North Macedonia Action Plan Review 2024-2026 – For Public Comment

In 2025, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM)The Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) is OGP’s accountability arm and the main means of tracking progress in participating countries. The IRM provides independent, evidence-based, and objective ... published the Action PlanAction plans are at the core of a government’s participation in OGP. They are the product of a co-creation process in which government and civil society jointly develop commitments to open governmen... Review for North Macedonia’s sixth action plan. The report provides a technical review of the action plan’s characteristics and the strengths and challenges the IRM identifies to inform a stronger implementation process.

In North Macedonia, the IRM’s findings are summarized below:
North Macedonia’s sixth action plan includes promising commitments on beneficial ownershipDisclosing beneficial owners — those who ultimately control or profit from a business — is essential for combating corruption, stemming illicit financial flows, and fighting tax evasion. Technical... More, political financeProviding for transparency in the funding of campaigns, political parties, and democratic politics is an essential accountability mechanism for democratic government and is a growing focus area in OGP... More transparencyAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, transparency occurs when “government-held information (including on activities and decisions) is open, comprehensive, timely, freely available to the pub... More, and public consultation at the local level. The action plan is ambitious and covers a wide range of policy areas in support of North Macedonia’s EU accession process. During implementation, it will be crucial for public institutions to collaborate closely with civil society to produce strong results.

The public is invited to review and comment on this report from 5 May until 19 May 2025. Comments can be submitted here, below, or by email to [email protected].