Includes how major projects are financed and gives examples where relevant. Explains activities of the multilateral development banks in and other aid-funded projects where procurement is open to U.S. bidders.
Last Published: 7/26/2019

European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD)

The EBRD opened an office in Montenegro in 2007. The EBRD, southeastern Europe's largest institutional financial investor, has been active in Montenegro as part of the former Union of Serbia and Montenegro since 2001, and following the country’s independence on June 3, 2006, all EBRD shareholders accepted Montenegro as a shareholder and country of operations.

EBRD provides technical assistance and investment as the government continues implementing reforms to improve the country’s business climate. EBRD's office also supports the development of the local private sector and the sustainable modernization of key infrastructure areas, such as energy, airports, roads, and railways, as well as municipal infrastructure.

EBRD Office in Montenegro
81000 Podgorica, Moskovska 2b
Phone: +382 20 237 173
Fax: +382 20 237 195

Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
OPIC is a financially self-sustaining U.S. government agency, which promotes growth in developing countries by encouraging U.S. private investment. OPIC’s key programs are its loan guarantees, direct loans, and political risk insurance. Montenegro, through the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, became eligible for OPIC programs in July 2001. OPIC also established the Southeast Europe Equity Investment Fund that is managed by Soros Management. This fund is capitalized at $150 million. The fund has not concluded any deals in Montenegro so far.

OPIC
1100 New York Ave, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20572
Phone: (202) 2236 9700
Fax: (202) 408 5155

Trade & Development Agency (TDA)
TDA is an independent U.S. government agency which promotes U.S. exports for major development projects. TDA funds feasibility studies, consultants, training programs and other project planning services related to U.S. exports. Contracts funded by TDA grants must be awarded to U.S. companies. U.S. involvement in project planning helps position potential U.S. suppliers at the project implementation stage.

In May 2006 TDA awarded a grant to the Ministry of Environmental and Physical Planning (now the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism) for the creation of a revolving investment fund for water projects. The value of the grant was USD463,950. TDA has been active in Montenegro working on evaluations of potential projects in the energy, transportation, and telecommunications (IT) sectors.

TDA
Washington, D.C. 20523-1602
Tel: (703) 875-4357
Fax: (703) 875-4009

The Commercial Service maintains Commercial Liaison Offices in each of the main Multilateral Development Banks, including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the World Bank. These institutions lend billions of dollars in developing countries on projects aimed at accelerating economic growth and social development by reducing poverty and inequality, improving health and education, and advancing infrastructure development. The Commercial Liaison Offices help American businesses learn how to get involved in bank-funded projects, and advocate on behalf of American bidders. Learn more by contacting the Commercial Liaison Offices to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the World Bank.

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