On 25th April 2025, the Regional Round of the Economics Olympiad took place across seven cities in North Macedonia — Shtip, Kumanovo, Skopje, Tetovo, Gostivar, Struga, and Prilep. We are proud to announce that over 450 high school students participated, showcasing their impressive knowledge in economics and critical thinking skills. 🏆 The top-performing students from each region have qualified for the National Round, […]

List of schools and coordinators for the Economics Olympiad in North Macedonia for 2024-2025 academic year The Economics Olympiad in North Macedonia in the academic year 2024-2025 saw a significant increase in participation this year, with 55 schools registering to compete. This marks a notable rise from the previous year, which saw 35 schools participating.The

On December 21, 2024, Tetovo hosted the Economic Forum #ECONLIT2024 under the theme: “Empowering Future Generations: The Role of Economic Literacy in Sustainable Development.” Organized by the Liberal Alternative Institute and the Economic Fundamentals Initiative (USA), the forum sparked meaningful discussions on how economic literacy can drive sustainable societal growth. The event featured key speeches

On December 10, 2024, the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia hosted an inspiring Peer Learning Event on Financial Education, organized under the OECD/INFE Technical Assistance Project and supported by the Ministry of Finance of the Netherlands. Our Executive Director, Orhan Ceka, was invited to present the Economic and Financial Literacy Program ,

From August 26th to 30th, 2024, 22 talented BA students from four universities—International Balkan University, South East European University (SEEU), Universiteti i Tetovës – UT, and American College Skopje—gathered at South East European University (SEEU) for an enriching experience. These students came from diverse fields like Finance , Business , Computer Science , Mathematics ,

Last weekend, we kicked off a dynamic two-day workshop on Economic Pedagogy, bringing together high school economics professors from across North Macedonia! This workshop marked a significant step forward in integrating Common Sense Economics into high school curricula, addressing key pedagogical challenges, and sharing best practices. We were honored to have Argjenta Plakolli, Ph.D., from

Dates: August 26 – 30, 2024Venue: Southeast European University, Tetovo CampusApplication Deadline: July 31, 2024 Introduction and Objectives The Summer School on Common Sense Economics, part of the Economic Literacy Program of Liberal Alternative Institute, aims to equip students from diverse backgrounds with a solid understanding of fundamental economic principles and their real-world applications. Hosted

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱 | Youth, Sustainability, Impact: Coaching for Change 🌱(Erasmus+ KA2)🗣️ Our third Learning Experience took place in Alhaurín de la Torre, Spain, on April 15to 23th.🎯 We focused on empowering youth workers with practical skills in essential areas such as communication, leadership, stakeholder engagement, intercultural competence, self-advocacy, and stress management. Throughout the project,

The Economic Fundamentals Initiative (EFI) recently convened a pivotal workshop in Durres, Albania, uniting regional partners to bolster economic and financial literacy across the Western Balkans. The workshop featured a comprehensive agenda, starting with a review of achievements since September 2023 and setting strategic goals for 2025. Key discussions addressed country-specific and regional challenges in