Foundation for Local and IT Development – Gevgelija
is the Lead Beneficiary (LB) of the project and it was established in 2001.Over the years, it has acquired extensive experience in implementing projects under the IPA CBC Programme Bulgaria – Republic of North Macedonia (4 projects) and the IPA CBC Programme Greece – Republic of North Macedonia (2 projects). The LB has demonstrated its competence in successfully developing and executing cross-border cooperation projects. It has a team of four highly skilled employees who possess extensive experience specifically in the context of IPA CBC projects. Furthermore, LB has also been involved in the implementation of projects funded by other schemes such as UNDP and GIZ.
American Farm School of Thessaloniki (PB2)
is an iconic institution in Thessaloniki that has an extensive impact in the Agri-food sector of Northern Greece. PB2 has extensive experience in EU co-funded projects (Horizon2020), projects funded from private donors and the implementation of Project under Regional and Sectoral Operational Programmes. Some of the ongoing projects of PΒ2 are the BioCircular concerning precision agriculture, RawCheece for cow milk cheese production and others. The PB2 has previous experience in the IPA CBC Greece – Republic of North Macedonia Programme. Additionally, it has extensive resources that can support the implementation of the project. In particular, the PB2 has specialized scientific and educational personnel, as well as an extensive educational farm where hand-on training can take place.
Rural Development Network of the Republic of Macedonia (PB3)
was founded in March 2010 in Skopje. It employs seven people and has extensive experience in project management. Specifically, PB3 has been implementing the project by several funders such as USAID, EU, GIZ, FAO, We effect,national funds, etc. It is a member of the Balkan Rural Development Network, ELARD and the Partnership for Rural Europe. PB3 has experience in managing calls since it has already implemented calls with the objective of rural development through the USAID Adaptation to Climate change in Agriculture Project. Moreover, it has a deep understanding of the EU procedures and its rural development rationale, since it was developed and is operating based on the LEADER methodology.