We commence the RCT productivity measurement in Comfy Angel

Today, at Comfy Angel in Prilep, we started the implementation of the tool for measuring #productivity and the design of the method for #randomized controlled trials (RCT), with a special focus on measures that can boost the productivity of #women.

The initiative is supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Citizen oversight: Bridging the gap between policy promises and delivery in four development areas

The project is aimed at encouraging participatory and responsible democracy in the development sectors (education, health, social and economy) of North Macedonia, where the voice of citizens is heard, priorities are transparently set and political promises are constantly translated into tangible reality, ensuring a sustainable socio – economic progress and inclusive growth.

The general goal of the project is to promote deliberative democracy in reforms in key development areas (socio-economic, education and health) with a focus on youth and women, through the engagement of various stakeholders in the process of prioritizing reforms and encouraging political accountability through monitoring the fulfillment of political promises.

Specific objectives include:

  • To identify to what extent policy-defined priorities are in accordance with citizens’ priorities
  • To create evidence of gaps between political promises and needs, and gaps in the realization of political promises
  • To encourage political responsibility and strengthen citizens’ awareness, by monitoring the implementation of political promises using the Economic Compass as a digital tool

Donor: Civica Mobilitas

Finance Think is supported by Switzerland through Civica Mobilitas.

New Policy Study 5️⃣0️⃣! 📊✨

A new detailed study on the #informal economy in North Macedonia reveals important insights and policy recommendations.
Key findings:
👉 Undeclared work: Constitutes about 21.1% of total labor #input, with significant presence in the #manufacturing industry and #construction sector.
👉 Income underreporting: Households underreport approximately MKD 9.7 billion, with underreporting of income from #employment at 3.7%, while income from #rent has a high rate of 70.4%.
👉 Sectoral dynamics: In the manufacturing industry, underreporting of #wages (so-called envelope wages) is more prevalent, while in construction and retail, fully undeclared #workers are more common.
👉 Targeted interventions: Recommendations include fostering #startups in low productivity sectors, offering targeted #financial aid, and improving #monitoring mechanisms to effectively tackle undeclared work and income underreporting.
Stay informed on the latest economic findings and policy recommendations to drive sustainable development and formalize the informal economy! 🌟📈 #EconomicStudy #PolicyRecommendations #InformalEconomy
For more details, read the full study: rb.gy/77jkpd! 📚

Memorandum with Comfy Angel for Piloting Productivity Measures

⚙️📈Increasing productivity is key to boosting competitiveness.
✍️We will work with the business sector to identify measures that contribute to higher productivity, and through impact evaluation, we will measure which measures yield results.
🤝Together with Comfy Angel, we will pilot measures aimed at enhancing productivity. For this purpose, we have signed a memorandum of cooperation.
🎯The goal of this action is to encourage and enable women to reach their full potential in the labor market, with a special focus on productivity. British Embassy Skopje