Update of Short Cultural Policy Profiles for North Macedonia | Compendium of Cultural Policies & Trends

Update of Short Cultural Policy Profiles for North Macedonia | Compendium of Cultural Policies & Trends

We are pleased to announce that an updated Short Cultural Policy Profile for North Macedonia is now live on the Compendium platform. Special thanks to our Compendium expert from North Macedonia, Zlatko Teodosievski, for updating this profile, which highlights ongoing legislative reforms, strategic national priorities, and international alignment shaping the country’s cultural sector. Key Cultural Policy Developments Legislative Overhaul: Ongoing efforts to replace the 1998 Law on Culture with modern legislation focused on improving administrative efficiency, establishing clear criteria for “public interest,” and increasing transparency in national grant allocations. National Strategy & Decentralisation: Implementation of strategic objectives aimed at decentralising cultural governance, supporting independent creative sectors, and upgrading public cultural infrastructure outside the capital, Skopje. EU Alignment & Capacity Building: Integration with European standards under Creative Europe frameworks, prioritising cross-border artist mobility, joint international productions, and digital transformation initiatives. Cultural Heritage Protection: Strengthening governance and risk management for heritage preservation—particularly across UNESCO-protected sites like the Ohrid region—balancing protection with sustainable cultural tourism. Support for the Independent Scene: Dedicated focus on advancing social protection for independent art workers, fostering intercultural dialogue, and ensuring equitable support for diverse ethnic and linguistic creative communities. Read Short Profiles: You can find all available Short Cultural Policy Profiles on the Compendium website. Read more: Explore complete data on national governance, financing, and policy structures on the Compendium website.