Infrastructure and regional development in BiH and Monteneg

Infrastructure development and local needs continue to be addressed across various regions in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro.

In the Prozor-Rama municipality of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a new police station project valued at nearly 2.9 million KM is entering its final stages, with officials expecting completion by the end of the year. Additionally, officials have identified an urgent need for the renovation of the Jaklić Bridge to maintain vital transport links. In the Vareš municipality, political representatives have met with residents to discuss improving the Luke – Kopijari – Kraljeva Sutjeska road to support regional tourism.

In Montenegro, efforts to upgrade educational and regional infrastructure are expanding. In Bar, Minister of Education, Science and Innovation Anđela Jakšić-Stojanović and Mayor Dušan Raičević inspected the reconstruction of physical education halls at the ‘Jugoslavija’ and ‘Srbija’ primary schools, a project exceeding 1.2 million euros. Further work is underway at the ‘Mrkojevići’ school, with a third project planned for ‘Meksiko’ school.

In Herceg Novi, Minister Jovan Vučurović and Mayor Stevan Katić discussed capital projects including the development of the ‘Dr Simo Milošević’ Institute, Meljine Hospital, and HTP Boka. Meanwhile, in Nikšić, discussions have turned toward agricultural development and rural support. Agricultural engineer Ivan Krstajić presented research on the challenges facing rural areas, emphasizing the need to connect young producers to tourism and improve quality standards in preparation for Montenegro’s EU accession.