The ILO and the Republic of North Macedonia
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About the ILO in the Republic of North Macedonia
The Covid-19 crisis exposed labour market challenges and opportunities
Two years of the Covid -19 pandemic hit the Macedonian labour market after a decade of continuous improvements. While the economy recovered faster than expected from the Covid-19 pandemic (GDP growth rate in 2020: -4,5 percent, in 2021: +4 percent, est.), the much-needed recovery of labour markets is lagging. Working-hour losses in North Macedonia have generally been higher than in other Western Balkan economies. According to Labour Force Survey data, the working-hour losses displayed high volatility during the pandemic and increased from 8.3 per cent in Q1-2020 to 23.8 percent in Q2-2020 due to strict containment measures. Since the second half of 2020, data show a recovery of working hours, but as per mid 2021 working hours are still lower than in pre-pandemic times (-5.2 percent in Q2-2021 compared to Q2-2019). Continue reading
What's new
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Energy crisis
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10 March 2023
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Three essential questions
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09 February 2023
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Workers' rights
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Standards and national legislation
Publications
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Evolving challenges and expectations facing Macedonian enterprises during the COVID-19 pandemic
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on enterprises in North Macedonia
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COVID-19 and the World of Work: Rapid Assessment of the Employment Impacts and Policy Responses. NORTH MACEDONIA
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Towards effective and functional Social Dialogue in North Macedonia
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The enabling environment for sustainable enterprises in North Macedonia