Our “CrossMarkets” project funded under the b-solutions call, aims to help local producers in the Croatian-Hungarian border region to better access the markets of the neighbouring country.
SHARE 1. sought good European practices in the field of sustainable cultural heritage protection. The pandemic has brought a drastic change in the tourism industry, therefore the willingness to travel has also been significantly reduced or transformed. As we move into a post-pandemic world, the economic recovery will be long and challenging.
The main objective of the project is to promote the internationalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises in the EU’s border regions, thus contributing to an increase in their competitiveness.
The Pannon EGTC has been participating in the creation of the 2021-2027 Croatian-Hungarian joint development strategy for over a year and a half, as the lead beneficiary of a winning Interreg programme.
The diversity of cultural heritage assets, from museums to buildings, archaeological sites, archives, cultural itineraries and events, is a cornerstone in European identity and a catalyst for social inclusion. It also plays a specific role in achieving the Europe 2020 strategy goals for a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, given its relevance not only in culture, but also in social and economic development, cohesion, education, tourism and innovation. However, pressure applied by visitors and residents means that heritage professionals, institutions and stakeholders face growing challenges to keep cultural assets and the territory around them protected, enhanced and, at the same time, accessible to all.