COALITION OF YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS SEGA

National Network
North Macedonia
Address

CAR SAMOIL 18, 7500 PRILEP
7500 Prilep
North Macedonia

Telephone
+38948429390
E-Mail
sega@sega.org.mk
Mobile Phone
+38978470400
Website
https://segaorg.mk/en/
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

SEGA is national platform of youth organizations in North Macedonia, with over 20 years’ experience in lobbying for needed legislation changes in youth participation, information, employment and activism. The main focus of field of work of SEGA is: Youth activism; Youth participation; Youth employment; Democracy, mutual confidence and cooperation; Community development; Information; Advocacy and lobbying for youth policy. Moreover, SEGA have significant experience in research, publications, development and application of innovative youth tools. SEGA has long-term cooperation with a number of primary and high schools, VET centers, universities, business sector and governmental institutions.

The management structure is composed of the following bodies:
· Assembly – composed of all members;
· Governing Board – composed of five representatives of the full members, elected by the Assembly;
· Supervisory Board – composed of three representatives elected by the Assembly members.

The executive structure is organized in the Head office, which is located in Prilep, with 7 permanent staff members. SEGA’s budget turnover for 2023 was app. 521’000 EUR, mostly funded by EU, UN agencies, Pestalozzi Children's foundation, etc.

Mission and Objectives

SEGA’s MISSION
SEGA works on development and implementation of youth policies at local and national level, connects and strengthens youth organizations aiming to activate youth and improve the conditions for their personal and professional development in the Republic of Macedonia

SEGA’s VISION
Youth influence the changes and the development of Macedonia, participate in the decision making at national and local level for issues that directly concerns them. SEGA as a sustainable and developed youth coalition enables youth to believe in themselves, to accomplish their interests, to create and to build.

Main Projects / Activities

Project: Youth participation towards strong and sustainable community development
The project is financed by the European Union and aims to improve the quality of youth policy implementation based on structural cooperation and substantial participation of networked civil society. The expected key outcomes are: To strengthen the capacity of CSOs to independently and effectively influence local decision makers related to youth issues based on evidence and through local networking, To enhance the civic competences of young men and women to substantially participate in the democratic community life using innovative models through gender-sensitive and peaceful approaches, and To enable public institutions to develop and implement informed and quality youth-related public policies based on equal opportunities through sustainable partnership with local civil society.

Youth empowerment enabling prospects in Prilep
The main aim of the project, which is supported by the SOS Children’s Village, is to contribute to improving employment prospects and active participation in the labour market of vulnerable youth in Prilep. Through the project, SEGA raises awareness of the local community on the need for social integration of vulnerable youth in Prilep, increases the employability skills of vulnerable youth from Prilep and enhance their employment competences based on the actual labor market requirements.

Promotion of safe school environment
This project’s objective is to enable children from primary and secondary schools, to enjoy their right to quality education in a safe and participatory school environment. This objective will be ensured by ensuring that primary and secondary schools apply a prevention mechanism to address violence, improving teachers’ pedagogical skills and content knowledge as well as enhancing their teaching methods to support and promote protection, participation and gender equality. The project is funded by the Pestalozzi Children’s Foundation.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

SEGA can contribute to the network by sharing knowledge and expertise in the field of youth, as well as the local youth context. SEGA can also enable local networking with youth organizations and relevant institutions.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

SEGA is joining in the ALF network to learn more about new programming approaches, to use opportunities for mutual learning and to expand on contacts for future possible partnerships.

Contact (1) Full Name
Zoran ILIESKI
Job Title
Executive director
Head of the organisation
Zoran Ilieski

SEGA

National Network
North Macedonia
Address

CAR SAMOIL 18, 7500 PRILEP
7500 Prilep
North Macedonia

Telephone
+38948429390
E-Mail
sega@sega.org.mk
Mobile Phone
+38978470400
Website
https://sega.org.mk/
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

SEGA is national platform of youth organizations in North Macedonia, with over 20 years’ experience in lobbying for needed legislation changes in youth participation, information, employment and activism. The main focus of field of work of SEGA is: Youth activism; Youth participation; Youth employment; Democracy, mutual confidence and cooperation; Community development; Information; Advocacy and lobbying for youth policy. Moreover, SEGA have significant experience in research, publications, development and application of innovative youth tools. SEGA has long-term cooperation with a number of primary and high schools, VET centers, universities, business sector and governmental institutions. The management structure is composed of the following bodies: · Assembly – composed of all members; · Governing Board – composed of five representatives of the full members, elected by the Assembly; · Supervisory Board – composed of three representatives elected by the Assembly members. The executive structure is organized in the Head office, which is located in Prilep, with 7 permanent staff members. SEGA’s budget turnover for 2023 was app. 521’000 EUR, mostly funded by EU, UN agencies, Pestalozzi Children's foundation, etc.

Mission and Objectives

SEGA’s MISSION SEGA works on development and implementation of youth policies at local and national level, connects and strengthens youth organizations aiming to activate youth and improve the conditions for their personal and professional development in the Republic of Macedonia SEGA’s VISION Youth influence the changes and the development of Macedonia, participate in the decision making at national and local level for issues that directly concerns them. SEGA as a sustainable and developed youth coalition enables youth to believe in themselves, to accomplish their interests, to create and to build.

Main Projects / Activities

Project: Youth participation towards strong and sustainable community development The project is financed by the European Union and aims to improve the quality of youth policy implementation based on structural cooperation and substantial participation of networked civil society. The expected key outcomes are: To strengthen the capacity of CSOs to independently and effectively influence local decision makers related to youth issues based on evidence and through local networking, To enhance the civic competences of young men and women to substantially participate in the democratic community life using innovative models through gender-sensitive and peaceful approaches, and To enable public institutions to develop and implement informed and quality youth-related public policies based on equal opportunities through sustainable partnership with local civil society. Youth empowerment enabling prospects in Prilep The main aim of the project, which is supported by the SOS Children’s Village, is to contribute to improving employment prospects and active participation in the labour market of vulnerable youth in Prilep. Through the project, SEGA raises awareness of the local community on the need for social integration of vulnerable youth in Prilep, increases the employability skills of vulnerable youth from Prilep and enhance their employment competences based on the actual labor market requirements. Promotion of safe school environment This project’s objective is to enable children from primary and secondary schools, to enjoy their right to quality education in a safe and participatory school environment. This objective will be ensured by ensuring that primary and secondary schools apply a prevention mechanism to address violence, improving teachers’ pedagogical skills and content knowledge as well as enhancing their teaching methods to support and promote protection, participation and gender equality. The project is funded by the Pestalozzi Children’s Foundation.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

SEGA can contribute to the network by sharing knowledge and expertise in the field of youth, as well as the local youth context. SEGA can also enable local networking with youth organizations and relevant institutions.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

SEGA is joining in the ALF network to learn more about new programming approaches, to use opportunities for mutual learning and to expand on contacts for future possible partnerships.

Contact (1) Full Name
Zoran ILIESKI
Job Title
Executive director
Head of the organisation
COALITION OF YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS SEGA

European movement in the Republic of North Macedonia

National Network
North Macedonia
Address

Kostadin Kirkov 5/8, Skopje
1000 Skopje
North Macedonia

Telephone
075323757
E-Mail
secretariat@europeanmovement.org.mk
E-Mail (2)
milevagjurovska@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
nikola.jazadziski@gmail.com
Website
https://europeanmovement.org.mk/
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2002
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information

European Мovement in the Republic of North Macedonia (EMMK) is part of the European Мovement International, and since its establishment in 2002, has been working on the affirmation of the country within the European public space. In different periods, the focus of interest adapts to the dynamic environment, always remaining within the framework of the basic corpus of values, which are: democracy, peace, fundamental rights, justice, freedom, and activities for a better understanding of the factors of discussion. EMMK has 50 active members, 3 employed and more than 20 volunteers.

The budgetary resources available fluctuate on an annual basis, however they are usually around 65000 euros. The key activities that EMMK implements are: National Convention for the European Union in the North Republic (NCEU-MK), Marking of Europe Day - the 9th of May, and organising coffee debates.

Our projects are financed by the Delegation of the EU, USAID, Slovakiad and Kingdom of Netherlands (via MATRA framework).

Mission and Objectives

All activities, starting from 2002 until today, have the mission of affirming European values among Macedonian citizens and, through various civic initiatives, to involve them in the construction of a society based on democratic principles and social justice. In the last five years, our activities were aimed at achieving a higher level of citizen involvement in the European integration processes.

This mission, apart from increasing inclusiveness in the Euro-integration process itself, contributes to the dynamism of reforms in several sectors (judiciary and administration of justice, security, environment, social policy and employment, agriculture and rural development).

Main Projects / Activities

1. National Convention on the European Union in the Republic of North Macedonia. NCEU-MK is a civic platform for an inclusive and transparent dialogue for the democratization of the EU integration process of the Republic of Macedonia. According to its working methodology, NCEU-MK includes in the dialogue the representatives of relevant institutions (Government, ministries, judicial institutions, state agencies), MPs in the Assembly of North Macedonia, representatives of civil associations, enterprises, chambers, trade unions and other professional public). The influence of NKEU-MK in the democratization of society can be seen through the dialogue itself, which contributed to building models of participation in society, to increase cooperation between institutions and other stakeholders, making the activities of civil associations visible.

2. Celebrating Europe Day. From its establishment (1991) until today, EMMK commemorates May 9, the Day of Europe, every year with suitable activities. For more than 20 years, it has maintained the tradition of awarding the "European Person of the Year" award to distinguished persons who promote the Republic of North Macedonia in the European space.
3. Educational programs for youth inclusion. A project for the education of high school students entitled "Knowing about Europe – we learn more about us" has been implemented continuously for several years. Also, within the framework of the activities to mark May 9 - Europe Day, numerous activities are carried out (oratory competition, youth debate, quiz competition of knowledge about the EU, painting competition) for the affirmation of European values among primary and secondary school students , as well as for students from larger universities in the country.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mileva Gjurovska
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Mileva Gjurovska
Contact (2) Full Name
Nikola Jazadjiski
Job Title (2)
Project Manager

Aspire

National Network
Egypt
Address

82 Abd El Aziz Fahmy St.
St. Fatima Sq., 2nd Floor.
Cairo
Cairo Governorate
11912
Egypt

Telephone
+2012 1086 0004
Telephone (other)
+(202) 2774 9226
E-Mail
info@aspire.com.eg
E-Mail (2)
Marina.Daniel@aspire.com.eg
E-Mail (3)
nanis.yousry@aspire.com.eg
Website
https://aspire.com.eg/
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2007
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

Aspire is an entrepreneurial training and consulting firm that was established in 2007. Aspire is experienced in delivering transformational solutions using innovative methodologies serving the private sector, community-based organizations and youth at large. Our 70 full time staff and 100+ part time trainers and facilitators are dedicated to deliver integrated experiences to empower the incapable and unqualified communities to lead and to make a real difference. Under this perspective, Aspire has partnered with several prestigious local and International Community development organizations including but not limited to: UN agencies like UNICEF and UNFPA, USAID, IOM, ILO Plan International, Care International, Save the Children, MTC International, DAI Global and the International Sports Alliance (ISA) to serve an average of 25,000 beneficiaries annually. Our services in this sector include life skills, Gender programs (womanhood and manhood), Health and Well-Being Programs, Education empowerment programs, Family programs, sports for development programs and Capacity Building Programs.

Mission and Objectives

Aspire ‘s vision is to empower, enlighten and inspire a deep and lasting transformation in the lives of individuals, teams, organizations and communities to live, lead and prosper. Aspire ‘s Mission is to deliver unrivaled integrated experiences in every training solution we implement using a unique methodology combining knowledge, experience & innovation.
The community transformation department is dedicated to design and implement innovative, sustainable and comprehensive empowering solutions to support the public sector. These solutions seek to lead social and cultural transformation with a focus on Education, Gender, Inclusion and capacity building. This purpose takes place locally and internationally integrating the different experiential learning methodologies such as Art, Media, Theatre and Sport with powerful usage of digital tools and trends.

Main Projects / Activities

Aspire serves the private sector through designing programs like corporate- culture transformation programs, engagement programs, Leadership programs, team dynamics programs and soft skills programs. The private sector department proudly serves more than 500 clients annually. This includes local and multi-national corporations.
Our Youth sector is specialized in designing youth empowerment programs which is focused on employability programs that bridge the gap between university and employment periods to be able to compete strongly in the market. This sector successfully partners with USAID, more than 14 universities including but not limited to (AUC, Cairo University, Assuit University, Ain Shams University and Alexandria University), and TIEC in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Telecommunications to train an average of 14,000 Youth annually.
Aspire proudly represent the Dutch Football Federation (KNVB) in Egypt in which we are the implementation arm of the developmental programs implemented by KNVB in Egypt. As an example, for that is, “The world coaches’ program” in which we equip Football coaches to design and implement life skills programs through football skills. Lastly, Aspire represents Emergenetics International in Egypt and serves the Middle East, Gulf and Africa. Emergenetics is an online neuroscience-based assessment where it is designed to explain to every individual an in-depth knowledge of their unique composition built on four Thinking attributes and three Behavioral attributes that every person exhibits.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Aspire will act as an open source of information for the network members especially in the areas of experience (including: Education, Gender, Inclusion and capacity building).

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Through joining ALF network, Aspire is seeking to increase its access to national and international NGOs with similar mission and objectives, in order to exchange experience and to cultivate multicultural partnerships. Also Aspire would like to share best practices in Egypt and to be a platform for exchanging experiences and networking in the fields of development and rights within the framework of common human values based on international and national human rights standards.

Contact (1) Full Name
Marina Daniel
Job Title
Head of Business Development and Partnerships Unit
Head of the organisation
Bassem Emad
Contact (2) Full Name
Marina Gamal
Job Title (2)
Head of Business Development and Partnerships Unit

Balkan Institute for Regional Cooperation

National Network
North Macedonia
Address

STR.MARSHAL TITO NO.73/13 1200 TETOVO FYR MACEDONIA
1200 Tetovo
North Macedonia

Telephone
+38970308561
Telephone (other)
+3897275322
E-Mail
birc.balkan@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
lorikidrizi3@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
xhelalneziri@gmail.com
Website
https://b-irc.org/
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information

The Balkan Institute for Regional Cooperation – BIRC is non-governmental and non-partisan, fully independent in its operations, based in Tetovo.

The organization is committed to promoting and practicing quality journalism and scientific research in fulfilling of its goals for a society with democratic values, transparent institutions, functional democracy and the creation of a region of cooperation and prosperity.

BIRC is made up of proven experts in the field of journalism and science.

Mission and Objectives

MISSION
To accomplish its vision, BIRC seeks to promote and implement the paradigm of quality journalism and scholarly research in the social and public space.

BIRC will apply the knowledge, experience and best practices of the types that make up quality journalism, such as:

1. Constructive or solution journalism, which doesn’t mean only detecting the problems, but also providing suggestions for precise and concrete solutions to the same ones.
2. Scientific journalism – reporting on science and its promotion as a means of solving citizens’ problems.
3. Analytical journalism – which implies in-depth and accurate observation of all the problems that citizens face.

In addition, scientific research is an important pillar of the BIRC‘s mission, which is used to respond to all social phenomena that are in the public interest.

BIRC’s mission is to create a broad framework for cooperation at national and regional levels, with the aim of promoting open dialogue with all social actors involved in democratic values.

Cultural recognition and promotion of intercultural dialogue also remain an important dimension in the mission and goals of the organization.

Main Projects / Activities

Klubi i Debatit Politik – KDP (Club of Political Debate – KDP)

KDP is a project for encouraging the political debate between all social actors in the Republic of Macedonia and beyond, in order to promote democratic values and to find a constructive solution to social problems. KDP is an online magazine in Albanian language (www.kdpolitik.com) which aims to contribute to quality and balanced informing of citizens about key processes, issues and problems.

NEW MEDIA FOR OLD CHALLENGES

“New Media For Old Challenges” is a project realized in partnership with the Media Development Center “Medium”, an organization which is carrier of the project. This project is supported by Civica Mobilitas, which is a Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) project implemented by NIRAS from Denmark, the Macedonian Center for International Cooperation (MCIC) and the Swedish Institute for Public Administration (SIPU).

Fostering online public debate among Albanian youth in North Macedonia

The project will consist two dimensions: the first is training and employing of a new generation of young journalists, while the second is strengthening the KDP as portal through engagement of professionals from the field of journalism as well as trained journalists within the project.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

As BIRC, we want to participate in the network, one of the goals of the organization is to promote European values ​​through an ongoing dialogue through the online portal kdp.mk.
BIRC is on a permanent mission of promoting dialogue as an essential value and social progress

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

BIRC wants to take part in the network because of the constant promotion of dialogue as a key instrument of a democratic society and European values.

Contact (1) Full Name
Lorik Idrizi
Job Title
Program Director
Head of the organisation
Xhelal Neziri, President

Volunteers Centre Skopje

National Network
North Macedonia
Address

"Emil Zola", 3/3-1, Skopje
1000 Skopje
North Macedonia

Telephone
+38922772095
E-Mail
vcs_contact@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
nikola@vcs.org.mk
E-Mail (3)
goran.a@vcs.org.mk
Mobile Phone
+38975243726
Website
https://vcs.org.mk/
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

VCS was founded in 2006 and since then has implemented around 100 projects from the “YiA” and “Erasmus+” Programs, in addition to other projects funded by local, national, and international donors. The main goals of the organization are:
- to give non-formal educational possibilities to young people, in different fields, at the local and international levels;
- to promote the idea of volunteerism and to connect young people without reference to their nationality, religion, political, economic, or social status.
VCS has been a sending/hosting organization for 18 years and has directly affected the skills development of many young Europeans.
VCS offers opportunities for youth participation at various local and international platforms, such as seminars, trainings, study visits, youth exchanges, and ecological and social actions. VCS was directly involved as a key stakeholder in the development of the “Law of Volunteerism” in N. Macedonia, took part in monitoring and supervising the development of relevant national youth policies, and actively participated in public discussions and consultations about the topics of young engagement and empowerment.

Mission and Objectives

Our main goal as an organization is to give non-formal educational opportunities to young people, in different fields, both locally and internationally. Volunteerism is a big and important idea also promoted by us while connecting youngsters no matter their nationality, religion, gender, political, economic, or social status. We aspire to contribute to a multicultural civil society, to reinforce existing democratic structures, to support young people in developing their abilities and skills, and to foster closer cooperation among youngsters. Young people in Macedonia are up on our priority list – we want them to progress, to get out of the apathy they feel, to go abroad, to strengthen their sense of belonging, to come back and change things around them. Or if they just want to raise their voices, we also encourage youngsters all over the world to write to VOICES Magazine – our project published since 2006 and a platform for young people to express themselves.
On the other hand, more than 500 young European volunteers passed through our organization, due to various programs of the European Commission. They chose to come to Macedonia to strengthen their capacities, skills, and knowledge, but also to help build a stronger and healthier society through volunteering and breaking stereotypes and prejudices. See here how you can come to Macedonia for a life-changing experience!

Main Projects / Activities

We take an active part in society by offering equal opportunities to youngsters and working to improve their living standards. Through European funds, we provide information and possibilities about volunteering and non-formal education, both locally and internationally. With these opportunities and programs, we want to involve and encourage young people to take part in decision-making processes. We are an accredited organization for sending and receiving ESC volunteers, reference number EVS: 2014-1-MK01-KA110-000293

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

With over 18 years of experience in the youth field, Volunteers Centre Skopje can add value to this Network by working collaboratively with the other partners in order to go above and beyond in agreed objectives. We will aim to empower all involved by providing platforms and opportunities for personal and professional growth and
development, especially in terms of skills and competencies that can be gained from this project. We will aim to be a reliable partner who will proactively make efforts
to maximize the benefits that can be gained through participation in this Network for all involved stakeholders.
Also, Volunteers Centre Skopje can be considered as the organization that can take coordinators' rules for the upcoming activities (Forum...etc)

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The main objectives of the ALF are:
-To create alternative narratives to fight extremist discourses and radicalization
-To create inclusive and empathetic societies to fight the lack of trust and
intolerance
-To build a culture based on dialogue and exchange

We believe that the experience we have - it is matching with our mission.

Contact (1) Full Name
Nikola Stankoski
Job Title
Director
Head of the organisation
Nikola Stankoski
Contact (2) Full Name
Goran Adamovski
Job Title (2)
Operative manager

جمعية موكادور للأطفال دزي الاحتياجات الخاصة

National Network
Morocco
Address

ذار الصويري الصويرة
الصويرة
47000 الصويرة
Morocco

Telephone
0679191717
E-Mail
techzine67@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
techzine67@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
techzine67@gmail.com
E-Mail (4)
techzine67@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1000
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
General Information

مساعدة الأطفال دوي الاحتياجات الخاصة

Mission and Objectives

الرقي المساندة دوي الاعاقة

Main Projects / Activities

تربية تكوين ومساندة الأطفال دوي الاحتياجات الخاصة

Contact (1) Full Name
فاطمة اشفيرة
Head of the organisation
فاطمة اشفيرة

MTÜ Satu Dialoog

National Network
Estonia
Address

Pärnu mnt 139/C
11317 Tallinn Tondi
Estonia

Telephone
+37253680074
E-Mail
info@satu.ee
Website
https://satu.ee/
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Human rights
  4. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Research
  7. Youth and education
General Information

MTÜ Satu Dialoog is a voluntary organization that was founded in Tallinn in 2010. The purpose of the organization is to work to promote social harmonization. We want to establish meeting places in the local community, to strengthen the responsibility and involvement of individuals. We practice inclusion, dialogue and creating a sense of community. It is important for us to contribute to the development of skills. We do this by inviting people to discussions, seminars and organizing conferences and courses. We also do activities for children and young people. The focus of MTÜ Satu Dialoog is to bring together people with different views. With the projects, we hope to involve children, young people, adults and the elderly in order to increase their sense of belonging in Estonia. Our activities focus on people, and the goal is a better quality of life for everyone. We are an open organization for everyone who wants to participate and be with us. The aim is to create a basis for dialogue related to social difficulties, such as skin colour, ethnicity, gender orientation and religion. We promote democracy, human rights, equality and freedom of expression. However, we are not a religious or ethnic organization. We are a non-profit organization in Tallinn. The main organizers of events and activities are local people of Turkish origin, whose activities are inspired by the thoughts of Fethullah Gülen. However, our doors are open to everyone who has similar views and is in favor of democracy. The MTÜ is financed through donations, which support the continuation of organizing activities. Also, our active volunteers help us to continue our activities, who work constantly to create various events. We are also occasionally supported by sponsors.

Mission and Objectives

MTÜ Satu Dialoog is a voluntary organization that was founded in Tallinn in 2010. The purpose of the organization is to work to promote social harmonization. We want to establish meeting places in the local community, to strengthen the responsibility and involvement of individuals. We practice inclusion, dialogue and creating a sense of community. It is important for us to contribute to the development of skills. We do this by inviting people to discussions, seminars and organizing conferences and courses. We also do activities for children and young people. The focus of MTÜ Satu Dialoog is to bring together people with different views. With the projects, we hope to involve children, young people, adults and the elderly in order to increase their sense of belonging in Estonia. Our activities focus on people, and the goal is a better quality of life for everyone. We are an open organization for everyone who wants to participate and be with us. The aim is to create a basis for dialogue related to social difficulties, such as skin colour, ethnicity, gender orientation and religion. We promote democracy, human rights, equality and freedom of expression. However, we are not a religious or ethnic organization. We are a non-profit organization in Tallinn. The main organizers of events and activities are local people of Turkish origin, whose activities are inspired by the thoughts of Fethullah Gülen. However, our doors are open to everyone who has similar views and is in favor of democracy. The NGO is financed through donations, which support the continuation of organizing activities. Also, our active volunteers help us to continue our activities, who work constantly to create various events. We are also occasionally supported by sponsors.

Main Projects / Activities

MTÜ Satu Dialoog is a voluntary organization that was founded in Tallinn in 2010. The purpose of the organization is to work to promote social harmonization. We want to establish meeting places in the local community, to strengthen the responsibility and involvement of individuals. We practice inclusion, dialogue and creating a sense of community. It is important for us to contribute to the development of skills. We do this by inviting people to discussions, seminars and organizing conferences and courses. We also do activities for children and young people. The focus of MTÜ Satu Dialoog is to bring together people with different views. With the projects, we hope to involve children, young people, adults and the elderly in order to increase their sense of belonging in Estonia. Our activities focus on people, and the goal is a better quality of life for everyone. We are an open organization for everyone who wants to participate and be with us. The aim is to create a basis for dialogue related to social difficulties, such as skin colour, ethnicity, gender orientation and religion. We promote democracy, human rights, equality and freedom of expression. However, we are not a religious or ethnic organization. We are a non-profit organization in Tallinn. The main organizers of events and activities are local people of Turkish origin, whose activities are inspired by the thoughts of Fethullah Gülen. However, our doors are open to everyone who has similar views and is in favor of democracy. The NGO is financed through donations, which support the continuation of organizing activities. Also, our active volunteers help us to continue our activities, who work constantly to create various events. We are also occasionally supported by sponsors.

Contact (1) Full Name
Celal Yildirim
Head of the organisation
Anuarbek Sagymbay and Celal Yildirim

جمعية خطوة للأسرة والطفل

National Network
Morocco
Address

دار الشباب سيدي واصل
الزاوية
Morocco

Telephone
+212 663-029294
E-Mail
bourepbahafida@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+212 663-029294
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2015
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

انخرطت الجمعية منذ تأسيسها للعمل في الجانب التربوي عموما وللنهوض بقضايا الأسرة والطفل على وجه الخصوص ويسيرها مجلس إداري مكون من خمس نساء رائدات في العمل الجمعوي والتربوي خصوصا في صفوف الشباب وتتكون مواردها من الإعانات والدعم العمومي وقد نظمت العديد من الأنشطة التحسيسية والتربوية والمرتبطة بالجانب الحقوقي والمواطنة

Mission and Objectives

تهدف الجمعية إلى نشر الوعي بمبدأ الوحدة الوطنية وتعزيز قضايا المواطنة كما تهدف للعمل على القضايا الخيرية وإلى ترسيخ ثقافة التكافل والعمل والتنسيق مع الجمعيات والشبكات والإتحادات ذات الأهداف المماثلة وطنيا ودوليا

Main Projects / Activities

أنشطة تحسيسية بقضايا المواطنة
الأنشطة الموجهة للأسرة والطفل
الأنشطة التكافلية والتضامنية والحملات الإجتماعية
برامج التكوين ومحاربة الأمية والإدماج السوسيوقتصادي للنساء

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

من بين أهداف الجمعية العمل في إطار شبكات المجتمع المدني ونعتبر أن انضمام الجمعية للشبكة يمكن أن يساهم في تبادل التجارب والخبرات والتنظيم المشترك للأنشطة والتظاهرات

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

لأننا نؤمن بقيم الحوار وقبول الأخر وأن تعزيز وتثمين الكفاءات بين الثقافات يلزم العمل المشترك بين منظمات المجتمع المدني باختلاف توجهاتهم وثقافاتهم

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Association of the finance officers of the local governments and public enterprises - Veles

National Network
North Macedonia
Address

ul "Osmi Septemvri" br. 82-4
1400 Veles
North Macedonia

Telephone
00 389 70 375 136
Telephone (other)
00 389 43 230 623
E-Mail
zoran_zfr@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
00 389 70 375 136
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1997
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information

Association of Finance Officers was established on 23.05.1997.
The goal of AFO is to provide permanent pre-conditions for exchange of information, good practices, knowledge and experiences and development in the areas of financial management and control and internal audit in the public sector, NGO sector and other entities from the public sector.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Finance management, Public procurements, Prevention of corruption, Transparency, accountability and respect for democratic processes, Gender issues in the financing process, Intermunicipal cooperation, Intermunicipal cooperation, Local economic development, Decentralization and fiscal decentralization

PREPARATION OF INTERNAL ACTS AND PROCEDURES
Policies and procedures for financial management and control, Procedures and guidelines for public procurement contracts, Strategic documents, Risk management strategies, Strategies for prevention of corruption, Policies and procedures to improve transparency and accountability , Index of transparency and accountability

More information are presented at the attached files

Mission and Objectives

MISSION:

The Association of Finance Officers is a non-governmental, non-profit, and professional association, which:
 Increases the professionalism of the employed in the following areas: financial management and control and internal audit in the local self-government units (LSGUs), budgets and budget users, public enterprises and other entities from the public sector;
 Provides forum for dissemination of information, good practices, knowledge and experiences;
 Serves as a representative of the interests of the LSGUs, budgets and budget users, Public enterprises and other entities from the public sector in the area of financial management and control and internal audit;
 Builds a wide network of partners and promotes cooperation and good governance.

VISION:

National association for providing training, exchange of information, good practices, knowledge, experiences and development in the area of financial management and control and internal audit in the LSGUs, budgets and budget users, public enterprises and other entities from the public sector.

Main Projects / Activities

Main projects / activities

Project: “Empowering Municipal Councils – phase 2”
Period of implementation: 1 September - ongoing
Financed by: Funded by the SDC and implemented by the UNDP

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Project: “Analysis of the policies regarding financing of the local government”
Period of implementation: 01.07.2020 – 31.12.2020
Financed by: Government of the Republic of North Macedonia, Program P – Measures for combating Covid 19 crises

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Project: “Financing of political parties – legal and institutional framework and possibilities for improvements”
Period of implementation: 01.05.2020-30.06.2020
Financed by: project: ”Political party finance, funded by International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) with support of United State Aid International Development (USAID)

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Project: “Financing of the municipalities and fiscal decentralization”
Period of implementation: 14.05.2019 – 08.11.2019
Financed by: UNDP project “Improving municipal governance”

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Project: “Analysis of realization of municipal budgets”
Period of implementation: December 2018 – August 2019
Financed by: Association for research of public policies Analitika Gostivar

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Project: “Comparative and feasibility study on local government borrowing and issuing municipal bonds”
Period of implementation: November 2018 – August 2019
Financed by: UNDP project: “Improving Municipal Governance”

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Project: “Good governance of municipal democracy and civic participation at local government level“
Period of implementation: 01 May 2017 – 31 July 2018
Financed by: Civica Mobilitas, project of SDC, represented by the Swiss Embassy in Republic of Macedonia

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Project: “CSOs for Making Local Democracy Work”
Period of implementation: 01 February 2017 – 31 January 2020
Financed by: Funded by European Union, represented by Delegation of the European Union to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, implemented in partnership with Association of the Local Democracy Agencies (ALDA) – Skopje (lead applicant) and European Movement from Macedonia –EM (partner)

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Project: “Tax Councilor in function of the citizens – Taxes from the citizens for the citizens”
Period of implementation: February – June 2017
Financed by: Municipality of Veles, Programme for support of the civil sector
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Project: “Participation of high-school pupils in adoption of final financial account of the municipality of Veles for2016”
Period of implementation: February – April 2017
Financed by: Municipality of Veles, Programme for support of the civil sector

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Project: “Empowering Municipal Councils – implementation phase”
Period of implementation: 10 October, 2016 to 30 November 2021
Financed by: Funded by the SDC and implemented by the UNDP

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Project: “Participation of high-school students in debate for adopting the programmes of the municipality of Veles”
Period of implementation: September – December 2016
Financed by: Municipality of Veles, Programme for support of the civil sector

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Project: “Sources of financing, amount of provided funds and their impact to independence of the judiciary – second analysis”
Period of implementation: May 2016 – August 2017
Financed by: European Policy Institute (EPI) - Skopje, on behalf of the project “Network 23” IPA2015/372-126, funded by European Union

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Project: “Empowering Municipal Councils”
Period of implementation: September 2015 – March 2016
Financed by: Funded by the SDC and implemented by the UNDP

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Project: “Organizing a training for effective presentation of municipal budgets in front of the citizens”
Period of implementation: May – June 2015
Financed by: Strategic development consulting, Community Forums programme

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Project: “NGOs from Veles will have available a tool on how to proceed with the received donations and sponsorships with public interest”
Period of implementation: April – June 2015
Financed by: Municipality of Veles, Programme for support of the civil sector

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Project: “Participation of high-school pupils in adoption of final financial account of the municipality – fiscal transparency of the LSGU Veles and involvement of the young in local policies”
Period of implementation: February – April 2015
Financed by: Municipality of Veles, Programme for support of the civil sector

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Project: “Professional Consulting services for Gender analyses of programmes and budgets in Local Self-Government Units for LOT 2: Bitola, Tetovo, Strumica, Shtip and Sveti Nikole”
Period of implementation: October – December 2014
Financed by: United nations entity for gender equality and empowerment of women, project Promoting Gender Responsive Policies in South East Europe and Republic of Moldova, phase II

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Project: “Sources of financing, amount of provided funds and their impact to independence of the judiciary”
Period of implementation: November 2014 – April 2015
Financed by: European Policy Institute (EPI) - Skopje, on behalf of the project “Network 23” in partnership with Helsinki committee of human rights of Republic of Macedonia (HKM) and Center for management with changes (CUP) funded by European Union

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Project: “Training for Non-government organizations to use European funds”
Period of implementation: August – November 2014
Financed by: Municipality of Veles, Programme for support of the civil sector

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Project: Research of the good practices in public procurements
Period of implementation: August – November 2014
Financed by: Project “CSOs Watchdog Network to Prevent Spoils and Conflict of Interest in the Public Administration”, funded by European Union, implemented by the Institute for Democracy SOCIETAS CIVILIS Skopje (IDSCS), Ohrid Institute for Economic Strategies and International Affairs (OI) and the Macedonian Institute for Media (MIM) (re-granting for civil organizations)

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Project: Participation of high-school pupils in the functions of municipal council
Period of implementation: February – April 2014
Financed by: Municipality of Veles, Programme for support of the civil sector

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Project: Consultancy services for the analysis and recommendations of the local governance and service delivery aspects of the implementation of the 2011 – 2014 Decentralization and Local Self-Government Development Programme and its 2012 – 2014 Action Plan
Period of implementation: September – December 2013
Financed by: UNDP, on behalf of the project “Local Development Programme”

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Project: Consultancy services for preparation and delivery of training on local public financial management, E-access to information and initiating social audit by NGOs
Period of implementation: July – December 2013
Financed by: UNDP, on behalf of the project “Local Development Programme”

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Project: Tax Liabilities and Tax Calendar for NGOs
Period of implementation: April – July 2013
Financed by: Municipality of Veles, Programme for support of the civil sector

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Project: USAID – Project for strengthening of the court system
Period of implementation: January 2013
Financed by: USAID

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Project title: Consultancy services for preparation of evidence based analysis and proposals for effective service delivery
Period of implementation: May – June 2012
Financed by: UNDP

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Project title: Treasury, tax operation and payroll calculation for the NGOs
Period of implementation: March – June 2012
Financed by: Program for support of the citizen's sector of the Municipality of Veles for 2012

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Project title: Fighting corruption to improve the governance
Period of implementation: October – December 2010
Financed by: UNDP

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Project title: Preparation and testing instruments for monitoring of the budget allocations and spending at local level through the approach based on respect for human rights
Period of implementation: January 2010 – January 2011
Financed by: Program CIVICA Mobilitas, executed by the Center for Institutional Development (CIRa) and financed by the Swiss agency for cooperation and development, represented by the Office for cooperation in Skopje (SDC)

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Project title: Strengthening financial management, control and internal audit in LGs in Macedonia
Period of implementation: January 2010 – January 2011
Financed by: Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative of the Open Society Institute – Budapest

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Project title: Translation of selected publications into Macedonian language
Period of implementation: December 2009 – April 2010
Financed by: NISPAcee

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Project title: Fighting corruption to improve the governance
Period of implementation: September - December 2009
Financed by: UNDP

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Project title: Translation of selected publications into Macedonian language
Period of implementation: July - November 2009
Financed by: NISPAcee

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Project title: Workshop on methodology on estimation and determination
of local taxes and fees
Period of implementation: May 2009
Financed by: MCMS

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Project title: Support to the Process of Fiscal Decentralization and Increasing the Accountability in the Local Self Government Units
Period of implementation: March – December 2008
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: Synchronization for Cooperation – Inter-municipal Cooperation for Kichevo Micro Region
Period of implementation: September - December 2008
Financed by: UNDP

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Project title: Municipal database: Design, Implementation and Analysis
Period of implementation: March – December 2008
Financed by: USAID MLGA

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Project title: Supporting the process of prevention of the business risks
in the local self government units
Period of implementation: April 2008 – April 2009
Financed by: SNV Macedonia

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Project title: Fighting corruption to improve governance
Period of implementation: March – April 2008
Financed by: UNDP

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Project title: Inter-municipal partnership for improved quality of public services
Period of implementation: December 2007 – April 2008
Financed by: UNDP

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Project title: Financial management for the LSGUs that did not enter the second phase of fiscal decentralization
Period of implementation: November - December 2007
Financed by: UNDP

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Project title: Supporting the implementation of the fiscal decentralization process
Period of implementation: March – December 2007
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: Open municipal budget
Period of implementation: December 2006 – December 2008
Financed by: FIOOM - Macedonia

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Project title: Capacity building for municipal finance administration
Period of implementation: September 2007 – January 2008
Financed by: SNV – Macedonia

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Project title: Law on VAT in the practice
Period of implementation: October – November 2007
Financed by: GTZ IPS

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Project title: LOPAD 2 – Local Public Administration Development Project
Period of implementation: December 2006 – November 2007
Financed by: VNG International

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Project title: GTZ IPS – Benchmarking activity
Period of implementation: May – June 2007
Financed by: GTZ – IPS

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Project title: Supporting the strengthening the capacities of the municipal finance officers
Period of implementation: January– June 2007
Financed by: SNV - Macedonia

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Project title: Translation of selected publications into Macedonian language
Period of implementation: December 2006 – October 2007
Financed by: NISPAcee

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Project title: Training for financial reporting in the PCEs according to IAS
Period of implementation: January – February 2007
Financed by: GTZ IPS Project

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Project title: Financial reporting in the PCEs according to IAS
Period of implementation: October – December 2006
Financed by: GTZ IPS Project

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Project title: Implementation of System of internal control internal audit and fraud prevention in the local self-government units
Period of implementation: October – December 2006
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: Administering local taxes and fees in the LSGUs
Period of implementation: July - September 2006
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: Preparation of manual for financial reporting in PCEs according to IAS
Period of implementation: April - June 2006
Financed by: GTZ IPS

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Project title: Preparation of financial reports for LSGUs
Period of implementation: April - June 2006
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: Collection and analysis of the questionnaires for implementation of the decentralization process
Period of implementation: June – July 2006
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: Translation of the budgeting and reporting manual into Albanian language
Period of implementation: February- March 2006
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: Developing budgeting and reporting process in the LSGUs
Period of implementation: September – December 2005
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: Workshops on budget preparation for the LSGUs
Period of implementation: June – July 2005
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: Preparation of budgets for the LSGUs
Period of implementation: June 2005
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: LOPAD project on development of the local administration
Period of implementation: November 2003 – July 2005
Financed by: VNG International

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Project title: Financial management for successful mayor
Period of implementation: April - June 2005
Financed by: VNG International, GGS Switzerland, FIOOM Macedonia

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Project title: Workshops on final financial account for 2004
Period of implementation: February – March 2005
Financed by: GGS Switzerland

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Project title: Workshops on the budgeting process for 2005
Period of implementation: October – December 2004
Financed by: GGS Switzerland

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Project title: Project for reform of the local government
Period of implementation: February – June 2004
Financed by: USAID DAI LGRP

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Project title: Capacity building for the local government – developing a model of Macedonian municipality
Period of implementation: November – December 2003
Financed by: LDK Consultants

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Project title: Finance management in the local government – challenge and reality
Period of implementation: July 2003 - July 2004
Financed by: EU PHARE

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Project title: Project for development of the local government
Period of implementation: March - August 2003
Financed by: USAID DAI LGRP

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Project title: Project on development in the local self-government
Period of implementation: September 2002 – February 2003
Financed by: USAID DAI LGRP

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Project title: International accounting standards for the public communal enterprises
Period of implementation: March 2003
Financed by: GTZ

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Project title: Finance legislation and effects from finance operating for NGOs
Period of implementation: October 2002 – January 2003
Financed by: FIOOM, SDC

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Project title: Finance operating in the local government
Period of implementation: April – June 2002
Financed by: FIOOM and USAID DAI LGRP

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Project title: Internet connection
Period of implementation: April 2001 – April 2002
Financed by: FIOOM

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

The Association of the finance officers (AFO) is a NGO established at 1997, at we have a network of members and partners in Macedonia, and in foreign countries.
The AFO have pool of experts from different areas of expertise.
The AFO have rich portfolio of implemented projects and activities.
The Association is open and willing for cooperation, exchange of knowledge, skills and good practicies. We are supporting all ideas and activities for good governace as well as civic participation, cultural exchange, and equal possibilities. We are willing and able to participate at all fields covered by ALF.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The Association of the finance officers is interested to join the ALF Network and to be its member because it is at the same line with ALF's Purpose, ideas, vision, activity. We belive that together with can build better future.

We support the ideas for inclusive and empathetic societies, minimization of the lack of trust and intolerance, and building a culture based on dialogue and exchange.

Additional Information
2 CV Zoran Jankulovski.pdf
Contact (1) Full Name
Zoran Jankulovski
Job Title
Executive director
Head of the organisation
Zoran Jankulovski
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