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

In the municipality of Ražanj, technical assistance was provided to strengthen capacities for the development and implementation of local environmental policies. A roadmap for the development of local policies was prepared, a survey was conducted to improve communication with citizens, and criteria for cooperation with civil society organizations were defined. Guidance was also provided for the establishment of a Green Council, and a Draft Air Quality Control Program for 2025–2026 was prepared.

Ražanj

Nišavski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Ražanj has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Ražanj has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

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.

Smederevska Palanka

Podunavski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Sokobanja

Zaječarski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme, Sokobanja has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

Through a comprehensive training programme, Sokobanja has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Sokobanja

Zaječarski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Following a survey on citizen satisfaction with municipal services, a Draft Communication and Media Plan was prepared in Sokobanja, contributing to more transparent and efficient local governance. The document enables systematic communication with citizens and the integration of their feedback into decision-making processes, thereby strengthening accountability and the quality of public service delivery.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Following a survey on citizen satisfaction with municipal services, a Draft Communication and Media Plan was prepared in Sokobanja, contributing to more transparent and efficient local governance. The document enables systematic communication with citizens and the integration of their feedback into decision-making processes, thereby strengthening accountability and the quality of public service delivery.

Sokobanja

Zaječarski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

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

As a result of TA, LG Surdulica conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

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

As a result of TA, LG Surdulica conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

Surdulica

Pčinjski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

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

As a result of TA, LG Svilajnac conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

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

As a result of TA, LG Svilajnac conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups, established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

Svilajnac

Pomoravski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

In the municipality of Svilajnac, technical assistance was provided to improve the framework of local public policy through the adoption of the Local Development Plan for 2024–2030. Public consultations were organized, documents for the establishment of a Green Council were prepared, and the plan defined objectives, directions, and measures for the development of the municipality.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

In the municipality of Svilajnac, technical assistance was provided to improve the framework of local public policy through the adoption of the Local Development Plan for 2024–2030. Public consultations were organized, documents for the establishment of a Green Council were prepared, and the plan defined objectives, directions, and measures for the development of the municipality.

Svilajnac

Pomoravski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Šabac

Mačvanski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

In the municipality of Šabac, technical assistance was provided in the development and adoption of the Air Quality Monitoring Programme, thereby improving the local framework for monitoring and managing environmental quality.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

In the municipality of Šabac, technical assistance was provided in the development and adoption of the Air Quality Monitoring Programme, thereby improving the local framework for monitoring and managing environmental quality.

Topola

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme, Topola has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

Through a comprehensive training programme, Topola has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Topola

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Following a survey on citizen satisfaction with municipal services, a set of guidelines and forms for citizens was developed in Topola, including a Model Financial Plan, a Development Plans Form, Rules of Procedure for Local Councils, and a Form for Local Road Infrastructure Requests. These materials facilitate transparent and participatory citizen engagement through local communities, enabling residents to submit requests clearly and systematically and to actively participate in decision-making processes.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Following a survey on citizen satisfaction with municipal services, a set of guidelines and forms for citizens was developed in Topola, including a Model Financial Plan, a Development Plans Form, Rules of Procedure for Local Councils, and a Form for Local Road Infrastructure Requests. These materials facilitate transparent and participatory citizen engagement through local communities, enabling residents to submit requests clearly and systematically and to actively participate in decision-making processes.

Topola

Šumadijski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

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

As a result of TA, LG Trstenik established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

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

As a result of TA, LG Trstenik established a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and applied an integrated approach in social protection service (SPS) delivery that is presented within the awarded SPS project.

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 provided 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. As a result, an MoU for IMC for planning and delivery of social protection service, i.e. Family Counselling Centre together with LGs Kraljevo and Raška was signed.

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

Technical assistance provided 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. As a result, an MoU for IMC for planning and delivery of social protection service, i.e. Family Counselling Centre together with LGs Kraljevo and Raška was signed.

Tutin

Raški District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

In the municipality of Tutin, technical assistance was provided to establish a Green Council, initiate a local pollutant registry, and organize a public forum on the declaration of the Mojstirsko-Draške Mountains as a special nature reserve, thereby enhancing citizen engagement in environmental governance processes.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

In the municipality of Tutin, technical assistance was provided to establish a Green Council, initiate a local pollutant registry, and organize a public forum on the declaration of the Mojstirsko-Draške Mountains as a special nature reserve, thereby enhancing citizen engagement in environmental governance processes.

Tutin

Raški District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Tutin has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Tutin has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

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 provided 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. As a result of TA, the City of Valjevo conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups.

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

Technical assistance provided 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. As a result of TA, the City of Valjevo conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups.

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

In the city of Valjevo, technical assistance was provided regarding the development of the Local Waste Management Plan, with a special focus on aspects related to environmental protection. The municipality received guidance and recommendations for shaping the plan.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

In the city of Valjevo, technical assistance was provided regarding the development of the Local Waste Management Plan, with a special focus on aspects related to environmental protection. The municipality received guidance and recommendations for shaping the plan.

Valjevo

Kolubarski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Varvarin

Rasinski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

In the municipality of Varvarin, technical assistance was provided to strengthen local capacities for environmental governance. A Green Council was established, and the Municipal Assembly adopted a decision to initiate and approve the Soil Quality Programme for 2025.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

In the municipality of Varvarin, technical assistance was provided to strengthen local capacities for environmental governance. A Green Council was established, and the Municipal Assembly adopted a decision to initiate and approve the Soil Quality Programme for 2025.

Varvarin

Rasinski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

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 provided 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. As a result of TA, LG Velika Plana conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups.

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

Technical assistance provided 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. As a result of TA, LG Velika Plana conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups.

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 provided 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. As a result of TA, LG Veliko Gradište conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups and improved a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system.

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

Technical assistance provided 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. As a result of TA, LG Veliko Gradište conducted a proper needs assessment of vulnerable groups and improved a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system.

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

As a result of technical assistance, LG Veliko Gradište applied the IMC approach in planning and delivery of Family Counselling Service together with LG Požarevac within the project that was awarded a grant. In addition, a campaign on the importance of IMC in social protection was conducted as a part of the communication for development approach.

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

As a result of technical assistance, LG Veliko Gradište applied the IMC approach in planning and delivery of Family Counselling Service together with LG Požarevac within the project that was awarded a grant. In addition, a campaign on the importance of IMC in social protection was conducted as a part of the communication for development approach.

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

Through the Municipal Support Package for Improving Administrative Efficiency and Effectiveness, the municipality of Veliko Gradište has been empowered to standardize administrative procedures and enhance internal and external processes in accordance with legal regulations. As a result, the municipality has adopted an instruction for improving administrative efficiency and effectiveness, decisions establishing individual administrative positions, elaborations for selected procedures, and conducted assessments and evaluations of capacities and achieved results in administrative work.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

Through the Municipal Support Package for Improving Administrative Efficiency and Effectiveness, the municipality of Veliko Gradište has been empowered to standardize administrative procedures and enhance internal and external processes in accordance with legal regulations. As a result, the municipality has adopted an instruction for improving administrative efficiency and effectiveness, decisions establishing individual administrative positions, elaborations for selected procedures, and conducted assessments and evaluations of capacities and achieved results in administrative work.

Veliko Gradište

Braničevski District

Implementation Locations Veliko Gradište
  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

As a result of technical assistance, in Veliko Gradište, a youth opinion survey was conducted via the U-Report platform. Based on the analysis of youth opinions and needs, a Draft Programme for Improving the Position of Youth was prepared, which will contribute to greater youth participation in decision-making and the development of the local community.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

As a result of technical assistance, in Veliko Gradište, a youth opinion survey was conducted via the U-Report platform. Based on the analysis of youth opinions and needs, a Draft Programme for Improving the Position of Youth was prepared, which will contribute to greater youth participation in decision-making and the development of the local community.

Veliko Gradište

Braničevski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Vlasotince

Jablanički District

  • Good Governance

Providing support to LGs for improving local governance

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

Through the Municipal Support Package for Strengthening Accountability and Preventing Corruption, the municipality of Vlasotince has been further empowered to apply the principles of transparency and accountability in local governance. As a result, the municipality has adopted key acts and regulations for managing employee conflicts of interest, maintaining records of public services and organizations, as well as a CSO Financing Plan, thereby strengthening its institutional capacity to integrate anti-corruption principles into everyday operations and decision-making processes.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Anti-corruption policies

Through the Municipal Support Package for Strengthening Accountability and Preventing Corruption, the municipality of Vlasotince has been further empowered to apply the principles of transparency and accountability in local governance. As a result, the municipality has adopted key acts and regulations for managing employee conflicts of interest, maintaining records of public services and organizations, as well as a CSO Financing Plan, thereby strengthening its institutional capacity to integrate anti-corruption principles into everyday operations and decision-making processes.

Vlasotince

Jablanički District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

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

In the municipality of Vrnjačka Banja, technical assistance was provided to enhance local capacities for environmental governance. The Air Quality Control Programme was adopted, the development of the Local Waste Management Plan was initiated, and an environmental protection inspector was appointed.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

In the municipality of Vrnjačka Banja, technical assistance was provided to enhance local capacities for environmental governance. The Air Quality Control Programme was adopted, the development of the Local Waste Management Plan was initiated, and an environmental protection inspector was appointed.

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

Through the Municipal Support Package for Strengthening Accountability and Preventing Corruption, the municipality of Vrnjačka Banja has been further empowered to develop internal procedures and acts for managing employee conflicts of interest, appointing responsible officials, and establishing procedures for members of the boards of public enterprises and institutions. By preparing these documents, the municipality has strengthened the institutional framework for applying the principles of transparency and accountability in local governance

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Anti-corruption policies

Through the Municipal Support Package for Strengthening Accountability and Preventing Corruption, the municipality of Vrnjačka Banja has been further empowered to develop internal procedures and acts for managing employee conflicts of interest, appointing responsible officials, and establishing procedures for members of the boards of public enterprises and institutions. By preparing these documents, the municipality has strengthened the institutional framework for applying the principles of transparency and accountability in local governance

Vrnjačka Banja

Raški District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Vrnjačka Banja has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Vrnjačka Banja has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

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

Through a comprehensive training programme, Vrnjačka Banja has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

Through a comprehensive training programme, Vrnjačka Banja has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Vrnjačka Banja

Raški District

  • Good Governance

Supporting LGs in improving governance of public services delivery

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Following a survey on citizen satisfaction with municipal services, a Citizen’s Guide to Available Social Protection Services was prepared in Vrnjačka Banja. The document contributes to greater transparency in local government operations and better informs citizens about their rights and the support available to them within the social protection system.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Public servise delivery

Following a survey on citizen satisfaction with municipal services, a Citizen’s Guide to Available Social Protection Services was prepared in Vrnjačka Banja. The document contributes to greater transparency in local government operations and better informs citizens about their rights and the support available to them within the social protection system.

Zaječar

Zaječarski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme, Zaječar has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the city has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

Through a comprehensive training programme, Zaječar has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the city has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Zaječar

Zaječarski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Žagubica

Braničevski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

In the municipality of Žagubica, technical assistance was provided to strengthen capacities for the development of local policies in waste management and environmental governance. The process for developing the Local Waste Management Plan for 2025–2035 was initiated, consultations with stakeholders were organized, and a survey was conducted to improve communication with business entities. A roadmap for the development of local policies was prepared, criteria for cooperation with civil society organizations were defined, and guidance was provided to enhance the functioning of the Green Council.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Environmental protection

In the municipality of Žagubica, technical assistance was provided to strengthen capacities for the development of local policies in waste management and environmental governance. The process for developing the Local Waste Management Plan for 2025–2035 was initiated, consultations with stakeholders were organized, and a survey was conducted to improve communication with business entities. A roadmap for the development of local policies was prepared, criteria for cooperation with civil society organizations were defined, and guidance was provided to enhance the functioning of the Green Council.

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

Through the Municipal Support Package for enhancing civic participation and transparency, the Municipality of Bogatić has been empowered to develop and adopt procedures and acts that increase citizen involvement in decision-making and the transparency of the budget process. As a result, the municipality has adopted decisions and plans that include public debates, a budget with gender-sensitive goals and indicators, procedures for allocating funds to CSO projects, as well as citizen guides that facilitate understanding of budget documents and participation processes.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Citizen participation and transparency

Through the Municipal Support Package for enhancing civic participation and transparency, the Municipality of Bogatić has been empowered to develop and adopt procedures and acts that increase citizen involvement in decision-making and the transparency of the budget process. As a result, the municipality has adopted decisions and plans that include public debates, a budget with gender-sensitive goals and indicators, procedures for allocating funds to CSO projects, as well as citizen guides that facilitate understanding of budget documents and participation processes.

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

The Municipality of Ćuprija improved its system for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services, enabling more systematic collection, analysis and use of data in the planning and enhancement of services at the local level. The improved system contributes to a better understanding of the needs of social protection service users, more efficient tracking of outcomes, and supports evidence-based decision-making. This has created a more sustainable framework for the further development and improvement of social protection services, while also strengthening transparency and accountability within local institutions.

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

The Municipality of Ćuprija improved its system for monitoring and evaluation of social protection services, enabling more systematic collection, analysis and use of data in the planning and enhancement of services at the local level. The improved system contributes to a better understanding of the needs of social protection service users, more efficient tracking of outcomes, and supports evidence-based decision-making. This has created a more sustainable framework for the further development and improvement of social protection services, while also strengthening transparency and accountability within local institutions.

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 provided 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. Within the project a campaign on IMC benefits in social protection was conducted as a part of the broader communication for development approach.

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

Technical assistance provided 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. Within the project a campaign on IMC benefits in social protection was conducted as a part of the broader communication for development approach.

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

Through the Municipal Support Package for enhancing administrative efficiency and effectiveness, the Municipality of Ćuprija has been empowered to standardize administrative procedures and improve internal and external processes in accordance with legal regulations. As a result, the municipality has adopted an instruction for enhancing administrative efficiency and effectiveness, decisions on the establishment of individual administrative positions, elaborates for selected procedures, and conducted assessments and evaluations of capacities and achieved results in administrative work.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

Through the Municipal Support Package for enhancing administrative efficiency and effectiveness, the Municipality of Ćuprija has been empowered to standardize administrative procedures and improve internal and external processes in accordance with legal regulations. As a result, the municipality has adopted an instruction for enhancing administrative efficiency and effectiveness, decisions on the establishment of individual administrative positions, elaborates for selected procedures, and conducted assessments and evaluations of capacities and achieved results in administrative work.

Ćuprija

Pomoravski District

  • Good Governance

Application of Gender Responsive Governance and Budgeting in Practice

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme, Ćuprija has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Gender Responsive Governance

Through a comprehensive training programme, Ćuprija has been empowered to systematically integrate gender-responsive principles into policy-making and public sector management. By utilizing tools such as gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting, and inclusive planning, and in alignment with good governance principles as well as Serbia’s institutional and legal frameworks for gender equality, the municipality has strengthened its capacity to make decisions that are transparent, inclusive, and accountable.

Ćuprija

Pomoravski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Kladovo

Borski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Kladovo has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Kladovo has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

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

As a result of the technical assistance aimed at strengthening the capacities of the local self-government and other relevant stakeholders to implement evidence-based social protection policies and practices at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, the Municipality of Krupanj conducted a needs assessment of vulnerable groups and improved its social protection service system.

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

As a result of the technical assistance aimed at strengthening the capacities of the local self-government and other relevant stakeholders to implement evidence-based social protection policies and practices at the local level, with a focus on the priorities and needs of vulnerable groups, the Municipality of Krupanj conducted a needs assessment of vulnerable groups and improved its social protection service system.

Krupanj

Mačvanski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Medveđa

Jablanički District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

In the municipality of Medveđa, technical assistance was provided to strengthen local capacities for environmental governance. The Air Quality Monitoring Program and the Local Waste Management Plan were adopted, a Green Council was established, a public opinion survey was conducted, and a public forum was organized dedicated to the evaluation and categorization process of Mrkonjski Vis—a protected area of local significance.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

In the municipality of Medveđa, technical assistance was provided to strengthen local capacities for environmental governance. The Air Quality Monitoring Program and the Local Waste Management Plan were adopted, a Green Council was established, a public opinion survey was conducted, and a public forum was organized dedicated to the evaluation and categorization process of Mrkonjski Vis—a protected area of local significance.

Medveđa

Jablanički District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Preševo

Pčinjski District

  • Good Governance

Strengthening the core functions of the existing local GG competence units

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through training sessions for members of the Good Governance Competence Units, the municipality has been empowered to apply good governance principles and enhance skills in communication, negotiation, advocacy, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This enables the municipality to develop policies more effectively that include all citizens, respect gender equality, protect the environment, and respond promptly to shared community needs.

Sjenica

Zlatiborski District

  • Environmental Governance

Increasing LGs capacities for applying environmental governance processes in practice

Implemented by PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

In the municipality of Sjenica, technical assistance was provided in the preparation and adoption of the Air Quality Control Programme, which, after its development, was approved by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and formally adopted.

Type of Support Financial support to CSO Area Environmental protection

In the municipality of Sjenica, technical assistance was provided in the preparation and adoption of the Air Quality Control Programme, which, after its development, was approved by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and formally adopted.

Sjenica

Zlatiborski District

  • Good Governance

Development of Good Governance Competency Units

Implemented by Programme PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Sjenica has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

Type of Support Capacity Building of LG Area Competency Units Development

Through a comprehensive training programme on good governance principles, including a training for trainers, the municipality of Sjenica has been equipped to apply the principles of accountability and the rule of law, transparency, citizen participation, efficiency and effectiveness, and non-discrimination in its daily operations. The Good Governance Competence Unit will facilitate the application of this knowledge in local policies, strengthen the capacity for inclusive and transparent decision-making, and transfer skills to colleagues.

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

Through the Municipal Support Package for Improving Administrative Efficiency and Effectiveness, the municipality of Temerin has been empowered to standardize administrative procedures and enhance internal and external processes in accordance with legal regulations. As a result, the municipality has adopted an instruction for improving administrative efficiency and effectiveness, decisions establishing individual administrative positions, elaborations for selected procedures, and conducted assessments and evaluations of capacities and achieved results in administrative work.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Administrative efficiency and effectiveness

Through the Municipal Support Package for Improving Administrative Efficiency and Effectiveness, the municipality of Temerin has been empowered to standardize administrative procedures and enhance internal and external processes in accordance with legal regulations. As a result, the municipality has adopted an instruction for improving administrative efficiency and effectiveness, decisions establishing individual administrative positions, elaborations for selected procedures, and conducted assessments and evaluations of capacities and achieved results in administrative work.

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

Through the Municipal Support Package for Strengthening Accountability and Preventing Corruption, the municipality of Vrbas has been empowered to improve internal procedures and acts, enhance the management of conflicts of interest and ethical conduct of employees, and increase transparency in the financing and operations of local institutions. As a result, the municipality has adopted decisions and regulations on conflict-of-interest management and the ethical code, the appointment of responsible officials, procedures for managing public enterprises and controlling donations, as well as a CSO Financing Plan and instructions for maintaining records of local institutions.

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Anti-corruption policies

Through the Municipal Support Package for Strengthening Accountability and Preventing Corruption, the municipality of Vrbas has been empowered to improve internal procedures and acts, enhance the management of conflicts of interest and ethical conduct of employees, and increase transparency in the financing and operations of local institutions. As a result, the municipality has adopted decisions and regulations on conflict-of-interest management and the ethical code, the appointment of responsible officials, procedures for managing public enterprises and controlling donations, as well as a CSO Financing Plan and instructions for maintaining records of local institutions.

Subotica

Severnobački District

  • Good Governance

Providing support to LGs for improving local governance

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

Through the Municipal Support Package for Strengthening Accountability and Preventing Corruption, the City of Subotica has been further empowered to apply the principles of transparency and accountability in local governance. As a result, the city has adopted a CSO Financing Plan for 2025, thereby strengthening its institutional capacity to integrate anti-corruption principles into everyday operations and decision-making processes

Type of Support Technical Assistance to LG Area Anti-corruption policies

Through the Municipal Support Package for Strengthening Accountability and Preventing Corruption, the City of Subotica has been further empowered to apply the principles of transparency and accountability in local governance. As a result, the city has adopted a CSO Financing Plan for 2025, thereby strengthening its institutional capacity to integrate anti-corruption principles into everyday operations and decision-making processes