JTS Monitoring Visit to the “Bridging Borders – Together for Tomorrow” Project
The Joint Technical Secretariat (JTS) conducted a monitoring visit to the project “Bridging Borders – Together for Tomorrow” in Leskovac. During the visit, the JTS met with representatives of the project partnership to discuss the initial stages of implementation and provide guidance for the successful delivery of planned activities.
As the project is still at the beginning of its implementation, the monitoring visit provided an opportunity to review the progress achieved so far. It also allowed the partners to discuss upcoming activities, clarify implementation requirements and identify potential challenges at an early stage.
Monitoring means guidance and support
Monitoring is not simply about checking what has been done. Equally important, it is about helping grant beneficiaries prepare for what lies ahead.
Through regular monitoring visits, the JTS works closely with project partners to ensure that implementation stays on track. At the same time, these visits create space for open discussion, exchange of experience and practical problem-solving.
In particular, JTS monitoring visits aim to:
- Assess project progress and verify whether implementation is proceeding according to the approved project plan.
- Identify potential risks and bottlenecks before they affect project activities or results.
- Encourage proactive problem-solving, helping partners consider possible solutions at an early stage.
- Provide practical guidance and support on project implementation, reporting and the fulfilment of contractual obligations.
- Strengthen cooperation among partners and support the effective implementation of joint activities.
Supporting successful cross-border cooperation
The objective is clear: to address challenges in a timely manner, strengthen project implementation and make the most of the opportunities offered by the Serbia–North Macedonia Cross-Border Cooperation Programme.
By maintaining regular communication with grant beneficiaries, the JTS helps project partnerships stay focused on their objectives and deliver the results they have committed to achieve.
Ultimately, successful cross-border projects are not measured only by the activities they deliver. Their real value lies in the lasting results they create, the partnerships they strengthen and the positive changes they bring to communities on both sides of the border.
The JTS remains committed to supporting grant beneficiaries throughout the project implementation process.
