FERM 2024 | Message from the Monitoring and Implementation Expert within BRCT SV, Doina TURCU
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Tourism Panel
18th Edition of the Moldova Regional Economic Forum, Vatra Dornei, 2024
SPEAKER – Doina TURCU, Monitoring and Implementation Expert at BRCT SV
TOPIC: “Developing Cross-Border Cooperation for the Promotion of Historical and Cultural Heritage in the Border Regions of Romania and Ukraine”
Doina Turcu, Monitoring and Implementation Expert at the Joint Secretariat, emphasized in her message at the “Moldova Regional Economic Forum 2024” the achievements of cross-border projects in the tourism sector, highlighting their role in promoting the cultural and historical heritage of the border regions. A remarkable example in this regard is the HE-CROSS project.
Project Details: HE-CROSS
The HE-CROSS project, with the number 2SOFT/2.1/91, entitled “Developing Cross-Border Cooperation for the Promotion of Historical and Cultural Heritage in the Border Regions of Romania and Ukraine,” took place in Suceava County, Romania, and in the Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine. The partnership was established between Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava and the National Technical University of Oil and Gas in Ivano-Frankivsk.
Project Objectives
The project aimed to raise awareness among target groups and final beneficiaries about historical and cultural heritage sites. Another major objective was to increase the flow of tourists in the cross-border area. These objectives were achieved by creating and distributing attractive informational products such as videos, 3D virtual tours, and multilingual publications.
“Cross-border collaboration is essential for promoting our shared cultural heritage and boosting tourism in the border regions,” said Doina Turcu.
Restoration of the Geology Museum
An essential objective of the HE-CROSS project was the restoration of the Geology Museum at the National Technical University of Oil and Gas in Ivano-Frankivsk and its promotion as a tourist landmark. The restoration of this museum was crucial for its inclusion in the tourist circuit and for the preservation of the region’s geological heritage.
Among the project’s outcomes were the use of financial support from the program to promote local culture and preserve historical heritage, the renovation and inclusion of the aforementioned museum in the tourist circuit, the creation of a website with an interactive map of heritage sites, and the production of 100 3D virtual tours. “The project involved approximately 320 students and employees in the tourism sector, and the long-term beneficiaries were estimated at 2,000,000 members of local communities, 400,000 tourists, and 250 tour operators and employees of travel agencies from Romania and Ukraine,” highlighted Doina Turcu.
Participation of the Ukrainian Delegation
The forum also hosted a Ukrainian delegation, organized with the support of BRCT Suceava, which included over 40 representatives from the private sector and public administration from various regions of Ukraine neighboring Romania. The Ukrainian representatives emphasized the importance of strengthening cross-border collaboration to support joint economic and social development projects between neighboring regions.
The Importance of Cross-Border Cooperation
BRCT Suceava’s participation in this forum highlighted the cross-border dimension and European vision of the #INTERREG neighborhood programs, funded through European funds at external borders. BRCT Suceava promoted cross-border cooperation and showcased successful #ENICBC projects that contribute to the development and prosperity of the region, highlighting the strong partnerships between Romanian and Ukrainian entities.
“The event demonstrated the importance of regional collaboration for sustainable development and created a conducive environment for dialogue and the exchange of best practices among all parties involved,” concluded Doina Turcu.
Conclusion
The HE-CROSS project is an eloquent example of how cross-border collaboration can bring significant benefits in promoting cultural and historical heritage as well as boosting tourism. The achievements of this project demonstrate the importance of strategic partnerships for the sustainable development and prosperity of border regions.
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