Meeting with the Minister of local self-government

The director of the Center for development of the Southwest planning region, Valon Kaba, on 29.07.2024, met with the Minister of local self-government, Mr. Zlatko Perinski. The meeting discussed the current projects implemented by the Center for development, and future projects that aim to improve the living and functioning of residents in the Southwest region. At the meeting, the director of the Center for development emphasized that the Southwest planning region has the experience and potential to implement large and innovative projects in the interest of citizens. In that context, Minister Perinski emphasized that he will do his utmost to promote the policy for balanced regional development in all 8 planning regions.   In the second part of the meeting, Minister Perinski also met with the mayors of the Southwest planning Region, with whom he discussed all the priority issues facing local authorities. “The most important thing is to prioritize the needs of citizens and with good projects, we will approach their efficient solution. Municipalities should show readiness for efficient implementation of the available one hundred million euros for this year alone,” said Minister Perinski.   All municipalities have equal opportunities, this is a chance to show readiness that municipalities have the capacity to implement larger funds from next year. The Government’s goal is to overcome existential issues that citizens should not face in today’s conditions in a few years, such as improving street infrastructure, communal and social infrastructure. We expect projects that will solve real problems and improve the quality of life of citizens throughout the country, said Perinski.   Representatives of local governments emphasized that they would apply to the call in order to ensure the implementation of larger capital investments, and projects such as wastewater treatment plants, water supply systems, road infrastructure, as well as projects for the development of education were indicated.