VOLYN OBLAST Regional Handbook by Centrum Projektów Europejskich

THE CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAMME

POLAND-BELARUS-UKRAINE 2007-2013

VOLYN OBLAST REGIONAL HANDBOOK

European Union

Cross-border Cooperation Programme Poland - Belarus - Ukraine 2007-2013

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CONTENT REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP MAP

PROJECTS REGIONAL RESULTS

INTRODUCTION TO THE REGION

IPBU.03.01.00-20-423/11 Development of cross-border cooperation in order to improve public health conditions of the Bielski district and Luboml rayon through programs of health promotion and prevention in the field of oncological diseases and tuberculosis

IPBU.01.02.00-78-484/11 Development of cooperation in the field of the spa and health resort tourism in the Polish-Ukrainian borderland

IPBU.01.03.00-06-648/11 Clean water in the Pobuże region – Water supply cross-border system for Hrubieszów and Volodymyr-Volynskyi – STAGE II

PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED IN THE REGION

Data in the publication as of the second half of 2014

Dear Reader, It has been 10 years since Poland joined the European Union. As a result, the Polish Eastern border also became an external border of the EU. European Neighbourhood Policy instruments were made available to develop cross-border cooperation with the Eastern neighbours based on common values and goals. Building a zone of sustainable development whilst maintaining cultural diversity and tolerance became a joint priority for the border regions of Poland, Belarus and Ukraine. The border regions gained a great opportunity to strengthen their cooperation through the realisation of common projects within the ENPI CBC Programme Poland-Belarus-Ukraine 2007-2013. I am proud to present a series of publications reflecting how the regions from the eligible area of the Programme approached cross-border cooperation and what specific projects are being implemented on their territories to improve development processes. This analysis can also be a valuable guide on how to plan subsequent projects within the Programme under the financial perspective 2014-2020, which will open new possibilities for cross-border cooperation.

Lutsk, Photograph: Serhiy Neupokoyev

Sylwester ZajÄ&#x2026;c Director at the Department of Certification and DesignationÂ in the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development Joint Managing Authority of the ENPI CBC Programme Poland-Belarus-Ukraine 2007-2013

Regional development and cross-border cooperation are among the highest priorities of Ukraine in the context of EU-Ukraine relations, as reflected in the corresponding provisions of the recently signed EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. The ENPI CBC programmes, namely PolandBelarus-Ukraine Programme target the same priorities as the Association Agreement, namely infrastructural development, strengthening border security and efficiency, improving access to the region, protecting the environment and promoting culture, education and healthcare. The Poland-Belarus-Ukraine Programme stands out among other donor programmes and instruments as having the optimal approach to regional development through close cooperation, training and partnership at project level to benefit the border regions and partner countries. The calls for proposals have demonstrated that Ukrainian national and local governments and NGOs are keen to participate in the Programme. It has given Ukrainian partners the chance to build partnerships at institutional, communal and personal levels and to draw on the best European practices to address common challenges. We believe that Ukrainian partners, having gained experience of project design and implementation, are now well prepared to become lead project partners and take on more responsibility. This will allow us to develop our capacity at both national and regional levels to attract and absorb EU funds for regional development even more effectively.

Volyn Oblast has set cross-border cooperation as its highest priority development vector, aiming to foster synergy in economic development, promote social, tourist, information, manufacturing and construction industries, build and upgrade border infrastructure, develop the transportation network, strengthen scientific and cultural cooperation and protect the environment. The European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument and particularly the Cross-border Cooperation Programme Poland-Belarus-Ukraine 2007-2013 has helped to significantly broaden the existing network of contacts. Following oblast participation in three calls for proposals, our oblast has received donor assistance from the European Union amounting to about 25 million Euro to implement over 30 cross-border projects. Volyn Oblast recognises the paramount importance of building constructive and good neighbourly relations with the adjacent regions of Poland and Belarus. We greatly appreciate every step our partners take to promote amicable relations and strengthen cooperation in all social dimensions. Developing a joint Cross-border Cooperation Strategy for Lubelskie Voivodeship and Volyn, Lviv and Brest Oblasts for 20142020 can serve as a prime example of our cooperation. Obviously we still have a long way to go. Currently the new European Neighbourhood Instrument for 2014-2020 is in the making to become a prerequisite for successful implementation of new projects and initiatives to further long-term friendly relations between our regions and help us address common challenges and objectives.

Maya Koshman Deputy Head of Department for International Technical Assistance Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine

Volodymyr Gunchyk Head of Volyn Oblast State Administration

Photograph: Joint Technical Secretariat

Photograph: Volyn Oblast State Administration

REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP MAP

PROJECTS REGIONAL RESULTS

INVESTMENT IN HEALTHCARE AND SAFETY

CARS PURCHASED (POLICE, FIREBRIGADES, MEDICAL)

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

100 SETS

51 SETS

CARS

INFRASTRUCTURE /EQUIPMENT FOR BORDER CROSSING POINTS

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT (E.G. POLICE, FIREBRIGADES, MACHINERY FOR ROADS MAINTENANCE)

INFRASTRUCTURE /EQUIPMENT FOR CUSTOM AND BORDER GUARD UNITS

BORDER CROSSING POINTS

CUSTOM AND BORDER GUARD UNITS

INVESTMENT IN ENVIRONMENT

CONSTRUCTED/MODERNIZED SEWERAGE

HOUSEHOLDS/ PUBLIC BUILDINGS CONNECTED TO CONSTRUCTED/MODERNIZED SEWERAGE

9850

200

METERS

HOUSEHOLDS/ BUILDINGS

CONSTRUCTED/MODERNIZED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS

PLANT

600 M3/D

PROJECTS REGIONAL RESULTS

INVESTMENT IN INFRASTRUCTURE

MODERNIZED BUILDINGS

BUILDINGS

LENGTH OF ROADS NEWLY BUILT OR RECONSTRUCTED

5950 METERS

INFRASTRUCTURE FOR DISABLED CONSTRUCTED

800 METERS2

INVESTMENT IN TOURISM

NEW TOURISTS ATTRACTED

12570 PERSONS

PLACES PROMOTED

PLACES

IMPROVED CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SITES (E.G. MONUMENTS, MUSEUMS ETC.)

SITES

INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE RELATIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCES

CROSS-BORDER MEETINGS/ CONFERENCES/ WORKING GROUPS/TRAININGS/SEMINARS

230

EVENTS

6778

PARTICIPANTS

PUBLIC EVENTS (FESTIVALS, SPORT EVENTS, ETC.)

EVENTS

JOINT SCIENCE/ RESEARCH STUDIES

STUDIES

Lutsk, Photograph: Serhiy Neupokoyev Olyka, Photograph: Serhiy Neupokoyev

INTRODUCTION TO THE REGION

Location of the region makes it an ideal place for cross-border cooperation in both directions and numerous initiatives and goodwill of people make it extremely productive and beneficial for the region.

Volyn Oblast, located in North-Western Ukraine, is one of the core regions in the ENPI CBC Programme Poland â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Belarus â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ukraine 2007-2013 and is outstanding in terms of having borders with Poland and Belarus. For centuries, it has played an important role in European history, being on the crossroads of countries and civilizations. Today, it is a gateway for all those interested in trade and other activities in Ukraine and further eastwards, while for Ukrainians it is the extreme point on the way to Europe. Volyn as such is attractive to visitors for its beautiful lakes (e.g. Shatsk lakes), rich cultural heritage and living traditions. It has significant economic potential (especially in agriculture, industry and tourism), much of which is not being used. Location of the region makes it an ideal place for cross-border cooperation in both directions and numerous initiatives and goodwill of people make it extremely productive and beneficial for the region. There are 31 regular projects carried out in the region and in 5 of them Lead Partners come from Volyn Oblast. The total value of these projects exceeds 36 million EUR. Much has 9

been done in the region within the current Programme and some activities are still to be completed. Below are the examples of projects implemented in Volyn Oblast. Programme measure 1.1 is represented by 2 projects where a local department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Lublin Police joined efforts to increase safety in the region. Ukrainian and Polish officers have taken part in common trainings; 5 equipped cars have been purchased for Ukrainian squads. Then, the same partners decided to establish a regional network for organised cross-border crime prevention and counteraction. The Programme area, divided by the external border of the EU, is particularly prone to smuggling and other illegal activities. Hence, the police departments are trained and equipped to detect and handle such incidents more effectively. 19 militia units from Volyn Oblast will benefit from the project – off-road cars with specialised surveillance equipment will be provided to them. The Volyn Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations also took steps to make the region a safer place for living. Fire-fighters from Lutsk have been provided with new operational vehicles for rescue action management

and monitoring of threats. They also got a chance to participate in crossborder trainings – a total of 50 fire-fighters from the Oblast participated in joint activities. These actions were complemented by other types of activities suggested for increasing safety in the region – promotion of safe behaviour among children. This trilateral project contained trainings, drills, competitions and publications for schoolchildren on how to act responsibly in everyday life and open-air workshops for teenagers, wishing to test themselves in the role of rescue-workers (over 40 project events held to date). One more significant input into increase of public safety has been made by the town of Shatsk. Within their project road maintenance equipment was acquired so that road conditions can guarantee fast and secure driving even in winter. That means that in the end of the project, travelling to beautiful Shatsk lakes will be more pleasant and safe. A successful initiative in the town of Volodomyr-Volynskyj is an example of coherent action, where the first stage included design and preparation of technical documentation for waterworks infrastructure and was followed by the construction works. As a result of the project, almost 4 kilometres of water systems have been reconstructed. Additionally, a water plant in Volodymyr-Volynsky has

Olyka, Photograph: Serhiy Neupokoyev

An ambitious initiative was started within the Programme, joining the representatives of all three countries in the effort to restore the DnieperVistula waterway. The goal of this project is to transform plans into feasible strategies which will lead to drafting technical documentation.

been modernised. A similar initiative has been taken by the village of Shatsk, which is located within Shatsk Biosphere Reserve. Over 7.5 kilometres of gravity sewers and almost 2.5 kilometres of pressure sewerage system will be built. The city will gain two new pumping stations; one pumping station and a water treatment plant will be modernised. Around 2,000 people will benefit from the new system by having better water and cleaner environment. An ambitious initiative was started within the Programme, joining the representatives of all three countries in the effort to restore the Dnieper-Vistula waterway. The goal of this project is to transform plans into feasible strategies which will lead to drafting technical documentation. The waterway is listed as a well-known bottleneck and a missing link of the E waterway network which hinders development of water transport not only in the border regions, but also the three countries in general.

Two major projects in healthcare are taking place in Volyn Oblast. They are recognised as extremely important by local community, significantly increasing the capacity of the hospitals involved. The projects are focused at acute health issues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of them (Lutsk Municipal Hospital) is dealing with prevention and treatment of burn injuries, while the other (Territorial Medical Association of Luboml and Shatsk) is fighting tuberculosis and cancer. In the course of the project Lutsk Hospital obtained 2 extra intensive care beds and specialised equipment; a new ambulance has been purchased. It is expected that there will be a 10% increase of patients covered by specialist medical treatment in the burn treatment centre in Luck. The second project, run by the Territorial Medical Association of Luboml and Shatsk Region, includes the purchase of modern equipment and vehicles, but also contain a social awareness component and diagnostics of people in the rural areas. Tagachyn, Photographs: Serhiy Neupokoyev

Based on regional needs, one of the projects implemented within the Programme concentrates on agricultural production and introduction of new farming practices. There are several more projects within Programme measure 3.1 addressing social and cultural issues. For instance, NGOs from Lublin, Stary Brus and Lutsk concentrate on four social aspects: culture and heritage, environment and natural heritage, volunteering and youth, civil society. Cooperation is expected to increase number of cross-border activities and promote greater social participation. Furthermore, the city of Lutsk is a lead partner of another cross-border initiative aimed at improving public services. This activity is focused on facilitating access to administrative services and increasing their efficiency. Another project decided to give special attention to patients of welfare institutions, which are involved in dif12

ferent activities such as art therapy workshops, theatre plays. Lutsk National Technical University, in cooperation with the Lublin University of Technology, organises a student exchange programme. To help establish cross-border links and support students in sharing experience, the universities organise a series of activities which include technical and language trainings, crossborder conferences, educational fairs and an internship programme. Cultural initiatives go beyond the city of Lutsk. For instance, a local club in Mychlyn village will be transformed into a modern centre attracting people by interesting artistic events.

Tourism development in Volyn Oblast is enhanced by the 5 projects taking place in the region. It is interesting to observe that all these projects are of very distinct character and don’t resemble each other. For instance, Hremyache village, located in the heart of the Tsumanska Pushcha National Park, will be turned into a popular tourism and spa destination (with a renovated information and tourist centre, relevant equipment purchased, a hydrotherapy complex equipped with diagnostic and treatment devices). Within the framework of another project, which is focused on cross-border ecotourism, a Volyn Tourism Cluster will be set up. In Volyn, 3 information and tourist equipment rental centres will be opened. Moreover, 7 new routes will be marked and a Cross-border Bike Ride through National Parks of three countries is to take place. Not only landmarks and spectacular landscapes attract tourists in Volyn. A new place of interest to appear in Lutsk will be a modernised zoo, with new facilities for lions and bears. It is expected that the number of visitors will increase to about 35 thousand within a year after the end of the project.

Within the large-scale projects implemented in Volyn Oblast, the infrastructure of border crossing points of Yagodyn, Ustyluh and others will be extended and improved. Successful practices of project implementation in Volyn Oblast are the important precondition of further cross-border cooperation development in the region. The experience gained in the current Programme period and new regional development ideas are very likely to make Volyn Oblast a leader in the next financial perspective 2014-2020, too.

To foster economic development in the region, a number of projects are being implemented. Among the tools designed to facilitate doing business in Volyn are: the Cross-border Municipal Economy Centre (to organise conferences and seminars, 5 thematic panels and study visits of foreign investors); activities for attracting investors (through the website, 3 project offices, a set of promotional materials, trainings, study visits, guide on cross-border project management, a Crossborder Investment Agency establishment). Based on regional needs, another project concentrates on agricultural production and introduction of new farming practices. The project activities are targeted at farmers from Horokhiv, Lokachyn, Lutsk, Rozhysche and Turiysk regions of Volyn Oblast. Volyn Oblast is present in Programme measure 3.2 – Lesya Ukrainka Eastern European National University in Volyn participates in a micro-project called ‘Aware Students on the Labour Market’. This is an element of an umbrella project, designed to support students in finding their first jobs. Moreover, 5 institutions from the region participate in another umbrella project titled “Borderland Culture as an integration platform of local communities in Bug Euroregion”. Photographs: Serhiy Neupokoyev

PROJECT BUDGET: 2 389 452.61 EUR EU CO-FINANCING: 2 150 268.40 EUR LEAD PARTNER: Independent Public Health Care Institution in Bielsk Podlaski, PL PARTNER: Territorial Medical Association Region of Luboml and Shatsk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Luboml Hospital District, UA

Photographs: Serhiy Neupokoyev

The main goal of the project is to improve public health conditions through prevention programmes and health promotion, and improving the quality and availability of medical services in the borderland. The project meets the social needs through the purchase of medical equipment, specialized transport equipment, mobile X-ray and laboratory equipment for detecting cancers of internal organs at an early stage (Ukraine), and an adaptation of premises to install the purchased equipment investment in X-ray, computerized facility, the purchase of diagnostic imaging ultrasound apparatus and apparatus for thermolesia (Poland). Furthermore, a promotional and informational campaign in the field of preventive examinations for early detection of cancer and tuberculosis is conducted both in Ukraine and Poland. The partners are implementing the programme of preventive examinations for early detection of oncological diseases and tuberculosis, covering 14 300 patients: 7 300 in Poland and 7 000 in Ukraine. Thanks to such actions there is a real chance to decrease mortality due to late detection of the abovementioned disease.

VOLODYMYR DYBEL Chief Doctor (Director) of the Territorial Medical Association Region of Luboml and Shatsk – Luboml Hospital District

 How did it all begin, i.e. how was the idea for the project created? Prior to project inception, a number of meetings were held by the medical professionals of the Territorial Medical Association of Luboml and Shatsk Districs and Independent Public Health Care Institution in Bielsk Podlaski. The discussions mainly focused on the morbidity and mortality analysis by different categories of diseases in our regions. The analysis had revealed high rates of tuberculosis and oncological diseases in both Luboml rayon and Bielski poviat. This fact gave birth to the project concept.  What most important effect does/will the project have for the target group, population and the region? What problem will it solve? What needs does it respond to? The effect of project implementation on the territory of Luboml rayon is quite significant. We have been able to screen over 90% of the rayon population, which has enabled us to diagnose the diseases early on and start effective and timely treatment. The patients having been treated early on

We have been able to screen over 90% of the rayon population, which has enabled us to diagnose the diseases early on and start effective and timely treatment.

Photograph of V.Dybel, the Territorial Medical Association Region of Luboml and Shatsk – Luboml Hospital District

and gone through the recovery phase have fully recovered and are practically healthy. ď&#x192;&#x2122; Is your project unique in comparison to other initiatives undertaken in the region? The project was unique in that the purchased mobile X-ray system has enabled us to screen the remotest areas of Luboml rayon and diagnose the diseases at an early stage with the local people who were unable to travel to the rayon centre for a number of reasons. Thereby we have been able to prevent the development of other new forms of diseases. ď&#x192;&#x2122; What valuable experience have you gained through the implementation of the project, particularly in the field of cross-border cooperation? Having conducted monitoring throughout the project lifecycle we have concluded that extensivestage morbidity and mortality from tuberculosis and oncological diseases have reduced in Luboml rayon.

Photographs: Serhiy Neupokoyev

The discussions mainly focused on the morbidity and mortality analysis by different categories of diseases in our regions.

IPBU.01.02.00-78-484/11 Development of cooperation in the field of the spa and health resort tourism in the Polish-Ukrainian borderland

PROJECT BUDGET: 2 047 845.00 EUR EU CO-FINANCING: 1 843 060.50 EUR LEAD PARTNER: Volyn Oblast Council, UA PARTNERS: Biszcza Commune, PL Hrem’yache Village Council, UA Volyn Association of Scientists and Innovators, UA

The project refers to the problem of insufficient use of tourist potential in Hrem’yache village and Biszcza Commune connected with their valuable natural conditions – mineral water and climatic attributes. Thanks to the project, the new health complex in the health resort in Hremyache village will be build and equipped within the project, and ensure new working places for 50 people. Furthermore, to improve conditions for tourism development, a full set of documentation for Biszcza Commune will be prepared to grant the status of health resort and benefit from it in the future. Employees of the Biszcza Commune, responsible for health resort tourism development, will participate in internships in Ukraine to broaden their knowledge and skills on the subject matter. Also, the partners will elaborate the common strategy of cross-border regions for the development of tourist and health resort potential, and joint tourist offers.

PETRO SAVCHUK Project Coordinator

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How did it all begin, i.e. how was the idea for the project created?

The project idea was conceived three years prior to the official project initiation date of the 23rd of November 2013, when Volyn Oblast Council signed the Grant Agreement. The visit of the Volyn Association of Scientists and Innovators to Hremyache village of Kivertsi rayon to explore the picturesque countryside became a trigger for the project. Next the main challenges were discussed at the working meeting between Hremyache village council and Biszcza Commune representatives. Both communities lacked the infrastructural capacity and equipment to harness their potential as unique natural healing environments, which inspired project partners to write the application. ď&#x192;&#x2122; What most important effect does/will the project have for the target group, population, the region? What problem will it solve? What needs does it respond to? Both the Lubelskie Voivodeship and Volyn Obast are located on the periphery, which impedes local economic development and accounts for low living standards for the communities. Therapeutic wellness resorts and tourism were identified as the industries which can enhance living standards and create opportunities for border residents, building on the natural landscape and cultural treasures of the region. The project aims to develop a comprehensive tourist offer to promote crossborder cooperation, help municipalities share experience and encourage joint tourist initiatives to improve tourist and investment attractiveness of the territories on the border between Poland and Ukraine. ď&#x192;&#x2122; Is your project unique in comparison to other initiatives undertaken in the region? The project will give a major boost to the economy of the two regions. The planned actions will create long-lasting positive dynamics in the tourism industry of the project areas to be manifested in the number of investments, economic improvement, market competitiveness and prosperity of the populations. Once Biszcza Commune is certified as a health resort it can become the balneotherapy centre in Lubelskie Voivodeship. The project will assist Hremyache Village Council to considerably improve the quality and range of 18

Photograph of P. Savchuk: Volyn Oblast Council

Thanks to the project, the new health complex in the health resort in Hremyache village will be build and equipped within the project, and ensure new working places for 50 people.

wellness and therapeutic services in Volyn Oblast. The project sustainability will be reinforced through signing a common strategy for developing tourist and wellness potential of the cross-border region. ď&#x192;&#x2122; What valuable experience have you gained through the implementation of the project, particularly in the field of cross-border cooperation? The project will strengthen cross-border cooperation between Polish and Ukrainian self-government agencies and wellness industries to realize tourist potential and create synergy. The partners will share experience and best practices to build capacity of their medical professionals and make effective use of their mineral water deposits and healing climate. Photographs: Serhiy Neupokoyev

The project will strengthen crossborder cooperation between Polish and Ukrainian selfgovernment agencies and wellness industries to realize tourist potential and create synergy. The partners will share experience and best practices to build capacity of their medical professionals and make effective use of their mineral water deposits and healing climate.

IPBU.01.03.00-06-648/11 Clean water in the Pobuże region – Water supply cross-border system for Hrubieszów and Volodymyr-Volynskyi – STAGE II

PROJECT BUDGET: 4 101 255.50 EUR EU CO-FINANCING: 3 650 117.40 EUR LEAD PARTNER: Urban Commune of Hrubieszów, PL PARTNER: Executive Committee of VolodymyrVolynskyi City Council, UA

Photographs: Serhiy Neupokoyev

The project, awarded with a grant within the 2nd Call for Proposals of the Programme, is the continuation of the action co-financed within the 1st Call for Proposals, titled “Clean Water at the Bug Estuary – A Cross-Border Water Supply System for Hrubieszów and Volodymyr-Volynskyi – STAGE I” and finalised in 2013. Essential documents, such as the analysis of the investment needs of Hrubieszów and Volodymyr-Volynskyi related to water supply, the investment plan for both towns, along with technical documentation of the water supply system infrastructure were elaborated within the first project. On the basis of these documents, within the ongoing project 2.86 kilometres of the water supply system and 1 modernised water purification plant will be constructed in Volodymyr-Volynskyi, while Hrubieszów will obtain 17 kilometres of the new water supply system. Thanks to this investment at least 300 citizens of Volodymyr-Volynskyi and at least 1000 citizens of Hrubieszów will be supplied with water of good quality.

MYKOLA VEREMCHUK First Deputy Mayor of Volodymyr-Volynskyi

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How did it all begin, i.e. how was the idea for the project created?

Hrubieszow and Volodymyr-Volynskyi as long-standing partner cities have shared happy times at diverse fairs and festivals and face common challenges, including water supply systems of the two cities. Since the water supply networks are obsolete and rundown, they break regularly, are subjected to secondary pollution of potable water; pumps and treatment systems are inefficient and run up high energy costs. Therefore, the project was not driven by an idea, but rather by the dire need to address the problem. ď&#x192;&#x2122; What most important effect does/will the project have for the target group, population, the region? What problem will it solve? What needs does it respond to? Volodymyr-Volynskyi unfortunately still has streets without centralized water supply. The project implementation will help deliver clean high quality potable water to these areas. The central water intake structure in Volodymyr-Volynskyi will be reconstructed to improve water quality and assure better quality control. Replaced pumps will considerably reduce the risk of breakdowns, which are often due to equipment obsolescence and inefficiency. The improved water supply system will help attract investments to our city.

Photograph of M. Veremchuk: Executive Committee of Volodymyr-Volynskyi City Council

The central water intake structure in Volodymyr-Volynskyi will be reconstructed to improve water quality and assure better quality control.

ď&#x192;&#x2122; Is your project unique in comparison to other initiatives undertaken in the region? The project is unique because it is the very first project to be implemented in our city with EU funding. As the saying goes, water is life, hence the project will improve the quality of life for the people by improving the quality of potable water.

ď&#x192;&#x2122; What valuable experience have you gained through the implementation of the project, particularly in the field of cross-border cooperation? It has to be said that the experience has been quite comprehensive and will serve to develop and implement more projects in future. The legal regulations of the European Union and close cooperation with the lead partner have helped us shape our strategies and ideas. Hopefully, other projects will follow this pioneer trail the project has blazed.

The project is unique because it is the very first project to be implemented in our city with EU funding. As the saying goes, water is life, hence the project will improve the quality of life for the people by improving the quality of potable water.

Photographs: Serhiy Neupokoyev

PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED IN THE REGION Partners from Volyn Oblast

PROJECT NUMBER

PROJECT TITLE

LEAD PARTNER

IPBU.02.01.00-06-037/10

Together safer

Lublin Police Voivodeship Headquarters, PL

IPBU.01.03.00-06-161/10

Clean Water at the Bug Estuary - A Cross-Border Water Supply System for Hrubieszow and Volodymyr Volyns’kyi - Stage I

The Urban Commune of Hrubieszów, PL

IPBU.02.01.00-14-177/10

Development of the rescue services Poland – Ukraine within the strengthening the infrastructure of cross-border management system of natural hazard

PROJECT PARTNERS

BUDGET

EU CO-FINANCING

1 261 846.39 EUR

1 135 661.75 EUR

312 227.00 EUR

281 004.30 EUR

832 286.17 EUR

715 766.11 EUR

298 446.54 EUR

268 601.89 EUR

1 334 983.95 EUR

1 033 714.14 EUR

Departament of Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine in Volyn Region, UA Voivodeship Division of the Union of Volunteer Fire Brigades of Republic of Poland in Lublin Voivodeship, PL

Town of Volodymyr Volyns`kyi, UA

Provincial Headquarters of the State Fire Service in Sokołów Podlaski, PL Powiat Sokołowski, PL

Department of Civil Service of Ukraine for Emergency Situation in Volyn Region, UA Executive Committee of Lutsk City Council, UA

IPBU.03.01.00-76-230/10

SOS Safe Coexistence of People and Homeless Animals in Polish-Ukrainian Border Territories: Lviv, Lublin, Lutsk, Ivano-Frankivsk

Executive Committee of Ivano-Frankivsk City Council, UA Lviv City Council, UA

Municipality of Lublin, PL

Department of Housing and Infrastructure of Lviv City Council, UA

Municipal Company “Lutsk City Hospital”, UA

IPBU.03.01.00-06-326/11

Cross-border cooperation for the prevention and treatment of extensive burn injuries in the Polish-Ukrainian cross-border area

Independent Public Health Care Centre in Łęczna, PL

Ustyluh City Council, UA

Łęczyński District, PL

Ludwin Municipality, PL

PROJECT NUMBER

PROJECT TITLE

LEAD PARTNER

PROJECT PARTNERS

IPBU.03.01.00-06-386/11

PL-NTU Cross-border exchange of experience

Lublin University of Technology, PL

Lutsk National Technical University, UA

IPBU.03.01.00-20-423/11

Development of cross-border cooperation in order to improve public health conditions of the bielski district and Luboml rayon through programs of health promotion and prevention in the field of oncological diseases and tuberculosis

Independent Public Health Care Institution in Bielsk Podlaski, PL

Territorial Medical Association Region of Luboml and Shatsk -Luboml Hospital District, UA

BUDGET

EU CO-FINANCING

263 455.18 EUR

237 109.66 EUR

2 389 452.61 EUR

2 150 268.40 EUR

2 636 671.12 EUR

2 352 078.51 EUR

387 402.54 EUR

348 662.29 EUR

2 047 845.00 EUR

1 843 060.50 EUR

Local Government Unit Zabrody Rural Council, UA Jabłoń Community, PL

IPBU.01.03.00-06-439/11

Improving access to the tourist area “Zielawa Valley” and partner communities on the border of Poland, Belarus and Ukraine

Rossosz Community, PL

Sosnówka Community, PL Podedwórze Community, PL Wisznice Community, PL Stradzieč Rural Council of Deputies, BY

IPBU.03.01.00-18-450/11

Joint cooperation network within culture and welfare on behalf of the development of the cities of Polish-Ukrainian borderland

Municipality of Rzeszów, PL

Executive Committee of Lutsk City Council, UA Executive Committee of Ivano-Frankivsk City Council, UA Hrem’yache Village Council, UA

IPBU.01.02.00-78-484/11

Development of cooperation in the field of the spa and health resort tourism in the Polish-Ukrainian borderland

Volyn Oblast Council, UA

Volyn Association of Scientists and Innovators, UA Biszcza Commune, PL

IPBU.02.01.00-06-489/11

Preservation of the ecosystems of the Bug River valley on the border-territory of Poland, Belarus and Ukraine

Commune Hanna, PL

Town Council of Shatsk, UA

4 062 125.38 EUR

3 655 912.84 EUR

IPBU.01.03.00-06-498/11

Improving the safety of transport network users in the Polish-Belarusian-Ukrainian borderland

Poviat Road Authority in Włodawa, PL

Shatsk Village Council, UA

807 445.48 EUR

726 700.93 EUR

IPBU.01.02.00-78-540/11

Establishment of informational complex in the sphere of cross-border eco-tourism in the Euroregion Bug

Public organization „Ecological Tourism Club”, UA

428 419.40 EUR

385 577.46 EUR

NGO’s cooperation net of borderland

Polish Foundation of the Opportunities Industrialization Centers “OIC Poland” in Lublin, PL

536 600.00 xzEUR

482 940.00 EUR

IPBU.03.01.00-06-578/11

Lublin Regional Tourism Organization, PL Brest Regional Agro-industrial Union, BY European fund of recreational, natural, environmental and humanitarian activity assistance “Futurus XXI”, UA Association of Popularising the Beauty of Polesie, PL

PROJECT NUMBER

PROJECT TITLE

LEAD PARTNER

IPBU.03.01.00-06-580/11

The growth of municipal services as a part of well-balanced development of Polish -Ukrainian borderland cities

The Association of Local Goverments Euroregion BUG, PL

PROJECT PARTNERS

BUDGET

EU CO-FINANCING

303 445.76 EUR

273 101.18 EUR

348 833.00 EUR

313 949.70 EUR

The Executive Committee of Lutsk City Council, UA Town Chełm, PL Volyn Regional Entrepreneurship Support Fund, UA

Planet of ideas – cross-border transfer of knowledge in the area of attracting investments for development of border tourism

Grodno District Unit of Social Organization „Tourism-Sport National Association, BY

IPBU.02.02.00-06-618/11

Together for safety of lubelskie voivodeship and Volyn district

Regional Police Headquarters in Lublin, PL

Board of Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine in Volyn District, UA

4 324 803.00 EUR

3 892 322.70 EUR

IPBU.01.03.00-06-648/11

Clean water in the Pobuże region – Water supply cross-border system for Hrubieszów and Volodymyr-Volynskyi – STAGE II

Urban Commune of Hrubieszów, PL

Executive Committee of Volodymyr-Volynskyi City Council, UA

4 101 255.50 EUR

3 650 117.40 EUR

IPBU.01.01.00-78-677/11

Cross-border system of investor acquiring Poland-Ukraine

Volyn Oblast Business Support Fund, UA

Innovation and Development Promotion Centre (Białystok), PL

336 354.14 EUR

302 718.73 EUR

IPBU.01.02.00-06-690/11

Modernization of Zoological Gardens in Zamośd and Lutsk and Development of a Concept of Establishing a Recreation Zone in Rzeszów in Order to Develop Crossborder Qualified Nature Tourism

2 580 786.33 EUR

2 296 899.83 EUR

2 926 576.89 EUR

2 605 970.31 EUR

331 176.56 EUR

298 058.90 EUR

IPBU.03.01.00-58-602/11

Centre for Promoting Innovations and Development, PL Department of Physical Education Sport and Tourism Grodno Oblast, BY

The Executive Committee of the Town of Lutsk, UA The Town of Zamość, PL The City of Rzeszów, PL

Rural Council of Huszcza, UA Municipality Żmudź, PL 21

IPBU.01.02.00-06-709/11

Polish-Ukrainian cooperation for the development of tourism in the border area

Municipality Leśniowice, PL

Municipality Dorohusk, PL Municipality Wojsławice, PL Association of Local Action Group „Ziemia Chełmska”, PL The Cross Border Association of Bug Euroregion, UA

IPBU.03.01.00-06-725/11

GIS across the border – the joint platform of the area management in Bug Euroregion

The Association of Local Governments of Euroregion Bug, PL

Eastern Advisory and Service Cluster, PL The Social Association “Brest District Center of Supporting Agrotourism Development AGROEKOTOUR”, BY

PROJECT NUMBER

PROJECT TITLE

IPBU.03.01.00-06-730/11

Improving cross-border cooperation abilities at the local level and creating Polish – Ukrainian cooperation networks on the cultural field through renovation and rebuilding school for the common room in Hrebenne village, Municipality Horodło and rebuilding the club to a cultural center in Mychlyn village

IPBU.03.01.00-60-741/11

IPBU.03.01.00-60-753/11

IPBU.03.01.00-60-754/11

Creation of unique informational base of agricultural enterprises of transborder union Euroregion „Bug”.

The improvement of work with teenagers of deviant behavior

Youth of the Border Area: Together For Security

LEAD PARTNER

Horodło Municipality, PL

Brest Regional Agroindustrial Union, BY

PROJECT PARTNERS

BUDGET

EU CO-FINANCING

Mychlyn Village Council, UA

902 757.13 EUR

812 481.42 EUR

Communal enterprise of Volyn regional council «Agency of development of Euroregion “Bug”, UA

147 661.07 EUR

132 894.96 EUR

302 029.00 EUR

271 826.10 EUR

444 294.60 EUR

399 865.14 EUR

468 600.00 EUR

413 445.78 EUR

220 000.00 EUR

197 560.00 EUR

The Association of self-governments of Euroregion Bug, PL

Board of Education of Brest Oblast Executive Committee, BY

Brest Regional Board of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus, BY

Volyn Regional Center of Social Services for Families, Children and Youth, UA

Drelów Municipality, PL

Territorial Administration of Ministry of Emergencies of Ukraine in the Volyn region, UA Volyn Regional Organization of Volunteer Fire Society in Ukraine Biała Podlaska County Office, PL Podlasie Public Physical Culture and Sports Association „Strażak”, PL

PBU.03.01.00-78-774/11

Improvement of administrative services delivered to the population of crossborder regions through a network of centers providing administrative services and cooperation development between Lutsk center for administrative services, Ivano-Frankivsk center

Public organization “Foundation of local development”, UA Executive Committee of Lutsk City Council, UA

Executive Committee of IvanoFrankivisk City Council, UA

Lublin Community, PL Volyn Region Charitable Foundation „European Vector”, UA

IPBU.01.01.00-78-791/11

„Time for Business” – Creating the conditions for business development in rural areas of the Volyn Region of Ukraine and The Lublin Voivodeship of Poland by means of diversifying the agricultural production

Gorokhiv District Council, UA

Public organization «Volyn Agricultural Advisory Service», UA

Lublin Agricultural Advisory Centre in Konskowola, PL

PROJECT NUMBER

PROJECT TITLE

LEAD PARTNER

PROJECT PARTNERS

BUDGET

EU CO-FINANCING

912 657.00 EUR

821 281.00 EUR

Volyn Regional Department of Water Resources and Water Management, UA Public Organisation Volyn Association of Scientists and Innovators, UA

IPBU.01.03.00-60-809/11

Restoration of the E40 waterway on the Dnieper-Vistula section: from strategy to planning

Republican unitary maintenance and construction enterprise „Dnepro-Bug Waterway”

Brest Oblast Executive Committee, BY Marshal Office of the Lubelskie Voivodeship in Lublin, PL Local Foundation for Promotion of International Dialogue and Cooperation “Interakcia”, BY Association for Regional and Local Development “Progress”, UA

Development of modern Border Guard Sections Infrastructure

Administration of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine

The Border Guard of the Republic of Poland

8 842 447.87 EUR

7 958 203.08 EUR

IPBU.02.02.01-70-001/09

The Reconstruction of IPBU.02.02.01-70-006/09 International automobile border crossing point Ustylug

State Fiscal Service of Ukraine

Lublin Executive Board for Maintenance of Border Crossings, PL

5 487 022.59 EUR

4 936 674.22 EUR

Creation of Functional module Border Crossing Point Filter in the International Automobile Border Crossing Point (IABCP) Rava Ruska. Providing with the equipment and facilities of the Border crossing points Krakivetz, Shengini and Yagodin

State Fiscal Service of Ukraine

Lublin Executive Board for Maintenance of Border Crossings, PL

2 213 731.87 EUR

1 992 137.31 EUR

2 719 382.00 EUR

2 447 443.80 EUR

IPBU.02.02.01-70-007/09

Administration of State Border Guard Service of Ukraine 33

IPBU.02.02.01-70-009/10

Development of IT Infrastructure of Ukrainian Customs and Border Guards Services at Ukrainian–Polish Border

State Fiscal Service of Ukraine

Lublin Voivodeship Office, PL

Podkarpackie Voivodeship, PL

IPBU.03.02.00-06-827/12

Umbrella project: Cross-border Labour Market Support Center

European Meeting Centre – Nowy Staw Foundation, PL

partner in 1 micro-project

245 450.28 EUR

220 905.24 EUR

IPBU.03.02.00-06-828/12

Umbrella project: Borderland Culture as an integration platform of local communities in Bug Euroregion

The Association of Local Governments of Bug Euroregion, PL

partners in 5 micro-projects

488 244.08 EUR

439 419.67 EUR

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