IFC and Montenegro: Game-Changing Secret Partnership or Just Another Airport Story?
Introduction: A Partnership That Sounds Like a Fairy Tale
Did you know Montenegro has a partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, that is so “exceptional” it could change the entire economy? Alfonso Garcia Moro, regional vice president for Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean, praises this cooperation as “extremely successful” and is ready to intensify it further. But what’s really behind these diplomatic phrases?
Airports at the Heart of the Partnership
The main focus of this cooperation is – Montenegro’s airports. IFC has been engaged as an advisor in the concession awarding process for the airports, which is described as a “complex process.” Finance Minister Novica Vuković spares no praise for IFC’s expert and technical support, especially the legal team that has “immeasurably” contributed to the transparency and legality of the tender.
Transparency or Just Empty Words?
Vuković claims IFC experts’ support is key to the quality and transparency of the process. But is that really the case? In a world where public resources are often misused, partnerships with international institutions like IFC bring “best practices.” Or so they say.
What Does This Mean for Montenegro?
This cooperation isn’t just about airports. It’s about strategic infrastructure projects meant to encourage economic dispersion and sustainable development. IFC and the Montenegrin government are satisfied with the results so far and ready for new projects. But will ordinary citizens feel these changes, or will it all remain on paper?
Conclusion: Partnership or Just a Show?
While politicians and international experts boast success, ordinary people wonder – where’s their benefit? Is this just another story about airports and big words, or is something really changing the game in Montenegro?
If you have thoughts or just want to laugh at the “exceptional cooperation,” feel free to drop a comment. Maybe together we’ll uncover what’s really going on behind the scenes!
