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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

Tetovo, North Macedonia – May 11, 2024: The National Round of the Economics Olympiad in North Macedonia, held at Tetovo and organized by the Liberal Alternative Institute and Economic Fundamentals Initiative in collaboration with Southeast European University, marked a celebration of academic rigor and economic acumen. The event brought together the top 50 students who

As the Regional Round came to conclusion, we are happy to share with you the results of this round. The results of the top three students of each region and the rest how are qualified, can be accessed here.

On April 19th, 2024, the Regional Round of the Economics Olympiad unfolded across North Macedonia, igniting the spirit of competition and economic prowess in five cities: Kumanovo, Skopje, Tetovo, Gostivar, and Struga (including Debar and Kichevo). A total of 295 students from 35 schools, who emerged victorious from the school round, out of an initial

The School Round of the Economics Olympiad in North Macedonia showcased robust engagement and enthusiasm from the region’s educational institutions. With a notable turnout, 35 schools actively participated in the competition, reflecting a widespread interest among students in the field of economics. A total of 1,275 students eagerly took part in the online test, demonstrating

In the midst of the Erasmus+ project “Lead to Succeed” facilitators and youth workers from Spain, Netherlands, Greece, Slovenia, and North Macedonia are currently engaged in a mobility in Tetovo from February 20th to 28th. The primary focus of this initiative is the creation and implementation of a program designed to coach young individuals in