The Chamber of Commerce of ZDC – project partner – Interreg Euro-MED Call 7

The Chamber of Commerce of Zenica-Doboj Canton (CC ZDC) is an independent, non-profit association representing companies and economic actors from the Zenica-Doboj Canton region (Bosnia and Herzegovina). We are interested in joining a consortium under the Mediterranean Multi-Programme Mechanism (MMM) Coordinated Call 7 on Sustainable Tourism, contributing to the transfer, adaptation and capitalization of successful practices and solutions developed within previous European cooperation projects.

CC ZDC has extensive experience in the management and implementation of EU-funded projects, particularly in territorial cooperation, sustainability, governance, digital transformation and capacity-building initiatives. Currently, we are implementing two Interreg projects:
• LEEWAY – Interreg Europe Programme 2021–2027;
• SteelCityZen – Danube Region Programme 2021–2027, focusing on the valorisation of industrial heritage and the transformation of former industrial areas into opportunities for sustainable local development.

As a regional business support organization, CC ZDC provides a strong connection between public authorities, tourism stakeholders, SMEs, academia and civil society. We cooperate closely with the Government of Zenica-Doboj Canton through a Memorandum of Cooperation covering joint activities in several strategic fields, as well as with all 12 municipalities, the Tourist Board of Zenica-Doboj Canton, the University of Zenica, local development agencies, cultural institutions, NGOs and, most importantly, our extensive network of member companies.
Zenica-Doboj Canton represents a valuable pilot area for sustainable tourism initiatives, combining rich industrial heritage, natural resources, mountain and rural tourism potential, as well as cultural assets that can support the development of innovative and community-based tourism models. Through projects such as SteelCityZen, CC ZDC is already engaged in exploring new approaches for connecting industrial heritage, local communities and sustainable development.

CC ZDC can contribute to Euro-MED projects through:
• stakeholder engagement and mobilization of local actors;
• transfer and adaptation of good practices and innovative solutions;
• development and implementation of pilot actions;
• support to SMEs in adopting sustainable and digital approaches;
• organization of workshops, peer-learning activities and capacity-building programmes;
• communication, dissemination and capitalization of project results;
• contribution to policy recommendations and sustainable governance models.
Since 2024, CC ZDC has established a Digitalization Office, strengthening our capacity to support digital transition, innovation and the adoption of modern business tools among regional companies.

Our main strengths include:
– strong cooperation with regional and local authorities and public institutions;
– extensive stakeholder outreach, including tourism actors, SMEs, academia and civil society;
– experience in participatory processes, networking, knowledge exchange and policy dialogue;
– proven capacity in communication, dissemination and long-term uptake of project outcomes;
– ability to support the transfer of project results into local and regional practices.

We are particularly interested in projects addressing sustainable tourism governance, the green and digital transition of tourism ecosystems, cultural and natural heritage valorisation, community-based tourism, destination resilience, and innovative approaches that connect tourism with local businesses and communities.

CC ZDC is open to participating as a Project Partner, including taking responsibility for specific Work Packages related to stakeholder engagement, governance, communication and dissemination, capacity building, pilot implementation and capitalization activities.

We look forward to connecting with committed partners and contributing to ambitious, impactful proposals for sustainable tourism development in the Mediterranean.

Contact: nedzad.jusufhodzic@pkzedo.ba