Šaćir Šošević, Manager Regional Center for Strategic Planning & Investments – Geoprojekt d.o.o. Sarajevo

Logic behind: Institutional fostering of the regional cooperation Intensifying research – development activities, especially in the segments of technological innovations and usage of natural resources Effective exchange and application of international experiencesAims: Optimal development of cities Faster and effective building of infrastructural facilities of regional and international importance Faster and secure development of macroeconomic indicators in all countries ion the Region

Focus of work/interest: Exchange of experiences in matters of cities‘ and economic infrastructure development Definition of common elements of spatial planning – development corridors and development business zones of regional importance Research – development activities, especially in the segments of technological innovations and usage of natural resources Preparation and realization of projects of common interest Possibilities of EU, regional and local funds‘ usage

Bodies: Assembly Managing Board Chairperson Research development institute, as an operative unit for implementation of policies created by the Convention bodies

Way of work: Assembly gathering – once a year Managing Board sessions – according to need Chairperson cabinet ( and IRI when established) in continuity Topic Conference once a year Business cooperation with other Euroregions, institutions and forums of regional importance Financing – defined by the Convention Proposal

Dynamics and Expectations: Presentation of the Draft Convention Proposal Reactions of potential members... Holding of the Constitutional Assembly and appointment of the Chairperson and Managing Board Registration of necessary bodies Submission of the application in front of the EU bodies for inclusion of the Adriatic Region in the structure of the Euroregions

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