Empowered Councils and Financial Support for Community Projects

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The main objective of the "Empowering Municipal Councils" project is to support municipalities in achieving greater openness and inclusiveness, helping to build public trust in local institutions.

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Lastest news

26 Jan 2026
The Eighth Session of the Coordination Body was held

The eighth session of the Coordination Body for monitoring the implementation of the Program for Sustainable Local Development and Decentralization (2021 – 2026) served as a platform for evaluating achievements…

11 Dec 2025
The Seventh Annual Conference on Local Self-Government and Decentralization was held

Under the motto "Vision for Reforms for Sustainable Development and Accessible Services for Citizens," the seventh annual conference on local self-government and decentralization took place. This event traditionally unites all…

25 Sep 2025
The Seventh Session of the Coordination Body was held

The seventh session of the Coordination Body for monitoring the implementation of the Program for Sustainable Local Development and Decentralization 2021–2026, and the Action Plans for its implementation, was chaired…

02 Jun 2025
Three New Municipalities Begin Creating Integrated Local Development Plans

The municipalities of Konče, Lipkovo, and Makedonski Brod have joined the process of developing Integrated Local Development Plans (ILDPs)—strategic documents that enable a clearer definition of priorities, more efficient coordination,…

29 May 2025
Successful Introductory Workshop Held for the Preparation of Integrated Local Development Plans

On May 26, 2025, an introductory workshop was held at the "Solun" Hotel in Skopje as part of the project “Empowering Municipal Councils – Phase 2”, dedicated to launching the process…

21 May 2025
Public call for expression of interest of local self-government units in developing digital services

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Office, within the framework of the project "Strengthening Municipal Councils - Phase 2", and supported by the Ministry of Local Self-Government, the Ministry of…

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