Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
FDI is critical for Macedonia to develop competitive industries and accelerate growth and employment creation.

The Competitiveness Project will support the efforts of the Government of Macedonia  Investment Promotion entities through research and proposal development support,
follow-up on inquiries, and especially special projects to overcome key location requirements involving workforce development, local suppliers and location sites and related services.

Competiveness Project will also develop individual independent FDI channels and develop FDI prospects.
 
Market Maker Firms
Light manufacturing
The potential for this sector has been demonstrated through recent FDI announcements as well as significant numbers of local firms that can develop the capacity to supply these new investors and buyers abroad.
Fashion and Design
This sector is Macedonia’s principal source of manufacturing employment, but faces major competitive threats based on cost.
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ICT
This sector has experienced some successes in animation and software programming, as well as rapid growth in mobile telephony.
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Cross - Cutting Activities
Workforce development
Supply Chain and Market Linkages
Infrastructure Development
Access to Finance
Research Resources
Reports and Analysis
Application for Partnership
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News and Events
 
USAID Competitiveness Helps Cair Companies to Access Finance
To ensure that companies throughout Macedonia know how to access financing, a local Financial Platform Conference on “Successful Access to Finance” was held in Cair on March 4th. . . . more
USAID Helps Macedonian Apparel Companies Partner with EU buyers
More than 20 Macedonian apparel companies met and discussed export deals with seven buyers from the United Kingdom, Austria and Germany at the first Macedonia – EU Apparel Business to Business (B2B) event.  more
Internship program generates jobs and skills for Macedonia’s youth
In a country where unemployment regularly tops 36%, Macedonia’s youth are especially disadvantaged: More than half its citizens aged 18-24 do not have a job . . . more
Putting it all together: Consultancy helps apparel company increase productivity to meet demand
In 2008, Macedonia Garment Industry (MGI) had a targeted market segment: CMT production of high quality men’s trousers for Euro-pean fashion brands. . . . more
Tool Company builds strategy to expand alliances and markets
A small Macedonian family-managed tool and die firm specializing in high precision molds injection-molded plastics, is on track to establish the strategic alliances it needs to expand into global markets. . . more
Stove maker heats up value and production capacity
For years, Sideros has manufactured stove housings only with rough metal parts for their customers in Italy, who finish assembly there. . more
Macedonia automotive industry makes its debut at European Automotive Expo
Macedonia’s automotive industry introduced its capacities at the 2009 European Automotive Component (EAC) Expo in Stuttgart, Germany in the Macedonia Automotive Pavilion.. more
 
 
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The Competitiveness Project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by CARANA Corporation.