Targeting 144 local self-governments (LSGs) and Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) across three regions - Šumadija and Western Serbia, Southern and Eastern Serbia, and Vojvodina—the EU INTEGRA focuses on capacity building and technical assistance aligned with EU Cohesion Policy 2021–2027, and support in implementing integrated projects.
The European Union (EU) has provided EUR 15 million through the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) 2024 to fund the Programme, of which UNOPS is contracted with three million Euros to build capacities of local, regional and national stakeholders, while the SCTM manages implementation of EUR 12 million for the development and implementation of integrated development projects, support through grant scheme and the integration of projects based on territorial strategies with the framework of the planning and budget system.
A joint Programme Steering Committee (PSC) for the EU INTEGRA Programme inclusive of both projects implemented by UNOPS and SCTM respectively is chaired by the Ministry of European Integration (MEI) and includes representatives of relevant national institutions. More information about the integrated sustainable development is available here.