financethink - Finance Think https://www.financethink.mk/en/ Economic Research & Policy Institute Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:36:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.financethink.mk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-ft-favicon-01-32x32.png financethink - Finance Think https://www.financethink.mk/en/ 32 32 Policy Brief 76: Arrears – A Weak Link in Fiscal Discipline? https://www.financethink.mk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PolicyBrief_no-76-MK.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=%25d0%25b1%25d1%2580%25d0%25b8%25d1%2584-%25d0%25b7%25d0%25b0-%25d0%25bf%25d0%25be%25d0%25bb%25d0%25b8%25d1%2582%25d0%25b8%25d0%25ba%25d0%25b8%25d1%2582%25d0%25b5-%25d0%25b1%25d1%2580-76-%25d0%25b4%25d0%25be%25d1%2581%25d0%25bf%25d0%25b5%25d0%25b0%25d0%25bd%25d0%25b8-%25d0%25be%25d0%25b1%25d0%25b2%25d1%2580%25d1%2581 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:34:35 +0000 https://www.financethink.mk/?post_type=portfolio&p=15782 The post Policy Brief 76: Arrears – A Weak Link in Fiscal Discipline? appeared first on Finance Think.

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]]> Press clipping from Macro-monitor 14(2) https://grid.mk/search?q=%D1%84%D0%B0%D1%98%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%81+%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%BA&beg=31.08.2025&end=06.09.2025&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=%25d0%25bf%25d1%2580%25d0%25b5%25d1%2581-%25d0%25ba%25d0%25bb%25d0%25b8%25d0%25bf%25d0%25b8%25d0%25bd%25d0%25b3-%25d0%25be%25d0%25b4-%25d0%25bc%25d0%25b0%25d0%25ba%25d1%2580%25d0%25be-%25d0%25bc%25d0%25be%25d0%25bd%25d0%25b8%25d1%2582%25d0%25be%25d1%2580-142 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 18:12:52 +0000 https://www.financethink.mk/portfolio/%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b5%d1%81-%d0%ba%d0%bb%d0%b8%d0%bf%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%b3-%d0%be%d0%b4-%d0%bc%d0%b0%d0%ba%d1%80%d0%be-%d0%bc%d0%be%d0%bd%d0%b8%d1%82%d0%be%d1%80-142/ The post Press clipping from Macro-monitor 14(2) appeared first on Finance Think.

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]]> Macro-monitor 14(2) https://www.financethink.mk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MMonitor-Q22025.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=%25d0%25bc%25d0%25b0%25d0%25ba%25d1%2580%25d0%25be-%25d0%25bc%25d0%25be%25d0%25bd%25d0%25b8%25d1%2582%25d0%25be%25d1%2580-142 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:46:12 +0000 https://www.financethink.mk/portfolio/%d0%bc%d0%b0%d0%ba%d1%80%d0%be-%d0%bc%d0%be%d0%bd%d0%b8%d1%82%d0%be%d1%80-142/ The post Macro-monitor 14(2) appeared first on Finance Think.

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]]> Analysis and Simulations of Non-Standard Forms of Employment and the Platform Economy in North Macedonia https://www.financethink.mk/en/%d0%b0%d0%bd%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b8%d0%b7%d0%b0-%d0%b8-%d1%81%d0%b8%d0%bc%d1%83%d0%bb%d0%b0%d1%86%d0%b8%d0%b8-%d0%b7%d0%b0-%d0%bd%d0%b5%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b0%d0%bd%d0%b4%d0%b0%d1%80%d0%b4%d0%bd%d0%b8%d1%82/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=%25d0%25b0%25d0%25bd%25d0%25b0%25d0%25bb%25d0%25b8%25d0%25b7%25d0%25b0-%25d0%25b8-%25d1%2581%25d0%25b8%25d0%25bc%25d1%2583%25d0%25bb%25d0%25b0%25d1%2586%25d0%25b8%25d0%25b8-%25d0%25b7%25d0%25b0-%25d0%25bd%25d0%25b5%25d1%2581%25d1%2582%25d0%25b0%25d0%25bd%25d0%25b4%25d0%25b0%25d1%2580%25d0%25b4%25d0%25bd%25d0%25b8%25d1%2582 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:22:13 +0000 https://www.financethink.mk/%d0%b0%d0%bd%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b8%d0%b7%d0%b0-%d0%b8-%d1%81%d0%b8%d0%bc%d1%83%d0%bb%d0%b0%d1%86%d0%b8%d0%b8-%d0%b7%d0%b0-%d0%bd%d0%b5%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b0%d0%bd%d0%b4%d0%b0%d1%80%d0%b4%d0%bd%d0%b8%d1%82/ The overall objective of the project is to provide analytical and simulation-based evidence on the situation of young people engaged in non-standard forms of employment and working on digital platforms in North Macedonia, with the aim of ensuring their better inclusion in the labour market and social protection. Specific Objectives To map and profile young […]

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]]> The overall objective of the project is to provide analytical and simulation-based evidence on the situation of young people engaged in non-standard forms of employment and working on digital platforms in North Macedonia, with the aim of ensuring their better inclusion in the labour market and social protection.

Specific Objectives

  • To map and profile young people in non-standard employment (freelance, platform work, temporary contracts).

  • To analyse their working conditions and access to social protection.

  • To propose policies and adjustments to the Youth Guarantee for this group.

Client: ILO

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]]> Bridging Local Voices and National Action for a Just Green Transition https://www.financethink.mk/en/bridging-local-voices-and-national-action-for-a-just-green-transition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bridging-local-voices-and-national-action-for-a-just-green-transition Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:22:55 +0000 https://www.financethink.mk/?p=15741 The objective of the project is to empower communities and decision-makers in the Western Balkans to embrace Green Industrial Policies as a pathway toward sustainable economic development and a just energy transition, by bridging local concerns with national policy-making and regional cooperation. The project’s specific objectives can be defined as: Enhance community engagement – Organize […]

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]]> The objective of the project is to empower communities and decision-makers in the Western Balkans to embrace Green Industrial Policies as a pathway toward sustainable economic development and a just energy transition, by bridging local concerns with national policy-making and regional cooperation.

The project’s specific objectives can be defined as:

  1. Enhance community engagement – Organize local discussions and events in pollution-affected or economically vulnerable areas to raise awareness and gather input on the green transition and industrial policies.

  2. Foster policy dialogue at the national level – Convene a high-level roundtable with government, civil society, industry, and academia to strengthen national consensus and policy direction on Green Industrial Policies.

  3. Promote public awareness and outreach – Publish an op-ed in national media and disseminate user-friendly infographics through social media to make the benefits of Green Industrial Policies accessible to the wider public.

Donor: Open Society Foundations – Western Balkans through GAP Institute.

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]]> Discussion with community stakeholders on a just energy transition https://www.financethink.mk/en/%d0%b4%d0%b8%d1%81%d0%ba%d1%83%d1%81%d0%b8%d1%98%d0%b0-%d1%81%d0%be-%d1%87%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%b8%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d0%be%d0%b4-%d0%b7%d0%b0%d0%b5%d0%b4%d0%bd%d0%b8%d1%86%d0%b0%d1%82%d0%b0-%d0%b7/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=%25d0%25b4%25d0%25b8%25d1%2581%25d0%25ba%25d1%2583%25d1%2581%25d0%25b8%25d1%2598%25d0%25b0-%25d1%2581%25d0%25be-%25d1%2587%25d0%25b8%25d0%25bd%25d0%25b8%25d1%2582%25d0%25b5%25d0%25bb%25d0%25b8-%25d0%25be%25d0%25b4-%25d0%25b7%25d0%25b0%25d0%25b5%25d0%25b4%25d0%25bd%25d0%25b8%25d1%2586%25d0%25b0%25d1%2582%25d0%25b0-%25d0%25b7 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:21:24 +0000 https://www.financethink.mk/%d0%b4%d0%b8%d1%81%d0%ba%d1%83%d1%81%d0%b8%d1%98%d0%b0-%d1%81%d0%be-%d1%87%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%b8%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d0%be%d0%b4-%d0%b7%d0%b0%d0%b5%d0%b4%d0%bd%d0%b8%d1%86%d0%b0%d1%82%d0%b0-%d0%b7/ Today, in Bitola, we discussed the benefits and risks of the #energytransition with community representatives: stakeholders and workers from REK Bitola, local NGOs, business, and the academic community.With this, we are launching our action for a #justtransition in the energy sector, with a focus on the affected regions.We are carrying out this action together with […]

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Today, in Bitola, we discussed the benefits and risks of the #energytransition with community representatives: stakeholders and workers from REK Bitola, local NGOs, business, and the academic community.
With this, we are launching our action for a #justtransition in the energy sector, with a focus on the affected regions.
We are carrying out this action together with our partners from WEBecon Network and Instituti GAP from Kosovo, with the support of Open Society Foundations Western Balkans.
Skopje Office – Open Society Foundations Western Balkans, Prishtina Office – Open Society Foundations Western Balkans.

#justtransition #energyeconomics #upskilling #financethink #gapinstitute #webecon

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]]> Statement: „Are Europeans getting poorer?“ https://novamakedonija.com.mk/ekonomija/osiromashuvaat-li-evropejcite/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMYQP9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHk2KFuEa40gVlTIrsEoYWyefUXeybn_jsrjK_cqCVf4KbiDgYvxkiLVYEUkB_aem_7xK3dDGCFOobxRfOetaACg&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=%25d0%25b8%25d0%25b7%25d1%2598%25d0%25b0%25d0%25b2%25d0%25b0-%25d0%25be%25d1%2581%25d0%25b8%25d1%2580%25d0%25be%25d0%25bc%25d0%25b0%25d1%2588%25d1%2583%25d0%25b2%25d0%25b0%25d0%25b0%25d1%2582-%25d0%25bb%25d0%25b8-%25d0%25b5%25d0%25b2%25d1%2580%25d0%25be%25d0%25bf%25d0%25b5%25d1%2598%25d1%2586%25d0%25b8%25d1%2582 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:04:41 +0000 https://www.financethink.mk/portfolio/%d0%b8%d0%b7%d1%98%d0%b0%d0%b2%d0%b0-%d0%be%d1%81%d0%b8%d1%80%d0%be%d0%bc%d0%b0%d1%88%d1%83%d0%b2%d0%b0%d0%b0%d1%82-%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d0%b5%d0%b2%d1%80%d0%be%d0%bf%d0%b5%d1%98%d1%86%d0%b8%d1%82/ The post Statement: „Are Europeans getting poorer?“ appeared first on Finance Think.

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]]> Statement: „The announced long-term measures can stabilize inflation, but only in the long term – economic experts believe“ https://kanal5.com.mk/najavenite-dolgorochni-merki-mozhat-da-ja-stabiliziraat-inflacijata-no-na-dolg-rok-smetaat-ekonomskite-eksperti/a712508?fbclid=IwY2xjawMRdTRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHrxYmzoNcyVO3zYPFnTwlSzEAyAc-vZrQRZgIchzCyfIyU6zGZnV0L7lRKbR_aem_cNKwzoHsL4pqaoWlnPOyqQ&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=%25d0%25b8%25d0%25b7%25d1%2598%25d0%25b0%25d0%25b2%25d0%25b0-%25d0%25bd%25d0%25b0%25d1%2598%25d0%25b0%25d0%25b2%25d0%25b5%25d0%25bd%25d0%25b8%25d1%2582%25d0%25b5-%25d0%25b4%25d0%25be%25d0%25bb%25d0%25b3%25d0%25be%25d1%2580%25d0%25be%25d1%2587%25d0%25bd%25d0%25b8-%25d0%25bc%25d0%25b5%25d1%2580%25d0%25ba%25d0%25b8 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:19:45 +0000 https://www.financethink.mk/portfolio/%d0%b8%d0%b7%d1%98%d0%b0%d0%b2%d0%b0-%d0%bd%d0%b0%d1%98%d0%b0%d0%b2%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%b8%d1%82%d0%b5-%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%bb%d0%b3%d0%be%d1%80%d0%be%d1%87%d0%bd%d0%b8-%d0%bc%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%ba%d0%b8/ The post Statement: „The announced long-term measures can stabilize inflation, but only in the long term – economic experts believe“ appeared first on Finance Think.

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]]> Interview on prices dynamics https://www.facebook.com/reel/1507180623782160?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interview-on-prices-dynamics Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:18:02 +0000 https://www.financethink.mk/?post_type=portfolio&p=15694 The post Interview on prices dynamics appeared first on Finance Think.

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]]> Citation: „A meeting without words, silence after Minister Durmishi’s meeting with traders and importers – some experts suggest freezing prices for a year“ https://telma.com.mk/2025/08/09/sredba-bez-zborovi-molk-po-sostanokot-na-trgovczite-so-ministerot-durmishi-del-od-ekspertite-predlagaat-czenite-da-se-zamrznat-edna-godina/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMRdDRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHn5BoLViGe06x5Gq-e2UcYjzEtTHvP0n6BbgP6M9O9VqSurF2IPAFImiOLr3_aem_VOnQHj5UKczYEGYzNbx3_Q&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=%25d1%2586%25d0%25b8%25d1%2582%25d0%25b8%25d1%2580%25d0%25b0%25d1%259a%25d0%25b5-%25d1%2581%25d1%2580%25d0%25b5%25d0%25b4%25d0%25b1%25d0%25b0-%25d0%25b1%25d0%25b5%25d0%25b7-%25d0%25b7%25d0%25b1%25d0%25be%25d1%2580%25d0%25be%25d0%25b2%25d0%25b8-%25d0%25bc%25d0%25be%25d0%25bb%25d0%25ba-%25d0%25bf%25d0%25be Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:16:07 +0000 https://www.financethink.mk/portfolio/%d1%86%d0%b8%d1%82%d0%b8%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%9a%d0%b5-%d1%81%d1%80%d0%b5%d0%b4%d0%b1%d0%b0-%d0%b1%d0%b5%d0%b7-%d0%b7%d0%b1%d0%be%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b8-%d0%bc%d0%be%d0%bb%d0%ba-%d0%bf%d0%be/ The post Citation: „A meeting without words, silence after Minister Durmishi’s meeting with traders and importers – some experts suggest freezing prices for a year“ appeared first on Finance Think.

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