Združenie pre rozvoj regiónu Pienin a Zamaguria · Slovakia
Building stronger communities. Supporting sustainable regional development.
Združenie pre rozvoj regiónu Pienin a Zamaguria is dedicated to supporting the sustainable development of the Pieniny and Zamagurie region through cooperation, community engagement, regional partnerships, and initiatives that strengthen the area's social, economic, cultural, and environmental potential.
We believe that sustainable regional development begins with cooperation. By bringing communities, municipalities, organizations, and regional stakeholders together, we work toward a stronger, more connected, and more resilient future for the region.
Welcome
Welcome to Združenie pre rozvoj regiónu Pienin a Zamaguria
Welcome to the official website of Združenie pre rozvoj regiónu Pienin a Zamaguria. Our organization represents a regional development approach based on cooperation, shared responsibility, and the belief that local communities should have meaningful opportunities to contribute to their region's future.
The Pieniny and Zamagurie region has a distinctive natural environment, cultural identity, community traditions, and development potential. Protecting these qualities while encouraging responsible progress requires collaboration between local authorities, residents, organizations, businesses, and other regional stakeholders.
Through our institutional objectives, partnerships, and development activities, we seek to encourage positive change and contribute to the long-term well-being of the communities within our area of operation.
About our region
A region with unique potential
Its identity is shaped by mountain landscapes, the Dunajec River, traditional settlements, local customs, and the close relationship between communities and their surrounding environment.
- Area of operation
- 25,404.33 ha
- Residents (1 January 2020)
- 8,536
- Coverage
- 1 town + 17 municipalities
Historical figures from the organization's published regional profile — not current population estimates.
Read about our region →Our purpose
Working together for a better regional future
Our purpose is to support the development of the Pieniny and Zamagurie region through cooperation, strategic thinking, community participation, and responsible development initiatives.
Our work is guided by a long-term commitment to collaboration, sustainability, transparency, and the preservation of regional identity.
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Sustainable Regional Development
Balanced development and strategic planning shared between municipalities.
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Community Cooperation and Participation
Dialogue between communities, municipalities and organizations.
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Sustainable Tourism Development
Responsible tourism that benefits local communities and protects the landscape.
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Environmental Protection
Awareness and responsible use of the region's natural resources.
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Cultural Heritage and Local Identity
Traditions, history and the shared identity of Pieniny and Zamagurie.
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Local Economic and Social Development
Regional resilience built on local resources and capabilities.
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Institutional and Regional Partnerships
Cooperation with municipalities, associations and public institutions.
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Youth and Future Generations
Helping young people stay connected to their communities.
From our photo archive
LEADER initiative — ceremonial signing of contracts
Photographs from a ceremony on the implementation status of the LEADER initiative, held with the Agricultural Paying Agency (PPA) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Slovak Republic.
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