Mirjana Kojić, Acting Director of the Montenegrin Investment Agency, explains why public-private partnerships are central to Montenegro’s development strategy and which sectors offer the strongest opportunities for international investors.
As Montenegro intensifies efforts to position itself as an attractive destination for international investment, the role of the Montenegrin Investment Agency is becoming increasingly important. Acting Director Mirjana Kojić discusses the sectors with the greatest potential, the importance of strategic partnerships, and how cooperation with European institutions can translate investment interest into long-term economic value.
What is your first strategic priority as Acting Director of the Montenegrin Investment Agency?
My first strategic priority is strengthening public-private partnerships (PPPs). This model enables long-term sustainability of investments while balancing public interest and private capital.
PPPs are particularly important for delivering strategic infrastructure projects and accelerating economic development. Montenegro’s Law on Public-Private Partnerships, adopted in 2020, created a modern framework that supports this type of cooperation.
The Montenegrin Investment Agency is focused on strengthening institutional capacities, improving transparency, and creating a more predictable environment for investors. Our goal is for Montenegro to be recognised not only as a country that attracts capital, but as a destination capable of ensuring the long-term value of those investments through sustainable projects.
Which sectors offer the most significant investment opportunities in Montenegro today?
We currently highlight several sectors with strong potential. Agribusiness, particularly production and food processing, offers important opportunities, while transport infrastructure — including ports, railways, and multimodal logistics — remains a strategic priority.
ICT and digitalisation are also key drivers of competitiveness and integration into European economic flows. In addition, energy, particularly renewable sources such as solar and wind combined with energy storage, represents a major investment opportunity.
Creative industries, culture, and tourism also have strong growth potential. Through the Accelerating Investments in Montenegro (AIM) project, implemented in cooperation with the European Union, the Agency actively promotes these sectors to international investors.
The EU–Montenegro Investment Conference held in Luštica in October 2025 gathered representatives of the government, European institutions, international financial organisations, and around 200 companies. During the conference, several cooperation memorandums and strategic investment partnerships were signed in priority sectors.
How do you build partnerships that bring long-term value to Montenegro’s economy?
With more than fifteen years of experience in international cooperation, I focus on building partnerships based on trust, transparency, and long-term alignment of interests.
Capital is important, but sustainable economic development also depends on knowledge transfer, technology, and access to new markets. Through cooperation with the European Union and international institutions, we are working to create platforms that encourage long-term investment.
These partnerships are designed not only to attract funding but also to generate new jobs, strengthen local industries, and raise business standards across Montenegro’s economy.
