Paper #147 Education as a Fundamental Prerequisite for the Safe and Secure Management of Radioactive Waste in a Small non-Nuclear Country – Experience of Montenegro S. Jovanovic University of Montenegro Safe and secure utilization of radiation sources in small countries, waste management in particular, is a specific/demanding issue in many senses – given modest scope of activities/facilities (only seemingly not demanding!), from one side, and limited resources/capabilities of the state, from the other Two categories/principles emerge crucial in this respect: commensurateness and competence Education is highlighted as the fundament of competence. Some particular experience of Montenegro is outlined Pivotal role of the university is emphasized