INTEGRA: Development of Mineral Resources of Amalgamated Territorial Communities as a Basis for Growth of Local Economies and Strengthening of Community Capacity Project is aimed at developing local self-government, increasing accountability and sustainability of communities, as well as joint problem-solving with local authorities and involving communities in the process of mineral resources extraction and use.
The Project's main goal is to set up an effective mechanism for assessing and utilising the existing subsoil potential within the amalgamated territorial communities.
The Project will result in following activities:
Increasing the level of community participation in decision-making related to the development and use of natural resources, in particular through public consultations, seminars and information campaigns.
Protecting the interests of communities in terms of environmental, economic and nature conservation use of the raw resources.
Developing tools that can help make the process of extracting and using mineral resources more transparent and accessible to citizens.
Promoting the formation of public-private partnerships.
Developing tools for assessing and attracting mineral resources and their potential to the economy of ATCs.
