The project by means of the “Cooperation and Knowledge to a strong EU region”, provides strong support to Istria County’s public sector in the preparation and implementation of EU projects and regulates the quality strategic planning system in which the Regional Coordinator of Istria County is positioned as a key factor in the county’s regional development. The purpose of the project is to strengthen the capacity of the public institution and to ensure its work, to provide expert assistance to public bodies in the preparation and implementation of EU-funded development projects, to strengthen their capacities and to coordinate strategic planning and foster regional development in Istria County in active partnership with the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds.