Interreg IPA CBC Greece – Albania

Description

The Interreg”Greece – Albania” programme supports cooperation between the two countries. In this way, we join our forces and use the advantages of our cross-border region in order to achieve together benefits for both countries.

The projects (activities) approved under the Programme will be implemented in the following areas:

• Greece (regional units): Grevena, Kastoria, Florina, Arta, Thesprotia, Ioannina, Preveza, Zante, Corfu, Kefalonia, Lefkada
• Albania (regions): Vlorë, Gjirokastër, KorçëandBerat

The proposed projects must include at least two bodies/ organisations, one per country and contribute to the Programme’s objectives:

• Increase the capacity of cross border infrastructure in transport, water and waste management
• Increase the effectiveness of environmental protection and sustainable use of natural resources
• Increase energy-efficiency and the use of RES
• Improve theeffectiveness of risk prevention and disaster management with a focus on forest fires
• Preserve cultural and natural resources as a prerequisite for tourism development
• Support entrepreneurship, business survival and competitiveness.