| Project Title | Municipalities for the EU (M4EU) – Empowering Local Communities in the Process of Montenegro’s EU Integration |
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| Funding Programme | Project of the EU Delegation in Montenegro |
| Budget Value | Total project budget: €1,000,000.00 |
| Project Objective | The objective of the project is the decentralization of the EU integration process through strengthening municipalities to meet the conditions for accession to the EU. |
| Main Results | The main results of the project are:
Increased capacities of local self-governments to meet EU accession requirements
Improved knowledge and capacity for the absorption of EU financial assistance within local self-governments
Tailored information on EU policies, funds, and programmes made available to local communities
Improved legal framework in the field of local self-government
Enhanced communication and alignment of priorities between the central and local levels within the EU integration process
The results will be achieved through activities such as: organizing trainings and capacity-building for local officials, establishing EU units at the local level, setting up thematic networks and mentoring schemes, creating informational “EU corners” in municipalities, as well as conducting promotional campaigns and public events, etc. |
| Implementation Period | November 2024 – October 2027 |