The overall objective of the assignment was to contribute to the preparation of the IPARD programme for the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management (MAFWM) of Montenegro.

The specific objectives of this assignment were:

• The preparation of meat sector study in Montenegro in compliance with the regulatory frameworks set by the acquis communautaire and the CAP.
• The preparation of a SWOT analysis related to the meat sector
  Identification of constraints and areas for interventions
• Formulation of observations, findings and recommendations for IPARD implementation in the Republic of Montenegro.

The activities aimed to contribute to establish and strengthen the institutional and administrative capacities in the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Protection to implement the IPARD programme (Capacity Building for Implementing the Rural Development Strategy).

Reference person at GIZ: Mrs. Ute Dannenmann