SKGO Exchange 3

The EXCHANGE 3 programme

The EXCHANGE 3 programme represents a continuation of actions and measures launched under EXCHANGE 1 and continued under EXCHANGE 2 aiming at introducing EU models of functioning and improvement of capacities and efficiency of local self-governments in Serbia.

OBJECTIVE

The overall objective of the EXCHANGE 3 programme is to contribute to strengthening capacities of local self-government units in Serbia to further implement the decentralisation process in Serbia in accordance with European Union standards.
In order to contribute to achievement of the overall objective the project purpose aims to further strengthen the capacities of the SCTM and the LSGs units through the following specific objectives divided into five components:

• Component 1: LSDS and SLAP support - further support to LSG units to plan and implement sustainable development strategies (SLDS) including the municipal infrastructure (SLAP information system)
• Component 2 – Municipal finance support: Further support to LSG units improve municipal financial management and introduce programme (multi-annual) planning
• Component 3 - Co-ordination and training support: Further strengthening of co-ordination and training function of the SCTM
• Component 4 – EXCHANGE 3 grant scheme support: Support successful implementation of EXCHANGE 3 grant scheme through two Calls for proposals
• Component 5 – LSG sector programming support: Support to the integrated process of programming in the area of local government and community development.