2. Research framework for measuring progress in the NSSD 2030 action plan

Among the various steps, during the process of NSSD 2030 design, was the development of the NSSD monitoring and reporting framework. This paper is focused on analysis of the quality and capability of the developed monitoring and reporting framework in order to contribute to the preparation of regular reporting documents. At the same time, it is necessary to explain inter-linkages of the SDGs (UN agenda) and current European integration agenda of Montenegro in order to create synergy in achieving reform goals and improve quality of life of Montenegro's citizens.

Goals Thematic area I. Human resources: Improvement of the state of human resources

3 1.3 Ensure inclusive and quality education and promote lifelong learning

5 2.2 Develop a system of values in accordance with the community sustainable

7 2.4. Overcome the managerial deficit problems and strengthen socially responsible

9 2.6 Improve the importance of culture as a fundamental value of spiritual, social and economic development which significantly improve citizens' life quality

10 2.7 Establish an efficient and modern system of integrated protection, management

11 2.8 Achieve equal socio-economic development in all local self-government units and regions based on competitiveness, innovations and employment, with specific

Thematic area III. Natural resources: Conservation of natural capital 12 3.1 Stop degradation of values of renewable energy sources: biodiversity, water, sea,

14 3.3 Enable symbiosis of effects of environmental performance improvement and

15 3.4 Solve problems of unsustainable capacitating of space generated by unrealistic

Thematic area IV. Economic resources: Introduction of green economy 18 4.1 Reduce level of greenhouse gasses emissions by 2030 by 30% compared to baseline

21 4.4 Enable sustainable management of the coastal regional resources and encourage

22 4.5 Support greening of economy through the development and implementation of operational instruments of sustainable consumption and production

23 4.6 Implement social responsibility in practice of all sectors in accordance with

positive European and international experiences

demand in terms of quantity and low quality of built-up areas

and sustainable use of cultural heritage and landscape

emphasis on the Northern region

protection of human health

1 1.1 Improve demographic trends and reduce demographic deficit 2 12 2 1.2 Improve health of citizens of all ages and reduce inequalities in health status 3 37

Agenda 2030: Measuring Progress in the Montenegro's National Strategy for Sustainable Development…

4 2.1 Stimulate active relationship between key actors and development sustainability 7 42

6 2.3 Develop the state as an efficient rule of law 2 13

8 2.5 Stimulate employability and social inclusion 3 26

13 3.2 Improve the efficiency of renewable natural resource management 6 40

16 3.5 Enable resource-efficient use of metallic and non-metallic resources 1 6 17 3.6 Mitigate natural and anthropogenic hazard impacts 5 14

19 4.2 Improve resource efficiency in key economic sectors 5 16 20 4.3 Improve waste management through circular economy approaches 5 36

Thematic area II. Social resources: Support values, norms and behavioral patterns

No. of measures

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4 20

3 13

1 5

4 28

3 31

2 15

2 15

2 9

7 39

4 25

3 10

3 16

3 12

No. of submeasures

67

and strengthening social inclusion

of importance for the social sustainability

opportunities for all

development goals

business

air, soil

1990

the blue economy

Proceeding from the above, the research hypothesis in this paper can be defined as follows:


As such, this paper constitutes one of the first studies dealing with the national-level transposition of the global Agenda 2030 and its link with the process of integration to the EU. For this research we use, inter alia, a systemic approach, historical method, secondary data collection, comparative analysis and content analysis [11].
