Activity under preparation Cross-border cooperation programme North Macedonia ¿Albania for 2021-2027 The Cross Border Cooperation programme between North Macedonia and Albania will be implemented under the framework of the 2021-2027 Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA III). IPA III supports cross-border cooperation (CBC) with a view to promoting good neighbourly relations, fostering EU integration and promoting socio-economic development through joint local and regional initiatives.&nbsp;The objective is to promote good neighbourly relations, foster Union integration and contribute to social, economic and territorial development of the programme cross-border area by improving environment protection and disaster response, and developing sustainable natural and cultural tourism.