DANUBE INSTITUTE

Project name

Danube Institute for development networks to promote foreign investments and positive regional identity and image

Programme

Cross–Border Cooperation Programme Romania–Bulgaria 2007–2013

Lead partner

Association of the Danube River Municipalities “Danube”

Partners

The Foundation for Democracy, Culture and Liberty, Calarasi Branch

Duration

18 months

Budget

€ 919,867.00

ERDF

€ 780,231.19

National Co-
financing

Romania – € 38,391.60

Bulgaria – € 81,191.11

Own Contributions

€ 20,053.10

Project description

General objective is General networking to develop and promote foreign investments and local communities’ business initiatives with the support of local authorities in cross-border area Bulgaria-Romania   and the specific objectives are: № 1. Strategic planning capacity and team up cross-border resources; № 2. Generate thematic networks and № 3. Promote positive regional identity and image by  Danube Institute ITC platform

The main activities are: Putting in place the logistics for the Danube Institute, elaboration of the two studies related to the foreign investments; database with foreign investments and the institutional local and national relevant actors in attracting foreign investments, three guidelines will be elaborated on the topics. Thematic networks will be created, as well as, an ITC platform, information, publicity and audit activities.

Danube Institute, studies on foreign investments, databases, guidelines, ITC platform, events for attracting foreign investors, information and publicity materials and events, thematic networks and European supporters, training for civil servants and local politicians.

Local public administrations, Business communities, Universities and research institutes, NGOs.