NTU has been awarded a new project under FWC SEA Lot 4: “Preparatory activities for transformation of public institutions for provision of social services in the community”- Republic of North Macedonia.

NTU International is proud to announce a new 24-month assignment, with a budget of €511.000, to reinforce the reforms in social protection and deinstitutionalisation, by supporting national authorities. This important initiative supports the Ministry of Social Policy, Demographics and Youth (MSPDY) and other relevant public institutions. The aim is to expand the variety and availability of social care and address regional disparities in access to quality care.

Specific Objectives:

• Provide consultancy services for the rehabilitation of buildings at three residential public institutions: the Public Institution for Care and Rehabilitation Banja Bansko Strumica, the Special Public Institute Demir Kapija, and the Public Institution for Upbringings of Children with Educational and Social Problems and Antisocial Behaviour “25 May” – Skopje.
• Facilitate institutional transformation and expand the delivery of social services within the community.
• Lay the groundwork for implementing investment projects planned for financing under the IPA III 2024-2027 Operational Programme “Human Capital”, which are going to be crucial in realising:
  1. National Strategy for Deinstitutionalisation “Timjanik” 2018-2027,
  2. National Programme for Development of Social Protection 2022-2032.

Stay tuned for updates as NTU supports MSPDY’s efforts to enhance the implementation of social protection and deinstitutionalisation reforms.