PROJECT TITLE:

Development of Agri-tourism and Business Services in Rural Areas

OVERALL OBJECTIVE:

The global objective of this grant scheme is to support improved access to and competitiveness on the national and international markets for Kosovo's agri-rural goods and services.

LOCATION:

Pejë / Peć, Kosovo

SECTOR:

Agriculture

DURATION:

1 Feb 2020 – 31 Jan 2022

VALUE:

Total: 323,160€; EU contribution (60%)

BENEFICIARIES:

Target group: The business, employed staff, new employees’ staff, construction companies etc. Final beneficiaries: rural farmers, input dealers etc.

PROJECT PURPOSES:

Main aim of this Action is development of agri-tourism in rural areas through implementation of unique and sustainable business models based on natural, cultural and traditional values, while diversifying from traditional agriculture activities.

ACTIVITIES:

Building of (4) two floor mountains huts for bed and breakfast service, and equip them with inventory; -Purchase of inventory for traditional bio restaurants: include supply of the inventory and kitchen equipment; -Building of the ranch for horses for Horse riding (22 sqm); -Building of goat farm including the milk room investment, procurement for 20 goats; -Building of sheep farm including the milk room investment (procurement for 20 sheep); -Garden for organic vegetables (greenhouse), honey production beekeeping processing equipment and procure equipment from farm to the table mainly livestock products and procurement services from expert sources ISO 22000 (HACCP); -Construction of Zip Line and Adventure park for Adrenaline Games – applying safety standards in line with international standards; -The development of marketing and branding products and product advertising through a comprehensive marketing plan and product advertisement campaign; -Feasibility study for the concept of development of the Adventure park games (international company), Feasibility study for the concept of development of the Zip Line (local company); -Purchase of horses, sheep and goats; -Use of the renewable energy;

RESULTS:

-Increasing number by 10,000 tourists per annum using services to restaurants and adventure games; -0.4 Million EUR - The projected revenues from the sale of products and services in the next 10 years