In the framework of the preparatory activities for launching the first Call for Proposals under the IPA cross-border cooperation programme Montenegro – Albania 2014-2020, the Joint Technical Secretariat, in cooperation with the Operating Structures of both countries (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Montenegro, Ministry of Finance of Montenegro – Directorate for Finance and Contracting of the EU Assistance Funds (CFCU) and Ministry for European Integration of the Republic of Albania) organised a Info day/Partner Search Forum on 20 June 2016 in Bar, Montenegro.

The event was organized in two sessions. During the first session, the participants were informed about the cross-border cooperation programme Montenegro – Albania 2014-2020, the principles of cross-border partnership and the overall content of the Application package. During the second session, the participants took part in thematic workshops which corresponded to the programme’s thematic priorities. This session enabled all potential project partners to meet each other, share and discuss their project ideas.