In the framework of the Programme for decentralised cooperation between the Region Lower Normandy and Republic of North Macedonia, stakeholders from Lower Normandy met with the head of department for decentralised cooperation and human rights in Regional Council of Lower Normandy, Mm Sabine Guichet-Lebailly, in Caen, on May 13, 2011.
Following the agenda on the intermediary steering committee of Macedonian stakeholders, the French stakeholders had also the opportunity to share their experiences regarding completed activities till now and to present their previewed activities. The participants discussed the administration and finance issues presented by ALDA staff.
The tourism mission planned for July 2011, when several tour operators from Lower Normandy will visit Macedonia and try to promote it as new tourist destination was presented by Ms. Nadège Lecluse.
The new strategy for communication developed by the Skopje office was also reviewed, followed by the reactions and propositions of the partners. Their ideas will be implemented in the new web site of the cooperation which is in the development process.
Analysing the new possibilities, prepositions and supporting measures, this committee resulted in interesting and innovative opinions that will improve the Programme for decentralised cooperation between Lower Normandy and Macedonia. These results will be excellent support for the common steering committee, in Macedonia, in September this year.