Year 2024, Volume 9, Issue 3
| Year : | 2024 |
| Volume : | 9 |
| Issue : | 3 |
| Authors : | Velibor SPALEVIC, Dejan ZEJAK, Goran SKATARIC, Dragica MIJANOVIC, Branislav DUDIC |
| Title : | TRANSFORMATIVE PATHWAYS: LESSONS LEARNED FROM IPARD AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY MODERNIZATION IN MONTENEGRO |
| Abstract : | The implementation of the IPARD (Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance in Rural Development) initiative in Montenegro has advanced the agricultural sector by providing farmers with machinery and equipment, including tractors, trailers, balers, and irrigation systems. Through four public calls for support, a total of 333 investments were channelled, accompanied by infrastructural development to enhance farming operations and productivity. This paper assesses the impact and effectiveness of the IPARD initiative, particularly its contribution to modernizing the agricultural sector through machinery and equipment provision. The analyses involved a combination of data extraction from online sources, statistical analysis using tools like SWOT analysis and Technological Advancements Assessment, and qualitative insights from interviews with key stakeholders to evaluate the impact of IPARD on agricultural modernization in Montenegro. It evaluates how IPARD support has enhanced farming operations, productivity, and efficiency in Montenegro, identifying challenges and opportunities for improvement. Additionally, it provides insights and recommendations for future initiatives to foster sustainable agricultural modernization in the country. Notably, beneficiaries from Bijelo Polje received the highest support at €4,003,999, while Budva and Tivat did not receive any. Municipalities like Podgorica and Nikšić also received significant support, reflecting their larger populations and areas. The anticipated impact is transformative, empowering farmers to modernize practices and improve efficiency. Despite challenges like eligibility criteria and communication barriers, positive collaboration and efficient information dissemination have been observed. Opportunities for improvement include expanding financing mechanisms and enhancing user engagement. These insights will guide future efforts toward sustainable agricultural modernization in Montenegro. Moving forward, expanding financing mechanisms and enhancing user engagement are crucial steps to further empower farmers and ensure the continued success of agricultural development initiatives in Montenegro. |
| For citation : | Spalevic, V., Zejak, D., Skataric, G., Mijanovic, D., Dudic, B. (2024). Transformative pathways: lessons learned from IPARD agricultural machinery modernization in Montenegro. AGROFOR International Journal, Volume 9. Issue No. 3. pp. 22-29. DOI: 10.7251/AGREN2403022S |
| Keywords : | IPARD, Montenegro, agricultural machinery, modernization, rural development. |
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