25. oktobar 2024.

Western Balkans Competitiveness Outlook 2024: Regional Profile Presentation of OECD

Inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the six Western Balkan (WB6) economies depends on greater economic competitiveness. Although the gap is closing gradually, the standards of living in WB6 are well below those of the OECD and EU. Accelerating the rate of socio-economic convergence will require a holistic and growth oriented approach to policy making. This is the fourth study of the region (formerly under the title ‘Competitiveness in South East Europe’) and it comprehensively assesses policy reforms in the WB6 economies across 15 policy areas key to strengthening their competitiveness. It enables WB6 economies to compare economic performance against […]
5. jun 2024.

Meeting with IFC and SBFN representatives

Today, June 5, 2024. in accordance with the assumed obligations, the General Secretary of UBCG Bratislav Pejaković had a meeting with IFC representative Jana Mudronova and SBFN representative Boris Janjalia in accordance with the SBFN member Engagement Survey in order to define work in working groups and goals for participation of UBCG in this organization. Today’s meeting and the membership itself represents a significant step in the process of integrating sustainability principles into basic financial practices. We are convinced that by accepting the principles of sustainable banking, we strengthen the resilience of our financial sector and pave the way for […]
30. januar 2024.

EBRD Transition Report for 2023-2024

At the invitation of the EBRD, representatives of UBCG attended the presentation of the Transition Report for 2023-2024. The key priorities for Montenegro this year should be systemic measures that will support medium-term fiscal sustainability, strengthening the business sector in order to attract investments and a greater green transition. EBRD Regional Economist Peter Tabak stated that the steps for convergence of smaller countries with European ones are better management (administrative reform), increased openness and green transition. He pointed out that Montenegro has low labor productivity compared to the European Union (EU), whose level has hardly changed since 2001, and not […]