Montenegro has launched a €5.74bn infrastructure Master Plan for the 2026–2030 period, aiming to align public spending with long-term fiscal sustainability. Over the next five years, the state expects to invest an average of €944m annually—about 11% of national GDP—across 258 priority projects spanning transport, energy, healthcare, and education.
The transport sector dominates the plan, highlighted by the continued construction of the Bar–Boljare highway. Additionally, the government plans a 30-year concession for the Airports of Montenegro, requiring the chosen partner to pay a €100m upfront fee and invest at least €300m to expand and modernise the Podgorica and Tivat terminals. Significant funding is also earmarked for state energy projects and local municipal infrastructure.
The plan heavily incorporates IMF and European Commission recommendations to fix past project management weaknesses, such as budgeting projects before technical blueprints or property rights are finalized. Financed through the state budget, EU grants, and international development loans, the Ministry of Finance projects this investment drive will cumulatively boost national GDP growth by 0.2% by 2029.
