Project background
The Government of Norway has decided to fund a
sub-regional ...
Project background
The Government of Norway has decided to fund a
sub-regional programme “Nordic Support for Progress in Macedonia” to be
implemented by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). The project
consists of a socio-economic development support to the more undeveloped parts
of the country and also envisages support to the Macedonian authorities
responsible for leading the renewed efforts on the EU accession process.
The Government of Norway has allocated funding
for the implementation of the Project in Macedonia during 24 months.
The Overall Objective of the Norway support is
to contribute to a more balanced socio-economic development and contribute to
the implementation of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement and EU
accession negotiations priorities. Swedish SIDA entered into partnership with
Norway and the Government of Macedonia specifically to support the Government
reform agenda in the accession process as well as to engage with the civil
society and media sectors to accurately report an agenda towards a more open
and transparent civil society sector and positive engagement with government.
Specifically, the programme has objectives at
the local and national levels i.e. locally, to increase employment
opportunities, support social cohesion as well as to enhance local infrastructure
in the less developed areas with a focus given to the inclusion of youth, women
and vulnerable groups in the labour market. Nationally, the programme aims at
supporting the government to improve its capacity for EU integration.
All Programme activities will be undertaken in
partnership with the Government of Macedonia, in cooperation with the national
and local institutions, with the aim of allowing them to adopt/adapt the legal
requirements and, where relevant, EU accession criteria.
This will ensure national ownership and support
the development of national capacities.