The project includes a total of six work packages for the implementation of activities, as follows:

1. Work Package 1: Management and Communication (month 1 – month 24)

   - Coordination of the project implementation process, as Lead Partner,

   - Communication, dissemination and promotion,

   - Develop a regional brand and a marketing plan.

    

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2. Work Package 2: Development of a common methodology and a monitoring system for territorial development (month 1 – month 11)

   - Develop a common methodology for territorial analysis and diagnosis,

   - Develop a common methodology for strategic planning and monitoring,

   - Trainings and workshops for efficient use of the cross-border area methodology,

   - Preparation of complementary instruments for territorial development and monitoring.

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3. Work Package 3: Development of common resources for the analysis of territorial planning and for the strategy (month 3 – month 23)

   - Evaluation of necessary trainings and of  necessary internal equipment to develop a database,

   - Procurement of the hardware and software required for territorial databases,

   - Develop a harmonized, common database for the Romania-Bulgaria cross-border area.

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4. Work Package 4: Analysis and diagnosis of the current situation in the cross-border area (month 1-month 12)

   - Develop a common and harmonized cartographic support for the entire cross-border area,

   - Territorial analysis and data collection,

   - Development of specialized thematic studies,

   - Identify territorial problems and disparities,

   - Identify needs and potential in relevant areas of the cross-border area.

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5. Work Package 5: Spatial Development of the Strategy for Sustainable Territorial Development of the cross-border area Romania-Bulgaria and of the policy recommendations (month 10 – month 17)

   - Developing a joint strategy for sustainable territorial development,

   - Building partnerships to implement the strategy,

   - Organizing public consultations and environmental assessment of the Strategy,

   - Develop a work plan

   - Development of a Green Paper for the cross-border area,

   - Approval of the Strategy.

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6. Work Package 6: Development and implementation of pilot projects in the cross-border area Romania-Bulgaria (month 8 – month 24)

   - Development of integrated pilot projects at county / district or municipality levels,

   - Development and implementation of thematic / sectorial pilot projects.

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