The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Romania re-launched the online presence of the Beautiful Romania project.

The platform aims to promote the initiatives and activities related to urban regeneration and cultural heritage protection among central and local stakeholders, as well as individuals interested in these issues in Romania.

This initiative is expected to boost urban employment in these regenerated sites while initiating the process of revitalisation of currently neglected and degraded historical buildings in the centres of several Romanian cities.

The project provides training and employment opportunities for young people from vulnerable groups, supports the Romanian Government and municipalities in the rehabilitation of the country's urban heritage.

In this way, the project supports the Government's efforts towards increased social and economic development.

For these purposes, the Beautiful Romania project team has developed an interactive online resource centre that will gather and promote best practices around the world, potential project ideas to be developed in Romania, resource organisations and information on legal framework and volunteering/internship opportunities. The platform integrates several web 2.0 technologies which aim to facilitate the communication and interaction with a wider audience. 

Further information:

• Original Press Release - United Nations Development Programme in Romania
• Beautiful Romania project (in Romanian, soon available in English)