News and publications
The Statute of the Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD)
STATUTE OF THE INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Article 1 General Terms INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, based in Tetovo, str. Blagoja Toska, Block. 82/DA-14, is a non-governmental and non-profit organization. As an association of citizens, it operates in...
Annual Narrative Report 2025
The Annual Narrative Report 2025 provides a comprehensive overview of ISD's activities, achievements, and key results throughout the year. It highlights the implementation of projects and initiatives, organizational development, strategic partnerships, and the impact...
ISD Joins Advisory Board of eHUB4LIFE to strengthen environmental action in North Macedonia
16 April 2026, Skopje The Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) has taken an important step in reinforcing its role as a key actor in environmental governance and policy dialogue in North Macedonia. By accepting the invitation to join the Advisory Board of the...
ISD expert held training “Building municipal capacity for projects implementation”
The Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) is a forward-looking organization dedicated to promoting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development at local and national levels. Through research, capacity-building, and expert-led training, ISD helps...
ISD Supports Tetovo in Developing Integrated Youth Action Plan
The Institute for Social Development (ISD) proudly contributed as an external expert in the development of the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for Youth of the Municipality of Tetovo 2026–2030, supporting the drafting process and providing strategic guidance throughout...
Startup bankruptcy trends (2014–2025): How 561 state-funded start-ups failed in 2014
In comparative economic development analysis, startup survival rates are a key indicator of how efficiently public funds are transformed into sustainable economic value. When benchmarked against economies where public entrepreneurship programs prioritize firm...
Tourism in the Western Balkans: Winners, losers and the race for growth
Tourism in the Western Balkans: winners, losers, and the race for growth is clearly reflected in the latest Eurostat data for the third quarter of 2025, which reveal a deeply asymmetric tourism landscape where some countries are experiencing explosive expansion while...
Amid urban growth, rural areas remain vital for North Macedonia
Rural development is a cornerstone of sustainable development in North Macedonia. While urban centers continue to expand, rural areas remain essential to national food security, environmental stewardship, cultural identity and economic stability. The Institute for...
Education and awareness
The Institute for Sustainable Development is a forward-thinking NGO committed to fostering sustainable development, environmental stewardship and community empowerment across North Macedonia. Our mission is to create lasting positive change by combining education,...
R&D in North Macedonia: Miles away behind EU standards
Despite the global acceleration in research and innovation investment, North Macedonia remains far behind both the European Union average and many regional peers when it comes to R&D investment and strategic prioritization. According to the latest data, Gross...
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