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Vocational Skills Development in Macedonia


Macedonia has one of the highest unemployment rates in Europe (25%), especially among youth (48%). One of the key factors for youth unemployment is that the education and training system does not provide skills needed by the economy. The Vocational Skills Development project aims to address youth unemployment through supporting market relevant skills development by strengthening the engagement of the private sector (e.g. through systematised internships), thus increasing the employability of vocational training graduates.

Country/region Topic Period Budget
North Macedonia
Vocational training
Employment & economic development
Education
Vocational training
Employment creation
01.09.2016 - 31.12.2022
 CHF  6’670’000
The project in brief
Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Credit area Swiss cooperation with Eastern Europe
Project partners Contract partner
International or foreign NGO
  • Other international or foreign NGO North


Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF    6’670’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF    6’009’848
Project phases Phase 2 01.07.2022 - 30.06.2026   (Current phase)

Phase 1 01.09.2016 - 31.12.2022   (Active)

  • Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EDUCATION
    OTHER SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
    Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation
    Vocational training
    Employment policy and administrative management
    Cross-cutting topics The project also supports partner organisation improvements
    Aid Type Mandate with fiduciary funds
    Mandate without fiduciary fund
    Project number

    7F08792

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Last update 02.08.2024