RDA BKP is a recipient of the 2015 Democracy Commission Small Grants Program, awarded by the U.S. Embassy for a project dedicated to rural tourism.
The project focuses on the empowerment of women in rural areas through tourism, with the main goal of strengthening and promoting female entrepreneurship. The initiative will last 12 months and will be implemented in the municipalities of Plav, Gusinje, Berane, and Andrijevica.
Expected Project Results:
- Service Provider Database: Establishing a database of at least 60 households as potential agro-tourism providers following field assessments.
- Capacity Building: Organizing training sessions and a study tour for at least 20 women to enhance rural household service quality.
- Product Promotion: Developing and promoting a new tourism product through fairs and materials, reaching at least 5,000 people.
Local Impact
This project marks a significant step towards the economic independence of women in Northern Montenegro by integrating traditional skills into the region’s modern tourism offering.
