26 July 2018 - Improving the private sector development, promoting good governance, strengthening competition and improving public and private sector dialogue should be the main goal of cooperation between the EBRD and the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro, as stated in the report of the Chamber.
Representatives of the EBRD have highlighted their commitment to supporting the development of the Montenegrin private sector during the talk between the head of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Office Jaap Sprey and Senior Investment and Climate Management Consultant Franklin Steves with President Vlastimir Golubović and his associates on July 25, 2018 in the Montenegrin Chamber of Economy main office.
EBRD representatives are looking forward to continuing their cooperation with the Chamber and consider the projects in tourism and energy from renewable sources the main areas where they can develop more intensive relationships with Montenegrin companies. The focus of their cooperation with the public sector is mainly the improvement of the investment environment, as they explained during the meeting.
President Golubović informed the guests of the current investment projects in tourism, energy, transport and agriculture that will contribute to the development of these sectors, but also the economy as a whole. He emphasized that there is a favorable investment environment of Montenegro and pointed out environmental protection as one of the areas where the most investments are expected in the future.
During the meeting, representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development emphasized their interest in familiarizing Montenegrin business people with their Small and medium enterprises Support Program, which enables them to consult with domestic and international experts, thus contributing to the innovative and sustainable business. Golubović offered to present this program at all sessions of the Association of the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro and expressed the openness of this association to provide the EBRD with all the information needed for its work, whether it is macroeconomic or indicators of the credit rating of Montenegrin business entities.
