Podgorica, (MINA-BUSINESS) – It was concluded at a meeting of the National Committee for the Development of Financial Education that last year’s Financial Education Development Action Plan was implemented to a high degree, confirming the strong commitment of institutions to developing financial literacy in Montenegro.

“Of the 99 planned activities, 83 were implemented, or 84 percent, confirming a high level of implementation of the Action Plan and the strong commitment of institutions to developing financial literacy in Montenegro,” the Committee said in a press release.

The meeting, chaired by Central Bank Governor Irena Radovic, addressed the report on the implementation of last year’s Financial Education Development Action Plan. 

The plan is being implemented within the framework of the Financial Education Development Programme in Montenegro 2023–2027, coordinated by the Central Bank CBCG.

“The activities were mainly focused on young people through workshops, lectures, debates, and modern educational formats, with the assessment that it is necessary to further expand the focus to other target groups in the coming period,” the press release stated.

The Committee endorsed recommendations for further strengthening institutional capacities, improving coordination, and developing innovative educational approaches, aimed to ensure continuity and an even higher level of implementation of planned activities.

The meeting also addressed the development of a web platform for financial literacy, envisaged under the 2026 Financial Education Action Plan. The platform will serve as a central hub for publishing educational materials and digital content designed for different target groups, with the aim of increasing the accessibility and visibility of activities in this area.

Committee members expressed confidence that continued partnership and the development of modern digital tools will further contribute to the systematic strengthening of financial literacy among Montenegrin citizens.

The meeting was attended by Committee members – Minister of Education, Science and Innovation Andjela Jaksic Stojanovic, Minister of Finance Novica Vukovic, President of the Capital Market Authority Zeljko Drincic, and Chairman of the Council of the Insurance Supervision Agency Marko Ivanovic.