Montenegro

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Montenegro Montenegro

  • Population: 0.6 million
  • GDP: €7 billion
  • GDP per capita: €11,331
  • Public debt: 60.3% of GDP
  • EU candidate: Candidate country since December 2010

EU investments are building Montenegro’s future. Every euro invested in Montenegro is an investment in its people through modern schools, cleaner water, digital connectivity, a stronger energy grid and new opportunities for businesses. With over 1 billion Euros invested by the EU and its partners through the WBIF, we are delivering real change for citizens, empowering reforms, and moving Montenegro closer to its European future.

Johann Sattler

WBIF investments 2009-2026

The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) is a financial platform that coordinates investments for socio-economic development in the region in key sectors of sustainable transport, clean energy, digital future, environment and climate and human capital development. Since its official launch in 2009, the WBIF has been addressing the region’s investment needs and supporting the Western Balkan partners in their EU accession process. Due to its collaborative nature and approach, the WBIF is the main financial vehicle for implementing the EU’s ambitious policy priorities and investments in the region. The WBIF finances public sector infrastructure investments and employs a mix of financial instruments to increase the availability of affordable and diversified financing for small businesses.

Public sector

388.3m
WBIF contribution
to investments
1.1bn
Total investments value

Private sector

Regional figures
23
Investment
programmes*
8.4bn
Total investments value

*given the regional nature of endorsed programmes, it refers to all beneficiaries

WBIF contribution to investment projects per sector (€m)

TRA
ENE
ENV
SOC
DII
PSD
No of inv. proj.
4
4
9
3
/
N/A*

*The WBIF contribution to the Private Sector Development is not included given its regional character and no pre-determined country allocations.

Key Benefits

Safe and sustainable mobility of passengers and goods Safe and sustainable mobility of passengers and goods
Innovative, resilient and integrated energy systems Innovative, resilient and integrated energy systems
Improved water supply and sanitation Improved water supply and sanitation
Better schools and research facilities Better schools and research facilities
Jobs created and competitiveness boosted Jobs created and competitiveness boosted

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