Restoring a freshwater ecosystem while strengthening the local economy
Like many towns and cities throughout the country, unemployment is high in Tetovo and good job opportunities are rare, even for graduates with work experience like Lumi.
UNDP and Tel Aviv’s innovation lab, ‘Creators’, are organizing a hackathon open to all entrepreneurs in the country, inviting talented local companies and entrepreneurs to work on helping overcome local development challenges in need of urgent solutions.
The Lipa Dam is a lifeline for the villagers of Bistrinci, Koresnica and Lipa.
This project worth EUR 2.3 million is funded by the European Union.
The Lab engages citizens in policy and service design and delivery.
Investing in protected areas will benefit local communities.
What can you do to help achieve your favorite Sustainable Development Goal?
Even making the smallest changes in our lifestyles could help the whole world come closer to the UN’s vision for a fairer, safer, cleaner world. Join us in daring to believe and share your tips now.
Strong Women, Strong Communities
This booklet showcases five inspiring stories of women who have overcome socioeconomic disadvantages and have secured a future for themselves by gaining work experience and the opportunity to pursue fulfilling careers while being paid for their labour.
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Innovation Stories
We tested and prototyped more than ten exciting new ideas— some of which have turned out to be major game-changers. Please get in touch with UNDP if you would like to join us in our quest for social innovations.
The Fish of Prespa
This is the first ever publication in the region, illustrating all different species of fish living in the Prespa Lakes. It offers practical information on what the local population and the decision-makers could do to ensure the survival of the lakes' most endangered fish.
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About the Republic of North Macedonia
37.5%
of Parliament seats are held by women
21.8%
live below the poverty line
70%
of greenhouse gas emissions come from the energy sector
22.6%
are unemployed
