Towards a Greener Future: Fostering Sustainable Development and Growth Based on One of the Most Versatile Plant of the World
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Project idea information
Priority
Environment and culture responsible Danube region - Foster sustainable use of natural and cultural heritage and resources
Project Idea Promoter
(name of the institution)ArchEnerg Cluster (Hungary)
Needs and challenges
(Needs, main problems or challenges to be addressed)Hemp is often called as “the most useful plant of the world”, “the most versatile plant of the world” or “the most extraordinary plant of the world”. Hemp deserved these terms because its products can be used in food industry, chemistry, cosmetics, agricu
Objectives
(main and specific objectives to be achieved)The current project aims to revivify the value chain of hemp production from primary production to marketing and tourism related to hemp in the Danube region with the exploitation of the long tradition of this branch (including professional knowledge, sty
Main results and core outputs
The project will result, as indirect effects, in more work places, preserve of cultural heritage in the Danube region, sustainable growth and development and sustainable tourism.
Main foreseen activities
1) Project management and Cummunication acivities
2) Preparation of a Hemp Strategy consisting of a context analysis
3) Hemp Sustainable Development Complex tools covering the analysis and adaption of the experiences of Western European Countries, Capac
Innovative character of the project idea
The innovative character of the idea is that in the project we try to establish an environment which is favourable for hemp production and is able to decrease environment burden in the Danube region.
Estimated Total Budget
(in EUR)2,000,000
Estimated duration
(in months)30
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Partners involved at this stage
ERDF Partners
From Slovenia and Romania
IPA Partners
From Serbia
Associated Strategic Partners
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Partners requested
ERDF Partners
Municipalities, development agencies, universities, urban planning institutions from ERDF countries
IPA Partners
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Associated Strategic Partners
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Contact Person
Name
Beata Udvari
Address
H-6721 Szeged, Vadász utca 5.
Country
Hungary
Telephone number
E-mail address
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