Swiss know-how helps tourism in the Carpathian Foothills of Poland
01.04.2011
- 31.10.2016
Switzerland’s programme to develop tourism in Poland’s Podkarpackie Voivodeship is drawing to a close. The project has been supporting local initiatives promoting rural tourism and the marketing of traditional products. One of the key aspects of the programme is transferring Swiss know-how in this field.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Poland |
Promoting economic growth and improving working conditions
Regional development and employment
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01.04.2011 - 31.10.2016 |
CHF 4'818'388 |
Project completed
Protection of the Carpathian forest fauna - migration corridors
01.01.2012
- 31.12.2016
The project aims at protecting the forest fauna of the Polish Carpathians and adjacent border areas by identifying and promoting migration corridors. Information and awareness building activities shall contribute to improve the knowledge of the importance of migration corridors among the population and public authorities.
Project completed
Carpathian Convention
01.01.2012
- 31.12.2016
By developing networking and promotional activities among organisation and institution engaged in the implementation of the Carpathian Convention the project would like to encourage a sustainable socio-economic development of the Carpathians with emphasis on preserving the Carpathian’s natural and cultural heritage.
Project completed
Alpine Carpathian Cooperation Bridge
01.10.2011
- 30.06.2016
Regional Development Project in Podkarpackie, which aims at promoting regional, traditional and ecological products by building capacities and providing grants to local entrepreneurs, farmers and NGOs.
Project completed
The People-Friendly Carpathians
01.10.2011
- 30.04.2015
The project aims at the prevention and mitigation of conflicts at the interface of local economic development and the protection of the natural environment of the Polish Carpathians through the construction of small tourist infrastructure which reduces the tourist pressure on the Bieszczady National Park, the provision of advisory services for green investments and the dissemination of knowledge about eco-friendly economic development.
Project completed
Development Programme in Dolina Strugu Micro-Region, Podkarpackie
09.08.2011
- 31.12.2016
The project aims at developing agriculture, ecological production and agrotourism of the Strugu Valley micro-region through the creation of an Institutional Incubator Centre, the provision of Internet access, trainings and grants for the creation of new SMEs.
Project completed
Quality Improvement of Social Services, Podkarpackie
01.08.2011
- 31.10.2015
The programme is focused on the improvement of quality of infrastructure and services provided in social care institutions in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship in order to enhance living conditions of residents of these institutions. The programme targets elderly people, mentally and physically disabled as well as youths deprived of appropriate parental assistance and directly contributes to promote social inclusion of disadvantaged groups.
Project completed
Prevention on Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infections
01.07.2011
- 31.03.2017
The aim of the programme is to create the basis for a national Hepatits C Prevention programme. For this purpose, the Hepatitis C prevalence rate is measured in the Polish population in general and in the groups of pregnant women and injecting drug users in particular. Transmission routes in medical settings are analysed and medical personnel as well as physicians are sensitized. Through a national information campaign, the awareness of the general public will be increased, and pilot projects for Hepatitis C prevention among drug users will be implemented.
Project completed
Emergency Response
01.06.2011
- 30.06.2016
Epidemiological threats, natural disasters, terrorism attacks are global challenges. If a security accident is not properly managed by all security operators involved it could rapidly turn into a catastrophe with dramatic consequences for the Polish population and impact on EU security as well. The project will consistently contribute to the EU border protection. The Emergency Response Training will build capacities of the relevant emergency response management teams (in hospitals, police, public administration, border police), and train future trainers who should ensure the dissemination of the know how at a later stage.
Project completed
Natura 2000 species diversity
01.05.2011
- 13.06.2017
The project aims at an increased protection of biodiversity on agricultural lands, particularly on Natura 2000 areas, through enhanced knowledge of the effects of agri-environmental schemes. The project sets the basis for a regional monitoring system. In addition, the awareness of relevant target groups (farmers, public authorities, NGOs) will be increased by information and training measures.
Project completed
Customs Service Mobile Groups
01.05.2011
- 31.12.2016
The project will consistently contribute to EU border protection by improving the competencies and the operational mobility of the Polish Customs Service Mobile Groups of 4 Voivodeships located at the external EU-borders.
Project completed
Survey of key bird species
01.03.2011
- 31.12.2016
The project aims at protecting over 50 key bird species as well as their habitats in the Polish Carpathian Mountains through a comprehensive inventory as well as analysis and preparation of the respective data for its use in forest management and agriculture. In addition, a long-term monitoring system will be established and the awareness of the local population for the need of protection measures will be increased.
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