Project kickoff in North Macedonia

Project kickoff in North Macedonia

Yesterday, 12th February, a new project in the field of digitalization in North Macedonia was launched in Skopje.
 
The State Secretary at the Ministry of Digital Transformation, Ms Gordana Klincharova, and representatives of the Ministry of Local Self-Government and the Association of the Units of Local Self-Government (ZELS) held a working meeting with the CEP Project Team, headed by Ms Jelka Klemenc, Head of International Development (CEP). They were also joined by Ms Nika Rotar, Minister Plenipotentiary and Deputy Ambassador, and Ms Gjyle Vishaj, Minister Plenipotentiary, Economic Affairs (Slovenian Embassy in Skopje). They agreed upon an initial timeline, work plan, and other modalities.
 
 
The project, which is supported by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (Slovenian Aid & Partnerships), will address one of the central elements of the National Development Strategy of North Macedonia (2024–2044), related to the strategic priority of “Sustainable local and regional development.” Incorporating applicable Slovenian experience and expertise, the project will enable key steps to provide a sustainable national platform for the digital development of North Macedonia’s cities and towns and thus enable more efficient delivery of municipal services to citizens.

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Green transition in Ukraine webinar series

Green transition in Ukraine webinar series

Centre for European Perspective is delighted to invite you to the webinar series on green transition!

 The green transition refers to the shift towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in all sectors of society, including energy, transportation, and industry. The European Union (EU) has been at the forefront of these efforts through policies like the European Green Deal, REPowerEU, and the Fit for 55 package. These initiatives aim to reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy, and foster a circular economy. Understanding these policies is important for local governments as they seek to align with EU standards, secure funding, and implement green practices at the municipal level.

Despite the ongoing conflict, the reconstruction process has started – with Ukraine working towards a sustainable reconstruction. Learning more about the possibilities the EU offers is helpful for local authorities involved in the reconstruction and recovery process.

This webinar series, organised with expert support from the Štajerska Chamber of Commerce, will provide you with the basics of green transition and EU policies, funding opportunities, and practical strategies for green public procurement for Ukrainian municipalities.

 

Webinar Series Programme

  1. Green Deal, REPowerEU, Fit for 55, Circular Economy Action Plan
    –  What is it all about?
    –  What does it have to do with Ukraine?
    Date: 30 January 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 CET
  2. EU Funding for Green Transition – Where, How, and What?
    –  Opportunities for Ukraine
    –  List of Relevant Calls for Application
    Date: 6 February 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 CET
  3. Green Public Procurement I
    –  Basics
    –  Challenges & Opportunities
    Date: 13 February 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 CET
  4. Green Public Procurement II
    –  Good Practice Examples
    –  How to Implement in Ukraine
    Date: 20 February 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 CET

 

REGISTER HERE!

 

 

The activities are funded by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs through the Slovenian Aid and Partnerships.

Pripravljena analiza izobraževalnega sistema za medicinske sestre in babice v Republiki Severni Makedoniji

V okviru projekta “Spodbujanje izobraževanja in poklicev v zdravstveni negi in babištvu v Republiki Severni Makedoniji” je nastal dokument z naslovom Analysis of the existing higher education programs for nurses and midwives in North Macedonia according to the requirements of the European Directive for regulated profession. Dokument analizira izobraževalne sisteme za medicinske sestre in babice v Republiki Severni Makedoniji, pri čemer se osredotoča na primerljivost znanja, veščin in izobraževalnih vsebin študijskih programov v skladu z Direktivo 2005/36/EC in njenimi spremembami iz leta 2013 in 2024.

Analiza vključuje primerjavo izobraževalnih programov ter prepoznavanje razlik med izobraževalnimi ustanovami v državi. Cilj dokumenta je zagotoviti, da so izobraževalne vsebine usklajene in omogočajo kakovostno ter primerljivo izobraževanje, ki ustreza evropskim smernicam.

Avtorica dokumenta je prof. dr. Brigita Skela Savič, raziskovalna svetnica in strokovnjakinja za izobraževanje medicinskih sester na Fakulteti za zdravstvo Angela Boškina v Sloveniji.

Projekt je del Slovenskega mednarodnega razvojnega sodelovanja, financiran s strani Ministrstva za zunanje in evropske zadeve in podprt s strani Ministrstva za zdravje Severne Makedonije.

Celoten dokument je na voljo spodaj:

Journey of BiH’s Visionary Voices in 2024

Journey of BiH’s Visionary Voices in 2024

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From December 8 to 13, 2024, the first forum titled “BiH’s Visionary Voices: Leading the Change” was held in Portorož as part of the development project Enter Change. The forum brought together future young leaders from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Through lectures, workshops, and discussions, the forum addressed key topics such as:
✔️ Leadership competencies and effective communication
✔️ Challenges and opportunities for the Western Balkans on the path to EU integration
✔️ Strategic communication and combating disinformation
✔️ Diversity in the business world, gender equality, and the role of women in politics
✔️ Youth engagement in driving social change

The event’s highlights included contributions from esteemed speakers such as Alexander Kasanof, Peter Grk, Dr. Danica Purg, and Borut Pahor and interactive workshops that enabled participants to develop concrete solutions for future challenges.

The forum was a significant step in empowering young future political leaders from BiH and fostering positive change in the region. It was organized by the Centre for European Perspective (CEP) with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia and the U.S. Embassy in Slovenia. In 2025, we will continue our work with future leaders and look forward to the second forum in Slovenia, scheduled for late August. This forum will be aligned with the framework of the Bled Strategic Forum.

Conclusion of the project Chapter 24 – Strengthening Patrol Management in Serbia

Conclusion of the project Chapter 24 – Strengthening Patrol Management in Serbia

On 18 December 2024, we gathered in Belgrade to mark the conclusion of the project ‘Chapter 24 – Strengthening Patrol Management in Serbia’. The project that began in 2019 with the goal of enhancing patrol management capacities in the Republic of Serbia built upon excellent cooperation between the Ministry of Interior of Serbia, Ministry of Interior of Slovenia and Slovenian Police. The project activities empowered over 500 Serbian police officers in the usage of the patrol management system over the last 5 years.

The participants of the concluding event noted that the good cooperation between both sides enabled a safer working environment for the Serbian police while also providing better service to the citizens.

We thank all our partners, especially the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, the Ministry of Interior of Slovenia and the Slovenian Police, for their support; we also thank the Serbian Ministry of Interior (MUP RS) and the Slovenian Embassy in Serbia for the support and organisation of the final event.

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Activities are part of Slovenian development cooperation, financed by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior of Slovenia and the Slovenian police.

 

Local launch of the project and workshops in Skopje

Local launch of the project and workshops in Skopje

The project “Advancing Nursing and Midwifery Education and Establishing the System for the Recognition of Professional Qualifications in the Republic of North Macedonia” was launched today in Skopje, with the participation of H.E. Minister Arben Taravari, Ministry of Health of the Republic of North Macedonia and H.E. Minister Vesna Janevska, Ministry of Education of the Republic of North Macedonia, who expresses their support for the project which addresses the needs of North Macedonia and thanked Slovenia for the support.

The event was organized by the Centre for European Perspective (CEP) in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in North Macedonia. It successfully brought together key stakeholders to discuss the project’s objectives, progress, and next steps for implementation.

The opening remarks were delivered by Ms Nika Rotar, Minister Plenipotentiary and Deputy Ambassador at the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in North Macedonia; H.E. Minister Arben Taravari, Ministry of Health, Republic of North Macedonia; H.E. Minister Vesna Janevska, Ministry of Education, Republic of North Macedonia; and Ms Vesna Marinko, Director-General of the Directorate for Public Health, Ministry of Health, Republic of Slovenia.

The program continued with an insightful project overview presented by Ms Jelka Klemenc, Head of the Project Team at the Centre for European Perspective; Prof. Dr Skela Savič from the Faculty of Health Care Angela Boškin, Slovenia; Ms Monika AžmanMs Anita Prelec, and Dr Andrej Vojnović from the Nurses and Midwives’ Association of Slovenia; and Ms Vesna Blazeski, Head of Project Secretariat, Ministry of Health, Republic of North Macedonia. The speakers highlighted the project goals, planned activities, outcomes of initial analyses, and the upcoming steps necessary for successful implementation.

We were honoured by the attendance of Prof. Dr Igor Gila Nikolov, Advisor to the Prime Minister, and Dr Rashela Mizrahi, representative of the Parliament and President of the Health Commission, whose presence underscored the project’s significance at the national level.

The event served as an important platform for dialogue and collaboration, emphasizing the need to strengthen nursing and midwifery education and establish systems for recognizing professional qualifications in North Macedonia. This joint effort reflects a strong commitment to improving the healthcare system and supporting professional development in the country.

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The project is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia [through the International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Programme] and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of North Macedonia, with technical support from WHO Office North Macedonia. The launch event was organized by the Centre for European Perspective (CEP) in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in North Macedonia, the WHO Country Office in North Macedonia, the Ministry of Health of Slovenia, as well as the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education of the Republic of North Macedonia.