Realizing Montenegro’s
digital future
Digital transformation could drive the economy of Montenegro for decades. Looking beyond short-term losses or groups that may be initially disadvantaged will be critical.
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To make a digital Montenegro a
reality, action will be required on six fronts.
- Mastering digital skills. Better
informing and educating people of Montenegro about the benefits of using and
mastering digital technology is step one. Teaching problem-solving and
computational thinking in primary school and critical thinking across all
education levels will be the foundation for this.
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Expanding digital infrastructure. A
priority for advancing digital infrastructure is viewing ICT as an enabling
force for economic growth and human development.
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Strengthening business, start-up and ICT
ecosystem. Growing digital business would significantly strengthen the
opportunities for digital transformation from within Montenegro—simplifying the
process to register a company online and digitally manage e-commerce, taxation
and other areas related to running a company will improve the overall business
environment and increase tax revenue.
- Incentivizing innovation for digital
transformation. Creating a strategy and a clear action plan to grow
Montenegro’s research and development spending will strengthen the business
environment and pave the way for digital innovation.
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Transitioning to public administration
e-services. Implement the comprehensive Public Service Portfolio Management
(PSPM) system. This tool will add significant value to the information society
for public service development.
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Establishing a coordination body for the
development of digital solutions. Creating a unified and coordinated
leadership position can serve to consolidate Montenegro’s digital pathways
forward.
An engine for human development and fighting COVID-19
Montenegro has seen rapid
economic growth and expansion in education access that have spurred human
development progress
. With digital transformation, greater opportunities will
arise to invest in human development. But this will mean taking full advantage
of Montenegro’s digital landscape through determined, focused interventions.
This requires a new perspective: the digital economy in Montenegro should serve
the country’s people, rather than the other way around.