Shortlist: Technical Assistance to Connectivity in the Western Balkans

27th of March, 2023

NTU International A/S has been shortlisted for the project: “Technical Assistance (TA) to Connectivity in the Western Balkans (WB) - 2” targeting the nations of Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. The overall project objective is to contribute to the long-term recovery of the WB - backed by green & digital transition thereby leading to sustained & sustainable economic growth, by supporting the implementation of the Economic & Investment Plan for the region, thus improving Digital future, Clean energy as well as Sustainable transport & transport connectivity with the neighbouring EU Member States.

The specific objectives of the contract are to: (i) contribute to bringing Endorsed Flagship (EIP) as well as other relevant projects in the Digital future, Clean energy & Sustainable transport sectors along with projects of Energy Community significance to maturity for investment co-financing & physical implementation; (ii) support the WB beneficiaries & Transport Community Permanent Secretariat (TCPS) in preparing & implementing national & regional connectivity reform measures in the transport sector. The contract is envisaged to play an important part in supporting the implementation of the Economic & Investment Plan for the WB, in particular its policy priorities & flagship projects annexed to the Plan. The assignment will also support achieving the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA III) investment & policy priorities.