Programme: Local Development, Poverty Reduction and Enhanced Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups

The project proposal (PP) Regional Information Center-Haskovo (RIC) will ensure the effective operation of the RIC - Haskovo for the period 2024-2029. RIC - Haskovo is part of the national network of 27 RIC s for popularizing the EU's cohesion policy in Bulgaria. The RIC operates on the principle of "one stop shop" and provides free information, communication,expert and logistic services in the Haskovo region, working in active cooperation with the local community, governing bodies, local and regional administrations, universities, schools, business, media,
etc. With the implementation of the activity foreseen under the project, and the achievement of the set results and indicators (ensuring an effective working environment and working conditions of 3 employees; raising the level knowledge of the European cohesion policy, funding opportunities, as well as sharing the positive results achieved on projects co-financed by ESIF and ESMF; organizing and conducting at least 84 information events, campaigns, public consultations, mediations, etc. ; supporting the process of implementing the integrated territorial approach in Bulgaria, through active participation in the mediation and public consultation units of the RDC) will increase the level of awareness of ESIF and ESMF among the community, as well as the capacity of potential beneficiaries from the Haskovo region.
Publicity and visualization of the project will be ensured, in accordance with the general branding of the network and the Beneficiary's Uniform Handbook for the Implementation of the Information and Communication Rules 2021-2027.