22-10-2024
Reconstruction begins at the "Steve Naumov" student dormitory
This is part of North Macedonia’s regional energy efficiency programme funded by the EU.
Fairness and inclusiveness are important in ensuring that the benefits of recovery and growth are shared by everyone and that no one is left behind. A well-functioning labour market and a well-trained and productive workforce are crucial for a resilient economy. The Commission will strengthen the dialogue with the Western Balkans to foster the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) in the region. The EU aims to support the development of human capital by increasing IPA funding, in particular as regards the reform priorities identified in the Economic Reform Programme process and joint policy guidance in the areas of education and skills, employment, and social protection and inclusion. Emphasis will also be put on youth, health, culture and sport.
22-10-2024
This is part of North Macedonia’s regional energy efficiency programme funded by the EU.
03-10-2024
Autumn brings the updated WBIF factsheets, including the latest figures and project examples.
15-04-2024
Overviews by WBIF sector, transport corridor and bilateral donor-funded projects are now available.
Fairness and inclusiveness are important in ensuring that the benefits of recovery and growth are shared by everyone and that no one is left behind. A well-functioning labour market and a well-trained and productive workforce are crucial for a resilient economy.
The Commission will strengthen the dialogue with the Western Balkans to foster the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights24 (EPSR) in the region. The EU aims to support the development of human capital by increasing IPA funding, in particular as regards the reform priorities identified in the Economic Reform Programme process and joint policy guidance in the areas of education and skills, employment, and social protection and inclusion. Emphasis will also be put on youth, health, culture and sport.
To support employment and offer solutions and perspectives for young people at local level, the Economic and Investment Plan proposes the investment Flagship 10 - Youth Guarantee.
Read MoreA priority, especially for young people and women, disadvantaged groups and minorities, in particular Roma.
The inclusion systems, including social care services, will be a priority considering the human development gap with the EU.
Strengthened health insurance and the resilience of public health systems will be supported, also in the light of lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Encouraging innovative solutions, promoting social entrepreneurship to tackle social challenges.
Contribution to the region’s sustainable tourism potential and implementation of 2018 Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage.
2009 - 2022
2023 - 2030
Youth GuranteeThe Youth Guarantee is an activation scheme to ensure that all young people receive a good quality offer of employment, continued education, apprenticeship or traineeship within a period of four months of becoming unemployed or leaving formal education. The Youth Guarantee flagship should be implemented by Western Balkan governments in line with the EU Youth Guarantee. It is proposed to implement it in four phases, which could all potentially benefit from EU support.
07-10-2024
Updated WBIF Sector factsheets now available in Library
22-07-2024
Flagship investments endorsed under the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans, July 2024.
