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We are thrilled to share highlights from our Youth Summer Camp — a transformative experience for high school students from Kochani, hosted in the stunning surroundings of Popova Shapka. Over the course of the weekend, our young participants immersed themselves in a series of interactive workshops and team-based activities centered around youth empowerment, leadership, and […]

On May 17 in Tetovo, the National Round of the Economics Olympiad brought together 70+ students from 30 high schools across 16 cities — a celebration of knowledge, competition, and youth ambition. After two intense parts, the Top 5 were selected to represent North Macedonia this August in Ancient Olympia, Greece at the International Economics

We’re proud to announce that Common Sense Economics is now officially available in Macedonian! This important milestone ensures that students, educators, and lifelong learners across North Macedonia can engage with economic principles in a language that feels familiar and accessible. With existing editions in Albanian and English, the resource is now more inclusive than ever—supporting

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