The briefing was addressed by the US Ambassador, H.E. Kate Marie Byrnes and UNICEF Skopje Chair Ms. Patrizia Di Giovanni, followed by a presentation of the findings of a our recent policy study on Covid-19 and children.

The forum took place in Krushevo, with participation of the mayors of Krushevo and Prilep – champion municipalities in participative budgeting in the region. Click for gallery.

Despite well-intended Government measures to mitigate the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, an additional 16,000 children in North Macedonia are likely to live below the poverty threshold …

The study comprehensively analysis the effects of the pandemic on children’s wellbeing in North Macedonia. It has been prepared with support of UNICEF and USAID. Click for access.

In accordance with the health protocols, we invite you to the Regional Forum for Participatory Budgeting in Krushevo. Click to register.

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Our Blagica Petreski was part of the Macedonian delegation of representatives of the government, the private sector and the NGO sector, which presented the first Voluntary National Review at the 2020 High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development held in N

VNR is prepared for the first time, while Finance Think’s contribution based on our research findings, results and recommendations nested in the SDGs 1, 5, 8 and 10.

In a Cover Page Interview for the prominent weekly magazine Kapital, Blagica Petreski speaks about the current economic trends and the evaluation of election promises. Click for link.

The policy advice stipulated within our recent policy study on parafiscal charges have been put forward in the election programs of the two key political parties.