Foundation Open Society Institute - Representative Office Montenegro (FOSI ROM), is a non-governmental and non-profit organization, established in March 2002. After the reorganization of the Open Society Institute - Montenegro, with the aim to support development of civil society and reform programs in Montenegro. FOSI ROM continues with similar civil and reform oriented programs, which had been conducted by the Yugoslav Open Society Office during the period of 1993-1999, and the Open Society Institute Montenegro from 1999 to March 2002. The Foundation Open Society Institute - Representative Office Montenegro supports the country’s efforts to develop in compliance with EU standards and practices, and to reach its developmental goals by relying upon and respecting open society values and principles. FOSI ROM is a part of Open Society Institute of Zug, Switzerland and it is a part of the Open Society Institute network, founded by George Soros.