The purpose of the project is to increase the use of the resources available from the ESI Funds by the public authorities of Zadar County. The project will contribute to addressing the shortage of skilled and trained staff as well as to strengthen the support network for local and regional self-government units and other legal persons with the public powers of Zadar County for the preparation and implementation of projects eligible for co-financing from the ESI Funds. The implementation of the project will have a positive impact on the county’s prosperity, which will be reflected in an increase in the number of projects declared and approved.