One of the most common beliefs I’ve encountered over the years is that grant money, especially for NGOs, is easy to get and even easier to spend.
Author: Jelena Krivčević
The Mountain’s Genetic Code: A Story of Bread, Stone, and People
On the harsh heights of the Dinaric Alps, where Slavic tribes have shared their destiny with pastures, swift rivers, and wolves for a millennium and a half, food was never merely about survival.
Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Community-based Tourism Development with the “Katuns” of Montenegro
The 2018 summer season is fast approaching and we spoke with the Director of the Regional Development Agency Bjelasica, Komovi and Prokletije of Montenegro, Jelena Krivcevic, about her experience regarding how to make community-based tourism happen in a challenging environment. Q: Jelena, so far, the only Regional Development Agency in Montenegro began…
INTERVIEW: I Believe in a Boom of Rural Tourism – Jelena Krivčević, Director of the RDA
Raising awareness and educating the population is crucial. Once people recognize the value of traditional architecture, natural attractions, and the food they produce, there will be greater interest among rural households in engaging in tourism. Experts claim that our potential is far greater than Austria’s. The Regional Development Agency for…
The Future Lies in Authenticity: The Boom of Rural Tourism
My vision for the North is a region of connected, strong rural communities. I see Prokletije, Bjelasica, and Komovi as destinations that sell not just a view, but an experience that transforms the visitor.