EBRD/ MONTENEGRO FOREST - TIMBER INDUSTRY AND BIOENERGY SECTOR STUDY

Description

The overall objective of the Sector Study is to review the Strategy for Forestry Development 2014-2023 and to formulate recommendations further development of the Strategy and for the development of sustainable forestry and forest-based industries in Montenegro. The ultimate goal is to promote and trigger viable investments in the forest industries in Montenegro by addressing wood supply and associated issues, and identifying options for improvements in forest management, harvesting, transportation, and trading, taking into account both the economic and social benefits and environmental sustainability. The study will include an analysis of the roles and responsibilities of the Forest Administration of Montenegro. Additionally, the aim is to identify potential obstacles associated with administrative, legal, or regulatory Montenegro specifics to investments in forestry and the forest bioenergy industry sectors.


Eligibility

Consultancy firms shall be entities registered in Austria and all experts proposed by the entity to work on the assignment must be either Austrian nationals or permanent residents of Austria. However, up to a maximum of 25% of the maximum contract amount may be used to finance services of local experts who are nationals of Montenegro or consultancy firms of Montenegro.


Budget

Maximum Budget available for the Assignment: EUR 210,000; Exclusive of VAT.


Deadline: 30 December 2014

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