The staff engaged in the project “Development of Agricultural Cooperatives”, which is implemented by the Association of Citizens “Nešto Više” in partnership with the Center for Development and Support (CRP) from Tuzla, attended the field visit of donors to project beneficiaries. On Wednesday, July 13, the head of the Operations Section for Economic Development, Natural Resources and Infrastructure in the EU Delegation to BiH, Johann Hesse, met with the staff and producers of the Agricultural Cooperative “Agrokoraj” from Koraj, Lopare municipality. Agricultural cooperative “Agrokoraj”, within the project “Development of agricultural cooperatives”, plans to introduce GlobalGAP and HACCP quality systems in the production, storage and processing of fruits and vegetables. In addition, 30 new subcontractors are included in the cooperative’s network. During the visit, Hesse stressed that BiH’s economic development is key to the EU integration process and stressed that IPA 2008 includes a program designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises, tourism and agriculture. He added that 4m euros have been spent in Bosnia and Herzegovina so far to support projects under the program.
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