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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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Publication
She Leads: Young Women Redefining Prespa’s Future

With the support of the “EU for Prespa” Programme, a young woman brings her vision to life and sets an example of how success is possible, even from a small village

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Kamenický: UNDP provides a strong platform for Slovakia to support North Macedonia on its path to the EU

Interview with the Minister of Finance of the Slovak Republic Ladislav Kamenický

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UNDP Strategic Plan 2026-2029

The Strategic Plan sharpens the focus on what UNDP does best: supporting systemic change, through integrated development solutions driven by national priorities. UNDP has shaped the progress of human development providing integrated support at scale to improve lives for millions of people worldwide.

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Blog
280 Days of Opportunity: Turning North Macedonia’s Sunshine into Energy Independence

As the world marks the International Day of Clean Energy under the global theme "Clean Energy for People and Planet," the urgency to transform our energy systems has never been clearer. Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability.

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Blog
When Nature Meets Finance: A New Chapter for Biodiversity in North Macedonia

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News
Ten Years of the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda: A Decade of Hope, Action and Young Voices Shaping the Future

10 years YPS

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30 Years of UNDP in North Macedonia: A journey of partnership and progress

This milestone celebration began with events across all planning regions in North Macedonia and concluded in Skopje, designed to honor all our partners and municipalities that have been part of UNDP’s journey over the past three decades.

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UNDP North Macedonia: A Greener Tomorrow Starts Today

“UNDP North Macedonia’s commitment to sustainability goes beyond words, it’s about action and leading by example,” said Armen Grigoryan, UNDP Resident Representative

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Alexander De Croo named as new Administrator of United Nations Development Programme

General Assembly confirms former Belgian Prime Minister to the four-year term following his appointment by the UN Secretary-General

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Public Call for Civil Society Organizations to Submit Project Proposals For Low Value Grants

Within the framework of the project, UNDP North Macedonia is announcing a targeted national call for CSO's based in Kochani to submit project proposals aimed at fostering community healing, trust-building, and youth empowerment in the aftermath of the tragic events that took place in March 2025.

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Third Call for Technical Documentation Funding

Third Call for Technical Documentation Funding - Support for the Development of Environmental Infrastructure Projects

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Calls in the Framework of the Programme for Sustainable Tourism in Prespa Area

"EU for Prespa – Restoration of Natural Resources and Enhancing Sustainable Agriculture and Tourism" is publishing multiple calls!

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Blog
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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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

Stories
How a Teacher in Her 50s Turned Her Love of Nature into Guiding at the Yelnya Bog

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Kryvyi Rih: How an industrial city is shaping a new quality of life

Kryvyi Rih is an industrial city in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast with a population of 600,000. It was developed around mining and metallurgical enterprises, which…

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Rights. Equality. Action: How Young Developers Are Creating Digital Solutions for a Sustainable Future

The theme of International Women’s Day 2026 — “Rights. Equality. Action. For All Women and Girls” — reminds us that equal access to opportunities should be the…

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UNDP GEF Small Grants Programme

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Press Releases
UNDP Supports Turkmenistan in Development of a National Artificial intelligence (AI) Strategy for Sustainable Digital Transformation

From 5 to 6 March 2026, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan, is convening a…

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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%

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