North Macedonia

Fostering gender equality and enabling women’s economic participation is critical for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s development trajectory. Actively engaging, nurturing, and optimizing the diverse talents and capabilities of the population, especially …

Bekim Ymeri, Zurab Sajaia, Marija Bashevska (North Macedonia), Bergin Kulenovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) … Massimiliano Paolucci (Coun- try Manager, Kosovo and North Macedonia), Nicola Pontara (Country Manager, Serbia) … lowest in the Western Balkans, along- side North Macedonia and Montenegro. BiH received a perfect score … ratio among Western Balkan countries, after North Macedonia and together with Montenegro.10 Infant mortality … 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 North Macedonia Montenegro Albania Serbia BiH EU27Country Gender …

Positioned as the linchpin in Albania’s journey towards a higher income economy and its aspirations for EU accession, the pivotal role of human capital cannot be overstated. However, the country …

Bekim Ymeri, Zurab Sajaia, Marija Bashevska (North Macedonia), Bergin Kulenovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) … Massimiliano Paolucci (Country Manager, Kosovo and North Macedonia), Nicola Pontara (Country Manager, Ser- bia) … proportion of pregnant teenagers, following North Macedonia. More- over, the adolescent fertility rate … 2019 2021 BiH Albania EU27 Kosovo Montenegro North Macedonia SerbiaCountry Gender Assessment Albania 19 … Albania has a higher fertility rate than Serbia, North Macedonia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina (See Figure 12) …

Promoting gender equality and enhancing women’s involvement in the economy are crucial for Serbia’s growth trajectory. It’s vital to actively engage, cultivate, and fully utilize the diverse skills and potential …

Bekim Ymeri, Zurab Sajaia, Marija Bashevska (North Macedonia), Bergin Kulenovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) … Massimiliano Paolucci (Coun- try Manager, Kosovo and North Macedonia), Nicola Pontara (Country Manager, Serbia) … was slightly lower than in Montenegro and North Macedonia but notably lower than in Albania. Figure … higher fertility rate than Albania (1.4), North Macedonia (1.3), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (1.36), and … 2017 2019 2021 BiH Albania EU27 Montenegro North Macedonia SerbiaCountry Gender Assessment Serbia 18 Figure …

responsibilities, property rights, political engagement, and leadership roles. Promoting gender equality in North Macedonia offers substantial opportunities. Apart from being inherently fair, advancing gender equality … prospects, access to resources, and empowerment is critical for addressing key policy challenges in North Macedonia, including boosting labor productivity, stimulating private sector development, and enhancing …

Country Gender Assessment North Macedonia 1 COUNTRY GENDER ASSESSMENT NORTH MACEDONIA Public Disclosure Authorized … Disclosure AuthorizedCountry Gender Assessment North Macedonia 2 May 2024 ©2024 The International Bank for … the work promptly.Country Gender Assessment North Macedonia 3 CONTENTS Acknowledgments 4 Abbreviations … References 47Country Gender Assessment North Macedonia 4 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This is one of six Western … Bekim Ymeri, Zurab Sajaia, Marija Bashevska (North Macedonia), Bergin Kulenovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) …

responsibilities, property rights, political engagement, and leadership roles. Promoting gender equality in North Macedonia offers substantial opportunities. Apart from being inherently fair, advancing gender equality … prospects, access to resources, and empowerment is critical for addressing key policy challenges in North Macedonia, including boosting labor productivity, stimulating private sector development, and enhancing …

Fostering gender equality and enabling women’s economic participation is critical for Kosovo’s development trajectory. Actively engaging, nurturing, and optimizing the diverse talents and capabilities of the population, especially of inactive …

Bekim Ymeri, Zurab Sajaia, Marija Bashevska (North Macedonia), Bergin Kulenovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) … Massimiliano Paolucci (Coun- try Manager, Kosovo and North Macedonia), Nicola Pontara (Country Manager, Serbia) … Western Balkan coun- tries, Kosovo surpasses North Macedonia and Serbia with slight differences and is … 2019 2021 BiH Albania EU27 Kosovo Montenegro North Macedonia Serbia 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 2001 2003 2005 … 2019 2021 BiH Albania EU27 Kosovo Montenegro North Macedonia SerbiaCountry Gender Assessment Kosovo 16 The …

Montenegro has made significant strides in promoting gender equality since gaining independence. Improving women’s status is crucial for overall societal development, and Montenegro has seen progress in various sectors, including …

Bekim Ymeri, Zurab Sajaia, Marija Bashevska (North Macedonia), Bergin Kulenovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) … Massimiliano Paolucci (Coun- try Manager, Kosovo and North Macedonia), Nicola Pontara (Country Manager, Serbia) … Montenegro matches Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia but falls behind Albania, Kosovo, and Serbia … 2015 2017 2019 BiH Albania EU27 Montenegro North Macedonia Serbia 0 5 10 15 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 … 2017 2019 2021 BiH Albania EU27 Montenegro North Macedonia Serbia Kosovo 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 2001 2003 …

This paper explores the potential correlations between financial development and state fragility, using a sample of 137 countries observed over the period from 1998–2019. The countries are grouped into clusters …

such Alba- nia, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, North Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, and Uzbekistan. Comparing … Bulgaria, Georgia, Ghana, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, North Macedonia, Nicaragua, Peru, Romania, Rwanda Bangladesh … Azerbaijan, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Mex- ico, North Macedonia Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, Arab rep., Guinea-Bissau …

In light of the emerging mega-trends and intricate challenges facing the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region, this note presents a review of how neglecting to have a continued focus …

no higher than 85 to 91 percent in Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Serbia. These numbers are 9 to 28 percentage … Serbia (30 percent), Kosovo (38 percent) and North Macedonia (45 percent). These numbers 2 Children aged … aged 15 to 18 in Kosovo, Montenegro, and North Macedonia and children aged 14 to 17 in Serbia. 0 2 4 … Finland Denmark United Kingdom Serbia Ireland North Macedonia Slovenia Greece Italy Sweden Turkey Portugal* …

This Regional Western Balkans Countries Climate and Development Report (CCDR) stands out in several ways. In a region that often lacks cohesive regional alliances, this report emphasizes how the challenges …

Assessment MDP Municipal Development Plan MKD North Macedonia MNE Montenegro MRV Monitoring, Reporting, and … Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia) WBG World Bank Group WEM With … Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia) that have performed well over … Serbia and about 3 percent of GDP loss for North Macedonia under trend growth. Similarly, with a warmer … US$5.7 billion (Montenegro), US$6.4 billion (North Macedonia), and US$9.5 billion (Serbia). Multiple sources …