The Centre for Economic and Social Analyses and Strategies (CESAS) is a non-profit organisation located in the City of Kardzhali. CESAS aims to support the development of civil society in the Eastern Rhodopi region and to stimulate a sustainable social and economic development. The activities of the Centre, for example, include the development of cultural and eco tourism offerings, cross-border social cooperation and cultural activities. A particular focus of this work is on overcoming the social isolation of vulnerable groups and ethnic minorities. In HERITAGE ALIVE! the Centre works together with the Municipality of Kardzhali.

Tasks and activities

• Development and implementation of a Learning Quest for pupils in Perperikon (pilot action 6);
• Identification of local and regional stakeholders;
• Development of a Pilot Action Showcase and demonstration at target group specific events
• Development of regional policy implications and recommendations and future scenarios for regional development;
• Dissemination and presentation of project results.

Local / regional Context

The Eastern Rhodolpi region faces many development challenges of which not the least is the impact of the economic restructuring of the last decade. Traditional occupations like tobacco-growing and mining have for over a decade now been in decline, and the local people are looking for alternative opportunities.

The overall goal is to achieve a solid regional economic development for the benefit of the citizens, also removing social barriers faced by vulnerable groups and ethnic minorities in the region. The development of public-private partnerships and the involvement of the non-governmental sector are understood to be key elements in this development strategy.

Contact

Contact person: Teoman YALCIN
Phone: +359 361 80 278
E-mail: yalcin.teoman@gmail.com
www.kardjali.bg