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Pilot Regional Grant Scheme
PROGRAMME OF: About Regional Development Programme Albania III (RDPA) is a joint continuous effort to support the Regional Development reform in Albania, co-funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), implemented in partnership with the Government of Albania. The main purpose of the RDPA programme is to reduce disparities in Albania by supporting the development of strong regions, so they can advance their potentials and provide better social and economic conditions for their citizens. The project also aims to increase regional cohesion, reduce inequalities in resource utilization, productivity and social/environmental standards.
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2 Regional Pilot Grant Scheme
BASHKITË PËRFITUESE MALËSI E MADHE MIRËDITË SHKODËR RAJONI 1 REGION 1 TROPOJË DIBËR DURRËS SHIJAK RAJONI 2 REGION 2 TIRANË BELSH KUÇOVË LIBRAZHD RAJONI 3 REGION 3 URA VAJGURORE FIER KËLCYRË PATOS RAJONI 4 REGION 4 VLORË
4 RDAs 61 Municipalities 47 Applications 16 Projects Selected Total Grant - 822 000 EUR
3 MUNICIPALITY OF MIRDITA
INTERVENTION
The project “Promotion of Mountain tourism “Promotion in Mirdita Municipality” aimed at boosting tourism in the territory of Mirdita by of Mountain transforming the natural resources of the area into touristic products, attractable and Tourism in accessible for tourists. In this framework the intervention contributed to the improvement Mirditë” of economic indicators of the area. This Project is in line with the priorities of the Municipality of Mirdita which aims to develop mountain tourism and increase the number of tourists ensuring higher revenues for local Size of Grant businesses and operators in the field. 38.790 EUR
Co’Financing N/A RESULTS
Type of Intervention 38 marked hiking trials for a total of 417 km Touristic Infrastructure Improved technical infrastructure for the Location tourism sector (GPS device, camera, dron etc.) Mirditë Municipality of Mirdita Website for promotion of tourism in Mirdita Municipality. Direct Beneficiaries Community of Mirdita Maps of marked paths.
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BENEFICIARIES
The direct beneficiaries of this Project are the local businesses and related agencies in the field of tourism. There are about 6 Guest Houses, 2 Hotels and a ‘increased large number of touristic agencies operating in the area. revenues from tourism in the region’
CLOSING EVENT - INFOKULLA 2019
5 MUNICIPALITY OF TIRANA
INTERVENTION “Reconstruction The Project “Reconstruction of sport fields of Sport in two schools Kashar” achieved the total rehabilitation and reconstruction of three Fields in outdoor sport fields in the secondary school “Katundi i Ri” and the high school “Sadik 2 Schools Staliveci”, creating appropriate areas for applying different sports such as volleyball, in Kashar” basketball, football etc. The new reconstructed Size of Grant fields will enable the inclusion of youth in 59,971 EUR physical activities and educational processes as they will be open during the free hours to Co’Financing the community. 2,400 EUR
Type of Intervention RESULTS Education Infrastructure 3 reconstructed sports fields with all the Location equipments and related infrastructure Kashar Municipality of Tirane appropriate areas for applying different sports such as volleyball, basketball, football Direct Beneficiaries Pupils of Kashar the sports felds will be open during the free hours to the community
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AFTER THE PROJECT
BENEFICIARIES
The direct beneficiaries of this Project are about 1300 pupils and students of the two schools in Kashar. Futhermore the sports fields will serve ‘promoting to the whole community of the area for cultural, sportive and recreative re-creational events. sport & cultural activities’
CLOSING EVENT - KASHAR
7 MUNICIPALITY OF FIER
INTERVENTION
“Increase The Project “Increase of Energy Efficiency at ‘Dritëro Agolli’ Library” addressed a concrete of Energy need of this important institution by achieving the total thermo-isolation of the building Efficiency to provide more comfortable and suitable spaces for both storage of books and for the at ‘Dritëro development of various social and cultural activities. “Dritëro Agolli” library, situated in Agolli’ the central area of Fieri, has a vast patrimony of around 140,000 books, periodicals and Library” other publications such as manuscripts, dictionaries, albums, encyclopedias etc.
Size of Grant 59,507 EUR
Co’Financing 14,459 EUR RESULTS
Type of Intervention Replacement of 64 new windows, 6 main Education Infrastructure gates with a total of 428.7 m2 covered surface Location Fier Thermo-Isolation of the interior Municipality of Fier environment
Direct Beneficiaries Improved premises and spaces for cultural Community of Fier activities with youth and adults
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BENEFICIARIES
The beneficiaries of this Project are thousands of members of the library which will enjoy better conditions during the cold in the winter and the heat in the summer. Through this intervention the library is expected to increase the number of visitors and cultural activities. ‘improved environment for social and cultural activities’
9 MUNICIPALITY OF PATOS
INTERVENTION
“Creation of The Project “Creation of Recreational Spaces for Children of Patos and Fier” aims to recreational contribute in increasing social inclusion and improve the quality of life for the children in spaces for both cities. This upgrade of the urban space will revive the children” life of both cities and will significantly affect the improvement of active life. Combining playgrounds with green public spaces will increase citizens’ attendance and promote the development of various outdoor activities Size of Grant that promote active and healthy lifestyle. 59,715 EUR
Co’Financing 9,716 EUR RESULTS Type of Intervention Community Infrastructure 7 playgrounds and related infrastructure for children constructed in Patos Location Patos & Fier 5 playgrounds and related infrastructure for children constructed in Fier
Direct Beneficiaries Improved quality and space of urban Parents and Children facilities, providing adequate public spaces Community of Patos & Fier for active and healthy life for children.
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BENEFICIARIES
The children and parents in Fier and Patos living nearby or visiting the 12 playgrounds directly benefit from this intervention. Combining playgrounds ‘increasing with green public spaces will increase citizens’ attendance and promote social inclusion the development of various outdoor activities. & quality of life for children’
AFTER THE PROJECT
711 MUNICIPALITY OF URA VAJGURORE
INTERVENTION
“Samatica The Project “Samatica Recreative Urban Fest” made possible the conceptualisation and the Recreative development of a public square for all the inhabitants of the area, where they can gather Urban and spend leisure time while also providing a safe and suitable area for children to play. Fest” The construction of this recreational site of around 1,000 square meters, will also promote the cultural and economic potential of the area through promotional activities of local products through local fairs, and in the same time will provide children with a safe place to Size of Grant play, interact and develop new social skills. 59,913 EUR
Co’Financing 6,552 EUR RESULTS Type of Intervention Community Infrastructure Construction of a recreational site and public square of around 1,000 m2 Location Samatica Village Construction of 50 m2 of playground with Municipality of Ura Vajgurore the neccessary infrastructure for children
Direct Beneficiaries The site includes urban furniture, trees Local Community and green areas
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BENEFICIARIES
The new square will serve as a meeting point for about 2,000 inhabitants, 200 young people and about 520 families of Samatica village in Ura Vajgurore, providing ‘promoting cultural adequate facilities and improving the quality of life for all the local activities & community. economic potential of the area’
From the “Inaguration Ceremony”
713 MUNICIPALITY OF VLORA INTERVENTION
“Re- Through an ambitious project financed under RDPA grant scheme and co-financed from Vlora Qualification Municipality, this important village has now a totally renovated center that will revitalize of Dukat the village itself and will enrich the touristic and cultural assets of the city of Vlora. More Centre” specifically, the new constructed piazza and green areas of overall 2,600 m2 will provide common spaces that will positively affect and stimulate social life for Dukat and Orikum as final beneficiaries. The full restoration of the “Red School” which is a symbol object of Size of Grant cultural values in the center of the village, will 60,000 EUR make possible the transformation of this asset into a museum on the culture and traditions Co’Financing of the area. 34,617 EUR
Type of Intervention RESULTS Touristic Infrastructure Construction of new pubic square in the Location centre of the village about 1,200 m2 Dukat Municipality of Vlora The restoration of the “Red School” into a local museum for tourists and visitors Direct Beneficiaries Local Community Rehabilitation of the related infrastructure
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BENEFICIARIES
1,500 inhabitants of Dukat village and about 11,900 inhabitants of Orikum village are the final beneficaries of this project. Such initiative will have a ‘revitalizing the positive impact in the local community, by increasing the number of local community tourists and visitors. & promoting tourism’
AFTER THE PROJECT
715 MUNICIPALITY OF SHKODRA INTERVENTION
“100 The Project “100 Lights for Everyone” constituted in the transformation of “Vaso Lights Kadia” Park in the very centre of the city, into a recreational green space, through the re- for qualification of 4700 m2 of park, equipped with all the facilities and urban furnitures. Everyone” A new lighting system, remodeled the lighting of the park, increasing the safety and providing the possibility of using this park at all times. The renovation of the park provides high quality spaces for a variety of activities to beneft to all the residents having a positive Size of Grant impact in the quality of life for the local 53,402 EUR community.
Co’Financing RESULTS N/A Requalification of 4700 m2 surface of park Type of Intervention with decorative elements and related urban Community Infrastructure furniture
Location Renovation of lighting system through Shkoder installation of 100 LED luminaires & 19 high Municipality of Shkoder LED luminaires
Direct Beneficiaries Dedicated areas for games and playground Local Community for children and youth
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BENEFICIARIES
The residents of “Vaso Kadia” area in Shkoder, belonging to different age groups such as children, youth, adults and also elderly will have the opportunity to enjoy a new recreative ‘improving the space, promoting various artistic and social events in the park. quality of life for local communities’
AFTER THE PROJECT
17 MUNICIPALITY OF MALESI E MADHE INTERVENTION
“Touristic The beautiful landscape and the natural monuments of the Albanian Alps in Malesia Signage e Madhe have now an improved accessibility for domestic and foreign visitors thanks to the in Malesia intervention that improves the touristic signs in the Municipality of Malesia e Madhe. The e Madhe” project made possible the improvement and update of the tourist signs within the territory of the municipality and revived the marking of hiking trails. Providing a better orientation and information on the hiking trials and touristic attraction will result in an increased number of tourists and boosting the economic Size of Grant activity of the local businesses. 59,106 EUR
Co’Financing N/A
Type of Intervention RESULTS Touristic Infrastructure Installation of different typology of signals: Location 20 wood panels with informative maps Malesia e Madhe 80 signals for tourist attraction localities Municipality of Malesia e Madhe 10 lodging signs 60x120 cm 80 road signs 60x20 cm Direct Beneficiaries 50 Signals of Urban Directions 25x125cm Local Community Promotion of mountain tourism in the region
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BENEFICIARIES
The intervention will have a positive impact on the experience of the tourists and visitors in this region. Therefore the intervention will increase the number of ‘ improved visitors and as a result will contribute in the economic revenues from accessibility tourism. of touristic attractions’
AFTER THE PROJECT
719 MUNICIPALITY OF TROPOJA INTERVENTION
“Re- Kindergarten No.2 is located in the northern town of Bajram Curri. It is a 2 floors building Construction of and accommodates 4 groups of children. The building was lacking the standard conditions Kindergarten for children. Through the implementation of this project it was made possible the No.2” renovation of the façade, windows, doors, the sanitary nodes and the outdoor facilities of the building. The outdoor facilities are totally renovated. Outdoor toys, benches and trees are available now for the kids to Size of Grant enjoy their time outdoor. Playing and having 41,849 EUR the opportunity of outdoor activities will positively affect their health and development Co’Financing of motoric abilities. N/A
Type of Intervention Touristic Infrastructure RESULTS
Location Full reconstruction of the outdoor areas Bajram Curri Municipality of Tropoja Windows, doors, hygienic conditions totally improved Direct Beneficiaries Local Community Overall improved conditions of the building
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BENEFICIARIES
This intervention is resulting to have a high positive direct impact in the early education of more than 150 children that attend the ‘improved kindergarten, on the staff of the kindergarten, parents and also for and healthier approximately 5.000 inhabitants of the city of Bajram Curri and conditions surrounding villages. for children’
AFTER THE PROJECT
21 MUNICIPALITY OF SHIJAK INTERVENTION
“Outdoor The secondary school of “Xhafzotaj” with a capacity of 200 pupils is situated in Xhafzotaj Sport (a village close to Shijak). The school was lacking sportive areas and related conditions Field in for the pupils to perform the programme of physical education. As a result of the project Xhafzotaj financed under RDPA grant scheme, the school has a new sportive space that serves as Primary a volleyball, basketball and a soccer field. The new sportive area will be accessible after the School” learning hours also from the local community.
Size of Grant 57,583 EUR
Co’Financing N/A RESULTS Type of Intervention Touristic Infrastructure around 1,000 m2 of sportive infrastructure
Location a surface of 525 m2 for a multi-functional Xhafzotaj sport field adequate to play volleyball, Municipality of Shijak basketball and mini-football
Direct Beneficiaries a recreational space dedicated for youth Local Community and all age groups after the lessons’ hours
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BENEFICIARIES
About 200 students of the secondary school of “Xhafzotaj” are benefiting directly from this intervention. The new sportive area will be accessible after the ‘improving the learning hours for sport and cultural activities also for the local quality of community. education & physical activity’
From the Inaguration Ceremony
23 MUNICIPALITY OF DIBER INTERVENTION
“Construction Maqellara is the largest Administrative Unit in the Municipality of Dibra. The high of the school of this Administrative Unit is one of the largest schools in this area, recently Surrounding renovated but it was missing adequate outdoor facilities that are now constructed Wall & Sport through the implementation of the project financed under RDPA Pilot Regional Grant Facilities” Scheme. Construction of school yard, a new surveillance camera system has increased the security of the students inside and outside the school, a sport field, benches, illumination Size of Grant and green spaces have improved the quality 36,830 EUR of the outdoor areas. It is foreseen that the new spaces will be available for the local Co’Financing community after learning hours providing to 900 EUR the youth of the village of Maqellare a new meeting point to socialize and practice sport. Type of Intervention Educational Infrastructure RESULTS Location Maqellare 934 m2 of outdoor space constructed, Municipality of Diber including the sport field 16 surveillance cameras installed covering Direct Beneficiaries the outdoor and indoor space Local Community 150 m2 of green areas created
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BENEFICIARIES
The High School of Maqellara Administrative Unit is one of the largest schools in the area, with a capacity of 250 students and staff of 25 teachers. The new spaces will be available also ‘increased security for the local community after learning hours. & improved quality of education’
AFTER THE PROJECT
25 MUNICIPALITY OF DURRES INTERVENTION
“Multifunctional Durres is known for the large number of tourists visiting the seaside and historical Platform for attractions in the city. The focus of this intervention financed under RDPA Pilot Tourists & Regional Grant Scheme was the improvement of tourism infrastructure and the Citizens consolidation of touristic information through the establishment of a unique database and Information” the development of a digital platform with a web interface. In this platform citizens and tourists can get informed related to any type of activities and events happening in the Size of Grant city. The implementation of this innovative 48,300 EUR information technology is applied for the first time in our country. Co’Financing 5,340 EUR RESULTS Type of Intervention Touristic Infrastructure establishment of a unique database for the entire platform with web interface Location Durres installment of 5 infokiosks in various Municipality of Durres locations of the city
Direct Beneficiaries creation of a unique visual and conceptual Toursits & Visitors identity for tourists
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BENEFICIARIES
Through the implementation of this project 320.000 citizens of Durres ad approximately 500.000 tourists that visit Durres every year will ‘consolidation have easy access to all necessary information and therefore promote of touristic and boost tourism in this locality. infrastructure & information’
AFTER THE PROJECT
727 MUNICIPALITY OF LIBRAZHD INTERVENTION
“Sport “Sport Closer to Youth” is a project proposed by the Municipality of Librazhd to address Closer the needs of youth in this town which was lacking a sports area. The new sports spaces to will be used to practice basketball, mini- football and volleyball. The upgraded public Youth” space will serve, not only to practice and develop skills of young people in sport, but as well as a meeting point for youth, providing an adequate and attractive option Size of Grant to spend leisure time and socialising, thus 58,562 EUR having a positive impact on the social and quality of life of the local community. Co’Financing 5,294 EUR
Type of Intervention Sport Infrastructure RESULTS Location Librazhd 1 play field for volleyball, basketball and Municipality of Librazhd tennis.
Beneficiaries 1 mini-football field and sportive equipment Youth & Local Community for children.
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BENEFICIARIES
The project will directly affect the inclusion of approximately 5.000 young people in community and sport life. The new facilities will be available for ‘increased all the community of Librazhd and it will easily accessible for disabled participation of persons. youth in sport activities’
AFTER THE PROJECT
29 MUNICIPALITY OF BELSH INTERVENTION
“Touristic Through the implementation of the project financed under RDPA Pilot Regional Grant Paths in Scheme was established an infrastructure network (tourist trails) that provides the basis the Lakes for an attractive tourism destination in Belsh. As a result the project is improving the social of Belsh” and economic development of this area. In addition the project contributed in the development of touristic products such as info points, promotional spaces, bicycle parking spaces, shelters, benches, road signals and signs, leaflets, maps, touristic maps and also Size of Grant promotional products such as scarfs, hats and 31,800 EUR t-shirts.
Co’Financing RESULTS N/A 4 shelters, 4 Info-points, 4 bicycle parking Type of Intervention spaces with a capacity of 16 spaces, 15 Touristic Infrastructure Orientation Charts, 8 Road Signs.
Location Promotional materials such as leaflets, Belsh maps, blouses, hats etc. have been printed out. Municipality of Belsh Higher revenues for local businesses and Beneficiaries a positive impact for the local residents Visitors & Tourists economically and socially.
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BENEFICIARIES
Visitors and tourists are directly benefiting from this intervention, in accessing and being informed on the touristic destinations in the area. Local businesses ‘... improving and residents will also have a positive impact both economically and social & socially, consi dering the increased number of tourists and visitors in economic Belsh. development’
AFTER THE PROJECT
31 MUNICIPALITY OF KUCOVA
INTERVENTION “Construction This project from the Municipality of Kucova, & Additional made possible the full reconstruction of the Library to accommodate the needs and the Floor in growing demands of the local community for reading purposes. In addition through Kuçova the implementation of the project, the city library has an additional floor that provides Library” the needed space for storing and cataloguing books as well as a conference room for cultural activities. The variety of services Size of Grant and activities will enhance the community’s 57,993 EUR interest in their involvement in organized activities, especially of vulnerable groups. Co’Financing 4,372 EUR
Type of Intervention Community Infrastructure RESULTS
Location 130 m2 conference room constructed Kucove Municipality of Kucove 60 m2 for book storage constructed
Beneficiaries Number of subscribers and readers Local Community increased
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BENEFICIARIES
Direct beneficiaries are about 11,440 frequenters, 5,000 pupils and students of the city and surrounding villages. ‘improving the quality of services in education and culture’
AFTER THE PROJECT
33 MUNICIPALITY OF KELCYRE INTERVENTION
The intervention aims to increase local social “Increase of cohesion and inclusion. The intervention provides, on the one hand, the physical cohesion and rehabilitation of 200 square meters of the premises, including the plastering of walls, social inclu- installation of electricity and plumbing, etc., and on the other hand, the installation of sion for the necessary furniture, such as desks, chairs, shelves, etc., making the space functional municipality and accessible for the entire community and mainly for the two target age groups of the of Kelcyre” project. This intervention will enable the third age group to feel included in the local community and to spend their leisure time in Size of Grant a qualitative way. 33,906 EUR
Co’Financing N/A
Type of Intervention Community Infrastructure RESULTS
Location 123 m2 indoor space for elderly people Kelcyre improved Municipality of Kelcyre 70 m2 indoor space for youth improved Beneficiaries Local Community New improved spaces furbished
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BENEFICIARIES
The renovated spaces provide dedicated spaces for about 2,040 elderly people and 1,200 young people up to 18 years. It will enable the third age group to feel ‘increasing included in the local community, while the youth can organize social local social & cultural activities in the renovated premises. cohesion and inclusion ’
AFTER THE PROJECT
35 “...a new learning & funding opportunity for Albanian Municipalities”
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