COMPETITIVENESS AND EU ACCESSION
This research program deals with the conceptualization of the competitiveness, i.e. the institutions, policies and reforms to strengthen the market economy of North Macedonia. Moreover, the program specifically deals with how the EU accession helps country competitiveness in light of supporting the capacity to cope with the competitive pressure and market forces within the Union.
The following projects have been implemented:
Establishment of a Platform for Dialogue and Transparency of State Aid Policy in the Western Balkan-6
The main goal of this project is to increase access to state aid data, deepen the regional integration and compliance of state aid policies with EU standards through enhanced transparency
Economic Reformometer: Monitoring Four Pillars from the EU Reform Agenda
The project aims to provide independent and analytical monitoring of the Government’s progress in implementing economic reforms, in line with the EU Reform Agenda Program. The focus is on: Public
Enhancing Business Productivity: A Comprehensive Analysis of Productivity and Its Drivers in Firms in North Macedonia
This project will provide empirical evidence on the determinants of business productivity in North Macedonia, offering insights that can guide policy decisions and business strategies. By integrating rigorous quantitative analysis
Unlocking female economic potential – beyond gender boundaries
The objective of this action is to empower and enable women to reach their full potential in the labor market, with a particular focus on productivity. Specific objectives include: To
Competitiveness Policy Priority Identification in the Western Balkans
The objective of the project is to identify and address policy priorities in each of the six Western Balkan economies, unlocking growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in
State aid and foreign direct investment in the Western Balkan countries: Fostering transparency and generating space for regional coordination of investment policies
The overall objective of the project is to improve transparency of and to generate evidence on the FDI-related state aid in the context of the regional integration of Western Balkan