The first Decent Work Country Program for The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia was developed for the period of 2010-2013 through extensive tripartite consultations with the involvement of the ILO. According to a recently conducted evaluation, five out of the six expected outcomes were fully achieved. Achievements include:
A new Economic and Social Council was established in August 2010 by a tripartite agreement concluded with the support of the ILO. This agreement granted the tripartite council greater role in policy-making.
Seven ILO Conventions were ratified by The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia at the initiative of the Economic and Social Council.
For the first time, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia regulated its minimum wage to ensure security of income for most vulnerable groups of workers as a result of the ILO technical advice and assistance.
More than 20,000 young people from all over the country benefited from the implementation of the first ever National Action Plan on Youth Employment developed with the ILO’s support in 2012. The ILO and the National Statistical Office elaborated and conducted a school-to-work transition survey of young people aged 15-29 in 2012 and 2014. The findings will support policymakers in designing adequate instruments to support the employment of young people.
The Organization of Employers of Macedonia and the Business Confederation of Macedonia developed a Strategic Policy Framework with the support of the ILO in order to improve the business climate for sustainable enterprises.
