Timiș County Council

Timiș County Council (CJT) is the lead authority for the Banat 2028 – European Region of Gastronomy project and the public guarantor of its effective delivery. In this role, CJT sets strategic direction, secures resources, and establishes a shared working framework that connects the towns and villages of the whole Banat. Its mandate spans infrastructure, culture, tourism, social policy, and the environment—exactly the areas that turn ideas into policies, budgets, and projects. CJT also leads and ensures alignment with the Arad County Council and the Caraș-Severin County Council, so that Banat 2028 functions as a single, impactful regional program.

As project leader for Banat 2028 – European Region of Gastronomy, CJT provides both strategic and operational governance: it approves resources, sets delivery milestones, tracks indicators, and guarantees compliance with standards of quality, transparency, and public safety. Through its own departments and subordinate institutions, the Council facilitates partnerships with municipalities, universities, professional associations, tourism operators, and relevant European networks.

How CJT works for Banat 2028

Governance & funding. Integrates gastronomy projects into county strategies; secures co-financing, grants, and fair procurement mechanisms with clear timelines and responsibilities. Supports access to EU funds and public–private coalitions for pilots and scaling.
Infrastructure & access. Aligns the program with investments in county roads, green mobility, tourism signage, and visitor information points—linking towns to villages and food routes to natural and cultural areas.
Culture & events. Aligns county cultural institutions and supports festivals, producer markets, routes, and culinary residencies so the calendar is coherent, balanced rural–urban, and visitor-friendly.
Safety & quality. Through ATOP and institutional partners, coordinates public order, civil protection, and health measures; sets event standards (crowd flows, accessibility, information) and sustainability protocols (reusables, waste sorting, donation/composting).
Digitalisation & data. Promotes traceability for local products, QR solutions for public information, booking platforms, and live feedback tools; consolidates a dashboard with indicators (audiences, education, innovation, environment, routes) for swift decision-making.
Inclusion & training. Supports training for hosts, volunteers, and operators; develops programs for youth, seniors, and people with special needs so that Banat 2028’s benefits are fairly shared across the county.
Promotion & partnerships. Works with Visit Timiș and local organisations on unified campaigns, press trips, and co-marketing, connecting Banat to national and European networks.
Legacy & continuity. Plans early for maintenance of infrastructure and continuation of programs beyond 2028—through clear budget lines, methodological guides, and know-how transfer to communities.

Key tools for implementation

Transparent processes, with a public procurement calendar, consultations, and periodic reports; feedback mechanisms for citizens and operators.
Territorial coherence, via coordination with municipalities at micro-regional level, integrating local stories, Local Gastronomic Points, and producers into routes with real economic value.

In short, Timiș County Council is the architect and public guarantor of Banat 2028: it brings key actors to the same table, aligns resources, and turns ideas into well-managed, safe, and visible projects—for a Banat that lives its heritage, innovates responsibly, and attracts people, opportunities, and local pride in 2028 and beyond.

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