The algorithm of the methodological approach used is illustrated in Fig. 1

Fig.1 Overall Approach to Conversion

II.Analysis of the military doctrine and the role of the conversion in it  top

Bulgaria and its armed Forces are still on the way of transition but we have managed to reach a stage at which we have an integrated and coherent national defense planning, a clear mission, strategy and policy on developing affordable plans and providing the required capabilities. As a result, Bulgaria will have Armed Forces that are ready and capable of meeting the new security challenges and fulfilling a broad spectrum of tasks, including integrating effectively and undertaking the responsibilities of NATO membership. These Armed Forces will successfully enhance the political leadership of the country on its way to European and Euroatlantic integration. They will be a reliable partner and efficient contributor to the national and joint security efforts, ready and able to take up national and collective defense missions.

At present the integration process is at its apex. As a result of the consistent foreign, defense and military policy Bulgaria has achieved certain results in national and regional security guarantee by creating a solid foundation of for the process of integration in the European and Euroatlantic structures. Our integration is directly related to our efforts under the different mechanisms and instruments for preparation for membership that provide a possibility for clear assessment of our achievements and determination to receive an invitation to join the Alliance at the Prague summit in 2002.

III.International support for base redevelopment in Central and Eastern Europe / Source : Bonn International Center for conversion.   top

Report 11.Base Closure and redevelopment in Central and Eastern Europe.July 1997,Bonn/
A number of international Institutions, foundation and companies participate in base redevelopment efforts in CEE.NATO has identified three international financial institutions.eight bilateral relationships, 23 private investment companies, and numerous foundation that provide financing for projects that could include military base redevelopment. The following four programs are the most substantial in terms of resources.

3.1.The European Union's Phare Program
Although Phare program does not directly focus on military base redevelopment, many of its projects affect those efforts. For instance, it funded the conversion of 2 500 units of former Soviet barracks complex into civilian apartments in Keszyca, Poland as a part of its infrastructure program. It also provided EUR 1.2 million to allow Lithuania to survey the environmental contamination on 200 former Soviet bases and prepare a clean-up action plan for one pilot site.

3.2.The North Atlantic Treaty Organization Committee on the Challenges of Modern Society sponsors a number of projects with relevance to base redevelopment efforts in Central and Eastern Europe.The Pilot Study on the Environmental Aspects of the Reuse of Former military Lands-clearly the most relevant projects - began in 1994.

3.3.The United States Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction program ( CTR ) funds efforts within former Soviet states.including Belarus and the Ukraine,to destroy weapon of mass destruction and demilitarize in general

3.4.The world Bank Environmental Program for Central and Eastern Europe provides loans and leverages additional international funding for identifying and alleviating environmental problems stem from former Soviet bases.

This short overview of the possible sources for financing of the projects for conversion in Bulgaria allows us to make a conclusion that no matter there are hard economic conditions there exist possibilities and prerequisites for us to catch up with the other countries in the process of conversion.

IV. Analysis of the environment in which the projects for conversion will be realized. /SWOT Analysis of the Project Environment/  top

The Republic conducts hard radical reforms in the political, economic and social sphere of public life. The reforms are accompanied by closing down and restructuring of inefficient types of production resulting on its own part in increasing the unemployment. The refor4m in the army and its restructuring in accordance with the NATO standards and criteria is accompanied in its predominant part by increase in the unemployment which in the regions where the sites intended for conversion are situated, reaches more than 40 % at an average level of 18 % for the country. That is the reason why the government of the country and the local bodies in the region where the released military sites are situated the processes of conversion are treated as an instrument for regional development and social adaptation of the military personnel released from the armed forces. Due to this reason the projects for conversion of military sites that are offered for discussion, are from regions having economic problems, high degree of unemployment and relatively high share of ethnic population.

4.1.Main Economic Indicators of the Razgrad region/

Razgrad region is situated in the Northeastern part of the Danubian plain. Its territory is 2 637 sq. km. Or 2.4% of the territory of Bulgaria. The population of the region is 167 410 persons that marks a negative trend for a decrease with 8.5% annually.

In 1998 in Razgrad 2% of the gross added value is produced. The GDP per head of population here is 2611 leva which is the average one for the country. However we have to note that the differences with respect to GDP per head of population in the different settlements in the region are drastically great. So for example, for municipality Razgrad they are three and more times more than in the other municipalities.

It is important to note as well that a priority branch in the region is agriculture and services with 40%, while industry is represented by 20%.

Unemployment is the basic problem which the regional economy faces. The trends for increase are disturbing - the annual increase is 3-4% and reaches 22.3% average for the region. The level of unemployment drastically varies: from 14.8% in Razgrad up to 58% in municipality Samuil.

4.2. Main economic indicators of Kardjeli region.

4.3. Main economic indicators of Dalgopol region.

Dalgopol region uated at about 70 km to the west of the district center Varna, on the left bank of the river Goliama Kmchia and it is the natural continuation of the axis Varna-Devnia-Provadia. The territory is 440 942 sq. km. And the altitude - from 30 to 1000 m. The relief is monotonous - from hilly plain, to semi-mountainous and it is shaped by the rivers Luda Kamchia, Goliama Kamchia, the Northern slopes of the Kamchia mountain and the Eastern ramifications of the Varbishki part of the Balkan mountain. The climate is temperate - continental. The soils are predominantly light-gray and brown-forest soils, and by the rivers and in the valleys - alluviallawn soils. Municipality Dalgopol region is rich is rich in water resources. The territory is poor in minerals and ores. The deposits of inert materials are of economic interest. The considerable forest fond preconditions yield of wood, , and the arable land is suitable for different crops depending on the soil and climatic conditions and the availability of plain and pre-mountainous types of terrain. The forest vegetation is predominantly oaks, planes, sycamores, lindens, beeches etc.

There is a great variety in the types of game here. There are many types of fishes in the rivers. The natural climatic conditions precondition the development of agriculture. The region has 16 settlements including its center the town of Dalgopol. The agricultural fund is 184 116 decres, the forest fund is 200 944 decres. A big part of the rural population develops stock-breeding predominantly in private farms under comparatively primitive conditions. Spources of income ste cattle-breeding and sheep-breeding. Horses are bred as well - of mountainous breeds. These parameters are quite lower than the levels achieved during the years of the past. Predominantly cereal and technical crops are grown here. Vegetable growing is the second lucrative branch of economy. Onion, green peppers and tomatoes are grown. There are orchards as well - apples, peaches and apricots.

The population of the region in 1999 is about 17 061 persons including the one in the town itself.
17% of the population is in age in which it is not capable of working, 52% are in age capable of working and 31% of the population are pensioners - in an age when they are incapable of working. The minorities are 40% of the population they are Turkish and Gypsy minorities Recently unemployment is constantly at levels above 45%. The greatest number of unemployed persons are in the group 30-44 years of age having elementary or lower than elementary education, predominantly among the minorities.

In Dalgopol region, on the forest territory of 1 3000 decres, (one decre is equal to 1000 square meters) a military site, barracks and warehouse for fuels and lubricants was situated. The administrative building of the military unit is a solid two-storey construction having total area 600 sq. m. and the barracks have 350 sq.m. area in which the repair workshop is situated.

4.4. Basic characteristic features of the military site in Simitly region.

The Simitli Military Base (SMB) is located in the city's western section, in immediate proximity to the downtown area (approximately 100 meters away from the
municipality building, several banks (Bulgarian Post Bank, DSK Bank, Hebros Bank) and the employment agency). Based on municipal regulation plans, the base's area is 165300 sq.m. 45 buildings in different infrastructure condition are located within SMB; the total built-up area of the buildings is approximately 40 decares.

The following is a description of the individual buildings, including their past functional use:

1. Checkpoint - one-storey building maintained by SMB's guards, approximately 20 sq. m, with an adjacent are for visitors, well-preserved;
2. Kiosk - new solid building (1986), close to the checkpoint;
3. Firewood storage facility - old, one-storey brick building with a tin roof and a metal door;
4. Heating fuel storage facility - one-storey brick building (approximately 25 sq. m), with a tin roof and a metal door;
5. Firewood storage facility - one-storey dilapidated building with a tin roof; approximately 25 sq. m of doors missing;
6. Wood and materials storage facility - one-storey building;
7. Firewood storage facility - brick building with a tiled roof; doors and windows missing;
8. Lot - allocated for two tennis courts, with drainage;
9. Infirmary - one-storey building (1981), infirmary and offices, with a tiled roof;
10. Ramshackle building, almost torn down;
11. Infirmary;
12. Dormitories and command center - well-preserved two-storey building with a tiled roof;
13. Swimming pool lot - length approximately 25 meters, depth 2 - 2.5 m; concrete, cracked;
14. Bakery - one-storey solid building with a tiled roof; leased to a private baker, the lease contract is expected to be renewed;
15. Sports facilities lot - horizontal bars and other sports installations;
16. Mess-room - tiled floor, local heating;
17. Canteens - quite large, hanging ceiling, wood paneling on the columns, within the mess-hall;
18. Dormitories - well-preserved building, with central heating on the 2 nd floor and flat roof (the roof is leaking);
19. Library and offices
20. Offices
21. Offices and dormitories - uniform, one-storey buildings located around a large drill ground;
22. Offices and dormitories - uniform, one-storey buildings located around a large drill ground;
23. Offices and dormitories - uniform, one-storey buildings located around a large drill ground;
24. Lot - a large drill ground;
25. Lot - a corner in the northeastern section of the base, unclosed due to a landslide; located close to the house of a local businessman;
26. Lot - summer movie theater;
27. Restrooms;
28. Guard quarters;
29. Building - support facility, used as swinery;
30. Administrative building of the Ministry of Defense's Private State Property Management Executive Agency, with adjacent park lot. Low, well-maintained building, with a concrete roof. A one-storey building is located in the park lot.
31. Park lot buildings - highrise buildings with concrete roofs and metal doors; fenced;
32. Park lot buildings - highrise buildings with concrete roofs; fenced;
33. Storage facilities located around a drill ground - one-storey buildings with a loading platform; SMB exit to the north;
34. Park area buildings - former mews. Available infrastructure. Some buildings have tin roofs, other have tiled roofs;
35. Communications building - solid, well-maintained, one-storey building hosting a digital switchboard with 300 extensions. Equipped. The electricity has been turned off;
36. Buildings - storage facilities located around a drill ground with an exit to the west. Spacious, single-sided buildings with tin doors;
37. District heating plant - one-storey building with a tin roof; a 25-meter smokestack;
38. Workshops - fully equipped two-storey building with large metal doors and concrete roof; broken windows;
39. Fuel storage facility - the fuel pumps have been removed but a fuel storage tank was left; the storage facilities are one-storey, cell-like structures with metal doors and tin roof;
40. Lot - vehicle service canal;
41. Lot in the base's western section - two-storey tank guard tower and depot;
42. General staff building - solid, two-storey building with a tiled roof; well-preserved;
43. Support building located outside the base - supply facilities; underground ammunition storage facilities (empty);
44. Lot - a summer-house in the base's park, close to the general staff building;
45. Washrooms, baths.

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Sliven Military Base "Burshen" Conversion Pilot Project

1. Location: 8 km in Southern direction from Sliven. The site may be reached by a fourth class road connecting it with the Burshen Airfield and by the Sliven - Yambol second class road.

2. Description: The base was established in 1974. Until 1989, it accommodated two military units.

The first was an engineering battalion that performed construction and maintenance works on airfields and was under the command of the Bulgarian airforces. The second unit executed mechanical maintenance. Total enlisted personnel were 62, of whom 10 officers and 52 NCOs. The base was effectively closed in November, 2001.

The base is located on a total area of 280 000 sqm bordering as follows: the asphalt-concrete airstrip to the north; private agricultural farms to the south; a farm road to the east; and Vointech Ltd's air club facilities to the west. The company is not functioning presently.

The area is surrounded by a fence on concrete columns and barbed wire. The fence in the northern section is missing. Internal roads are paved with asphalt-concrete.

The land is semi-mountainous, rocky. Water supply to the site is provided from a central water source. The pipelines are asbestos-concrete, Æ 80, in good condition. Water usage is measured with a water-meter located in a concrete manhole, approximately 50 meters away from building No. 1 (checkpoint). The sewer is local, with the sewer water collector located to the north of building No. 23. An error was made while building the water and sewer systems and the sewer pipes run above the drinking water mains.

The electricity system is in a very bad condition. The electricity of the site is turned off. Many electricity control boards and installations have been stolen. A local transformer station is located in building No. 13.

Phone lines are provided for the site but have been switched off for the moment. Both cellular operators, Mobiltel and Globul, provide coverage of the area.

The site does not have similar plans for the infrastructure

The following subsidiary sites are located within the area:

Fuel supply facility - divided into storage facilities and security area. Each facility has
its own net fence and gates. The storage facility contains:
tank T- 50 ì 3 underground tank - 19 pcs.
tank T- 40 ì 3 ground - 3 pcs.
Park lot. This secondary site includes buildings ¹ 18,19 è 20. The entrance is from the area, through two gates, dimensions 6.00/1.60 m and 1.00/1.60, respectively.

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Storage facility. This secondary site includes buildings ¹ 45, 46, 47 è 48. Access is by two gates, dimensions 5.00/1.50 m each.

Buildings (49 pcs.):

1. Checkpoint and cafeteria - Solid, one-storey building (1983). Flat concrete roof with hydro insulation. The lime-and-cement plaster has partially fallen off. Dimensions 20.60/14.90/3.00 m. A total of 13 rooms in the building.
2. Staff building - Slid, two-storey building, without basement, with a flat roof and sprayed plaster. Built in 1983. Dimensions 17.90/10.00/5.70 m. A total of 14 rooms in the building.
3. Old staff building - Solid, one-storey building (1974). Double-slope roof of metal and asbestos-concrete. Dimensions 32.50/11.00/3.00 + 2.00 m. A total of 7 rooms in the building. The lime-and-cement plaster has partially fallen off. The electric system is cut off.
4. Movie theater - Slid, one-storey building (1974), consisting of a hallway, a viewing hall and two rooms. Double-slope roof of metal and asbestos-concrete. Dimensions 32.50/11.00/3.00 + 2.00 m. The electric system is cut off.
5. Dormitories - Solid, one-storey building (1974). Double-slope roof of metal and asbestos-concrete. Dimensions 32.50/11.00/3.00 + 2.00 m. A total of 6 rooms, a hallway and restrooms. The lime-and-cement plaster has partially fallen off. The electric system is cut off. Two adjacent solid buildings with flat roofs. The first one has dimensions 4.70/4.00/2.20 m. The second one's dimensions are 4.70/31.00/3.00 m and 5 rooms.
6. Mess-hall - Solid, one-storey building (1974). Ñãðàäàòà å ìàñèâíà, åäíîåòàæíà, ïîñòðîåíà ïðåç 1974 ã. Double-slope roof of metal and asbestos-concrete. Dimensions 32.50/11.00/3.00 + 2.00 m. A total of two rooms and a hallway. The lime-and-cement plaster has partially fallen off. The electric system is cut off.
7. Dormitories - Solid, one-storey building (1974). Double-slope roof of metal and asbestos-concrete. Dimensions 32.50/11.00/3.00 + 2.00 m. A total of 6 rooms, a hallway and restrooms. The lime-and-cement plaster has partially fallen off. The electric system is cut off.
8. Warehouse - Solid, one-storey building (1974). Double-slope roof of metal and asbestos-concrete. Dimensions 32.50/11.00/3.00 + 2.00 m. A total of 6 storage rooms. The lime-and- cement plaster has partially fallen off. The electric system is cut off.
9. Old guard room Solid, one-storey building (1974). Flat concrete roof with hydro insulation. Eight rooms. The lime-and-cement plaster has partially fallen off.
10. Warehouse - Solid, one-storey building (1974). Flat concrete roof with hydro insulation. Dimensions 3.80/2.90/2.20 m. One room. Lime-and-cement plaster.
11. Warehouse and food storage - Solid, one-storey building (1974). Flat concrete roof with hydro insulation. Two rooms. Lime-and-cement plaster.
12. Shoe room - Solid, one-storey building (1975). Flat concrete roof, partially fallen.
Dimensions 22.00/5.60/2.70 m. The lime-and-cement plaster has mostly fallen off. The building is proposed for discard.
13. Local transformer station - Solid, one-storey building (1975). Dimensions 3.00/3.00/6.00 m. Flat plaster.

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14. Baths and washing room - Semi-solid, one-storey building (1974). Flat concrete roof with hydro insulation. Dimensions 10.00/9.80/3.25 m. Six rooms. Lime-and-cement plaster. The electric system is cut off.
15. Tinsmith's - Semi-solid, one-storey building (1979). Flat concrete roof with hydro insulation. Dimensions 8.50/4.60/3.40 m. One room. Lime-and-cement plaster. The building has no power supply.
16. Warehouse - Semi-solid, one-storey building (1983). Flat roof, roofing panels with hydro insulation. Dimensions 27.00/18.00/3.80 m. Lime-and-cement plaster.
17. Power backup facility - Solid, one-storey building (1984). Dimensions 4.00/3.00/2.20 m. Flat plaster. Flat concrete roof with hydro insulation.
18. Park - Solid, one-storey building (1984). Flat roof, roofing panels with hydro insulation. Dimensions 48.00/18.00/5.20 m. Lime-and-cement plaster. A lightning-conducting installation has been built.
19. Park - Solid, one-storey building (1984). Flat roof, roofing panels with hydro insulation. Dimensions 72.00/18.00/5.20 m Lime-and-cement plaster. A lightning-conducting installation has been built.
20. Park - Solid, one-storey building (1984). Flat roof, roofing panels with hydro insulation. Dimensions 72.00/18.00/5.20 m. Lime-and-cement plaster. A lightning-conducting installation has been built.
21. Vehicle repair facility - A metal shelter adjacent to building No. 1, on metal columns, with a roof of asbestos-concrete panels. Built in 1983. Dimensions 18.30/5.60/3.80 m.
22. Vehicle parts warehouse - Solid, one-storey building (1984). Flat concrete roof with hydro insulation. Dimensions 7.00/5.30/2.75 m. Lime-and-cement plaster. Five rooms.
23. Recreation facilities - Solid, one-storey building (1983). Flat concrete roof with hydro insulation. Lime-and-cement plaster. Dimensions 34.00/12.35/3.20 m. 21 rooms. Lightning-conducting installation.
24. Switchboard - Solid, one-storey building (1985). Flat concrete roof with hydro insulation. Lime-and-cement plaster. Dimensions 6.60/4.90/3.60 m. 3 rooms.
25. Staff building - Solid, one-storey building (1983). Flat roof, roofing panels with hydro insulation. Dimensions 31.60/12.55/3.20 m. 14 rooms and a hallway. Lime-and-cement plaster.
26. Canteen - Solid, one-storey building (1983). Flat roof, roofing panels with hydro insulation. Dimensions 21.60/17.60/3.20 m. 10 rooms. Lime-and-cement plaster.
27. Study rooms - Solid, one-storey building (1985). Flat roof, roofing panels with hydro insulation. Dimensions 31.70/14.50/3.70 m. Six rooms and a hallway. Lime-and-cement plaster.
28. Fuel lab - Solid, one-storey building (1987). Flat concrete roof with hydro insulation. Dimensions 9.50/8.20/2.80 m. Four rooms. Lime-and-cement plaster.
29. Warehouse - Solid, one-storey building (1975). Flat concrete roof with hydro insulation. Dimensions 16.70/4.60/2.20 m. Three rooms. Lime-and-cement plaster, only on the northern facade.
30. Sports hall - Solid, one-storey building (1988). Only rough construction was done. Flat roof of roofing panels. Dimensions 23.10/5.40/3.70 ì.
31. Vehicle checkpoint -Solid, one-storey building (1983). Flat concrete roof with hydro insulation. Dimensions 9.40/7.90/3.40 m. 4 rooms. Lime-and-cement plaster.
32. Fuel supplies room - Solid, one-storey building (1984). Flat concrete roof with hydro insulation. Dimensions 4.00/4.00/2.60 m. Lime-and-cement plaster.
33. Vehicle repair shop - Solid assembled structure (1974). Roof of asbestos-concrete panels. The building is in a deplorable condition and has been proposed for discard.
34. Vehicle spare parts warehouse - Solid, one-storey building (1982). Flat concrete roof with hydro insulation. Dimensions 14.50/9.10/2.60 m. Two rooms. Lime-and-cement plaster, partially fallen off.
35. Fuel station - Solid, one-storey building (1974). Flat concrete roof with hydro insulation. Dimensions 7.00/6.25/3.00 m. Three rooms. Lime-and-cement plaster.
36. Warehouse - Arched metal structure (1980). Brick walls to the north and south. Dimensions 29.00/8.50/4.00 m. 10 tin sheets missing.
37. Warehouse - Arched metal structure (1980). Brick walls to the east and west. Dimensions 20.00/8.50/4.00 m.
38. Warehouse - Arched metal structure (1980). Brick walls to the east and west. Dimensions 20.00/8.50/4.00 m. 20 tin sheets missing.
39. Warehouse - Arched metal structure (1980). Brick walls to the north and south. Dimensions 12.00/8.50/4.00 m. 10 tin sheets missing.
40. Warehouse - Arched metal structure (1980). Brick walls to the north and south. Dimensions 29.00/8.50/4.00 m.
41. Warehouse - Arched metal structure (1980). Brick walls to the east and west. Dimensions 29.00/8.50/4.00 m.
42. Warehouse - Arched metal structure (1980). Brick walls to the east and west. Dimensions 29.00/8.50/4.00 m.
43. Warehouse - Solid structure (1985). Dimensions 9.00/4.70/2.70 m. Flat concrete roof with hydro insulation. Lime-and-cement plaster.
44. Warehouse - Solid assembled structure (1985). Dimensions 12.40/12.20/6.20 m. Flat roof, roofing panels with hydro insulation. Concrete loading platform.
45. A warehouse (anti-nuclear type). - Solid assembled structure (1985). Dimensions 38.00/11.00/4.50 m. Oval-shaped. Flat roof, roofing panels with hydro insulation. Metal doors with sand filling, thickness 40 cm.
46. ÀÂ warehouse (anti-nuclear type). - Solid assembled structure (1985). Dimensions 38.00/11.00/4.50 m. Oval-shaped. Flat roof, roofing panels with hydro insulation. Metal doors with sand filling, thickness 40 cm.
47. ÀÂ warehouse (anti-nuclear type). - Solid assembled structure (1985). Dimensions 38.00/11.00/4.50 m. Oval-shaped. Flat roof, roofing panels with hydro insulation. Metal doors with sand filling, thickness 40 cm.

V. Vision and goals of the conversion top

The vision of the Government and of the local administration in the regions with conversion of released military sites is expresses in the accelerated economic development of these regions with the goal to harmonize and equalize life standards with the other regions of the country as well as social adaptation and active inclusion of the released military personnel in the public life of the region and of the country.

The economic, historical-social and cultural differences of the above mentioned regions predetermine the specificity of the aims of the conversion in each one of them.

5.1. Goals of the conversion in Razgrad region.

SWOT analysis of the region gives us grounds to determine the goal of the conversion in Razgrad region: by building regional agricultural center in the released military sites to create conditions and prerequisites to stimulate the priority branch for the region in order to improve decisively the quality of the agricultural production.

5.2. Goals of the conversion in Kardjali region.

1. The basic goal of the project is to build modern Balkan refugee center provided with modern equipment.
2. Stimulation of the economic activities in the region.
3. Social adaptation of the officers released from the armed forces and their active participation in the reconstruction of the region and regional administration.

5.3. Goals of the conversion in Dalgopol

The social-economic characteristics of the region, the natural conniptions and the materiel base of the military site give us grounds to determine and substantiate the goal of the conversion:
Social adaptation of the military released from the armed forces;
Stimulation of opening new jobs with the goal to decrease the unemployment;
Economic development of the region.

5.4. Goals of the conversion in Simitli region.

5.5. Goals of the conversion in Sliven region.

Figure 2 shows the regions where military sites are being released for which the projects are offered. Table 1 shows the goals of the projects.

Figure 2. Map of Bulgaria with the regions with military sites subject to conversion
Table 1. Regions and goals of the projects for conversion

Region settlement where the conversion site is situated	Name of the project	Goals of the project
Razgrad	Regional agricultural center	To establish conditions and prerequisites to stimulate the priority branch of agriculture for the region and to improve the quality of the agricultural production
Kardjali	Modern Balkan emigrant center	1. The basic goal of the project is to build a modern Balkan refugee center provided with modern equipment with guaranteeing the necessary security. 2. Stimulation of the economic activities in the region 3. Social adaptation of the officers released from the armed forces and their active participation in the reconstruction of the region and the regional administration
Dalgopol	Social adaptation and stimulation of opening new jobs	- Social adaptation of the military personnel released from the armed forces ; - Stimulation of opening new jobs with the goal to decrease the unemployment; - Economic development of the region
Simitli	Simitli Military Base Conversion	Maximum and effective utilization of Simitli's geographical, biological and socialresources;Create new jobs; Support the social adaptation process in the region - Establish new, sustainable businesses and provide resource support to existing ones; - Improve the region's infrastructure; - Support Municipality's social activities; - Improve and maintain a clean environment; Improve the education and the skills of local workforce.
Sliven	Sliven Military Base Conversion	Maximum and effective utilization of Sliven's geographical, biological and social resources; - Create new jobs; - Establish new, sustainable businesses and provide resource support to existing ones; - Improve the region's infrastructure; - Maintain a clean environment; - Improve the education and the skills of local workforce. Objectives: - Support local businesspeople wishing to start up a new business or to expand an existingbusiness - special attention will be given to Redundant military; - Increase budget revenues to the local budget; - Attract foreign investment in the region; - Support the development of joint-ventures in the region; - Attract target funds to improve the region's infrastructure;

VI.System of measures to achieve the goals /Priorities of the conversion/   top

6.1. Priorities of the conversion

6.1.1. In Razgrad region:

1.Stimulation and development of agricultural production as a priority branch of economy for the region.
2. Stimulation and development of small and medium business in agriculture.
3.Regional development :

1.1. Reconstruction of the existing internal roads.
1.2. Building of new infrastructure:
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2. Sites that are newly built
2.1. Training qualification complex.

2.2. Exhibition hall for thematic exhibitions - UA 1600 sq. m.
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equipment ~.
2.3. Auction and exhibitions /displays of animals
UA 700 ?².
equipment ~.
2.4. Information and commodity exchange share
UA 160 ??.?..
equipment ~.

3.5. Functional offices for consultations in plant growing, stock-breeding, mechanization, forest growing and forest protection, hunting and fish-breeding activities.
3.6. Laboratory center - soil analyses, analysis of agricultural production, animal products, foods and food preparations, fertilizers and pesticides.
3.7. Offices of firms for distribution
3.8. Degoustation center
4. Renovated sites
4.1. Site N 10 from Appendix 1
for the hotel building described in p. 3.1
4.2. Site N 12 from Appendix 1
4.3. Sites N 18 and N 19 from Appendix 1
4.4. Warehouse for all types of spare parts
4.5. Site 22 from Appendix !
5. Semi-solid buildings strongly amortized to be liquidated in accordance with Appendix 1 having an area on which buildings are erected
6. Zone for rest and recuperation - at present it is situated within the boundaries of a site subject to conversion. There is various vegetation which is amortized and needs to be eradicated and new vegetation must be planted in its place. About 80% of that territory, situated in the western part of the site, is suitable for establishing a park zone with places for rest and recuperation. It is necessary to build a connecting network of alleys with soft sand cover, children's facilities, light shelters and sports alleys.
6.1.1. Stimulation of employment/opening new jobs and struggle against unemployment: 100 new jobs.

6.1.2. In Kardjali region

1. Stimulation of the economic development of the region.
2. Social adaptation of the military personnel released from the armed forces
3. Stimulation of employment/opening new jobs

6.1.3. In Dalgopol region

1. Opening 200 jobs by setting up a sewing enterprise in the barracks and in the administrative building that are released.
2. Development of poultry-breeding in the released military workshop with the goal to stimulate employment ( 40 new jobs will be created) and to promote the economic development of the region.
3. Development of national and huntsmen's tourism in the released 1 200 decres forest territory with the goal achieve social adaptation of the released military personnel and economic development of the region.

6.1.4. In Simitly region

1. Social adaptation
2. Economic development of the region
3. Stimulation of the employment

6.1.5. In Sliven region

1. Social adaptation of the military personnel released
2. Stimulation of employment
3. Economic development of the region

6.2. Formation of the team that are responsible for the development of the projects

Figure 3 represents the concept of the structure of the Project team and of Beneficiaries who will use the results of the project.

A) Project Team :

- Consortium : from "Tolerantnost" Foundation; Resource Center Foundation.
- Project manager/director : Professor DSc, Dipl. Engineer Angel Mirchev
- Experts :
- Subcontractors :
- Specialists from different teams

B) Beneficiaries

- The regions and municipalities on whose territories military sites are released:
- Consortium consisting of: MoD, municipalities and representatives of the private business

Figure 3. Structure of the project team

6.2.Attracting experts from NATO and Bonn conversion center: presentation of the Projects in NATO Headquarters in April 2002.
6.3.Development of the Projects
6.5. Financing of the Projects