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UNDP marks 30 years in North Macedonia

Read the interview of UNDP Resident Representative Armen Grigoryan

What we do?

As  the country looks towards the European Union, UNDP supports the government to build an inclusive society—where everyone has access to services and can participate in making decisions that affect their lives. Our support involves developing human and institutional capacities, providing knowledge, demonstrating solutions, building partnerships, and raising funds for development.

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A mosaic of womanhood – Capturing diverse realities of women's experiences

Women and girls shape our world daily, through both celebrated achievements and quiet acts of resilience. Here's a glimpse into the breadth of the influence of eight women, dedicated to the International Women’s day – 8th of March.

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The digital natives: Will they lead us to more sustainable future?

This story explores the intersection of youth, digitalization, and civil society.

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Online Violence Leaves Scars Тoo

A Campaign and New Approach in Combating Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence

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E-Seniors on Board: Ensuring Digital Inclusion for Older Persons

How can we make sure that all age groups have the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the digital world?
“You are never too old to learn something new!” - was the main conclusion of the older people from the trainings on digital literacy and basic digital skills.

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Scaling Solutions: Leveraging Open Data to Tackle Air Pollution

At the UNDP Accelerator Lab in North Macedonia, we believe that collective intelligence and open data can play a pivotal role in driving solutions that make a tangible impact.

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DRR Day 2024: UNDP North Macedonia in a week of action dedicated to youth and disaster resilience

Inauguration of one of the longest murals in North Macedonia, discussion in the parliament on youth and DRR in Skopje and two school evacuation drills in Tetovo and Ohrid, UNDP organized an inspiring series of events in the run-up to International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on this October 13.

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Youth challenges transferred in solutions: What UNDP North Macedonia does on the subject

UNDP North Macedonia puts the focus on youth in its activities. In 2023 we dedicated 1.45 million USD from various donors on youth. From youth initiatives, consultation of young people, support for establishment youth councils to programs for youth employment, environmental programs and youth clubs

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News on information integrity in North Macedonia

Find out more about the results of the research conducted by UNDP about analyzing gender disinformation—a significant and evolving threat to democratic values and women's participation in public life.

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North Macedonia sets a benchmark for digital readiness in the region

North Macedonia is making significant strides in its digital transformation journey. From enhancing digital infrastructure to fostering a vibrant digital economy. This blog unpacks insights from UNDP’s Digital Readiness Assessment (DRA) that was conducted in the country

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Mind the [trust] gap!

Public institutions are losing people’s trust. This „trust deficit“ shapes the development landscape. We propose an expeiriment: can we enhance organizational transparency and in turn increase people’s trust in an institution by having the agendas/schedules of decision-makers open to the public?

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The story of “My streets, your streets, our streets” - documentary on youth and divisive society

Amidst a vivid discussion on how young people perceive the divided societies, a small UNDP team has decided to further investigate these questions, among the Macedonian youngsters. Hence, we embarked on an interesting journey of storytelling on the divisions among young people in North Macedonia.

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Gender Equality

Accelerate the achievement of gender equality in North Macedonia

In line with the new SDG 2030 Agenda, UNDP CO North Macedonia is placing gender equality and the empowerment of women in the center of its work in order to ensure that commitments on gender equality are translated into actions in all thematic areas: Inclusive Prosperity, Democratic Governance and Environment.

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Recent development news

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Amplifying the Voices of Youth in Climate Governance

The global rise of youth movements has brought about positive societal change and played a pivotal role in accelerating climate action around the world. These…

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Press Releases
New campaign aims to boost farmer participation in state-funded demining programme

The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine has launched a website for farmers seeking…

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Reinforcing Commitment to Strategic Partnership with UNDP

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UNDP and IFRS Foundation host webinars on sustainability disclosure and management

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation concluded two online training sessions on…

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Call for banks and companies to invest together in the green transition of Serbia

-With the support of the EU and Switzerland, the UNDP is calling on banks, leasing companies, and public and private companies to jointly invest in bankable…

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Our Impact

37.5%

Women in Parliament

21.8%

below the poverty line

22.6%

unemployed

97.3%

Adult literacy rate

19%

Gender Inequality Index

39.6%

Area covered by forest