Training and employment for the unemployed and self-employed people

Education, training, labour force analysis, supervision and analysis of the employment’s success, evaluation of the success and financial needs

1995 - 2000

Development of local development initiatives and support institutions in communities and regions

Consultant

Managing of the project »Training on Marketing in Tourism«

Supervision and coordination of the project, financial management of project’s assets, organisation and implementation of project activities, monitoring of those included in the project, transfer of the project and knowledge on other areas in Slovenia

1997 - 2000

Strategy of restructuring Slovenian footwear industry

Project leader and consultant

1998 - 1999

Management of the Guarantee fund for Gorenjska

supervision and coordination of the project, financial management, implementation of the call for proposals, assessment of the entrepreneur and business ideas, monitoring, reporting to the credit committee

Management of the micro credits for Gorenjska

supervision and coordination of the project, financial management, implementation of the call for proposals, assessment of the candidate and business ideas, monitoring, reporting to the credit committee

Management of Gorenjska regional labour fund

supervision and coordination of the project, financial management of the assets, workshops on development of business career, monitoring of those included in the labour fund, cooperation in the labour fund project council

Promotion of export and joint presence on foreign markets of shoemaking enterprises

Preparation and coordination, analysis and financial monitoring of the use of assets, report after the implementation of the project promoting the profitability of the shoemakers’ export to the Polish and Hungarian market

Survey of local development incentives and proposal of the measures to promote industrial development

Coordination and supervision of the project; survey and analysis of existing local incentives in Gorenjska, partners cooperating in local incentives, and measures being carried out

»Regional organisation of the efficient supporting environment»

Coordination and supervision of the project, analysis of the financial instruments, comparison between best practices abroad, review of the possibilities for the development of the support instruments and proposal for modification of the existing instruments

Financial and technical management of the small projects fund (PHARE Cross-border cooperation Slo–A)

Coordination and supervision of the project, call for proposals, selection, monitoring of the projects, financial management, report to the monitoring committee, final report, evaluation

BSC I. PHASE The project of constructing a business incubator in Jesenice and its start-up

Business plan, application for co-financing, management of the investment, preparation of technical documentation and project specification, start-up of the incubator

YOUNGBUSINESS NET

Animation and development of enterprising and creativity for young people, programmes of counselling, qualifying 3 trainers, 9 workshops, 70 hours of counselling to 26 young people

Financial and analytical monitoring of calls for proposals in the field of companies’ restructuring

Setting up the base of the recipients of funds, monitoring of the implementation and reporting, review of reports and claims, preparation of payment claims

BSC II. Phase: Establishing business connections between enterprises in Gorenjska and Austrian Carinthia

Analysis of the IT situation and needs, electronics, plastics, elaboration of companies’ profiles, establishment of electronic base and web page, organisation of 2 business meetings, counselling in cross-border connections

Project of linking of companies

Setting up and animation of 3 companies from the energy sector and electronics, concept of joint projects and marketing

Building of the sewage system and waste water treatment plant in the Pšata river basin in the municipality of Cerklje

document of the investment project identification

Evaluation of the investments into tourism and supplementary activities on the countryside in the areas of Krvavec and Brnik

Project, application form

Added Value of the Rural Areas

Implementation of inventory of 185 farms and handicraftsmen in the rural areas of Kranj and Tržič administration units, development of computer application for this database, implementation of 4 animation workshops, catalogue of the providers according to their products, drawing up future projects

Carinthian Slovenia – The place of art

Technical help to the municipality of Tržič with the realization of the PHARE project

Local Development Plan of the municipality of Preddvor 2002 - 2010

5 workshops from different fields: problem analysis, analysis of the possibilities, setting up the development vision, determination of priorities and development programmes, implementation of the survey among the members of the municipality, report

Local Development Plan of the municipality of Naklo

5 workshops from different fields: problem analysis of the region, analysis of possibilities, setting up the development vision, determination of priorities and development programs, implementation of a survey among the members of the municipality, report

Technical assistance with establishment of the regional structures in border areas of Slovenia/Austria (Partners)

Professional and technical assistance to foreign expert Mr. Lewis (counselling in establishment of the partners network in the region, framework of the Regional development program and training)

The reconstruction of the local Jošt road

document of the investment project identification

The reconstruction of Kokra bridge

document of the investment project identification

Restructuring of the Žirovski vrh uranium mine

Design of a personnel development plan – solving the personnel issues arising, preparation of a programme dealing with economic and ecological balance in the municipality of Gorenja vas Poljane as well as Žirovski vrh mine area

Emerging EU

Business plan, application for co-financing, management of the investment, preparation of technical documentation and project specification, construction

Gorenjska Regional Development Plan for the period 2002 - 2006

Management of the preparation process, coordination, preparation of the methodology, analytics and cartography, management of sustainable development, infrastructure and environmental protection, human resources, editing

Preparation and monitoring of the regional investment projects on the areas with development problems

investment programs, preparation of the applications, monitoring the realization, review of the reports and requests for payments

»Activating employment potential in the Savinjska region « (partners)

Performing the tasks of the local project manager: local coordination of the project, analysis of the regional supporting structures, implementation of 6 workshops in the region, report, analysis of the regional economy

Joint (local) development programme of Kranj and Tržič administration units

Leading and management of the preparation, coordination, methodology of work, analytics and cartography, management of sustainable development, infrastructure and environmental protection, human resources, editing

Trip to the countryside

Selecting 7 farms and handicraftsmen in rural areas, interested in the development of the tourist products – presentations of the activities at their homes, training for marketing, financial management, taxes, communication with visitors, public appearance, counselling for the registration of an activity, development of attractive products, learning how to communicate and tell “stories” for tourists, brochure, video

Local development plan of the municipality of Bled

5 workshops from different fields for problem analysis of the region, analysis of possibilities, setting up the development vision

Strategic possibilities for development of tourist centres in Slovenia

Performing the tasks of a local project leader and feasibility study

Technical assistance with setting up regional structures in Primorska

Counselling on carrying out the contracts according to Phare PRAG rules within the Slovenia/Italy small projects fund

Setting up a regional development network in the Slovene/Italian border region

Preparation of samples for a public call for proposals, documents for small projects in the field of services and provision for 20 small project beneficiaries

Local clusters

Animation of over 500 companies, inventory of over 85 companies, implementation of 4 workshops, drawing up a proposal for potential clusters with detailed contents and financial construction, the greatest interest was shown by companies from metallurgy and plastics sector (37) as well as wood processing (12)

2002

Transfer of best practices “business cooperations”

Needs analysis, preparation of methodology, preparation of activity plan for the coming year and starting-points for the manual

2002 - 2003

Establishment of “Voucher consulting system”

Setting up a network of external consultants, BSC acquires the licence for 1 consultant/generalist and 2 consultants/specialists, implementation of the system (motivation of target groups, presentation meetings, registration of consultants and those being advised in the system, supervision of finances and contents of the system). The following results were achieved: 4 consultants/generalists and 14 consultants/specialists involved, also 110 companies (106 going-concerns and 4 farms), 849 counselling hours, 4 presentations

Establishment of women in business

Setting up an info-point for the target groups of women, preparation of work plan and programme for 2002 and 2003 (together with 2 promoters in Gorenjska), supervision of contents and finances of project implementation in Gorenjska, 5 workshops (communication, use of computer, entrepreneurship in rural areas, development programmes), 57 women participants – unemployed, underemployed, farmers, businesswomen), taking part at national meetings, including the target groups in other development programmes which are being implemented with partners, mutual linking of different women groups

2002 - 2003

Recording and activating the unused tourist capacities and natural riches

Informing the public, collecting and making a list of potential facilities/natural riches to be recorded in the region – through cooperation with municipalities and LTOs, ranking of facilities/natural riches according to their importance for more detailed recording, implementation of recording, collecting and processing the material, analysis of the situation

A model for promotion of foreign investments on a regional level (Gorenjska, Savinjska, Pomurje, Podravje and Slovenian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency)

coordination and organisation of the project, results: 3 persons were trained for promotion of investments on the regional level, 6 representatives of Gorenjska’s municipalities gained knowledge in the filed of planning new or extending the existing industrial zones and their promotion, preparation of promotional material

INTELISHOE (partners)

Fostering of introduction of IT, internet and CNC technologies in shoemaking industry, coordination of the project in Slovenia, dissemination of the results

2002 - 2003

Rural development core

Implementation of motivation phase; forming 2 groups (baking and handicraft) where the participants are trained for self-employment and joint presence on the market; preparation of documents and business plan for the establishment of the Centre for Sustainable development Kranj (non-profit development institute)

Regional rural development programme "Gorenjska košarica"

Analysis of the situation and organisation of the project, informing about the project; forming work groups for a) integrated manufacture of fruit and vegetable products, b) fruit cultivation, and c) eco-herbal products.

“Voucher” counselling system (potential entrepreneurs and the unemployed) - functioning

Animation, motivation of the unemployed and other potential entrepreneurs, including the unemployed and other potential entrepreneurs in the system, providing information and further business support, supervision of contents and finances of the system. Results: included consultants (4 generalists and 14 specialists) who provide counselling to going-concerns and potential entrepreneurs on initial business problems (checking business idea, business plan, finances, marketing, legal questions etc.), included 18 unemployed persons (10 from Kranj and Tržič administration units, 8 from Kamnik administration unit) and 2 potential entrepreneurs (1 from the municipality of Tržič and one from the municipality of Kamnik), 124 counselling hours and 2 business and technical trainings.

Tool – making cluster of Gorenjska

Promotion of enterprises, workshops for determining a strategy of linking, implementation of best practices, creating joint promotional material, joint web page

Enterprise training for young people

Creating the program of entrepreneurship for youth, 8 workshops: 4 workshops on entrepreneurial attention and 4 on general business ideas

Human resource development strategy with long-term analysis of demand for qualified labour force

Setting up a regional HRD group, analysis of demand and supply on the market, research of skill needs by 2010, preparation of strategy and measures for balancing the needs on labour market, preparation of HRD action plan for the region, analysis of school system

Development of Local Development Strategy and Support Institutions in Bosnia (B&H – Prijedor and Zenica)

Implementation of analyses and local workshops, preparation of strategy and 5 business plans for selected projects, donor conference

Development programme of the municipality of Šenčur

5 workshops with project groups: problem analysis, analysis of opportunities, setting up a development vision, setting priorities and development programmes, conducting a survey among citizens, reporting

MAREMA - Best Practice in Managing Regional Managements (partner)

Preparation of documents for the call for proposals, development of new models of regional and cross-border development structures, activation of development potentials and partnerships in the region, help of the RDAs with sustainable development of protected areas, setting up a network (better communication, transfer of experience and project results)

Real Actions for Real Needs (Phare Economic and Social Cohesion)

Motivation of the unemployed and underemployed in the municipality of Cerklje and Gorenja vas for seasonal works, training for combining of seasonal employments, business and employment counselling, development of flexible employment possibilities

Development of local and regional partnership NE Romania

Representation in the development of services and projects of a regional development agency in NE Romania, assistance with setting up regional structures

Technical assistance with the implementation of Gorenjska development programme 2002 – 2006

Informing and representation of the candidates at different calls for proposals

»CROSS BORDER regional partnership Karavanke « (partners)
Cross-border work group of RDAs in Austrian Carinthia and Slovenia

Institutionalisation of cross-border cooperation, cooperation in drawing up regional guidelines and strategies in different projects, establishment of joint cross-border organisational structures for implementing cross-border projects – setting up work groups, support and searching for partnerships among organisations on both sides of the border, lobbying the competent support institutions for innovative cross-border projects, public relations

Characterization of Institutional low and intermediate level Radioactive waste in the Central Storage Facility for Waste from small producers in Slovenia

Monitoring the implementation of the project according to the Phare procedures, preparation of project specifications (Phare-Service)

Geothermal bore

Preparation and coordination of documents relating to the call for tenders for the geothermal bore, preparation of the document of the investment project identification

Industrial zone Naklo

Preparation and coordination of application form for ERDF funds SPD – business zones, preparation of investment program

Business zone Gorenja vas Poljane

Preparation and coordination of documents relating to the call for proposals for ERDF funds SPD – business zones, business plan for managing the business zone

Call for proposals for co-financing of the projects for thermal water

Preparation of application for public tender and

»HOT CELLS« facility renovation and modernization

Monitoring the implementation of the project according to the Phare procedures, preparation of project specification (Phare Supply)

Wandering e-school (Phare CBC Cross border region goes digital)

Motivation activities, Implementation of 25 computer trainings around Gorenjska, 1 in Sele and 1 in Solčavsko for entrepreneurs, development of the programme and qualifying instructors, preparation of tender documents (Phare-Supply) – purchase of computers and software, setting up a telecentre

Support to SNSA in upgrading and modernization of the National Early Warning System

Monitoring the implementation of the project according to the Phare procedures, preparation of project specification (Phare Service)

Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, The Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration

M-LAB

Establishment of new alternative model of employment for young people, integrated programme of motivation, improvement of employment opportunities for young people by bringing together economy, schools, regional bodies

MODI Montagne Digital - Mountain areas go digital

Selection of 3 pilot villages in Gorenjska, animation and commissioning of local population for the use of internet for the needs of public services, training of “digi” animators and instructors, installation of 3 pilot internet points for locals, training of local population in computer skills

PET - Youth Business Energy for Tourism

Training on "Tourism - business opportunity at my door", creation of local-border youth connections in tourism or development youth cores, preparation and implementation of pilot projects

ROPOL Razvoj poslovnih lokacij v čezmejnem prostoru Slovenije / avstrijska Koroška

Establishing the concept of managing the industrial zones in the Gorenjska, Koroška and Savinjska region; providing best practice and knowledge through partners from Austria; implementation of workshops for future managers of industrial zones; preparation of marketing plan and establishing information system to support planned offer of these zones to future investors.

Gorenjska Industrial Zones

Preparation of investment and project documentation in 6 municipalities each managing their individual industrial zone to set foundations for future investments

Street furniture of old town and market centres of Gorenjska

Leading of the project and project partnership; identification of spatial problem; visit and exchange of best practices; elaboration of the "Street furniture of old town and market centres of Gorenjska" project, development of the follow-up EU/international project proposal, dissemination of results - an exhibition, a brochure

PUSEMOR – Public Services in Sparsely Populated Mountain Regions

Regional studies, international comparison of regional studies and best practices, identification of good ideas and best practices in order to improve the provision of public services, development of innovative and effective new strategies

Cross-border – Innovative development network

Coordination of cross-border development interests, design of joint cross-border projects, assistance with searching for cross-border partners, lobbying for common interests in cross-border area

One stop shop

Setting up the entry points of One stop shop in Gorenjska for entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs

New opportunity – new work

Setting up a possible model for employing the difficult-to-employ persons by checking the interest of institutions, companies and pilot model test

ASPECT – promotion of eco-companies in the Alpine space

A standard definition of eco-industry in the Alpine space, identification of eco-companies, clusters and support institutions in the Alpine space conform to the definition; strategic analysis of eco-companies in the Alpine space; drawing up the guidelines for development and joint tools for promotion; organised activities focused on linking between eco-companies and clusters, and to cooperation in joint research projects

Lively Old Town

Stimulation of the entire process of reviving five old town squares in Gorenjska (Kranj, Škofja Loka, Radovljica, Jesenice, Tržič) with the goal of giving a new impetus to their economic and social strength as well as the preservation of their cultural heritage

Gorenjska Regional Development Programme 2007 – 2013

Preparation of methodology, leading the process of preparation and the boards, guidance, analytics, concept, financial analyses

Gorenjska RDP 2007 – 2009 implementation plan

Preparation of methodology, leading the process of preparation and the boards, coordination of municipalities, work in the field, financial part of the programme

Regional feasibility studies for arrangement of infrastructure: cycle lanes, horse trails, theme paths, panoramic roads

concept of the project, coordination implementation, external contractors

 Economic Centre of Gorenjska GRE.GOR

disposition of the project, leading the regional project group, coordination