Regional Economic Development in Macedonia (RED) – Contribution to GiZ Programme

Progetto concluso

The level of development of Macedonia’s 8 regions is highly dispersed. A national system for balanced regional development was built up since 2005 with the support of the German Government (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH); however, it is still facing challenges in ensuring adequate implementation. SDC will co-finance this final project phase in order to contribute to the improvement of governance and policy coordination on regional level.

Paese/Regione Tema Periodo Budget
Macedonia
Governance
Stato di diritto - democrazia - diritti dell'uomo
Decentralizzazione
01.11.2012 - 31.12.2014
CHF 1'986'000
Contesto

Significant differences in the level of development exist within Macedonia. Due to this, a wave of internal migration to the capital city and depopulation of the urban and rural areas in other parts of the country has occurred. A coherent and systematic approach is necessary to stimulate a more balanced development throughout the country.

Obiettivi

To decrease the regional disparities in development within Macedonia through strengthened regional governance and better policy coordination.

Gruppi target

Institutions at national and regional level, which are part of the national balanced regional development system, e.g. Cabinet of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Ministry for Local Self-Government, National Council for Balanced Regional Development, Bureau for Regional Development, Councils and Centers for development of the 8 Planning Regions, and their regional partners. Indirect beneficiary is the population of Macedonia (approx. 2 mio people)

Effetti a medio termine

  • Policy coordination and implementation for balanced regional development has improved (national level)
  • Regional governance has been strengthened in all 8 planning regions (regional level)
  • Relevant regional stakeholders implement innovative projects for local and regional economic development. (Outcomes 1 and 2 jointly supported by SDC and BMZ, Outcome 3 supported only by BMZ).
  • Risultati

    Risultati fasi precedenti:  

    With previous BMZ/GIZ support, a national system for balanced regional development was established i.e. legal framework and institutions at national and regional levels were established, 640 specialized personnel was trained and policy/planning documents were developed. Successful implementation of the balanced development policy, adequate fund allocation and improved coordination between institutions in the system are the main challenges ahead.


    Direzione/Ufficio responsabile DSC
    Credito Cooperazione con l'Europa dell'Est
    Partner del progetto Partner contrattuale
    ONG internazionale o straniera
    • Other international or foreign NGO North
    • Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH


    Budget Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF   1'986'000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF   1'993'479
    Fasi del progetto

    Fase 1 01.11.2012 - 31.12.2014   (Completed)