It is delivered through annual national and multi-beneficiary programmes.The purpose of support under the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) programme is to help candidate and potential candidate countries and territories – the Beneficiaries – to progress towards fully meeting the Copenhagen political and economic criteria as well as adopting and implementing the EU acquis. Podgorica is the capital and biggest city of Montenegro. Following the separation of Yugoslavia, the republics of Serbia and Montenegro together settled an alliance known as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which was renamed State Union of Serbia and Montenegro in 2003. The fur also has stripes on them. Protecting the eagle is a shield adorned with the Lion of Judah, symbolizing the Biblical theme of resurrection. It may also help Montenegro participate in Structural Funds' trans-national co-operation programmes under the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument.Competitiveness, inovation, agriculture and rural developmentEuropean Neighbourhood Policy And Enlargement NegotiationsIPA 2015-2017/037895/ Multi-annual Action Programme for Montenegro on Employment, Education and Social policiesIPA 2015-2017/037895/ Sectoral operational Programme for Montenegro on Employment, Education and Social policiesIPA 2015/037894.02/MNE/ Support to Participation in Union Programmes and AgenciesIPA 2015/037894.03/MNE/ Support to implementation of IBM StrategyIPA 2015/037894.04/MNE/ Promotion and protection of human rights of Roma and other vulnerable groupsIPA 2014/032022-032803-037803-037812/Montenegro Action ProgrammeIPA 2014/032022.01/MNE/ Support to the Tax AdministrationIPA 2014/032022.02/MNE/ Support for Public Finance Management (PFM) PoliciesIPA 2014/032022.03/MNE/ Support to the Customs AdministrationIPA 2014/032022.04/MNE/ Implementation of the E-procurement SystemIPA 2014/032022.05/MNE/ Participation in Union Programmes and AgenciesIPA 2014/032803.09/MNE/ Strengthening the capacities for air quality management in MontenegroIPA 2014/032803.11/MNE/ Development of a Road Network Database and Road Safety AssessmentIPA 2014/032803.12/MNE/ Rehabilitation of the Railway Section Kos-TrebešicaIPA 2014/032803.13/MNE/ Enhancement of Business Environment and Competitiveness of the Private SectorIPA 2014/032803.14/MNE/ Support to Regulation of Financial ServicesIPA 2014/032803.15/MNE/ Alignment and Implementation of the EU Internal Market IPA 2014/037803.07/MNE/ Support to the Implementation of Chapters 23 and 24 Action PlansIPA 2014/037803.08/MNE/ Support to the anti-discrimination and gender equality policiesIPA 2014/037812.10/MNE/ Strengthening the Capacities for Implementation of the Water Framework DirectiveIPA 2014/037812.16/MNE/ Enhanced control and management of fisheriesIPA 2014/037812.17/MNE/ Support to the veterinary sectorIPA 2014/037593/2014 CBC Action Programme Montenegro-AlbaniaIPA 2015/038158-2016/038174-2017/038175/ 2015-2017 Action Programme Montenegro -AlbaniaIPA 2014/037592/2014 CBC Action Programme Montenegro-Kosovo*IPA 2015/038161-2016/038182-2017/038183/ 2015-2017 Action Programme Montenegro-Kosovo*2014-2020 IPA CBC Bosnia and Herzegovina-MontenegroIPA 2014/037658/2014 CBC Action Programme Bosnia and Herzegovina-MontenegroIPA 2015/038211-2016/038213-2017/0382145/ 2015-2017 Action Programme Bosnia and Herzegovina-MontenegroIPA 2014/037637/2014 CBC Action Programme Serbia-MontenegroIPA 2015/038203-2016/038204-2017/038205/ 2015-2017 Action Programme Serbia- MontenegroIPA 2012-2013/024276-025020/ National programme for MontenegroIPA 2012/024276.01/MNE/ Support to Montenegrin agriculture to achieve IPARD requirementsIPA 2013/025020.02/MNE/ Strengthening Montenegrin agriculture through IPARD like measuresIPA 2013/025020.03/MNE/ Strengthening Montenegrin agriculture with establishing Land Parcel Identification SystemsIPA 2012-2013/023582-023583/ National programme for MontenegroIPA 2012/023582.01/MNE/ Eu support to the Rule of LawIPA 2013/023583.02/MNE/ Identifying durable solutions for (I)DPs and residents of Konik camp – II phaseIPA 2012/023582.03/MNE/ Strengthening the Management of EU Funds and GeneralAdministrative ProceduresIPA 2013/023583.04/MNE/ Enhanced statistical capacity and provision of economic and social statisticsIPA 2012/023582.05/MNE/ Strengthening the environmental protection system in MontenegroIPA 2012/023582.06/MNE/ Optimal use of energy and natural resources and mitigating natural disaster effectsIPA 2012/023582.07/MNE/ Development of the Food Safety, Veterinary and Phytosanitary Services in MontenegroIPA 2012/023582.08/MNE/ Approximation of the legislation with EU AcquisIPA 2012/023582.09/MNE/ Support for Participation in Union ProgrammesIPA 2013/023583.10/MNE/ Support for Participation in Union ProgrammesIPA 2012/023582.11/MNE/ Technical Assistance and Project Preparation Facility (TA&PPF)IPA 2013/023583.12/MNE/ Technical Assistance and Project Preparation Facility (TA&PPF)IPA 2013/023583.14/MNE/ Support Measures Facility (SMF)IPA 2013/023583.15/MNE/ Strengthening the capacities of the Ministry of Interior for the preparation and introduction of Schengen AcquisIPA 2013/023583.16/MNE/ Strengthening the Capacities of Diplomatic-Consular Network of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European IntegrationIPA 2011/023173/ National programme for Montenegro IPA 2011/023173/ National programme for Montenegro - AnnexIPA 2011/023173.01/MNE/ Strengthening justice reform IPA 2011/023173.02/MNE/ Identifying durable solutions for (I)DPs and residents of Konik camp IPA 2011/023173.03/MNE/ Support to Human Resources Management Authority IPA 2011/023173.04/MNE/ Support to Local Self-Government Reform II IPA 2011/023173.05/MNE/ Waste water treatment systems in Cetinje and Bijelo Polje IPA 2011/023173.06/MNE/ Developing sustainable energy use IPA 2011/023173.07/MNE/ Vessel Traffic Management Information System (VTMIS) and response to marine pollution incidents IPA 2011/023173.08/MNE/ Introducing ECDL standards in the Educational system IPA 2011/023173.09/MNE/ Strengthening the Rural development programme and IPARD IPA 2011/023173.10/MNE/ Strengthening Veterinary Service IPA 2011/023173.11/MNE/ Development of Quality Infrastructure and Metrology (DQIM) IPA 2011/023173.12/MNE/ Strengthening State Aid management IPA 2011/023173.13/MNE/ Project Preparation Support for IPA Component III IPA 2011/023173.14/MNE/ Support for participation in Union programmes IPA 2011/023173.15/MNE/ Technical Assistance and Project Preparation Facility (TA/PPF) IPA 2010/022154/ National programme for Montenegro IPA 2010/022154/ National programme for Montenegro - Annex 1IPA 2010/022154/ National programme for Montenegro - Annex 2IPA 2010/022154.01/MNE/ Strengthening police for border management, criminal intelligence and fight against drugs IPA 2010/022154.02/MNE/ Support anti-corruption strategy and action plan IPA 2010/022154.03/MNE/ Support to Local Self-Government for National Training Strategy (NTS) and grants to municipalities IPA 2010/022154.05/MNE/ Rehabilitation Railway Bar–Vrbnica (Piatovo Kolo-Mojkovac) section IPA 2010/022154.06/MNE/ Upgrading the Pljevlja waste water treatment system IPA 2010/022154.07/MNE/ Raising environmental awareness IPA 2010/022154.08/MNE/ Social welfare and child care system reform: enhancing social inclusion IPA 2010/022154.09/MNE/ Strengthening administrative capacities in information society IPA 2010/022154.10/MNE/ Support for capacity building in the forestry sector IPA 2010/022154.11/MNE/ Improving statistical information system IPA 2010/022154.12/MNE/ Strengthening Phytosanitary Directorate IPA 2010/022154.13/MNE/ Achieving highest safety and technical quality of construction IPA 2010/022154.14/MNE/ Implementation of European Blood Transfusion System IPA 2010/022154.15/MNE/ Consumer protection and market surveillance IPA 2010/022154.16/MNE/ Upgrading IT capacity of the Tax Administration IPA 2010/022154.17/MNE/ Participation in Community programmes and Agencies IPA 2010/022154.18/MNE/ Technical Assistance and Project Preparation Facility (TA&PPF) IPA 2010/022154.19/MNE/ Support Measures Facility (SMF) Durable Solutions for Refugees and Displaced PersonsSupport to Transformation of Radio and Television of Montenegro into a public service broadcasterStrengthening the Regulatory and Supervisory Capacity of Financial RegulatorsSupport to Establish an IPA Rural Development Programming and Implementation SystemControl and Eradication of Rabies and Classical Swine FeverSupport for the Development of Integrated Border ManagementFinancing Proposal and National Programme Montenegro 2007National Qualification Framework and Quality Assurance in EducationTechnical Assistance and Project Preparation FacilityCBC IPA 2007-2013 Bosnia and Herzegovina and MontenegroDecision 2007 - 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