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Abstract
Local development is multifunctional and complex process which
incorporates different aspects like creation of planning and management
methodology mainly through construction of relevant data base, key performance
indicators, diagnostics reports, strategic action plans, generation of project ideas
and proposals as well local development program implementation. It also
incorporates a process of monitoring and evaluation of local development
initiatives as well as connectivity with overall regional and macro-economic
policies. So in the paper are specifically analyzed and discussed critical
framework-conditions for strategic development programming which has been
appeared in West Balkan Countries, Republic of Croatia and Serbia during the
regional and local development projects implementation. The main critical
framework conditions regards to Impediments on a Local level connected with
different structures which led to different experiences, successes and problems;
Accuracy and relevance of data and information; Institutional competence;
Consideration of horizontal and vertical relations of local community which
neglect their required active role in the development process; Financial restrictions
as a considerable bottleneck for successful development planning upon unstable
resource flow; Political culture norms and values; and The role of external experts
and improvement of the above mentioned aspects which will enhance the situation
of development planning at the local level in a sustainable manner. So any
interventions must consider these interdependencies and the technical assistance in
the field of local or regional development based on long term involvement. It is
also concluded that the success of development efforts of the subordinated
administrative levels depends to a high degree on adequate framework-conditions,
which have to be formed and fostered at the superior level.