Τhe project is structured in 5 Work Packages (WP).
WP1: Project Management and Coordination
Total Budget: 50.008,92 €
This work package is led by the Region of Western Macedonia and focuses on ensuring smooth project execution. WP 1 sets the standard operating procedures for administrative and financial management, the organizational structure, internal communication, methodology of monitoring and evaluation, technical meetings and event organisation and management of risks.
WP2: Communication and Dissemination
Total Budget: 74.739,00 €
WP2 Communication will promote knowledge and experience that will be produced from the project, to create a high level of awareness and networking among citizens and relevant stakeholders and to join project's results with the construction of the relevant works.
The main actions of this work package include:
- Creation of leaflets, posters, promotional material, and project videos, including a project presentation and a results video
- Both municipalities will produce a guide and map of the transboundary area, focusing on hiking and featuring the new hiking trail and border crossing, to aid visitors in exploring the region's landmarks.
- Developing a communication plan and establishing a project website and social media.
- Organization of public events to showcase the new border crossing facilities and the project's impact.
WP3: Infrastracture and Works / Equipment
Total Budget WP3: 7.424.639,88 €
WP3 focuses on infrastructure development and the construction of the border cross-point, and the necessary equipment.
The main actions of this work package include the Construction and supervision of the works and the supply of the necessary equipment for the construction and the operation of a new customs and police control building in Greece (Region of Western Macedonia-Greece) and the renovation of the existing police station in North Macedonia (Ministry of Interior -North Macedonia).
WP4: Sustainable infrastructure trail development
Total Budget WP4: 141.821,00 €
WP4 focuses on sustainable infrastructure trail development at both sides of the new border crossing point.
The main actions of this work package include the construction of a new transboundary hiking trail, creating a unique circular route utilizing the new border crossing. (Municipalities of Prespes and Resen)
It also includes familiarization trip (fam trip) for tour operators and influencers to the area to highlight the region's attractions and to promote it as a joint tourist destination.
WP6: Other Events (outside Programme area)
Total Budget: 36.063,20 €
WP6 involves organizing other events outside the program area. This includes organizing and participating in activities to highlight the new border crossing and showcase the experiences available in the Prespa region, promoting regional connectivity and economic growth:
The main actions in this work package include:
- Organization of a public event in Athens to showcase the new border crossing facilities and the project's impact.
- Participation in European fairs to promote the Prespa area as a unified tourism destination.
