Montenegro

What have we accomplished so far and what we aim for in the near future

Since 2002, the UNDP Montenegro has been providing support to the Government of Montenegro in its efforts to strengthen institutions, improve administrative capacities, address social exclusion and human development, bridge gaps between governmental and non-governmental sectors, and put definition and action into the eco-state concept as the country moves towards EU membership. We work on: i) promoting sustainable economic development by strengthening environmental protection policies, developing sustainable local businesses, and promoting clean energy; ii) support to the country in addressing social exclusion, improving access to services of vulnerable and marginalized groups, preventing and treating HIV, and empowerment of women; iii) support to the government in strengthening democratic governance by developing the capacities of institutions, supporting national institutions to fight against corruption, improving access to justice, and enhancing good governance practices at the local level.

UNDP Montenegro - 2011 Results and priorities for 2012

UNDP in Montenegro works closely with UN sister Agencies under the “Delivering as One”  model, to address the country’s development challenges in a coherent and comprehensive manner.

The country programme document for Montenegro 2012 – 2016 addresses priorities identified in the National Plan for Integration. The country programme is fully aligned with the UN Integrated Programme (2012 – 2016), and was elaborated following a strategic retreat with the Government of Montenegro and consultations with partners from the donor and civil society communities. It is consistent with the UNDP Strategic Plan and reflects findings from the Common Country Assessment, Outcome and project evaluations. The key priorities identified echo those of the EU accession process and reflect the role of UNDP in a middle-income country, as a provider of quality tailor-made capacity development support and technical assistance to ensure sustainable human development. The programme focuses on Public Administration and Judiciary reform; capacity development of key Ministries and local administrations; and inclusion and protection of vulnerable populations. The CO will support the country in operationalizing the concept of Montenegro as an ecological state, with a focus on climate change, disaster risk reduction, remediation of environmental hot spots, and equitable local development.

New programming will engage the Bratislava Regional Centre and UNDP Country Offices in the region (particularly those with EU accession experience), as well other UN agencies. UNDP will continue to play an important role in contributing to the “Delivering as One” agenda, in partnership with the UN Country Team.  UNDP will continue to convene two of the three pillars of UN work*, and will play a pivotal role in the promotion of gender equality.

* Social Inclusion; Democratic Governance; Sustainable Economic development and Environmental Protection.