Opportunities for the Development of Partnerships through Cross-Border Cooperation

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Merdža Handalić

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Successful implementation of cross-border cooperation not only depends on the capacity of state institutions to successfully lead and coordinate activities in the course of realization of the program but also the ability of potential users to make as many good project proposals, cross-border related, which could be financed from funds cross-border cooperation. Intensive cross-border cooperation among development actors on the principles of partnership may have influence on the development of cross-border regions and increase the absorptive capacity of these regions.

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