The second phase of the CEP project “Strengthening Education and Professional Regulation in Nursing and Midwifery in North Macedonia (2026–2028)” begins this April with a series of inaugural activities in Skopje. Over the next three years, the project will modernize nursing and midwifery education to align with EU standards, strengthen continuing professional development, and promote leadership and professional empowerment. It will also establish sustainable professional regulation systems, improve institutional cooperation, and deepen the partnership between Slovenia and North Macedonia.
From 20 to 24 April 2026, a week-long program in Skopje will convene representatives from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education and Science of North Macedonia, along with the CEP Project Team and other local stakeholders. Expert workshops will focus on building local institutional capacity and developing practical tools to support implementation of the project and steps toward harmonization with European standards in the field of nursing and midwifery.
A highlight of the week will be the Official Project Launch Ceremony, bringing together senior representatives from the Macedonian Ministries of Health and Education and Science, the Embassy of Slovenia in Skopje, CEP, and key international partners including the WHO Office in Skopje, UNFPA, and UNICEF.
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.