CRITICAL FRAMEWORK-CONDITIONS FOR STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING

Abstract

Local development is multifunctional and complex process which incorporates different aspects like creation of planning and management methodology mainly through construction of relevant data base, key performance indicators, diagnostics reports, strategic action plans, generation of project ideas and proposals as well local development program implementation. It also incorporates a process of monitoring and evaluation of local development initiatives as well as connectivity with overall regional and macro-economic policies. So in the paper are specifically analyzed and discussed critical framework-conditions for strategic development programming which has been appeared in West Balkan Countries, Republic of Croatia and Serbia during the regional and local development projects implementation. The main critical framework conditions regards to Impediments on a Local level connected with different structures which led to different experiences, successes and problems; Accuracy and relevance of data and information; Institutional competence; Consideration of horizontal and vertical relations of local community which neglect their required active role in the development process; Financial restrictions as a considerable bottleneck for successful development planning upon unstable resource flow; Political culture norms and values; and The role of external experts and improvement of the above mentioned aspects which will enhance the situation of development planning at the local level in a sustainable manner. So any interventions must consider these interdependencies and the technical assistance in the field of local or regional development based on long term involvement. It is also concluded that the success of development efforts of the subordinated administrative levels depends to a high degree on adequate framework-conditions, which have to be formed and fostered at the superior level.