PROJECT TITLE:

Renovation of the Area Along the Erenik River Including Creation of Green Area and Walking Paths in Junik

OVERALL OBJECTIVE:

The implementation of the project aims to contribute to generation of new jobs opportunities as well as improvement of living conditions for the citizens of Junik/Junik Municipality.

LOCATION:

Junik

SECTOR:

Community Development / Environment / Youth / Tourism / Municipal Infrastructure / Labor ans Social Welfare / Construction

EXPECTED RESULTS:

Renovated area along the Erenik River, including created green area, children’s park, walking and bicycle paths in Junik. 28 new employments created.

BENEFICIARIES:

28 new job opportunities were created, including for 19 persons (67,85%) registered as long term unemployed at the Employment Centre within the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare. Out of 19, 2 women (10,52%) were employed. The implementation of the project enabled generation of one long term employment by the Municipality of Junik for the project maintenance. As final beneficiaries, approximately 6,000 inhabitants of Junik/Junik Municipality will benefit from the Project.

DURATION:

21/August/2014 - 01/November/2014

VALUE:

77,296.60 EUR - EU Contribution 65,220.10 EUR; and 12,076.50 EUR Municipal Contribution.

PARTNERS:

IOM in cooperation with Municipality of Junik/Junik, Municipal Employment Centre within Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, Local Vocational Training School, and Regional Development Agency West (RDA West).