FT Comment no. 42 on the economic part of the European Commission Progress Report on the Republic of North Macedonia 2025
Policy Brief 75: How Do Municipalities Spend? Budget Execution in 2024
Statement: “Budget 2026: New borrowing to repay old debts – economists warn of caution!”
Marija Basheska at a conference on structural changes in the Western Balkans
Our colleague Marija Basheska is participating in the conference “Structural Changes in the Western Balkans Region”, held from October 27 to 29 in Tirana, organized by the Aspen Institute Germany.
The conference brings together experts, researchers, and policymakers from across the region and Europe to discuss structural transformations in the areas of the labour market, digitalization, energy, and migration in the Western Balkans.
Meeting of the WEBecon Network in Podgorica
Meeting of the WEBecon Network held within the World Bank’s Second Macro-Peer Learning EventOn the margins of the event, the Network gathered to discuss ongoing activities, future directions, and opportunities to strengthen regional economic cooperation.
WEBecon continues to build its role as a platform for research, analysis, and regional cooperation, with a shared vision – a Western Balkans that is a better place to live, work, and prosper.
A story by Civica on the Savings Day
Participation in Zoom IN
ChatGPT said: Meeting with representatives from institutions, experts, and the business community
Finance Think organized a meeting with representatives from public institutions, experts, and the business community on the topic “Just Energy Transition: What Are the Benefits and What Are the Risks.”
Key conclusions:
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Economic benefits through savings in household electricity costs and increased competitiveness of companies.
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Cleaner and healthier environment through greater use of renewable energy sources.
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Coordination and commitment in policy implementation are crucial for a successful and fair transition.
Supported by: OSF Western Balkans, Open Society Foundations, and Instituti GAP.
Interview: “Capital projects are crucial for municipalities, but their implementation rate is low”
In an interview for Sloboden Pechat, Blagica Petreski discusses current economic issues
It cannot be said that larger “municipalities always have greater capacity – there are also examples of small municipalities with good planning and discipline. The main problem is often the internal capacity for planning and phased implementation, as many municipalities start numerous projects but do not complete them.