{"id":3722,"date":"2026-02-04T14:01:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T13:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruralnet.mk\/2026\/02\/04\/mladite-od-ruralnite-sredini-za-integraczi%d1%98a-na-makedoni%d1%98a-vo-eu\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T14:20:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:20:22","slug":"rural-youth-assisting-macedonia-in-eu-integration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ruralnet.mk\/en\/2026\/02\/04\/rural-youth-assisting-macedonia-in-eu-integration\/","title":{"rendered":"Rural Youth assisting Macedonia in EU integration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The project was designed to encourage young people from rural areas and youth civil society organisations from the Eastern and Southeastern planning regions to actively participate in democratic processes, contribute to EU integration reforms, strengthen civic participation and prepare for the challenges and opportunities that EU membership brings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sector:<\/strong> 15150 \u2013 Strengthening Civil Society
Location:<\/strong> Republic of Macedonia
Funded by:<\/strong> European Union, EuropeAid\/138660\/ID\/ACT\/MK
Implementation period:<\/strong> 19\/12\/2017 \u2013 19\/06\/2019, 18 months
Action budget:<\/strong> EUR 163,786.00, fully funded by the European Union<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Objective<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To strengthen the voice of civil society and its role as a partner in Macedonia\u2019s EU integration reforms through the effective involvement of young people from rural areas and their organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specific Objectives<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 To improve the capacities of youth CSOs and young people from rural areas to participate in the creation and implementation of public policies through structured dialogue with decision-makers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 To strengthen the capacities of rural youth for greater competitiveness in the labour market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 To increase young people\u2019s awareness and involvement in the EU integration process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Results<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Young people from rural areas gained increased knowledge of issues related to EU integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Awareness was raised among rural youth about career development opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 The capacities of youth CSO representatives for youth activism were strengthened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 A regional youth platform was created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 The platform opened new opportunities for effective policy dialogue on sustainable development and EU integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Partners<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Connecting Natural Values and People Foundation \u2013 CNVP Macedonia
\u2022 Rural Development Network of Macedonia
\u2022 Croatian Rural Development Network
\u2022 Rural Development Network of Serbia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINAL one page info 15.02.2018.pdf<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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