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North Macedonia public administration reforms

Overview

North Macedonia is advancing several reforms to improve the quality, integrity, and accountability of its public administration. The Ministry of Public Administration has entered the operational phase for establishing the Academy for Training and Professional Development of Public Servants. This project involves defining an organizational model and a four-phase reform roadmap, with operations projected to begin in 2027. Minister Goran Minchev has emphasized that the Academy is an “investment in the quality, integrity, and efficiency of public administration” to bolster citizen trust.

In September 2026, Minister Minchev met with United Nations Coordinator Rita Columbia to discuss deepening cooperation under the UN–North Macedonia Cooperation Framework 2026–2030. The Ministry is seeking UN support to develop training programs and modules for the Academy, alongside ongoing collaboration with the UNDP to implement a Learning Management System (LMS).

In October 2026, the Ministry organized a public expert discussion regarding the Draft Law on the Organization and Work of State Administration Bodies (ZORODU). Minister Minchev stated the law aims to move away from structures influenced by “daily political agreements” to create an independent organizational structure that serves citizens and the economy. This follows legislative updates passed in October 2026 to reinforce meritocracy, including amendments to the Law on Administrative Servants that abolish promotions without internal advertisements and mandate the termination of employees receiving two consecutive unsatisfactory evaluations.

Additionally, in August 2026, the Ministry of Finance introduced a national certification process for public sector internal auditors to strengthen financial controls, supported by a memorandum with the State Audit Office to improve data exchange.

Entities

Goran Minchev · Ministry of Public Administration · North Macedonia · Ministry of Finance · Ministry of Public Administration of North Macedonia

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    North Macedonia Ministry of Public Administration holds discussion on new state administration law

    North Macedonia's Ministry of Public Administration is discussing a new draft law (ZORODU) to reform state administration, aiming to clarify institutional competencies and reduce political influence on state'sn

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    North Macedonia Assembly passes administrative law and debates land privatization

    The North Macedonian Assembly passed new laws regarding administrative servant status, including merit-based promotions and termination rules, and is debating reforms for state land privatization.

  3. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Ministry of Public Administration launches new training cycle

    North Macedonia's Ministry of Public Administration has launched a 2026 training cycle for over 1,000 employees to improve public service quality through mentoring and communication skills.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    North Macedonia announces public administration leadership reforms

    North Macedonia is reforming its public administration by establishing a professional development academy and implementing a new law for high-level officials starting in October 2026.

  5. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    North Macedonia and Italy sign cooperation pact for public administration

    North Macedonia and Italy signed a memorandum to modernize public administration, focusing on establishing a new academy for the professional training and continuous development of civil servants.

  6. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    North Macedonia completes legal framework for public administration reform

    North Macedonia has completed the legal framework for public administration reform, introducing a new system of rewards and sanctions starting in 2027.

  7. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    North Macedonia seeks UN support for public administration reforms

    North Macedonia’s Public Administration Minister Goran Minchev met with the UN Coordinator to discuss administrative reforms and the 2027 launch of a new civil servant training academy.

  8. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    North Macedonia strengthens public fund oversight and audit systems

    North Macedonia is strengthening public fund oversight by enhancing cooperation between the Ministry of Finance and the State Audit Office and introducing national certification for internal auditors.

  9. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    North Macedonia introduces national certification for public sector internal auditors

    North Macedonia's Ministry of Finance is launching a new national exam and certification system for public sector internal auditors to improve financial control and transparency.

  10. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    North Macedonia begins establishing Academy for Public Servants

    North Macedonia's Ministry of Public Administration has begun operationalizing a new Academy for Public Servants, aimed at improving administrative efficiency and integrity by 2027.

Sources

alfa.mk · almakos.com · biznisinfo.mk · biznisvesti.mk · businessmag.al · denesen.mk · koha.mk · lider.mk · makpress.mk · nezavisen.mk · novamakedonija.com.mk · opserver.mk · plusinfo.mk · press24.mk · racin.mk · reporter.mk · republika.mk · rtsh.al · sitel.com.mk · slobodenpecat.mk · tocka.com.mk · utrinskivesnik.mk · vecer.mk · vesnik.com · viki.mk · vocentar.com · vreme.mk · zoom.mk · zurnal.mk

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