In her latest appearance, the Executive Director of RDA BKP, Jelena Krivčević, discussed key projects that are transforming the face of Northern Montenegro. The conversation focused on sustainable development, support for local communities, and projects directly impacting the quality of life in the Bjelasica, Komovi, and Prokletije regions. Key Messages…

International tourism authorities have repeatedly confirmed that Montenegrin katuns are not merely seasonal mountain settlements, but a “living system of knowledge, skills, customs, and the relationship between man and nature,” which has shaped our landscapes, identity, and rural communities. Published in: Monitor.me Finally, in this year, which is marked globally…

In the latest episode of the show “Our Heritage” (Naša baština), the focus was placed on one of the most precious resources of Northern Montenegro – the katuns. Jelena Krivčević, Director of the Regional Development Agency (RDA) for Bjelasica, Komovi, and Prokletije, detailed the significance of recent successes in protecting…

The exhibition and panel discussion “Orjen Katuns – Past in the Future”, organized by the Agency for Development and Protection of Orjen, opened the vital question of preserving and revitalizing traditional summer livestock settlements on Orjen mountain. The exhibition featured documentary photographs by Željko Starčević, showcasing the former appearance of…

On the katun there is no boss, no party membership card, and no fixed working hours. Katuns have for centuries been nomadic pastoral settlements, and today there are around 400 of them in Montenegro. Despite the pressure of mass tourism and urbanization, the tradition of seasonal migration endures, preserving an…

The Ministry of European Affairs, in cooperation with the ministries of economic and regional development, organized the panel “ENTREPRENEURSHIP. PROJECTS. PERSPECTIVE” as part of the EU4ME project. The event focused on Chapter 20 and the Single Market Program, offering entrepreneurs insight into concrete business growth opportunities through EU support. Competitiveness…

Stories of the women from our publication “Invisible Women of Montenegro” have become part of a prestigious European inflight magazine! German journalist Marc Oliver Rühle and photographer Madlen Krippendorf visited Montenegro to meet six extraordinary women from rural villages and mountain katuns – Danka, Rada, Gordana, Jovana, Vera, and Žizela.…

During the recently held Tourism Think Tank, Jelena Krivčević (RDA BKP) and Klaus Ehrlich (Ruraltour) shared key insights on the future of rural tourism in Northern Montenegro. Special focus was placed on mountain katuns in the Bjelasica, Komovi, and Prokletije regions as the pillars of authentic development. Katuns – The…

As part of activities to promote regional development and cross-border cooperation, we present a discussion with key actors shaping the future of Balkan rural areas. The focus is on support mechanisms for local communities, with a special emphasis on the role of regional initiatives in economic empowerment. Synergy of Agriculture…

Jelena Krivčević, Director of the Regional Development Agency for Bjelasica, Komovi, and Prokletije (RDA BKP), summarized the agency’s key successes and announced ambitious plans for 2024. The focus remains on international awards confirming that sustainable tourism in Northern Montenegro is on the right track, alongside the protection of traditional lifestyles.…