1 Table of Contents
THE CONFERENCE Introduction 3 Registration 3 Agenda 4 13 October 4 14 October 4 15 October 5 Workshop 1 7 Workshop 2 9 Workshop 3 11 Workshop 4 13
PRACTICAL INFORMATION 15 Conference Venue 15 Travelling to Sarajevo 17 Accommodation 21
CONTACTS 27
ABOUT THE SEE PROGRAMME 28
2 SEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE Advancing development through transnational cooperation in South East Europe 14-15 October 2009 – Sarajevo
Introduction
The annual conference organized of the South East Europe Programme will take place on 14 15 October 2009 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Under the title " Advancing development through transnational cooperation in South East Europe ", the conference aims to be the key territorial cooperation event of the year in South Eastern Europe and has the following key objectives: • To provide an overview of the SEE programme development. • To present and reinforce the role of the SEE programme in the area. • To disseminate information about financial support to transnational cooperation available under the second call of the SEE Programme and promote the thematic issues of interest. • Provide a platform for networking, exchanging best practices and building partnerships between the main programme stakeholders and other donors in the SEE area. The conference will bring together some 400 participants, including representatives of the European Commission and other main international donors active in the region, officials and experts from the SEE countries, representatives of international organizations and academia and potential project developers. The conference will be complemented by a cultural Programme on the evening of 14 October, when the Sarajevo based "Symphony Orchestra of South East Europe" will give a concert. In this orchestra, young musicians from the different countries in the Western Balkans play side by side – a powerful message of cooperation between the SEE countries which reinforces the Programme’s goal: to improve integration and competitiveness in an area which is as complex as it is diverse. Please note that all conference proceedings will be in English. The South East Europe programme is a unique instrument which, in the framework of the Regional Policy's Territorial Cooperation Objective, aims to improve integration and competitiveness in the SEE area. The programme is supporting projects developed within four Priority Axes: Innovation, Environment, Accessibility, and Sustainable Growth Areas in line with the Lisbon and Gothenburg priorities, and is also contributing to the integration process of the non EU member states. For more information about the SEE Programme please visit: www.southeast europe.net
Registration
Registration for the Annual Event is required of all attendees and only online registrations will be accepted. On line registration is free of charge and will be open between 7 September – 4 October, 2009. To join us for this event please register at: www.seeconference2009.net
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DAY 0 – 13 October 2009
Pre registration: 14.00–19.00 at Hotel Holiday Inn, in front of the reception desk Pre registration on 13 October is for those participants who have already registered online and would like to receive their badge and conference pack in advance, in order to avoid registration queues in the morning of the event.
DAY 1 – 14 October 2009
8.00–9.30 Registration and Coffee 9.30–9.45 Opening and Welcome – Director, Directorate for European Integration Bosnia and Herzegovina
9.45–12.00 THE SEE PROGRAMME: PAST ACHIEVEMENTS, PRESENT CHALLENGES, AND FUTURE AMBITIONS
• “SEE Programme’s response to the area’s strengths and weaknesses” Moray Gilland, Member of Cabinet of Commissioner Paweł Samecki, European Commission
• “Importance of cooperation for the region” Hido Biščević, Secretary General, Regional Cooperation Council
• “Promoting EU integration of candidate/potential candidate countries through their participating in ERDF transnational programmes” – Giannantonio Ballette, European Commission, DG Enlargement
• “The point of view of the Managing Authority” Brigitta Zicherman Mikulás, National Development Agency, Hungary
• “About the SEE Programme: progress, results, expectations” – Imre Csalagovits, SEE JTS
12.00–13.30 Lunch
13.30–15.30 WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE REGION : THE SEE PROGRAMME IN THE WIDER CONTEXT
• “The added value of the Danube Strategy for the South East European area” Irina Nicolaescu, European Commission, DG Regional Policy
• “Strengthening the cooperation in the region: Carpathian, Tisa, Danube and Black Sea areas “ Iuliu Bara, Directorate General for European Territorial Cooperation, Ministry of Regional Development and Housing, Romania
4 • “The benefits of transnational cooperation: the case of Croatia “ Marija Rajaković, Directorate for Integrated Regional Development, Ministry of Regional Development, Forestry and Water Management, Croatia
• “Regional Cooperation in South East Europe: the Emilia Romagna model” Lodovico Gherardi, Emilia Romagna Region, Italy
• Panel discussion: “Experiences, added value and perspectives of transnational co operation in the Programme area.” Moderator: Moray Gilland, Member of Cabinet of Commissioner Paweł Samecki, European Commission
15.30–16.00 Coffee Break
16.00–17.00 TOWARDS THE SECOND CALL FOR PROPOSALS • “Introducing the second call for proposals (main elements, expectations, guidelines) and identifying the thematic gaps” – Ivan Curzolo, SEE JTS
• Q & A session
18.30–21.00 EVENING PROGRAMME • Opening: Valentin Inzko, European Union Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Concert – The Symphony Orchestra of South East Europe
• Networking dinner
DAY 2 – 15 October 2009
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS
9.00–13.00 Workshops: priorities for future territorial cooperation in view of preparing the second call for proposals 10.30–11.00 Coffee break, common for all workshops 13.00–14.00 Lunch
WORKSHOP 1 – “PAVING THE WAY FOR INNOVATION IN SEE AREA: THE PUBLIC ASPECT”
• “Towards an Innovation Society” Professor Radmil Polenakovikj, University of Cyril and Methodius, FYROM
• Case study: “Innovation Circus” – Dr Valdis Egle, Latvian Technological Centre
• “The SEE Context: Internal Conditions” Professor Radmil Polenakovikj, University of Cyril and Methodius, FYROM; Elke Dall (ZSI) WBC Inco Net
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WORKSHOP II – “MANAGING NATURAL ASSETS AND PROTECTED AREAS IN SEE”
• “Situation in the SEE area, challenges and possible ideas to approach them” Pier Carlo Sandei, United Nations Environment Programme, Regional Office for Europe, Vienna Office Interim Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention
• “Avoiding duplication of EU financial instruments: LIFE+“ Joaquim Capitão, European Commission, DG environment, Life + Unit
• “Slovenian approach in facing environmental challenges in protected areas“ Margarita Jančič, Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning, Slovenia
WORKSHOP III – “CONNECTING THE SEE: COOPERATION FOR RAILWAYS CONNECTIONS IN SEE”
• “Facilitation of the improvement of railway connections as a strategic aim of the SEE Programme" Roland Arbter, Federal Chancellery, Austria
• “Harmonization of conditions of different rail transport systems" Jaromir Cekota, UNECE Working Party on Rail Transport
• “State of the art and future development of railway connections in the Western Balkans and with neighbouring countries" – Mirjana Bugarinovic, South European Transport Observatory
WORKSHOP IV – “PROMOTING COMMON CULTURAL VALUES ”
• “The Common Southeast European Heritage” Lejla Hadzic, Cultural Heritage without Borders, Sarajevo
• “The Danube and the Balkans: a historical and cultural heritage” Sanja Radak Lazarević, Institute for Balkan Studies, Belgrade
• “Cultural Corridors in South East Europe” Prof. Donika Atanasova Georgieva, Cultural Corridors of Europe, Sofia
• “Regional Programme on Cultural and Natural Heritage in South East Europe” David Johnson, Council of Europe
6 Workshop 1. Paving the Way for Innovation in the SEE Area: The Public Aspect
Background
A modern system of promoting innovation requires the understanding of a majority of citizens. The image and success of technology locations also depends on the extent that the general social climate for new developments is open minded. In a society, which positively faces the “new”, innovative ideas will more easily become generally accepted; this will be attractive for researchers and enterprises. As regards the long term impact of intervenetions, special attention should be paid to young people, especially in conjunction with educational schemes.
The South East Europe Programme is presently preparing for its second call and wishes to develop the under standing of and promote its Priority 1 Area of Intervention 1.3, “Enhance the Framework Conditions and Pave the Way for Innovation Framework”. In particular the Programme wishes to promote the “Public Aspect”, by encouraging activities that support the image formation of South East Europe as a place of innovation and growth, encourage young people to develop entrepreneurial spirit, mobilise existing institutions in contacting and communicating with the population, wake enthusiasm for scientific education, tackle information lacks in the area of technology and innovation, diminish fears concerning new technologies. In considering project approaches the programme encourages applicants to consider gender issues to increase the participation of women in technology and innovation.
Objectives
• Participants understanding of the need for public awareness and engagement with innovation reinforced
• Participants understand the SEE 1.3 AoI approach
• Participants are stimulated and motivated through a case study approach
• Participants have the opportunity to express opinion, receive opinion and network
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The workshop is intended for the stakeholders active in the above mentioned fields and for the potential applicants:
• National, regional and local authorities;
• National, regional and local development agencies;
• Universities, education institutes & research centres, entrepreneurial/innovation support bodies; industry and SMEs;
• Non governmental organisations;
• International organisations and bodies.
Agenda
9.00 –9.05 Welcome; Introduction to the Workshop – Steve Halligan, SEE JTS
9.05–9.35 “Towards an Innovation Society” Professor Radmil Polenakovikj, University of Cyril and Methodius, FYROM
9.35–10.00 “The South East Europe Programme: Priority 1.3 unpacked” – Steve Halligan, SEE JTS
10.00–10.30 Project Case Study: "Innovation Circus" – Dr Valdis Egle, Latvian Technological Centre
10.30 –10.40 Participants Q & A
10.40 –11.00 Coffee Break
11.00 –11.45 “The SEE Context: Internal Conditions” Moderated discussion: Dr. Valdis Egle, Latvian Technological Centre; Prof. Radmil Polenakovikj, University of Cyril and Methodius, FYROM; Elke Dall (ZSI) WBC Inco Net
11.45 –12.00 Participants Q & A
12.00 –12.10 The 2nd call/closing remarks – Steve Halligan, SEE JTS
8 Workshop 2. Managing natural assets and protected areas
Background
The purpose of the AoI 2.3 is the cooperation and know how transfer in managing natural assets (e.g. vulnerable ecosystems, natural/semi natural areas, protected areas) and support of transnational awareness building on the importance of natural assets as development factor.
The analysis of the results of the projects approved within the 1st call has shown a broad interest in the AoI 2.3 but the topic has not been correctly addressed in relation to the objectives and the transnational character of the Programme, as only 2 projects out of 54 have been approved.
The transnational cooperation should generate concrete projects, which will address the need for the implementation of EU legislation and will facilitate the coordinated management of the designated areas. The projects should also respect the demand for know how transfer and the development of skills for the useful management of natural assets and protected areas.
Objectives
Achieve a better understanding of the AoI 2.3 through presentation of the objectives and expected type of projects and results of the AoI in SEE Programme and highlighting the differences between different Programmes (e.g. LIFE+), presentation of the current situation in the programme area and examples of best practices. The workshop will focus on issues related to the sustainable management of natural assets and on comprehensive solutions needed for the implementation of transnational strategies and plans for natural, semi natural and protected areas.
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Target groups
The workshop is intended for stakeholders active in the above mentioned fields and for the potential applicants:
• National, regional and local authorities;
• National, regional and local development and/or environmental agencies;
• National parks;
• Universities, research centres, scientific institutions;
• Non governmental organisations;
• International organisations and bodies.
Agenda
9.00–9.10 Welcome; Introduction to the Workshop – Alessandra Pala, SEE JTS
9.10–9.30 “Situation in the SEE area, challenges and possible ideas to approach them” Pier Carlo Sandei, United Nations Environment Programme Regional Office for Europe, Vienna Office Interim Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention
9.30–9.50 “Avoiding duplication of EU financial instruments: LIFE+” Joaquim Capitão, European Commission, DG environment, Life + Unit
9.50–10.10 “Introduction to the SEE Programme and the AoI 2.3” – Alessandra Pala, SEE JTS
the SEE Programme expectations
results of the 1st call for proposal in relation to AoI 2.3 (interest shown, proposals submitted, proposals approved, stakeholders involved, main problems encountered)
what the Programme foresees in relation to sustainable development of natural assets and protected areas for the next 2 calls
10.10–10.30 “Transnational cooperation added value in the management of natural assets and protected areas” – Margarita Jančič, Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning, Slovenia
10.30–10.50 Case study: UNEP project – Pier Carlo Sandei, United Nations Environment Programme Regional Office for Europe, Vienna Office Interim Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention
10.50–11.20 Coffee break
11.20–11.30 Panel Discussion
11.30–12.00 Q&A
10 Workshop 3. Territorial cooperation for railway connections in South East Europe
Background
The analysis of the results of projects approved within the 1st call for proposals of the SEE Programme has shown a limited interest from the side of the applicants to projects related to cooperation for the development and improvement of railway connections across and to the South East Europe Area.
The analysis on the basis of the SEE Operational Programme, instead, highlights that the railway network in the area of the programme area continue to be not sufficiently developed in respect of the current and potential transport demand and economic scenarios.
These are the reason why the SEE Operational Programme allocates approximately 8 Mio Euro for railway’s related projects and additional 21 Mio Euro for projects related to multimodal transport and intelligent transport system.
Objectives
The workshop’s aim is to clarify and better tune the Programme to support the territorial cooperation for the development of sustainable railway connections, taking into consideration the state of the art of the railway infrastructure and services in the SEE area, the regulating framework and the existing plans and resources for their development, for better and safer railway connections, intermodal infrastructure as well as increased and efficient operating system.
Target groups
• Ministries of Transport of the SEE partner countries
• Railway service providers
• Regional and local administrations
• National and regional development institutions and agencies
• Railway infrastructure companies
• Transport research centres
• Transport related EU networks
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9.00–9.30 “Facilitation of the improvement of railway connections as a strategic aim of the SEE Programme.” – Roland Arbter, Federal Chancellery, Austria
9.30–9.45 “Lessons learned from the first call for proposals: refining the background to steer more and better projects on rail transport” – Imre Csalagovits, SEE JTS
9.45–10.00 “The Trans European Network strategy on railway accessibility in the SEE Programme area and the role of the SEE Programme in facilitating the cooperation within the region.” Carlo Fortuna, Central European Initiative
10.00–10.15 “State of the art and future development of railway connections in the Western Balkans and with neighbouring countries” – Mirjana Bugarinovic, South East Europe Transport Observatory
10.15–10.30 “Harmonization of conditions of different rail transport systems” Jaromir Cekota, UNECE Working Party on Rail Transport
10.30–11.00 Coffee Break
11.00–11.15 “The role of the regions for sustainable and interoperable railways in SEE” Gordon Keymer, COTER Commission, Committee of Regions
11.15–11.30 “Case study: the Alpine Convention: tailoring national strategies on regional needs – focus on railways” – Marcella Morandini, Permanent Secretariat of the Alpine Convention
11.30–12.00 “Facilitation of railway connections: possible actions financed by the SEE transnational cooperation Programme” – Roberta Calcina, SEE JTS
12.00–13.00 Round table discussion on project proposals and other inputs Moderation: Roberta Calcina, SEE JTS
12 Workshop 4. Promoting the use of cultural values for development
Background
The purpose of AoI 4.3 is the inclusion of cultural values as an integral part of the programme area in the planning and development processes of urban centres, systems of settlements and surrounding rural areas.
The programme area is rich in cultural values (from prehistoric times and beyond to the ancient Greek civilization, Hellenistic times, the Roman and Byzantine Empires, the Ottoman Empire, Habsburg Monarchy and Communist period) and tourism potential. Urban development cannot take place in a “cultural vacuum” but should respect the cultural landscapes in which it is embedded. Hence the mobilisation of cultural values in the urban development context presents an opportunity for promoting local identities, bridging urban centres and rural periphery and making South East European cities an attractive place to live and work.
Transnational action should support joint conservation and the utilisation of cultural values as a development factor and a resource for sustainable tourisms.
Projects should make sure that the action undertaken contributes to developing the endogenous potential and generates directly or indirectly income and jobs.
Objectives
Achieving the better understanding of the objectives and meaning of the AoI 4.3. Presenting the specialities of the SEE Programme and differences from other instruments dealing with culture in the area.
The workshop will focus on the identification of the cultural heritage which interconnects SEE and provides the opportunity to develop quality cooperation and generates economic growth. The specific objective is to understand how to utilize the cultural potential within the frame of transnational cooperation.
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The workshop is intended for the stakeholders active in the above mentioned fields and for the potential applicants:
• National, regional and local authorities;
• National, regional and local development agencies;
• Universities, research centres, scientific institutions;
• Non governmental organisations;
• Cultural actors.
Agenda
9.00–9.10 Welcome, Introduction to the Workshop – Kirill Dimanopoulos, SEE JTS
9.10–9.30 “The Common Southeast European Heritage” Lejla Hadzic, Cultural Heritage without Borders, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
9:30 9:50 “The Danube and the Balkans: a Historical and Cultural Heritage” Sanja Radak Lazarević, Institute for Balkan Studies, Belgrade
9:50 10:10 “Cultural Corridors in Southeast Europe” Prof. Donika Atanasova Georgieva, Cultural Corridors of Southeast Europe Project, Sofia
10.10–10.30 “Regional Programme on Cultural and Natural Heritage in South East Europe” David Johnson, Council of Europe
10.30–11.00 Coffee break
11.00–11.20 How to develop a successful project within the frame of the SEE Transnational Cooperation Programme on the field of Culture – Kirill Dimanopoulos, SEE JTS
objectives and requirements of the SEE Programme
developing a successful proposal
sustainable urban development and culture
11.20–11.50 Panel discussion
11.50–12.30 Q & A
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Conference Venue
Detailed Sarajevo map: www.navigator.ba/maps/sarajevo/
Hotel Holiday Inn
ZMAJA OD BOSNE 4, SARAJEVO, 71000 BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA Web: www.holiday inn.com/sarajevo E mail: [email protected] Tel: +387 33 28 80 00 Fax: +387 33 66 38 62
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Transportation to and from the conference venue
Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
• Distance: 8 KM / 4.97 MI East to Hotel
• Shuttle Charge (one way): 6,00 € (EUR)
• Taxi Charge (one way): 10,00 € (EUR)
• Time by taxi: 20 minutes
Train
• Station Name: Sarajevo railway station
• Distance: 1 KM / 0.62 MI
• Taxi Fee From Train Station: 3,00 € (EUR)
Driving Directions
From the airport, Dubrovnik and Zagreb via Motorway E, at Stupska Petlja (loop) exit to the left. Continue down the Zmaja od Bosne Street.
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By plane
BY SARAJEVO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Kurta Schorka 36 Tel. 28 91 00 www.sarajevo airport.ba
Flights Timetable SARAJEVO – BANJA LUKA/ZURICH Wednesday at 07:45 Saturday at 07:45 SARAJEVO – BELGRADE Every day at 06:20 SARAJEVO – BUDAPEST Every day at 15:05 Monday 2.30 p.m. SARAJEVO – FRANKFURT Wednesday 3.30 p.m. Thursday 3.00 p.m. Sunday 3.30 p.m. Monday 1.55 p.m. Tuesday 6.45 a.m. SARAJEVO – ISTANBUL Wednesday 6.45 a.m., 1.55 p.m. Thursday 1.55 p.m.; 1.45 p.m. Friday 6.45 a.m.; 1.55 p.m. Sunday 9.30 a.m., 1.55 p.m; 3.15 p.m. Monday 12.00 a.m. SARAJEVO – KOLN Tuesday 1.55 p.m. Friday 2.45 p.m. Saturday 6.05 p.m. SARAJEVO – LJUBLJANA Monday to Sunday 3.30 p.m. Saturday 1.45 p.m. SARAJEVO – MOSTAR/ISTANBUL Monday 7.00 a.m. SARAJEVO – MUNICH Every day 12.40 p.m. Monday 7.30 a.m. SARAJEVO – SKOPJE Wednesday 5.00 p.m. Friday 5.00 p.m. SARAJEVO – STUTTGART Tuesday 4.25 p.m. Saturday 6.20 p.m. SARAJEVO – VIENNA Every day at 07:45 and 15:25 SARAJEVO – ZAGREB Monday and Friday 6.20 a.m.;3.45 p.m. Tuesday Sunday 6.20 a.m.; 4.15 p.m. SARAJEVO – ZURICH Friday 07:15 Sunday at 07:15
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By train
BAIN SARAJEVO RAILWAY STATION Put zivota 2 Tel: +387 33 65 53 30
Local and International Timetable Railway stations Working hours Every day at 10.27, 21:20 SARAJEVO – BANJA LUKA I Class 34,90 KM II Class 23,30 KM SARAJEVO – BUDAPEST Every day at 07:02 II Class 101,70 KM SARAJEVO – DOBOJ Every day at 07:14, 10:27, 21:20 II Class 13,60 KM SARAJEVO – KONJIC Every day at 07:10, 15:40, 18:18, 19:30 II Class 6,30 KM SARAJEVO – MOSTAR Every day at 06:45, 18:18 II Class 9,90 KM SARAJEVO – PLOCE Every day at 07:05, 18:18 II Class 25,40 KM Every day at 10:27, 21:20 SARAJEVO – ZAGREB I Class 90,30 KM II Class 60,60 KM Every day at 4:36a.m., 7.02a.m., 11.42a.m., SARAJEVO – ZENICA 7.06p.m., 09.20p.m. II Class 5,80 KM
By bus
SARAJEVO BUS STATION Put zivota 8 Tel. +387 33 21 31 00 www.centrotrans.com
International Timetable Bus Stations Timetable SARAJEVO – BELGRADE 06:00 Every day Ticket fare: 47,00 KM SARAJEVO – BERLIN 08:00 Thursday and Sunday Ticket fare: 176,00 KM SARAJEVO – DUBROVNIK 07:15 Every day Ticket fare: 40,00 KM
18 SARAJEVO – HERCEG NOVI 11:00 Tuesday and Saturday Ticket fare: 45,00 KM SARAJEVO – LJUBLJANA 20:40 Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday Ticket fare: 88,00 KM SARAJEVO – MUNICH 08:00 Every day Ticket fare: 130,00 KM SARAJEVO – PARIS 09:00 – Friday Ticket fare: 260,00 KM SARAJEVO – PRISTINA 22:00 Every day Ticket fare: 60,00 KM SARAJEVO – RIJEKA 18:00 Friday and Sunday Ticket fare: 79,00 KM SARAJEVO – SKOPJE 18:30 Tuesday and Friday Ticket fare: 102,00 KM SARAJEVO – SPLIT 10:00, 08:00 Every day Ticket fare: 47,00 KM SARAJEVO – STUTTGART 08:00 Every day Ticket fare: 184,00 KM SARAJEVO – VIENNA 08:00 Every day Ticket fare: 96,00 KM SARAJEVO – ZAGREB 06:30, 12:30, 22:00 Every day Ticket fare: 50,00 KM SARAJEVO – PLOCE 10:00, 21:00 Every day Ticket fare: 41,00 KM Source: Tourism Association of Canton Sarajevo www.sarajevo tourism.com
Decision on Visas
The Council of Ministers of B&H issued new Decision on Visas, which has been published in the “Official Gazette of B&H”, No: 100/2008 dated December 16th, 2008.
Decision on Visas shall be put into effect as of December 24th, 2008.
Nationals of the bellow listed countries shall be exempted from visa regime when entering and staying on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina up to 90 days:
1. Andorra 13. Cyprus 2. Argentina 14. Czech Republic 3. Australia 15. Denmark 4. Austria 16. Estonia 5. Belgium 17. Finland 6. Brazil 18. France 7. Brunei Darussalam 19. Germany 8. Bulgaria 20. Greece 9. Canada 21. Guatemala 10. Chile 22. the Holy See 11. Costa Rica 23. Honduras 12. Croatia 24. Hungary
19 25. Iceland 46. Paraguay 26. Ireland 47. Poland 27. Israel 48. Portugal 28. Italy 49. Qatar 29. Japan 50. Republic of Korea 30. Kuwait 51. Romania 31. Latvia 52. Salvador 32. Liechtenstein 53. San Marino 33. Lithuania 54. Singapore 55. Slovakia 34. Luxembourg 35. Macedonia 56. Slovenia 57. Serbia 36. Malaysia 37. Malta 58. Sovereign Military Order of Malta 38. Mexico 59. Spain 60. Sweden 39. Monaco 40. Montenegro 61. Swiss Confederation 41. the Netherlands 62. Turkey 63. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern 42. Nicaragua 43. Norway Ireland 64. United States of America 44. New Zealand 65. Uruguay 45. Panama 66. Venezuela
Citizens of the following special administrative zones that shall not be required to have visa when entering and staying on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina:
1. Hong Kong (Peoples`Republic of China)
2. Macao (Peoples`Republic of China)
Besides having travel document and a proper identity card proving identity and citizenship, the nationals of the following countries may enter Bosnia and Herzegovina:
• EU member states
• Schengen Agreement signatory countries
• Andorra, Montenegro, Croatia, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino, Serbia, the Holy See and the Swiss Confederation
Downloadable Visa Forms: http://www.msb.gov.ba/home/docs/obrasci.PDF
Source: http://www.mfa.gov.ba/HTML/Ambasade/Decision%20on%20Visas.doc
20 Accommodation
Participants have to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. However, we are happy to provide you information for finding suitable accommodation during your stay in Sarajevo. We have selected for you several good value hotels within walking distance from the venue of the Conference.
In order to receive the special discounts exclusively offered for the Conference participants by the hotels listed below, please don’t forget to indicate in the course of the reservation procedure that you are a participant in the South East Europe Programme Annual Event.
We suggest that you make your hotel reservations as soon as possible, since Sarajevo hotels tend to be crowded in October.
Hotel Holiday Inn
HOLIDAY INN ***** ZMAJA OD BOSNE 4, SARAJEVO, 71000 BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA Web: www.holiday inn.com/sarajevo E mail: [email protected] Tel: +387 33 28 80 00 Fax: +387 33 66 38 62
Built for the XIV Winter Olympic Games, Holiday Inn Sarajevo is situated in the city center, opposite the Land Museum, Government Institutions, UNITIC business and shopping center. Only 5 minutes away from the Old Town – Baščaršija, 20 minutes from the Sarajevo International Airport and 30 minutes from the superb Olympic Mountains, Holiday Inn Sarajevo has become a must for business and leisure travelers alike. The hotel has 206 rooms and 16 suites, all equipped with bath, satellite TV, direct telephone lines, and internet. Two rooms are specially designed and equipped for the disabled persons. Free wireless internet available in public areas. On the ground floor you will find Hertz Rent a Car, hairdresser for ladies and gentlemen, and a newsstand. At the end of the day, relax in the fitness center and sauna. We’d like to call your attention to the special rates offered by Hotel Holiday Inn, venue of the Conference, for the participants of the SEE Annual Event. Special offer exclusively for SEE Annual Event participants: • Single room: EUR 91,42 /night including breakfast • Double room: EUR 100,24 /night including breakfast Reservations can be made via email: [email protected] or fax: +387 33 66 38 62 100 rooms are kept for the SEE Conference participants. HOTEL EUROPE *****
Hotel Europe
Vladislava Skarića 5, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina Tel: +387 33 580 400/ 580 500/ 580 600; Fax: +387 33 580 580 Web: www.hoteleurope.ba E mail: [email protected]
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Hotel Europe is located at the very heart of Sarajevo. This Austro Hungarian building seizes with its looks before going any further. Hotel Europe represents an ideal place not only for business people but for those who likes enjoyable travellings. Immediate closeness of the old part of the city makes this hotel ideal for tourist accommodation and business people from all over the world. Convenient location and excellent offer makes hotel Europe stands as one of the most attractive hotels in Sarajevo. The entrance to hotel Europe itself, new and yet old, is a special pleasure ,and then the pleasant service ,easy longue music, the enterior worth of researching will make your stay unforgettable.
Special offer exclusively for SEE Annual Event participants: 40 % disccount
SURCHARGE SURCHARGE ( TYPE OF ROOM PRICE (BB) (HB)PER FB) PER PERSON PERSON Superior single room 86,00 Euro 15,00 Euro 30,00 Euro Superior double room 108,00 Euro 15,00 Euro 30,00 Euro
The price includes breakfast, VAT 17%. Tax in the amount of 1.00 € and insurance in the amount of 0.25 € per person, per day are not included in the above prices. All the prices include breakfast, parking, internet usage, stay taxes and insurance. H
Hotel Hecco Deluxe
Address: Ferhadija 2, 71000 Sarajevo Bosna i Hercegovina E mail: [email protected] Telephone: ++387 (33) 558.995 Fax: ++387 (33) 559.995 Hotel is located in street Ferhadija #2 in a very city center of Sarajevo. It’s placed on top four floors of the only sky rise which is located on main walking area. Building by its self has special cultural and historical heritage and it’s under the protection of Institute for protection cultural monuments. From windows and balconies of rooms, as from restaurant and its gallery you will find unforgettable view on Sarajevo and as soon as you step out of hotel you will find yourself in walking area which is the most popular part of Sarajevo. The hotel offers 15 luxurious furnished apartments. Special offer exclusively for SEE Annual Event participants: Apartman single use 100,00 EURO Apartman double use 130,00 EURO All the prices include breakfast, parking, internet usage, stay taxes and insurance. 6 rooms are kept for the conference participants until 15 September.
22 Hotel Hecco
HOTEL HECCO*** Address: Medresa 1, 71000 Sarajevo Bosna i Hercegovina E mail: [email protected] Telephone: ++387 (33) 273.730 Fax: ++387 (33) 273.731
Hotel is situated in Old part of Sarajevo, near the very center of Bašcaršija. Hotel is very modern with architecture style of Bosnian postmoderna house. You can find us at the end of Safvet beg Bašagic street begining of Medrese street no. 1. Hotel capacity is 20 rooms with 2 apartments. A side of main purpose, all hotel rooms and apartments include computers with direct internet access which gives them special business character. Special offer exclusively for SEE Annual Event participants: Single bedroom 80.00 KM or 41,00 EUR Double bedroom (separate beds) 110.00 KM or 57,00 EUR Double bedroom (one big bed) 130.00 KM or 67,00 EUR 13 rooms are kept for the conference participants until 15 September.
Hotel Bosnia
Kulovića 9, 71000 Sarajevo tel: +387 33 567 010 fax: +387 33 444 572 http://www.bosniahotels.com/
The hotel is located in the very Centre of the Town, in the vicinity of the old part Bascarsija. It has 80 accommodation units, restaurant saloon with 180 seats with additional area for breakfast, tavern, aperitif, banquet room, TV room, discotheque, calm and popular garden "Umbrella" with 200 seats. The quality of our services and specialities of the European and Bosnian national kitchen will make your stay very pleasant. Hotel Bosnia is approximately 600 meters away from Holiday Inn. Special offer exclusively for SEE Annual Event participants: • Single room EUR 89,00 • Double room EUR 116,00 Prices include breakfast and taxes 25 rooms are kept for the conference participants until 15 September. HOTEL ASTRA***
Hotel Astra
Address: Zelenih beretki 9, 71000 Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina phone: +387 33 252 100, +387 33 252 200 phone/fax: +387 33 209 939 e.mail: [email protected]
23 Hotel Astra is a modern hotel, with luxurious European standard, and with optimal air condition, bathrooms with Jacuzzi, lift and disposes with double luxurious equipped bedrooms and apartment (bathroom, mini bar, TV, telephone, Internet, music as You wish etc.), and cafeteria with gallery, restaurant with domestic and international food specialties and the parking. Special offer exclusively for SEE Annual Event participants: discount of 40% as following: • One single room: 108,00 KM (55,50€ ) • One double room: 144,00 KM ( 73,50 € ) Extra payment for HB: 8,50 EURO per person. Breakfast, resident tax and insurance is included in the price. 10 rooms are kept for the conference participants until 10 September. H
Hotel Astra Garni OTEL ASTRA GARNI* Address: Ul. Kundurdžiluk 2, 71000 Sarajevo Bosna i Hercegovina Tel: +387 33 475 100:100, +387 33 475 100:200 Fax: + 387 33 476 300 e mail: [email protected] www.astra garni.com.ba
Hotel Astra garni newly built facility is located in the heart of old Sarajevo Bascarsija. We offer our guests a modern and luxurious European standard. The hotel has 67 luxurious rooms (140 beds). Each room has a bathroom, satellite TV, wireless internet connection, which is free for our guests, telephone and mini bar, all you need to feel at home. Those who are looking for top accommodation will find it in one of the thirteen spacious suites that the hotel has. There is also a restaurant that serves delicious specialties of national and international cuisine. For all those who need a little relaxation will be able to find in the fitness hall, whose use for our guests is also free. We can organize and various massage and sauna at a very affordable price. Walking distance from our hotel to hotel Holiday Inn is about 20 minutes, and by car about 5 – 7 minutes.
Special offer exclusively for SEE Annual Event participants: discount of 40% as following: • One single room: 108,00 KM (55,50€ ) • One double room: 144,00 KM ( 73,50 € ) Extra payment for HB: 8,50 EURO per person. Breakfast, resident tax and insurance is included in the price. 25 rooms are kept for the conference participants until 10 September. HOTEL OLD TOWN***
Hotel Old Town
Mali Čurčiluk 11a, 71000 Sarajevo Bosna i Hercegovina Tel.: +387 33 574 200 Fax. : +387 33 574 202 [email protected] www.hoteloldtown.ba
In the very heart of old town in Sarajevo Bascarsija, a brand new hotel "Old Town" with its quality accommodation and services, allows you a pleasant and unforgettable stay. The proximity of cultural and historic monuments from the distant and near past, only one of the advantages of our hotel. For business people the proximity of all administrative centers allows Your stay as successful in a business sense. All rooms are equipped
24 with private bath, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, mini bar, free wireless internet and parking space. Our friendly and professional staff is available and service to make your stay a pleasant and unforgettable. HOTEL UNICA***
Hotel Unica
H.Kreševljakovića 42 71 000 Sarajevo tel:+387 33/555 225 fax:+ 387 033/555 226 mail: info@hotel unica.ba web: www.hotel unica.ba
HOTEL UNICA is situated in Sarajevo downtown, in the vicinity of the city's historical center and within the easy walking distance of the cultural, artistic, business, tourist and gastronomical attractions and sites. Contemporary, elegant and refined ambient radiates with calmness and hospitality. Professional and always kind personnel will seek to make your stay pleasant and enjoyable, and all of your expectations fulfilled. The hotel offers 12 rooms which are fully adapted to meet the needs of a business traveler. Pleasant ambience of the breakfast and aperitif club is available for your own car, the hotel disposes parking places. The Elegance and discrete luxury followed by exceptional comfort will provide you with special feeling of warmth and intimacy, making the hotel a place for both respite and pleasure. Within the attractive and acclimatized club facilities you are welcome to organize business meetings, presentations and seminars.
Hotel Boutique 36
Address: Safvet bega Basagica 36, 71000 Sarajevo Bosnia & Herzegovina Tel: +387 33 239 490, +387 33 238 726 Fax: +387 33 233 309 [email protected] www.hb36.ba
Hotel Boutique 36, perfectly located in the geographical centre of the historically most inspiring part of Sarajevo – Bascarsija, modern and charmingly intimate, whimsy ands chick, provides a complete comfort for its guests. Whether for business or pleasure, make Boutique 36 your ultimate Sarajevo address. The hotel is not so far from Holiday Inn, four tram stations or 15 minutes by walk. Special offer exclusively for SEE Annual Event participants: EUR 30,00 / person with breakfast, taxes and internet access.
Hotel House Kandilj GUEST HOUSE KANDILJ Bistrik (potok) 12 a, 71000 Sarajevo Tel: +387 33 572 510, Fax: +387 33 572 511 Gsm: +387 63 714 222 www.kandilj.com
25 The Guesthouse “Kandilj” is located in the old part of Sarajevo, in the heart of old bazaar Bascarsija. Kandilj is a newly built guesthouse, fully adapted to the modern way of life while maintaining the Eastern spirit and allowing guests to experience traditional Bosnian atmosphere. Handmade furniture and numerous handcrafts and paintings significantly add to this experience of Bosnian culture of life. Open doors will welcome our distinguished guests and courteous staff will greet you with a smile. Significant advantage of the Guesthouse is its exquisite location in the old part of the town only a few minutes away from cultural and historical sights of Sarajevo.
B&B DIVAN HOTEL B&B DIVAN M.M.Baseskije br.54, 71000 Sarajevo Bosna i Hercegovina Tel: +38733238677, Fax: +38733238677 Mob: +38761150035 Mail: [email protected] Web: www.pansiondivan.ba
The elegant "B&B DIVAN" is located in the heart of Old Town Sarajevo (down town) between the most important cultural sights: The Roman Catholic Cathedral (build by the Austrian Hungarians), Sebilj (water fountain), Gazi Husrev bey's mosque and the Old Orthodox church Divan has four comforting rooms with a bathroom, and restricted capacity, it provides European comfort to the guests. The building is new and was opened 1. 8. 2008., and it represents the III generation of a family tradition in the hotel industry, which is dated back to 1962. The exterior of the building has an interesting architecture in the traditional style, which goes along very well with the ambient of Bascarsija. This is why, Whether you're here on vacation or on business, Divan will make it possible for you to meet Sarajevo from the past: In a radius of 100 meters you can find everything you need, including TRADITIONAL cafes, shops, night clubs, and delicious Bosnian food in numerous restaurants. Special offer exclusively for SEE Annual Event participants: Single room: EUR 50 / night Double room: EUR 60 / night Prices include the residence tax, insurance and breakfast. 4 rooms are kept for the conference participants until 15 September.
For a comprehensive list of all the hotels in Sarajevo with some basic description, contact details and average prices, please refer to the link below: http://www.sarajevo tourism.com/eng/accommodation.wbsp
26 CONTACTS
For questions related to the SEE Programme, conference agenda, speakers, media participation please contact: Ms. Lelia Rotaru Communications Manager SEE Joint Technical Secretariat H 1016 Budapest, Gellérthegy str. 30 32. Tel. office: +36 1 224 3154 Tel. mobile: +36 30 449 4088 E mail:rotaru@southeast europe.net ; jts@southeast europe.net
For questions related to the conference organization (registration, logistics) – please contact: Ms Szilvia Feher Project Manager Promo Trade Promotion Ltd. H 1015 Budapest, Széna tér 1/a Hungary Tel.: (36) 1 224 7754 Fax: (36) 1 224 7750 E mail: [email protected]
For questions regarding the conference venue please contact: Hotel Holiday Inn Zmaja od Bosne 4, Sarajevo, 71000 Bosnia&Herzegovina Web: www.holiday inn.com/sarajevo E mail: [email protected] Tel: +387 33 28 80 00 Fax: +387 33 66 38 62
You can find detailed information about the SEE Programme at: www.southeast europe.net
27 ABOUT THE SEE PROGRAMME
The South East Europe Transnational Cooperation Programme brings out new opportunities for the area
As part of the new European Territorial Cooperation Objective, the new South East Europe Transnational programme is a unique instrument to improve integration and competitiveness in an area which is as complex as it is diverse. The general aim of transnational cooperation is to foster a balanced territorial development and territorial integration, by increasing cooperation across member states on matters of strategic importance. Transnational cooperation programmes thus encourage a sustainable and balanced development of the European territory.
Regional cooperation in South East Europe is essential, regardless of the different stage of integration of the various countries. Among the transnational programmes, the South East Europe Programme is unique as it helps to promote better integration between the Member States, candidate and potential candidate countries and neighbouring countries. The SEE Transnational Cooperation Programme has been created out of the former INTERREG IIIB CADSES Programme. In the 2007 2013 structural Funds period , the CADSES transnational cooperation area has been divided into two spaces : South East Europe and Central Europe, each of them benefiting as a distinct area through two different programmes: South East Europe Programme and Central Europe programme.
The ERDF budget allocated to the programme is 206,7 million Euro for the 2007 – 2013 period. This amount is supplemented by national public funds, which brings the total available budget to 245,1 million Euro. In addition, the SEE Transnational Cooperation Programme actively seeks the full participation of non Member States in the programme area benefitting from the external Pre Accession Assistance and the European Neighbourhood Policy funding. Although the financial resources allocated are significantly higher than for the predecessor programme INTERREG IIIB CADSES (2000 – 2006), they are still rather small when compared to the Convergence programmes.
The South East Europe Programme targets the most diverse and complex transnational cooperation area in Europe. It is the transnational programme which involves the greatest number of participating countries 16 with a population of more than 200 million. In addition to geographical coverage, the programme is also unique in that there are not only 8 EU Member States participating, but an equal number of non EU countries candidates, potential candidates and third countries.
The programme supports projects which are covering the whole area but also which are aimed to develop specific sub areas as Black Sea, Adriatic, Aegean, Charpatian, Danubian, etc..
28 South East Europe Programme Area
The eligible area of the program covers the whole territory of Albania, Austria, Bosnia Hercegovina, Croatia, Bulgaria, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Greece, Hungary, Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and parts of Italy and Ukraine
The Programme aims to support high quality, result orientated projects of strategic importance for the Programme Area. The successful projects will need to have a clear transnational focus, develop first class partnerships and deliver concrete and visible outputs and outcomes. The projects must bring together partners from at least three participating states, of which at least one shall be an EU Member State. Positively, although highly demanding, these conditions have not deterred potential beneficiaries from submitting their ideas.
The 1st Call for Proposals has generated an enormous interest. 822 Expressions of interested were submitted in line to the objectives defined by the therteen open Areas of Intervention. Out of them – after and long and careful assessment process – the Monitoring Committee selected 40 projects to be co financed.
Given this promising start, the SEE Programme is on the right course towards making a real difference in the area and we are looking forward to the second call for proposals, to be launched in Sarajevo.
For more information about the SEE programme: SEE Joint Technical Secretariat, 1016 Budapest, Gellérthegy u 30/32, jts@southeast europe.net www.southeast europe.net
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