On 17 December 2025, the Centre for European Perspective, in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of the Republic of North Macedonia, successfully held the closing event of the project Digitalisation and Sustainable Local Development in North Macedonia in Skopje.

The event brought together policymakers, representatives of local self-government, experts, and other key stakeholders to reflect on how digitalisation can support sustainable local development. 

The programme opened with keynote addresses by H.E. Mr Stefan Andonovski, Minister of Digital Transformation of North Macedonia, and H.E. Mr Gregor Presker, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to North Macedonia. Their remarks highlighted the strategic importance of digital transformation for effective local governance and sustainable development.

This was followed by a presentation of the project’s main results, showcasing achieved outcomes, practical experiences, and lessons learned through cooperation with local authorities. The event concluded with an open discussion, enabling participants to exchange views on policy implications, future needs at the municipal level, and opportunities for continued cooperation in the field of digitalisation. Discussion also focused on the role of digital solutions in improving the quality and accessibility of public services, increasing efficiency and transparency, and strengthening citizen trust in public institutions.

The project Digitalisation and Sustainable Local Development in North Macedonia was implemented with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia through the Slovenian Aid programme.