[Natasa Bastinac]

Dear Angela,

I am writing from the City Development Agency Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina). We have experience in tourism projects and we have very good experience in EU funded projects ( Danube Transnational Program, Interreg Adrion, Interreg Europe, Interreg CBC Croatia-BiH-Montenegro). If you need a reliable partner from Bosnia and Herzegovina please contact us at natasa.bastinac@cidea.org and ana.beader@cidea.org

[Kruje Municipality]

Dear Angela,

I am writing on behalf of Kruje Municipality Albania.
Krujë is one of Albania’s most significant cultural heritage destinations, renowned for its Castle, Old Bazaar and Skanderbeg Museum. However, tourism remains concentrated in the historic centre and peak seasons, creating pressure on heritage assets while limiting benefits for surrounding rural communities. The Municipality of Krujë is interested in developing and testing an integrated Sustainable Heritage Destination Management model, combining digital innovation, green mobility, community-based tourism and improved visitor management.

Through transnational cooperation, Krujë aims to pilot solutions such as smart heritage interpretation, visitor flow monitoring, thematic cultural and nature routes, promotion of local artisans and rural experiences, and climate-resilient tourism measures. The municipality seeks partners working on smart tourism, heritage management, sustainable destination governance and community engagement to jointly develop a transferable “Living Heritage Destination” model, where cultural heritage, local communities and sustainable tourism contribute to more resilient and inclusive Mediterranean destinations.

The Municipality of Krujë is looking forward to cooperate with you as a partner. Please do not hesitate to contact us: enimarku@yahoo.com or eneida.marku@gmail.com

[AMELA Ikic Suljagic]

Sarajevo Economic Region Development Agency SERDA from Bosnia and Herzegovina is interested in partnering with projects seeking a reliable local IPA partner for the transfer, adaptation and reuse of their developed outputs in the field of sustainable tourism.

We are particularly interested in solutions and good practices related to urban, rural and mountain tourism, which can be transferred, tested and further valorised in Sarajevo and the Sarajevo macro-region. With experience in managing and implementing EU-funded projects and strong connections with local authorities, tourism stakeholders, businesses and development actors, SERDA can support the successful application and long-term sustainability of project results in a new territorial context.
If your project is looking for an engaged IPA partner to capitalise on existing outputs and create additional impact through their transfer and reuse, we would be pleased to explore opportunities for cooperation.

Contact:
amela@serda.ba
Sarajevo Regional Development Agency SERDA

[Ana Barković]

The Firefighting Association of Karlovac County (VZKŽ) is a county-level non-profit organisation coordinating 90 volunteer fire brigades, two public fire brigades, around 7,300 members, 1,200 operational firefighters and approximately 230 vehicles. It supports training, emergency preparedness and cooperation with civil protection authorities, local governments and other emergency services.

Within the Call, VZKŽ could contribute to the transfer, adaptation and local uptake of proven solutions for safer, climate-resilient and sustainable tourism destinations. Possible contributions may include, but are not limited to, visitor and route safety, wildfire prevention, community engagement and the development of a distinctive firefighting-heritage tourism niche.

VZKŽ holds historical documents, photographs and firefighting equipment that could support exhibitions, museum collections, educational programmes, digital storytelling and thematic visitor experiences. Firefighting traditions, local stories, traditional festivals, competitions and locally branded products could also be integrated into sustainable rural and cultural tourism offers.

VZKŽ is primarily interested in participating as a Project Partner, while remaining open to involvement as an Associated Organisation if more appropriate. Should our profile correspond to the needs of the emerging partnership, we would be glad to provide additional information and discuss our potential contribution.

Kind regards,

Ana Barković
Firefighting Association of Karlovac County
razvojniprojekti@193.vzkz.hr

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