16.04.2026 | MUTABLE, Ongoing projects
MUTABLE Project – Multimodal Mobility Management in Rural Areas
The MUTABLE project aims to improve the accessibility and efficiency of public passenger transport in rural and peripheral areas. Its goal is to develop mobility management capacities that enable more flexible, sustainable and user-oriented solutions.
The project addresses challenges such as dispersed settlement patterns, population decline and poor connectivity with urban centres. Rather than building new infrastructure, it focuses on optimising existing transport systems and adapting them to the real needs of users.
At the heart of the project is the introduction of mobility managers, who act as a bridge between public authorities, transport providers and users. Their tasks include analysing mobility needs, engaging residents, coordinating new solutions and improving the efficiency of public transport. A particular emphasis is placed on developing demand-responsive transport (DRT) and making better use of existing capacities.
Core phase: analysis, collaboration and solution development
Project partnerships carry out an analysis of existing transport systems and user needs, with residents and key stakeholders actively involved throughout the process. On this basis, a shared mobility management solution is developed, defining the role of mobility managers and providing guidelines for improvement. An important element of this phase is the exchange of good practices between partner regions.
Pilot phase: testing solutions in practice
Pilot activities are being implemented in three countries to test new approaches, such as adjustments to bus routes, better use of existing transport services and the introduction of demand-responsive transport. The pilot activities allow the effectiveness of solutions to be tested in real-world conditions.
Final phase: transferring solutions and long-term impact
The project results are consolidated into a shared mobility management solution for rural areas. This contributes to better organisation of public transport, improved access to services, strengthened capacities of public authorities and the transferability of solutions to other regions. The project thus supports the long-term development of sustainable mobility and quality of life.
Focus in Slovenia: Pomurje
In Slovenia, the project focuses on the Pomurje region, with an emphasis on introducing flexible transport services and transferring good practices. Mobility managers and collaboration with local stakeholders play a key role, enabling the development of solutions tailored to the needs of residents.
The MUTABLE project is funded by the Interreg Central Europe programme through the European Regional Development Fund. More information about the project is available on the project website: www.interreg-central.eu/projects/mutable
10.11.2023 | Closed projects
Leading partner of the operation: BISTRA HIŠA, INSTITUTION FOR RESEARCH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MARTJANCI – SMART HOUSE, INSTITUTION FOR RESEARCH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MARTJANCI
Partner in the operation: Development agency Sinergija d.o.o., Acceleration of development
Thematic area of action: Job creation Development of basic services
Measure according to SLR: Development of tourism in connection with natural and cultural heritage
Specific objective:
- Increase entrepreneurial activities and encourage innovative partnerships, thus creating conditions for new (green) jobs, new local products and services;
- To improve the tourist attractiveness of the LAS area by exploiting cultural and natural features.
Purpose of the operation: Tourism represents a very important and at the same time one of the most promising economic sectors in the Goričko area. The cultural landscape and heritage in the countryside are important economic opportunities, so it is necessary to use these potentials as a development factor. The area is characterized by a diverse tourist, sports and recreational infrastructure. Many cultural, sports and other events are organized in the area every year. The utilization of the advantageous geographical position is poor. The potential of the natural and cultural heritage for tourism purposes is not fully exploited. There are no developed integrated tourism products. The tourist offer is fragmented (unconnectedness of individual existing providers). With the operation, we want to take advantage of the high level of preserved nature as a potential for the development of eco-friendly (sustainable) tourism. Locally produced products and food will be included in the tourist offer. We will develop new tourist products as a result of integration and active integral protection of natural and cultural heritage. We will connect providers in Gorički in joint activities. The solutions created as part of the operation will be permanent, as online solutions will be updated, which will be taken care of by the leading partner of LAS, and the marketing of new products and 5-star experiences will be taken over by participating providers from the Goričko area. The implementation of the operation will include the entire LAS area, all interested providers and the areas of production, processing and tourism. We will also include already existing stories from the area in the operation’s activities, connect them in one place and take care of their joint presentation. We will also create presentation aids and carry out a digital campaign and other connecting activities. Part of the activity will be aimed at improving knowledge of sustainable and green tourism. In this way, we will bring the providers of the Goričke area closer to Slovenian and global trends in tourism. We will carry out a series of activities to improve the skills of tourism providers. A special set of activities is aimed at raising awareness and training young people. Objectives of the operation
The key objectives of the operation are:
- Improve, connect and combine the presentation of the entire LAS Goričko 2020 area.
- To connect the growers and processors of the Goričke area and to open up new market routes for them.
- Improve knowledge of sustainable and green tourism
Operation indicators:
- Number of new local products and services (2);
- Number of new tourist programs, products and services based on the cultural and natural heritage of the LAS area (1);
- Number of conducted educational events (3).
- Number of conducted educational/awareness activities (1)
Results of the operation:
- By establishing an online platform and carrying out digital activities, we will improve, connect and combine the presentation of the entire Goričko LAS area (1 new joint online platform);
- With the creation of the new product “Gorička gajbica” we will connect the growers and processors of the Goričke area (2 new packages);
- By holding an awareness event, we will increase knowledge of sustainable and green tourism (1 awareness event).
Operation period:
- 9. 2023—31.12.2024
The total value of the operation in the EUR: 131.228,67
Amount of co-financing in EUR: 98.312,02
Contact: E: info@smarthouse.si T: 02 538 16 64
European Commission website: https://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/rural-development-2014-2020/index_sl.htm
The Rural Development Program website: https://www.program-podezelja.si/
The website of LAG At good people 2020: http://www.las-pridobrihljudeh.si/prva-stran/
09.11.2023 | Explore LAG At the good people
The leading partner of the operation: The leading partner LAG AT the good people – Society for the sustainability of resources SI.ENERGIJA Renkovci 8, 9224 Turnišče
Partner in the operation: Development agency Sinergija d.o.o., Acceleration of development, business unit Renkovci Renkovci 8, 9224 Turnišče
Thematic area of action: Job creation Development of basic services
Measure under SLR: Development of tourism in connection with natural and cultural heritage
Specific objective:
- Increase entrepreneurial activities and encourage innovative partnerships, thus creating conditions for new (green) jobs, new local products and services;
- To improve the tourist attractiveness of the LAG area by exploiting cultural and natural features.
The purpose of the operation: Tourism represents a very important and at the same time one of the most promising economic sectors in the LAG area. The cultural landscape and heritage in the countryside are important economic opportunities, so it is necessary to use these potentials as a development factor. The area is characterized by a diverse tourist, sports and recreational infrastructure. Many cultural, sports and other events are organized in the area every year. The utilization of the advantageous geographical position is poor. The potential of the natural and cultural heritage for tourism purposes is not fully exploited. The tourist offer is fragmented (unconnectedness of individual existing providers). With the operation, we want to take advantage of the high level of preserved nature as a potential for the development of eco-friendly (sustainable) tourism. Locally produced products and food will be included in the tourist offer. We will develop new tourist products as a result of integration and active integral protection of natural and cultural heritage. We will connect the providers in the LAG area with good people in joint activities. The solutions created as part of the operation will be permanent, as online solutions will be updated, which will be taken care of by the LAG leading partner, and the marketing of new products and 5-star experiences will be taken over by participating providers from the LAG area. The implementation of the operation will include the entire LAG area, all interested providers and the areas of production, processing and tourism. We will also include already existing stories from the area in the operation’s activities, connect them in one place and also take care of their visibility. We will also create various presentation aids and carry out a digital campaign and other recognizable activities. Part of the activity will be aimed at improving knowledge of sustainable and green tourism. In this way, we will bring the providers of the LAG area closer to Slovenian and global trends in tourism. We will carry out a series of activities to improve the skills of tourism providers. A special set of activities is aimed at raising awareness and training young people and the unemployed.
Objectives of the operation
The key objectives of the operation are:
- to improve, connect and combine the presentation of the entire area of LAG with good people, especially in the field of tourism, natural and cultural heritage;
- connect growers and processors in the LAG area and open up new market routes for them;
- improve knowledge of sustainable and green tourism.
Operation indicators:
- Number of new local products and services (2);
- Number of new tourist programs, products and services based on the cultural and natural heritage of the LAG area (1);
- Number of conducted educational events (4).
Results of the operation:
- With the establishment of an online platform and the implementation of digital activities, we will improve, connect and combine the presentation of the entire area of LAG At good people (1 new joint online platform);
- With the creation of the new product “Good basket” we will connect the growers and processors of the LAG area (2 new packages);
- By holding an awareness event, we will increase knowledge of sustainable and green tourism (1 event).
Operation period:
1.7. 2023—31.12.2024
Total value of the operation in EUR: 86,147.00
Amount of co-financing in EUR: 70,045.95
Contact: E: info@las-pdl.si T: 040 252 762 or 02 538 16 63
European Commission website: https://ec.europa .eu/agriculture/rural-development-2014-2020/index_sl.htm
The website of the Rural Development Program: https://www.program-podezelja.si/
The website of LAG At the good people 2020: http://www.las- pridobrihljudeh.si/prva-stran/
20.09.2023 | Closed projects
The goal of the project is to establish a strong cross-border network of development organizations, led by strengthened project partners, which responds to environmental challenges; according to the needs of the environment and the opportunities in it, it prepares suitable initiatives and proposals for regional development. The project will increase the competence of organizations for strategic programming, as a result of trainings, meetings and meetings, the capacity and strengthening of institutional cooperation of involved partners and subsequently involved organizations in the cross-border area of strategic programming will be strengthened. Throughout its duration, the project will serve the protocol of the established network of development organizations and the agreement on the online platform; through trainings, meetings and meetings, 64 organizations (16 from each partner region) from various fields and sectors will be involved, with a signed protocol and agreement, the organizations will be connected and, most importantly, informed about the current events, so that they can respond appropriately and give appropriate inputs. The software area is rich in various resources, but a large part of them is not used from the software development point of view. The maintenance and successful further development of this cross-border region with the aim of retaining an active local population, with the inclusion of rural areas and the realization of concrete actions, has many possibilities for more efficient and successful development planning. Considering that the border area faces common challenges, the common interest is the creation of a sustainable cross-border network of development organizations that strengthen institutional cooperation among themselves.
The total value of the project amounts to EUR 406,955.00, of which EUR 354,911.75 is co-financed by the ERDF.
The project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund as part of the Interreg V-A Slovenia-Hungary Cooperation Program.
20.09.2023 | Closed projects
The growth of the world’s population and increased energy consumption in developing countries has caused the emission of greenhouse gases to increase greatly. The result is climate change and extreme weather events, which represent one of the biggest challenges facing humanity in the 21st century.
The goal of the RURES project:
- Improve territorially based low-carbon energy planning strategies and policies that support climate change mitigation.
The RURES project pursues two sub-goals:
- To take advantage of the potential of renewable energy sources and increase energy efficiency in rural regions, because they have a great potential to become energy independent.
- Provide support to political decision-makers in the process of developing and implementing energy policies.
What will we do as part of the project Local Support Groups (LPS) will be established within RURES, which together will form a regional energy network and will consist of important representatives from the environment (municipality, regional agencies, energy, economy…) and will take care of the implementation of the Plan energy efficiency. An international cooperation agreement will be signed during the LPS. Examples of good practices and models of alternative financing for renewable energy and energy efficiency measures will be investigated, and recommendations for financing will be made based on these studies. As part of the project, pilot measures will be taken in the field of renewable energy sources (ventilation with heat recovery, smart metering, LED lights, PV for thermal and on-demand production, wind energy and plant energy, a plant powered by vegetable oils, energy efficiency measures for water pumps and E-tree), which will be placed in visible and densely trafficked places. The benefit and added value created by the exploitation of RES will be investigated, as well as an online tool for calculation (municipal taxes, other incomes… ) This will reduce the gap between developed and less developed regions, where there will be an exchange of good practices and experiences ( financial and technological), which will lead to new insights and investments in energy efficiency measures and renewable energy sources, which will consequently reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The project consists of 3 thematic work packages:
- Preparing the implementation of the energy efficiency plan process
- Implementation of the energy efficiency plan
- Measuring the effects of the economic value of renewable energy sources
5 investments by partner countries:
- ventilation with heat recovery in the sports center (DE),
- energy efficiency measures for water pumps (PL),
- E-tree (SI, Pomurje),
- Establishing an energy renewable environment (HU),
- Establish energy efficiency in the administrative building in Čakovec (HR).
Communications about the project The goal is to inform the public about the results and progress on websites, promotional material based on the established communication strategy.
Partners: 11 partners (including two partners from Pomurje) and one associate partner from 6 Central European countries. Country: Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland.
Project value: €2.16 million. The project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and through the Interreg Central Europe 2014-2020 program in the amount of €1.82 million.
MATERIAL: RURES Press release
