The Central Bank of Montenegro, in cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, has launched a public call for the third generation of participants in the Women on Boards Montenegro programme, aimed at increasing women’s participation in economic decision-making and corporate governance. The programme is positioned to support implementation of the European Union Directive on gender balance in key economic decision-making roles, which sets targets of at least 40% of board of directors members and 33% of all director positions being held by women in large private and state enterprises. It offers a two-month intensive training covering corporate governance, the regulatory framework and leadership competencies, delivered with experts from Montenegro and abroad, and is intended for women with at least three years’ management experience in the private or state sector, English fluency and ambition to serve on boards of directors. The central bank noted that 42 participants have completed the previous two cycles. Applications are open until 25 March, with participants to be selected by an independent international agency via an online application form on the central bank’s website.
Central Bank of Montenegro 2026-03-12
Central Bank of Montenegro opens applications for third Women on Boards Montenegro programme cohort
The Central Bank of Montenegro and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have launched the third round of the Women on Boards Montenegro programme to boost women's roles in economic decision-making and corporate governance. This aligns with the EU Directive on gender balance, aiming for 40% female board representation and 33% in director roles in large enterprises. The programme offers a two-month training on corporate governance and leadership for women with management experience.