Spatial planning support project –Implementation of the new planning legislation
Spatial Planning Support Project (SPSP)
Project Goal:
Integrating sustainable development principles into processes of spatial planning and legalization of informal settlements and improving enforcement of the legislation on Planning and Construction, thereby establishing a clear link between economic growth, poverty reduction and environmental sustainability.
Project Components:
- Sustainable Spatial Planning and Development in Municipalities in the Northern Montenegro: In order to ensure proper implementation of the Law on Planning and Construction, SPSP provided: a) assistance to underdeveloped Municipalites in drafting obligatory planning documents; b) expert support to the municipal officials, professionals and decision makers through trainings, provision and exchange of information, and cooperation with international networks, regional and local entities in other countries. This component is still ongoing in Municipalities of Mojkovac and Cetinje.
- Efficient implementation of the spatial planning legislation and legislation related to legalization of informal settlements:In close cooperation with the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism of Montenegro, from 2007 SPSP worked on improving the spatial planning legislation, and this part of component, financed by SIDA, is finished in August 2011. SPSP will continue to support Ministry of Tourism and Environment in identifying alternative solutions for legalization of informal settlements trough a) development of Pilot projects that will give initial study on the energy efficiency characteristics of the informal building sector in Montenegro and an assessment of the economic mitigation potential of the sector and b) development of initial study of level of seismic risk in existing informal settlements and propose recommendations for future solutions.
- Active Participation of Civil Society in Spatial Planning and Development: SPSP helped in ensuring transparent implementation of the Law on Planning and Construction by supporting active public participation through public consultations, establishment of models of good practice and monitoring mechanisms. This component is finished in August 2011.
Corporate thematic area/Relevant cross-cutting themes
Economy & Environment
Project status
Operational / running
Location
Northern region of Montenegro
Pilot projects in Component 2 in Municipalities Bijelo Polje, Žabljak and Bar
Project duration
January 2007 - December 2012
UNDP Project Officer in charge
Spatial Planning Project Manager
Ms. Jelena Janjušević
jelena.janjusevic@undp.org
UNDP Montenegro
Bul. Sv. Petra Cetinjskog 1A, 81 000 Podgorica
Tel. +382 20 22 55 33; Fax +382 20 22 55 51
Donors/Major sources of financing
Swedish International Development Coorporation Agency, SIDA - $2,630,000
Ministry of Tourism and Environment - $100,000
Norwegian Embassy - $43,000
Old Royal Capital Cetinje - $106,000
UNDP CO Montenegro - $213,000
Total Budget: $3.1 million
Partners
Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism of Montenegro,
11 Northern Municipalites,
Old Royal Capital Cetinje, Municipality of Bar
Delivery in previous fiscal years, until January 2012
$2,720,000 over 5 years, including a project that preceeded this project, also financed by SIDA (Spatial Planning with the objective to strengthen capacities of republic and municipal governments for establishing a transparent and participatory planning process at all levels).
Interim results and evaluation reports
Mid-term project evaluation report
