Human Development Report 2023/2024

Rich countries attain record human development, but half of the poorest have gone backwards, finds UN Development Programme

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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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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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World Environment Day: EU and UNDP with a comprehensive set of measures for protection of the Lake Prespa Ecosystem

While we mark World Environment Day, UNDP and the European Union, commit to implement measures for protection of the Lake Prespa ecosystem, support sustainable agriculture & tourism & waste management.

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Technologically Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: The incident that triggered change in South Korea

To become the safe, modern city it is today, Seoul learned many lessons in the past. This is the story how the Korean authorities learned to provide timely and comprehensive support to victims of sexual violence, due to one case of institutional mistreatment.

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Beyond Plastic: Can bioplastics help us deal with the challenge caused by plastic pollution?

On World Earth Day 2024, we take a deeper look at bioplastics, asking the question - is it a viable alternative to the excessive use of plastic, which continues to pollute our planet to an extreme amount?

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The state of Local Governance and Decentralization in North Macedonia

10 things we need to know in 2024 about Local Governance and Decentralization

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From aspirations to action

The Sustainable Development Goals as ‘aspirations’ - a powerful engine for development action

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First Performance Audit Report for the readiness of the Republic of North Macedonia for the implementation of the SDGs

Learn more about the preparedness of the Republic of North Macedonia for implementation of the sustainable development goals until 2030 in the first audit report prepared by UNDP as part of the project “Support to Public Finance Management Reform in the Republic of North Macedonia”

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Women entrepreneurs in North Macedonia embrace circular economy

As part of UNDP’s flagship initiative „Climate Promise“, more than 320 women entrepreneurs, participated in series of trainings held in seven cities in North Macedonia, focused on circular economy, green energy and sustainable production. Learn about some of their stories

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SDG-ization of the Public Agenda and SDG Finance Push

SDG-ization of the Public Agenda and SDG Finance Push - Recommendations for Maximizing the Impact of UNDP Country Office’ Involvement in North Macedonia

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Methodological Guidelines for Preparation of Integrated Local Development Plans

The "Methodological Guidelines for Preparation of Integrated Local Development Plans" are designed to transcend traditional planning paradigms by integrating economic, social, environmental, and territorial development aspects, thereby facilitating a comprehensive approach to local governance.

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Roma Women in Action - For Better Future, Back at Home

Women-led businesses prove how through entrepreneurship, Roma and returnees can reintegrate into their home communities

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Official promotion of the Operational plan for active labour programmes and measures on the labour market 2024

Under the motto #ChanceForAll, in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, the Operational Plan for Active Labour Programmes and Measures on the Labour Market for 2024 was officially promoted. The plan covers around 15,000 beneficiaries with a total budget of 2 billion denars.

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Neighboring talks: Youth policies for the future

This publication is a testament to the potential of youth in the Western Balkans, encapsulated from the conference hosted by UNDP in Skopje in October 2023. As part of the “Youth 4 Inclusion, Equality & Trust” initiative, the event convened around 100 young local decision-makers from the region.

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Digital Gap Assessment for North Macedonia

The objective of this research and the Digital Gap Assessment is to identify the main challenges of accessibility of IT tools and digital literacy among citizens

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Report on the list of public services for administrative procedures for Roma returnees and price list of services

The subject of the research is the reintegration of Roma returnees in North Macedonia from western European countries as asylum seekers or economic migrants and the list of services they need in the process of reintegration into society.

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The Pottery Adventure of Gen Z Children from Veles

Goce Stanchev is a ceramic artist from Veles. 25 children attended the pottery workshops he held as part of the project "Ethnic Creative Workshops for Revival of Old Crafts", within the framework of the Regional Programme on Local Democracy in the Western Balkans - ReLOaD, funded by the EU.

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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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Denmark joins the UNDP flagship programme on electoral support and strengthening democratic resilience in Moldova, to be implemented during 2024-2028, with a…

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Sweden, Norway, and UNDP are announcing a grant competition to select non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to pilot the first renewable energy communities in…

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The first Zakarpattia Oblast psychosocial support centre opens in Uzhhorod to assist people affected by war

Supported by the EU and UNDP, the centre will provide services to 64 communities in Zakarpattia Oblast.

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UNDP Introduces Cutting-Edge Solutions for Climate Resilience

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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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