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North Macedonia educational infrastructure and reform

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North Macedonia is undertaking significant educational infrastructure and curriculum reforms. A three-million-euro project, co-financed by the Ministry of Education and Science, the Western Balkans Investment Framework, and the Council of Europe Development Bank, has reached 30 primary and secondary schools to rehabilitate physical education facilities and provide sports equipment. In addition to physical upgrades, the country is implementing vocational education reforms. Supported by UNICEF, the Swedish government, and the private sector, approximately 10,800 first-year vocational students are transitioning to modernized curricula. These reforms emphasize STEM competencies, digital skills, and green practices, supported by training for 569 teachers. Minister of Education and Science Vesna Janevska announced that total investments in educational infrastructure have reached 78 million euros, affecting at least 300 facilities. Of this, 35 million euros were directed through To support the Ministry toward seven new school buildings, four new sports halls, and student population, the reconstruction of 30 existing facilities. An additional 35 million euros were allocated to municipalities through government capital investment calls has launched an 86 million euro program to fund 55 projects involving schools, sports halls, and pools. To support modernize infrastructure, including the transition to single-shift teaching, capacities are being expanded in 14 schools, with 15 additional projects scheduled to begin soon. Regarding reconstruction of student housing, the ‘Stev dormitories. The ‘Stiv Naumov’ dormitory is completed facility, funded by the government, the European Union, and set to begin operations on October 1, while the ‘Kuzman Josifovski-Pitu’ dormitory is expected German Development Bank (KfW), now offers 1,150 beds. Efforts are also underway to be ready by complete long-stalled university buildings at the end of November. Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. To promote educational inclusion, the Ministry of Education and Science has issued a public call to engage hire 85 Roma educational mediators for the upcoming school year. The initiative seeks to hire 50 mediators year—50 for primary schools and 35 for secondary schools to support Roma students from socially disadvantaged families or those who have been outside schools—to reduce dropout rates and improve school access. However, the educational system. sector faces challenges with brain drain; Aco Ristov, President of the Regulatory Commission for Energy, noted that approximately 80 to 85 percent of technical graduates consider moving abroad immediately after finishing their studies, citing a disorganized state system as a primary driver for emigration.

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  1. 2026-10-01 19:18 UTC North Macedonia educational infrastructure and reform
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