Savoring Unique Nature – Bicycle-tourism in support of nature

Programme 2007 - 2013 Bulgaria - Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia IPA CBC (BG-FYROM)

Date of latest update: 2024-03-09

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Description (EN):

The project "Savouring Unique Nature - Bicycle-tourism in support of nature” aims to improve the quality of life in the cross-border region of Bulgaria and Macedonia by creating opportunities for sport, recreation, tourism and sustainable environmental management. The project is based on the advantages of cross-border region rich with many unique natural trails for bicycles and alternative tourism development. The project will explore the possibilities for cycling tourism and to build a common strategy for cooperation and protection of the environment in the border region. Also it will develop and border networks and cross-border tourism products in economic benefits to the local population by increasing the flow of visitors.

Achievements (EN):

1. Studies and research of opportunities for improving the tourist services for developing a more active cycling tourism with the aim of sustainable development and environmental protection in CBR. 2. Elaboration of a common strategy and agenda for environmentally sustainable management of tourism and business in the region. 3. Built networks for cross border cooperation on environment, sport and youth exchanges and tourist business. 4. Enterpreneurs and organizations attracted in exchange of experience and good practices in implementing Corporate social responsibility in management – 50. 5. Exchange of know-how and implementation of innovative approaches to promote environmental initiatives, attracting participants (200 people) in these and their sustainable commitment to the idea. 6. Assembled Bicycle stands -10 pcs. 7. Joint eco-biking routes created and 10 guides trained. 8. Joint cross-border products created - 3. 9. Promotional materials and support tourism products developed:  Bike Travel Card - 1000 pcs.  Guide to species of wild products in CBR - 1000 pcs.  Promotional CD - 1000 pcs.  Promotional T-shirts and hats - 400 pcs.  Leaflets - 1000 pcs.  Advertising posters for event – 500 pcs.  Marking of tourist routes  Information boards at the bicycle routes – 32  12 Press Releases and 4 press confrerences held The project has been successfully accomplished in July 2013.

Website: http://www.ipa-cbc-007.eu

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Lead Partner: Association Center for Rural Development Bujrum - Kumanovo

Address: 1300 Kumanovo, North Macedonia

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Association Business Information and Consulting Centre -Sandanski

Name: Association Business Information and Consulting Centre -Sandanski

Address: Sandanski, Bulgaria

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European Integration Agency - Branch Kyustendil

Name: European Integration Agency - Branch Kyustendil

Address: 2500 Kyustendil, Bulgaria

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"We the Women Movement" Associacion – Blagoevgrad

Name: "We the Women Movement" Associacion – Blagoevgrad

Address: Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria

Legal status: n/a

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Association Center for Rural Development Bujrum - Kumanovo

Savoring Unique Nature – Bicycle-tourism in support of nature

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Association Business Information and Consulting Centre -Sandanski

Savoring Unique Nature – Bicycle-tourism in support of nature

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European Integration Agency - Branch Kyustendil

Savoring Unique Nature – Bicycle-tourism in support of nature

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"We the Women Movement" Associacion – Blagoevgrad

Savoring Unique Nature – Bicycle-tourism in support of nature

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Summary

Project name (EN): Savoring Unique Nature – Bicycle-tourism in support of nature

Project acronym: SUN

Project start date: 2012-07-23

Project end date: 2013-07-23

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 98 964.00

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 84 119.40

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2007 - 2013 Bulgaria - Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia IPA CBC (BG-FYROM)

Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme

2015-12-01

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

70 / 100 (70%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

153 / 220 (69.55%)

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Savoring Unique Nature – Bicycle-tourism in support of nature

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