In order to ensure the implementation of the Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Serbia – North Macedonia, a multi-annual decision on the financing of the Programme was adopted, which constitutes the multi-annual work programme for the period 2021-2027.

The European Commission adopted at the IPA Committee held on 3 June 2022 the new Cross-Border Cooperation Programme IPA III SERBIA – NORTH MACEDONIA for the period 2021-2027. The total value of this programme is EUR 9,734,117.65 million, of which EU funding amounts to EUR 8,400,000. The general objective of the Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Serbia-Macedonia is to promote good neighbourly relations, foster EU integration and contribute to the social, economic and territorial development of the programme cross-border area by improving social and cultural inclusion and health and developing sustainable tourism.

The programme is divided into thematic clusters and priorities:

TO 1: Improved employment opportunities and social rights.

TP1: Employment, labour mobility and social and cultural cross-border inclusion;

SO: Improving social and cultural inclusion and health.

TO 4: Improved business environment and competitiveness.

TP5: Strengthening tourism and cultural and natural heritage;

SO: Improving cultural and natural heritage towards sustainable tourism development.