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For some time you send a letter with a proposal for a partnership to measure 421 "Inland and international cooperation" program for rural development in . The first suggestion that you made was a partner seeking support organic farming, mountain farming, viticulture and winemaking.

Now I have a new offer to you. First I must say that was extended deadline for submission of project proposals to 10.12.2012. In the same program I request a new LAG who has an idea to develop its business in the direction of finding various applications of mineral water. The new proposal for a partnership in the field of various applications of mineral water of spa treatments to treatment, tourism, horticulture and more. Give you information about the new LAG - :

The territorial scope of LAG Kostenets 2010 falls within the administrative boundaries of Kostenets. According to the administrative-territorial division of the country is located in the municipality of Region, South Region. LAG Kostenets 2010 includes the following nine locations: Kostenets, city , Golak village, Gorna Vasilitsa Dolna Vasilitsa Kostenets village, Ochusha village Podgorie village, Pchelin village. According to the latest census, provided to the Municipal Administration to 01.02.2011, the total population of Kostenets in the territory Kostenets LAG 2010 is 12,848 persons inhabitants, of which 8549 people in urban areas (66% of total population) and 4,299 people (44%) in rural areas. According to the Municipal Agriculture Office - Kostenets area of the territory covered by the LAGs is 302 099dka (302.1 km ²), of which the needs of agriculture: 105,563.91 acres woodlands: 183 894.02dka of settlements: 9930.78dka; watercourses and water bodies: 1242.35, roads: - 1468.26 acres. The latest data for 2011, the density of population covered by LAGs amounts to 43 h / km ², which is slightly higher than the average of Sofia (35ch/km ²), but is much lower than average planning region (10 x 1.4 / km ²).

To measure this LAG Kostenets looking for partners with experience in: 1. Management of mineral spring; 2. Spa, therapeutic and recreational tourism with mineral water; 3. Ecotourism; 4. Historical tourism; 5. Religious tourism; 6. Traditional crafts: wool socks, slippers, belts, bags;

To be acquainted with the natural, historical, cultural and religious sites in LAG Kostenets send you a link to the site for tourism of the Municipality Kostenets: http://kostenets-tourism.com/en/sightseeings

The conditions under measure 421 are the same: 1. All costs are funded at 100% of the program. No co-partners 0%. 2. The first phase is implemented as workshops for potential partners who have sent letters of intent. Visits by representatives of LAG Kostenets funded by the program. 3. The second phase is implemented on the LAG territory Kostenets an actual project. This phase is implemented partnership agreements signed by each partner separately. 4. Eligible for measure 421 have more than one partner. 5. The main idea of the project is to share experiences, practices, knowledge and competencies in tourism and sustainable management of mineral springs.

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European Plovdiv, 4000, Hristo Botev,bl., 82, fl.4, office 409, [email protected], programs tel. 032 586071, 0887424024, 0899177709 Want to know more about ...

We welcome your reverse e-mails with an interest in the partnership following email: [email protected] later than 26/11/2012.

For further questions do not hesitate to contact me Petya Dimitrova.

Regards, Petya Dimitrova

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