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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

In a significant milestone for education and economic literacy, the Liberal Alternative Institute announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Southeast European University (SEEU). This collaboration is a part of the Economic Literacy Program, generously supported by the Economic Fundamentals Initiative. The MoU encompasses various initiatives aimed at fostering economic literacy,

October 26, 2023 Skopje, North Macedonia – The University “Mother Teresa” in Skopje, in partnership with the Institute of Liberal Alternatives and with the generous support of the Economics Fundamentals Initiative from the United States, recently hosted a highly successful panel discussion under the theme of “Empowering Youth through Economic Education”. The event, which took

In a groundbreaking moment, the Liberal Alternative Institute (LAI) is thrilled to announce North Macedonia’s inaugural participation in the International Economics Olympiad held in Bratislava. This milestone event saw five exceptional finalists, Alma Gjureci, Anida Rakipi, Andi Ademi, Gonxhe Sulejmani, and Elvedin Mejminoski, representing our nation on the global economics stage. Guiding this extraordinary team