IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Montenegro-Kosovo 2014-2020 The global objective of the programme is to improve the standard and quality of living of the people in the programme area through the environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive economic development of the region, with respect for its common cultural and natural heritage.
The Municipality of Gjakova in cooperation with Let’s Do It Peja in Kosovo and Municipality of Petnjica and Centre for Regional Development – Rožaje in Montenegro completed the implementation of the project United Against Pollution – UAP that involves residents living near illegal landfills, municipal authorities, waste management employees and students from municipalities of Gjakova and Petnjica. One of the last activities of the project was the opening of recycling yard in Gjakova.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Minister of Local Government Administration Elbert Krasniqi and Mayor of Gjakova Ardian Gjini who praised the project, stating that both local and central institutions are committed to continue to support this centre and to improve the waste situation in the municipality of Gjakova.
The video from the opening ceremony can be viewed here.