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Activity under preparation Direct award-Fund for innovations <p>This activity refers to the operation of the ¿Greening Business¿ Facility, which will promote and stimulate the environmental responsibility among business. The facility is considered an investment vehicle to encourage business to innovate their operations and decrease their environmental footprint.</p><p>The Facility will provide grants, through a competitive procedure (targeted calls for proposals) to selected companies for their projects/initiatives.</p><p>The Facility will stimulate the private companies¿ investments in area such as: industrial innovation and circular economy, green buildings, clean energy resources and sustainable mobility, sustainable land use and nature, and willingness to apply the EU internal market standards.</p>
Action for You(th)! - Annual Work Programme 2024 <p class="ql-align-justify">Overall objective: The educational system in the country is enhanced, through adopted policies for mental health services, introduced career orientation programs and strengthened employability skills among young people.</p><p>Specific objective: The action contributes towards improvement of educational system that develops capable, active, determined young people, fully aware about the importance of taking care of their mental health, employable and equipped with life skills.</p>
Energy Support Package - State and Resilience Building Contract for North Macedonia Contract related to: Energy Support Package - State and Resilience Building Contract for North Macedonia - This action consists of a State and Resilience Building Contract which will support North Macedonia to address the energy crisis exacerbated by the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, through targeted growth-enhancing policy measures aimed at reducing the socio-economic impact of the rising gas prices. The action will strengthen the Government¿s overall capacity to deliver tailor-made services to vulnerable households and will support the long-term socioeconomic recovery, energy security, and energy transition of North Macedonia. The action will support structural reforms facilitating the energy transition and will also improve access to finance for investments in energy efficiency and prosumers. It will directly contribute to the priorities of the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans, and to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 `Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all¿.The Overall Objective is to mitigate the immediate socio-economic impact of the energy crisis on vulnerable households, public service providers and economic operators and to set the basis for a sustainable economy based on climate resilient low carbon principles.The Specific Objectives (Outcomes) of this action are:1.Accelerated energy transition to a sustainable climate neutral economy and energy securityThis specific objective will be achieved through the following induced outputs:1.1. Strategic framework for the energy policy refined1.2. Legislative framework updated1.3. Institutional framework strengthened1.4. Improved access to finance for investments in energy efficiency and prosumers2.Energy users are protected from increase in energy pricesThis specific objective will be achieved through the following induced outputs:2.1. Ensured continuity in the delivery of public services to the population2.2. Enhanced system protecting the most vulnerable women, men and children and other energy users
IPA II 2014 Annual Programme for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - Objective 2 IPA II 2014 Annual Programme for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Objective 2
Support for the management of the EU funds <p>The project will support the national administration in the effective and efficient management and absorption of the EU funds. Its objective is to improve the strategic relevance, efficiency and effectiveness of the EU funds allocated to the country.</p>
Training - Academia of Journalists and Media Workers- T-AJM <p>Overall objective: Contribute to promote an environment conductive to freedom of expression and media / journalists¿ professional development.</p><p>Specific objective: Strengthen media integrity and support journalists to uphold journalism quality standards, by addressing the issue of threats and violence against journalists and the challenge of journalists¿ safety, while promoting freedom of expression as enabler of (social) development and facilitator of the EU accession process</p>
Monitoring, Evaluation and Support to the Institutionalization of the funding mechanism (WB loan scheme) Monitoring and evaluation, including a mid-term and final independent evaluation of the WB/IPAproject, directly managed by the EU delegation. It shall help designing of the future IPARD ''rural infrastructure'' Measure
Support to Institutions in charge of implementation of policies relevant to non-majority communities in the country National Programme for FYROM under the IPA Transition Assistance and Institution Building Component for 2010.2010 NP for FYROM under IPA - part implemented under decentralised management mode.Support to Institutions in charge of implementation of policies relevant to non-majority communities in the country
Technical Assistance EU for Municipalities <p>The action will provide direct support to North Macedonia municipalities selected with the call EU for Municipalities. The contractor will plan and deliver a full range of capacity building and technical assistance in order to scale up successful solutions piloted and to mainstream them in local administrations. At the same time, the contractor will be in charge of a number of activities targeting all municipalities in North Macedonia.</p>
Justice Sector Programme IPA II 2014 Annual Programme for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Objective 1
Technical assistance for the cross-border cooperation programme Republic of North Macedonia  Republic of Albania under the Instrument of Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) Support by the Technical Assistance to the implementation of the Cross-Border Cooperation programme between the Republic of North Macedonia and the Republic of Albania, in the framework of IPA Component II Cross-Border Cooperation (2017, 2018, 2019 allocations).
EU for Human Rights: Mainstreaming non-discrimination concepts in legislation <p>The overal aim of the project is to strengthen the legal environment and reinforce the implementation of equality and non-discriminatory principles and practices.</p><p>Specific objectives are:</p><p>1. Harmonisation of laws in line with Article 48 of the Law on Prevention and Protection against Discrimination (LPPD).</p><p>2. Strengthening the capacities of national authorities and policy makers for prevention and protection against all forms of discrimination.</p>
Enhancing Sustainable Urban Development of Roma Communities The overall objective of the project is to contribute towards inclusive, efficient and sustainable urban development based on respect and realization of EU principles that will lead to better quality of living in Roma communities. The impact we want to achieve with this project will be sustained by two specific objectives.
EU Civil Society Facility and Media Programme for the Republic of North Macedonia 2021-2023 (2021-2023CSF) The overall objective of the Action is to strengthen participatory democracies and the EU integration of North Macedonia, through a strengthened contribution by civil society and media.The Action will contribute to the achievement of the specific objective of the IPA III thematic priority 5.&nbsp;Fundamental rights and thematic priority 7. Civil society within the Window 1: Rule of Law, Fundamental Rights and Democracy, which is: to align the legal framework with the EU and international standards and to establish a solid track record in respecting fundamental rights; to strengthen the legal and policy environment and enhancing the enabling environment for CSOs and media; to increase CSOs¿ inclusion in decision and policy making though a structural partnership with public authorities, based on trust and mutual recognition and around common interests of the citizens; to strengthen CSOs and media skills and capacities; and&nbsp;to improve&nbsp;public awareness for CSOs being the citizens¿ voice in addressing&nbsp;their needs and improving living conditions.&nbsp;Moreover, moving forward in the EU accession process will increase the need for informing, objectively and promptly, the citizens on this process and its real impact on their daily lives. In order to obtain a continuous support for the citizens on this important matter, one of the crucial instruments is enhanced enabling environment for civil society and media in order to be effective in their work and accountable actors towards the citizens.&nbsp;Therefore, further empowerment of the civil society and media remains one of the core focuses of the EU support in IPA III. This assistance envisions further strategic and tailor-made support for civil society and media, and for improved enabling environment for their work that will be provided through the IPA Civil Society Facility and Media Programme in the period 2021 to 2023 year. The Action will support the civil society and media organisations in North Macedonia, in line with the objectives and expected results from the Guidelines for EU support to civil society in enlargement countries 2021-2027 and the Guidelines for EU support to media freedom and integrity in enlargement countries 2021-2027, further strengthening their involvement in policy and decision making, including in the EU key sector reforms and the accession negotiation process. The Action will strengthen the participatory democracy by enhancing the space and capacities of civil society and media to efficiently address and contribute to the key priorities for further democratisation of the society.
CSO_Dialogue - Platform for Structural Participation in EU Integration The overall objective i sto enable meaningful and structured participation of civil society which voices the citizens' perspective in order to influence key sector reforms in the EU accession process
Activity under preparation CfP GRANT - EU for Strengthening Safety and Health at Work <p>EU funds will also strengthen the country¿s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) system by improving the relevant legislation and policy framework and increasing capacities for implementing the legislation.</p>
Youth - Agents of Change <p>Overall objective(s) is to contribute to increased inclusiveness and society impact of youth for improving the local governance through civic youth initiatives, activism and volunteering in municipalities.</p>
Support measure for TA for the CBC programme Republic of North Macedonia - Republic of Albania Support by the Technical Assistance to the implementation of the Cross-Border Cooperation programme between the Republic of North Macedonia and the Republic of Albania, in the framework of IPA Component II Cross-Border Cooperation (2020 allocations).
Construction of additional Europe Houses in selected cities of North Macedonia/ Lot 2 Veles Europe House Contract related to: Construction of additional Europe Houses in selected cities of North Macedonia/ Lot 2 Veles Europe House - The objective of the action is to raise public awareness and contribute to public support for the European Union and its actions and the EU accession process. The action provides funding for the European Commission, the EU delegations in the Western Balkans and Turkey and the EU Office in Kosovo* to continue effective, strategic communication based on clear objectives, a common and compelling EU narrative and thematic communication on key priorities. The action will comprise, among others: (i) EU image-building (`EU-branding¿) campaigns to position the EU as the main political and economic partner and the biggest financial donor, and as a major engine of positive change, through investments and reforms that benefit society and are firmly attached to EU values; (ii) thematic campaigns on priority areas of cooperation (e.g. green agenda, digital agenda, connectivity, economy, human capital, fair society); (iii) a network of information centres and information points; (iv) web and social media presence; (v) direct outreach to the targeted audiences (events, festivals, TV and radio programmes, student debates, etc.); (vi) media relations; (vii) opinion polls and surveys.The communication activities implemented by the European Commission and the EU delegations and office are complementary to the communication efforts of the national authorities and civil society.
Civil Society for Good Governance and Anti-Corruption in Southeast Europe: Capacity Building for Evidence-Based Advocacy, Policy Impact and Citizen Engagement (SELDI.net) <p>Overall objective(s) (i.e. Impact): ¿Strengthen participatory demo- cracy and the EU approximation process through consolidating and enhancing the impact of civil society engagement in the policy making and reform processes in the Western Balkan region in the area of anti-corruption, the rule of law and good governance¿.</p><p>Specific objective(s) (i.e. Outcome(s)):</p><p>1. Strengthened CSO¿s capacities and engagement opportunities for enhanced regional cooperation, at national and grassroots level, in anti-corruption policy and decision making.</p><p>2. Encouraged and mobilized citizens¿ engagement and grassroots activism to peacefully pressure governments for continued anti- corruption reforms.</p><p>3. Established professional working dialogue with policy makers at national, regional, and EU level. Achieved policy reforms and societal innovation in the area of anti-corruption through evidence- based advocacy, policy engagement and awareness raising.</p><p>4. Improved outreach and engagement through enhanced use of social media.</p><p>5. Identified and leveraged tipping points for tackling common challenges in the field of corruption prevention and prosecution by calling leaders and institutions to account and monitoring corruption victimization and state capture vulnerabilities.</p><p>6. Intensified regional CSO cooperation, dialogue and synergies across thematic networks for achieving a more holistic impact on</p><p>political and judicial corruption in the region.</p>
Second Annual Work Plan (2023) for the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Crisis Center ''HOPE'' 2022-2025 <p class="ql-align-justify">Overall objective: To contribute towards combating gender-based and domestic violence on women, girls and children.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Specifc objectives:</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Continued and upgraded service delivery, improvement of the quality of services, and development of expertise and capacities of the staff;</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Reaching long term financial sustainability;</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Improvement of the education and protection of children and youth;</p><p>Encouraging victims to report gender-based and domestic violence</p>
Enhancing land consolidation in North Macedonia The ultimate purpose of this project is to tackle the structural issue of excessive land fragmentation and small average farm size which impedes the modernisation and restructuring of the agriculture sector in North Macedonia. The project will also support the policy makers to conduct land consolidation projects and improve the administrative procedures and benefit the farming community.
EU For Resilience Annual Action Programme for the Republic of North Macedonia for the Year 2020 - Objective 2
Listen the voice of trafficked persons and fight organized crime - Annual Work Programme 2024 <p>Overall objective: To contribute to enhancing the participatory democracy and the European integration process of North Macedonia by strengthening the position of the civil society in the decision-making processes and the capacities of the sector for joint actions in the fight against the organized crime. Specific objective: To empower civil society actors to actively monitor the government policies, to take actions in the fight against the organized crime</p>
Transformation and rehabilitation of the Institute Topansko Pole - Skopje Contract related to: Transformation and rehabilitation of the Institute Topansko Pole - Skopje - Annual Action Programme for the Republic of North Macedonia for 2019 - Objective 2
Independent information and technical expert-Svetislav Pop Tonev <p><span style="color: black;">The objective of the assignment is to provide technical assistance to the EU Delegation in procurement, management, monitoring and reporting on IT projects in line with the Practical Guide to Contract procedures for EU external actions (PRAG). </span></p>
Vision, Mission and Strategy of The National Council for Gender Equality 2022 - 2025 - Annual Work Programme 2024 <p>Overall objective: Gender Equality and Women¿s Empowerment</p><p>Specific objective(s)</p><p>1: Institutional development and organizational strengthening of the network</p><p>2: Prevention of gender stereotype and sexism, violence against women and domestic violence</p><p>3: Economic strengthening of women, with special focus on women from rural areas and social entrepreneurship</p><p>4: Women, leadership and participation</p><p>5: Gender equality and climate change</p><p>6: Women, peace and security</p>
Technical Assistance for improving the enabling environment for Civil Society  Organisations in the Republic of North Macedonia Contract related to: Technical Assistance for improving the enabling environment for Civil Society  Organisations in the Republic of North Macedonia - The overall objective of the Action is to strengthen participatory democracies and the EU integration of North Macedonia, through a strengthened contribution by civil society and media.The Action will contribute to the achievement of the specific objective of the IPA III thematic priority 5.&nbsp;Fundamental rights and thematic priority 7. Civil society within the Window 1: Rule of Law, Fundamental Rights and Democracy, which is: to align the legal framework with the EU and international standards and to establish a solid track record in respecting fundamental rights; to strengthen the legal and policy environment and enhancing the enabling environment for CSOs and media; to increase CSOs¿ inclusion in decision and policy making though a structural partnership with public authorities, based on trust and mutual recognition and around common interests of the citizens; to strengthen CSOs and media skills and capacities; and&nbsp;to improve&nbsp;public awareness for CSOs being the citizens¿ voice in addressing&nbsp;their needs and improving living conditions.&nbsp;Moreover, moving forward in the EU accession process will increase the need for informing, objectively and promptly, the citizens on this process and its real impact on their daily lives. In order to obtain a continuous support for the citizens on this important matter, one of the crucial instruments is enhanced enabling environment for civil society and media in order to be effective in their work and accountable actors towards the citizens.&nbsp;Therefore, further empowerment of the civil society and media remains one of the core focuses of the EU support in IPA III. This assistance envisions further strategic and tailor-made support for civil society and media, and for improved enabling environment for their work that will be provided through the IPA Civil Society Facility and Media Programme in the period 2021 to 2023 year. The Action will support the civil society and media organisations in North Macedonia, in line with the objectives and expected results from the Guidelines for EU support to civil society in enlargement countries 2021-2027 and the Guidelines for EU support to media freedom and integrity in enlargement countries 2021-2027, further strengthening their involvement in policy and decision making, including in the EU key sector reforms and the accession negotiation process. The Action will strengthen the participatory democracy by enhancing the space and capacities of civil society and media to efficiently address and contribute to the key priorities for further democratisation of the society.
Developing and Implementing Smart and Sustainable Integrated Wildfire Management System in the Cross-border Area (DISSIWMS) Overall objective: To develop joint smart and innovative management system for cross-border environmental protection, monitoring and early risk recognition and prevention from wildfireSpecific objective: 1. To cope wildfire disasters by implementing efficient and effective crisis management system. 2.To utilize best practice by implementation of innovative solutions and involvement of citizens, civil society organizations and other stakeholders in local/national problem solving. 3. To preven
Further support to strengthen the response capacity to manage migration flows in North Macedonia <p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>The project¿s overall objective is </strong>to contribute to the efforts of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia to address the social and health vulnerabilities of migrants and refugees as well as to strengthen capacities in addressing cross-border crime, with a focus on trafficking in human beings and smuggling of migrants in line with international standards.</p>
2013 National Programme to the former yugoslav Republic of Macedonia under IPA Component I Transition Assistance and Institution Building 2013 National Programme to the former yugoslav Republic of Macedonia under IPA Component I Transition Assistance and Institution Building - 2013 National Programme to the former yugoslav Republic of Macedonia under IPA Component I Transition Assistance and Institution Building
Action for You(th)! - Annual Work Programme 2023 <p class="ql-align-justify">Overall objective: The educational system in the country is enhanced, through adopted policies for mental health services, introduced career orientation programs and strengthened employability skills among young people.</p><p>Specific objective: The action contributes towards improvement of educational system that develops capable, active, determined young people, fully aware about the importance of taking care of their mental health, employable and equipped with life skills.</p>
Improved animal disease control and implementation of the food safety system <p>The specific purpose of this contract is to further strengthen the existing systems of competent institutions in order to improve the animal health, public health in the country.</p>
National Convention on the European Union in the Republic of North Macedonia - Annual Work Programme 2024 <p>Overall objective: Increased democratisation of the EU pre-accession negotiation process in North Macedonia</p><p>Specific objective(s) 1. Strengthened role of the civil society sector in the EU pre-accession negotiation process</p><p>1.1. Increased capacities of civil society organisations for contribution in the EU pre-accession negotiation in North Macedonia according to the new methodology (in clusters)</p><p>1.2. Strengthening the National Convention on EU in North Macedonia as a democratic forum for open and transparent dialogue on issues related to the European Union accession negotiations according to the new methodology in clusters</p><p>1.3. Strengthening the capacities of European Movement in North Macedonia</p>
National programme Part II on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for the year 2013 identify potential sites, prepare project documents (including feasibility studies, technical specifications), create a pipeline of projects ready for funding and, eventually implement one or few pilot(s).
Support to Social Enterprises by following the principle Leave no one behind the objective of the project is to support the development of new and existing social enterprises to enhance their economic independence by following the principle - leave no one behind. Project aims to improve operational capacities and sustainability of the existing and new Social Enterprises and to create new job opportunities for vulnerable people and people with disabilities.