In light of the Berlin Process, The Federal Ministry for Agriculture and Food (BMEL) in cooperation with the Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group in Southeastern Europe (SWG) will host a meeting of Ministers of the Southeast European countries, entitled “Potentials of Agricultural Trade”. The meeting will be held on the 20th January 2019 in Berlin, Germany, where Ministers of Agriculture and Head of Delegations from the Southeast

The Head Office/Secretariat of the Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group (SWG) in SEE is looking for a Finance Assistant who will be engaged for the following responsibilities and tasks: Responsibilities and Tasks Assists in evidence and accounting for payments in used currencies Assists in preparation of invoices for payment of costs according to established procedure; Assists in financial check of contract related invoices for the projects

The SWG Head Office/ Secretariat is searching for Regional Coordinator for the operations in Cross-border region “Krsh” for the tasks listed in the Terms of References (ToRs). Professionals who fulfill the criteria indicated in the ToR, are encouraged to submit their offers. Along with the financial offer, which should include all legal levies and taxes that may arise from the engagement, the professionals are kindly asked to submit detailed

During the 2018, within the “People to People” action in seven targeted Cross-border Regions, SWG supported 31 manifestation. 10 of those are presented in short promo movie which have been filmed in period from May to October 2018. This is just an fragment of supported manifestation representing different agro-business, cultural, traditional, sport, tourism or gastronomy events which have been selected for support within this project phase.  

Stakeholders from the cross-border region “Krsh” will visit examples of the good practice in agro-tourism sector and examples of diversification of economic activities in this region. During the study tour participants will have the opportunity to visit agro-tourism service providers and organic proucers from Niksic, Herceg Novi, Cetinje. The study tour is organized and supported by The Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group (SWG)

Regular meeting of the Stakeholder Group meeting in the cross-border region of Prespa, was held on the 08th of June 2018, Venue – premises of Dorcas Aid Albania - Korce, Republic of Albania The discussions on this meeting was focused on the following topics: Overview of the general activities related to implementation of ABDA in “Prespa” Cross-Border region within the EU project “Regional cooperation and networking in the field of agriculture,

Regional event Demo band contest gathered 10 demo bands from Sarajevo, Istočno Novo Sarajevo, Goražde, Visegrad, Vares, Rudo (B&H) and Priboj (SER), 3 members of jury, 10 volunteers and 25 organizers of the event in a period from 30 June-01 July 208 in Rudo, B&H. “Atmosphere among participants and others was fantastic, apart from gratitude’s that I received during the event on good organization and welcome reception, positive feedbacks

Regional event Original creativity, preservation and cultivation of intangible cultural heritage of the cross-border region of “Drina-Tara", was organized on 24 June in Priboj, Serbia. The event consisted of exhibition of local products and handicrafts, competitions in preparation of homemade pies and traditional singing. At the exhibition participated local producers from Serbia, B&H and Montenegro: Uzice (village Zlakusa, Zbojstica and Mokra

Standing Working Group for Regional Rural Development (SWG) in SEE within the project “Rural development through integrated forest and water resources management in Southeast Europe: Rural perspectives: qualification, reintegration and (self) employment” financed by the German International Cooperation (GIZ) will support the organization of three-day training entitled “Project Cycle Management” for participants from the cross-border regions

55th Inter municipal youth games -MOSI will be organized by Tourist Organization of Priboj in partnership with Municipality of Priboj in the period from 4 July till 8 July, 2018 in Priboj, Serbia. Representatives of 37 municipalities from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro will compete in 15 sport disciplines as well as in 5 disciplines at accompanying PARA-MOSI games for persons with disabilities. Traditionally, festival concerts will