The Ministry of Mining, Oil and Gas aims to enhance the legal and institutional framework, with significant backing from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) deemed crucial, according to Minister Admir Šahmanović.

During his meeting with the UNDP Resident Representative in Montenegro, Ekaterina Paniklova, they discussed the Ministry’s key priorities for the year and explored possibilities for new projects and collaboration programs.

Šahmanović stated, “Such programs present a remarkable opportunity to bolster the efficiency of the state administration and, through the combination of professional expertise and strategic planning, establish a sustainable development foundation for Montenegro.”

Summarizing the previous year’s outcomes, Paniklova indicated that analyses reveal substantial potential for creating new support initiatives for the Montenegrin administration.

Paniklova emphasized capacity building in the public sector as a significant initiative, particularly focusing on training public servants for project preparation aimed at securing financing from international funds.

Data indicates that numerous projects remain unimplemented or overlooked due to insufficient preparation or readiness for subsequent actions. Through targeted training and education, civil servants can acquire essential knowledge and skills for effective project development, as well as enhance their connections with international funding bodies.

Paniklova reaffirmed UNDP’s commitment to support Montenegro in enacting critical reforms aligned with the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals.

“Our collaborative efforts are directed towards ensuring Montenegro realizes its potential in a sustainable and economically viable manner. UNDP will continue to assist the Ministry in crafting and executing innovative solutions. Through such training and education, we aim to bolster the capacities and expertise of public servants in areas connected to project preparation, nomination, and execution,” stated Paniklova.

Šahmanović also addressed the development of a strategy for adopting alternative fuels, concentrating on green hydrogen and biofuel technologies. The Ministry intends to ramp up its activities in these areas in the upcoming year, and expert guidance from UNDP may play a pivotal role in executing the planned initiatives.

The discussion was also joined by State Secretary Dino Tutundžić and Zorana Sekulić, the Director General of the Directorate for Oil and Gas.

This gathering underscored the firm commitment of the Ministry of Mining, Oil and Gas and UNDP to foster ongoing collaboration to modernize the energy sector, safeguard natural resources, and enhance Montenegro’s energy and economic resilience.

One of the meeting’s focal points was potential collaboration in digitalization, acknowledging the crucial role of digital transformation across nearly all sectors of society.

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