Publisher: Аналитика Тинк-тенк Организација

Report on the Monitoring of the work of the Commission for the Protection of the Right of Free Access to Information of a public Character and the Directorate for the Protection of personal Data (October - December, 2016)

ИЗВЕШТАЈ ЗА СЛЕДЕЊЕТО НА РАБОТАТА НА КОМИСИЈАТА ЗА ЗАШТИТА НА ПРАВОТО НА СЛОБОДЕН ПРИСТАП ДО ИНФОРМАЦИИ ОД ЈАВЕН КАРАКТЕР И ДИРЕКЦИЈАТА ЗА ЗАШТИТА НА ЛИЧНИТЕ ПОДАТОЦИ (ОКТОМВРИ - ДЕКЕМВРИ 2016)

Author(s): Andreja Bogdanovski,Magdalena Lembovska / Language(s): Macedonian

Performance refers to the evaluation of the work of the bodies in the reporting period according to their legal competences. This includes the analysis of statistical data on their work, educational activities, role in the legislation, improvement of the administrative capacity and other obligations arising from the current legislation.

THE CITIZENS’ OPINION OF THE POLICE FORCE. The Comparative Analysis of Public Opinion Surveys Conducted in Macedonia

THE CITIZENS’ OPINION OF THE POLICE FORCE. The Comparative Analysis of Public Opinion Surveys Conducted in Macedonia

Author(s): Magdalena Lembovska / Language(s): English

Macedonian citizens have a positive perception of police officers, describing them mainly using positive words/adjectives, and with female police officers scoring slightly better. However, negative perceptions prevail in many aspects of the work of the police. For instance, the most popular belief about the employment process within the police is that candidates are selected via political connections or by pulling strings with relatives or friends. Moreover, the police force is rather seen as operating as means for protection of the interests or particular groups than as a service of the citizens. In line with this finding, more than half of the citizens believe that politicians do have an influence on the operating work of the police force.

Analysis of Tax Justice in Macedonia

Analysis of Tax Justice in Macedonia

Author(s): Bojana M. Hristovska,Tamara Mijović Spasova / Language(s): English

In the beginning of the 90’s, along with the introduction of the new economic system in the Republic of Macedonia, a new fiscal system was introduced based on the principles of market economy, private property, independence of the economic subjects, etc. As Macedonia was leaving the 90s behind; the principle of allocative neutrality was further incorporated in the current fiscal system, with its greatest incorporation in the reformed tax system of 2007.1 However, this principle was significantly derogated in the recent years, with the very clear example of the incredibly beneficial position of the foreign investments (contrary to the Constitution of the Republic of Macedonia), the large subsidies for agriculture, the different taxation of small and large companies, etc.

Basic Documents for Monitoring the work of the Commission for the Protection of the Right of Free Access to information of a Public Character and the Directorate for the Protection of Personal Data

ОСНОВНИ ДОКУМЕНТИ ЗА СЛЕДЕЊЕ НА РАБОТАТА НА КОМИСИЈАТА ЗА ЗАШТИТА НА ПРАВОТО НА СЛОБОДЕН ПРИСТАП ДО ИНФОРМАЦИИ ОД ЈАВЕН КАРАКТЕР И ДИРЕКЦИЈАТА ЗА ЗАШТИТА НА ЛИЧНИТЕ ПОДАТОЦИ

Author(s): Magdalena Lembovska / Language(s): Macedonian

This publication is a compilation of basic documents for monitoring the work of both bodies. The first part presents an overview of the provisions of the laws related to the work of the Commission for the Protection of the Right to Access to Public Information and the Directorate for the Protection of Personal Data. Then follows a mapping of stakeholders in relation to the work of the two bodies. Finally, the matrix with the indicators for monitoring the work of the two bodies in the respective areas is presented.

Report on the Monitoring of the work of the Commission for the Protection of the Right of Free Access to Information of a public Character and the Directorate for the Protection of personal Data (January - March 2017)

ИЗВЕШТАЈ ЗА СЛЕДЕЊЕТО НА РАБОТАТА НА КОМИСИЈАТА ЗА ЗАШТИТА НА ПРАВОТО НА СЛОБОДЕН ПРИСТАП ДО ИНФОРМАЦИИ ОД ЈАВЕН КАРАКТЕР И ДИРЕКЦИЈАТА ЗА ЗАШТИТА НА ЛИЧНИТЕ ПОДАТОЦИ ( ЈАНУАРИ – МАРТ 2017)

Author(s): Magdalena Lembovska,Andreja Bogdanovski / Language(s): Macedonian

The report refers to the evaluation of the work of the bodies in the reporting period according to their legal competences. This includes the analysis of statistical data on their work, educational activities, role in accounting, promotion of administrative capacity and other obligations arising from the applicable legislation.

Report on the Monitoring of the work of the Commission for the Protection of the Right of Free Access to Information of a public Character and the Directorate for the Protection of personal Data (April - June 2017)

ИЗВЕШТАЈ ЗА СЛЕДЕЊЕТО НА РАБОТАТА НА КОМИСИЈАТА ЗА ЗАШТИТА НА ПРАВОТО НА СЛОБОДЕН ПРИСТАП ДО ИНФОРМАЦИИ ОД ЈАВЕН КАРАКТЕР И ДИРЕКЦИЈАТА ЗА ЗАШТИТА НА ЛИЧНИТЕ ПОДАТОЦИ (АПРИЛ - ЈУНИ 2017)

Author(s): Sonja Risteska / Language(s): Macedonian

The report refers to the evaluation of the work of the bodies in the reporting period according to their legal competences. This includes the analysis of statistical data on their work, educational activities, role in accounting, promotion of administrative capacity and other obligations arising from the applicable legislation.

Assessment of Police Integrity in Macedonia

Assessment of Police Integrity in Macedonia

Author(s): Magdalena Lembovska / Language(s): English

Keywords: Ombudsman;

The Parliament provides basic oversight and control of the police. The Committee on Security and Defence, as a parent committee in charge of security-related issues, mainly deals with discussing draft legislation. The Standing Inquiry Committee for Protection of Civil Freedoms and Rights, which is authorised to review communications from citizens and whose findings could be used as grounds for initiating a procedure for accountability of public office holders, has not had any track record since establishment. At the same time, the existing oversight mechanisms, such as holding oversight hearings, remain underused. On the other side, members of the Parliament make good use of parliamentary questions.

Analysis of Public Infrastructure in Macedonia

Analysis of Public Infrastructure in Macedonia

Author(s): Sonja Risteska / Language(s): English

When it comes to determining the economic growth of a given country, the advancement of public infrastructure is one of the key indicators. A nation with well-developed systems in transport and communication, energy, water, sewerage among other public utilities creates an environment that encourages trade and investments.

Network Evaluation in the Republic of Macedonia. Opportunities, Perspectives, Examples - How to get cleaner Energy?

МРЕЖНО МЕРЕЊЕ ВО РЕПУБЛИКА МАКЕДОНИЈА, МОЖНОСТИ, ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ, ПРИМЕРИ – КАКО ДО ПОЧИСТА ЕНЕРГИЈА?

Author(s): Sonja Risteska / Language(s): Macedonian

Keywords: renewable energy;

The sector of renewable sources in Macedonia is at the very beginning of development. Apart from the potentials it offers for obtaining electricity, which are not negligible, there are also opportunities for economic development and the increase of jobs. There are many mechanisms nowadays for exploiting the potential offered by the sun, wind, thermal waters, etc., and the focus, apart from being put to their use, is also put to the realization of their economic profitability. Even Macedonia is slowly following this trend of seeking ways to promote RES, so according to the document "Adequate National Contributions to Climate Change" that Macedonia prepared as a contribution to the new global agreement on climate change that was adopted at the international conference in Paris in December 2015, with the application of climate change mitigation measures, as many as 6,000 "green" jobs can be expected by 2030. With the various RES (photovoltaics, wind, biomass, hydro-, geothermal systems and waste gas plants), it is possible to create about 1300 new jobs in Macedonia by 2030. The installation of solar thermal collectors could create around 600 jobs by 2030. This will not only revive the "green" industries in Macedonia, but also, according to the MANU document, emissions will be reduced by between 22% and 33% in 2030. Of these 6000 jobs, the largest percentage belongs to employment related to passive houses (about 2500 jobs), followed by solar power plants (about 1000 jobs), as well as solar thermal collectors and building renovation, each sector with about 600–700 jobs. places.

The situation in the Transport and Energy Sectors in the Republic of Macedonia, as well as the Acceleration of the Reform Processes

Состојбата во секторите транспорт и енергетика во Република Македонија, како до забрзување на реформските процеси

Author(s): Sonja Risteska / Language(s): Macedonian

What generally applies to the energy sector, also applies to the transport sector. The problems with transparency, swelling in the operation of the institutions are not new in the Republic of Macedonia, especially when it comes to financial operations as well as public procurement or the passing of laws after shortened procedures, which Analytica has previously investigated. Also, with the political crisis that has been going on since 2015, reforms in these sectors suffer and are left aside. Other issues that are considered relevant are the lack of vision and development of solutions in transport and energy that will be sustainable and offer ideas for contemporary challenges, especially the burning problem of pollution where these two sectors are indicated as one of the the biggest triggers. The institutions still do not cope with the pollution, which is huge in the winter period of the year. The civil sector is still too little involved in the decision-making process in both sectors in Macedonia, and in many cases it is unsuccessful in following the processes such as the adoption of laws, strategies, the determination of projects, etc., as well as in actively opposing their implementation. if they have proven to be harmful to society and nature. Corruption has been proven many times to rule in both sectors, which is made possible by weak state structures and is one of the key factors that hinders the fulfillment of EU rules and the implementation of reforms. The idea of this research is to show which of the following are the main problems that exist in these two sectors that hinder their progress and development, from the analysis of which innovative solutions will emerge to accelerate the implementation of reforms on the way to the EU.

Economics of Tobacco and Tobacco Taxation. National Study - MACEDONIA

Economics of Tobacco and Tobacco Taxation. National Study - MACEDONIA

Author(s): Tamara Mijović Spasova / Language(s): English

Keywords: tobacco industry; tobacco taxation;

This document reviews laws and policies related to tobacco control and especially tobacco taxation in the Republic of Macedonia. It also examines current and potential future impact of tobacco laws and policies on domestic consumption of tobacco products. The primary focus is on tobacco taxation and pricing policies as well as on the excise tax revenues collected from the domestic sales of cigarettes and the impact of the changes to the Excise Tax Law in effect until 2023.

Impacts of Tobacco Excise Increases on Cigarette Consumption and Government Revenues in Southeastern European Countries. Regional study Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia

Impacts of Tobacco Excise Increases on Cigarette Consumption and Government Revenues in Southeastern European Countries. Regional study Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia

Author(s): / Language(s): English

Keywords: tobacco taxation;

Consumption of tobacco products, especially cigarettes in Southeastern Europe (SEE) impos-es a significant economic burden on households and society in general. This report examines increases in the price of cigarettes through tobacco excise increases and their associated impacts on tobacco consumption, household expenditures, and tax burdens in different in-come groups as well as the impact of these increases on government revenues. For all countries studied, this research finds that price increases achieved through an in-crease in tobacco excises would result in lower consumption, higher budget revenues, and positive redistribution effects. In order to maximize the effectiveness of tobacco taxation policies, country specifics such as income growth, different elasticities, and behavioral re-sponses of different income groups should be considered when designing policy.

Tobacco Consumption in North Macedonia

Tobacco Consumption in North Macedonia

Author(s): Bojana Mijovic Hristovska,Tamara Mijović Spasova,Borce Trenovski,Marija Trpkova-Nestorovska,Natasha Trajkova Najdovska,Kristijan Kozheski / Language(s): English

This study presents data on tobacco use in North Macedonia based on the Survey on Tobacco Consumption in Southeastern European Countries (STC-SEE) conducted in 2019 and offers recommendations to policymakers for adopting more effective tobacco control policies. This is one of the first studies in North Macedonia that provides such comprehensive information and estimates on tobacco use. Monitoring and availability of accurate and timely information on tobacco use and control are among the key prerequisites for successful health and fiscal policies to ensure prevention, reduce the harmful effects of tobacco use, and protect human health and life.

Tax Evasion and Avoidance in Manufactured Cigarettes and Hand-rolled Tobacco in North Macedonia

Tax Evasion and Avoidance in Manufactured Cigarettes and Hand-rolled Tobacco in North Macedonia

Author(s): Natasha Trajkova Najdovska,Bojana Mijovic Hristovska,Tamara Mijović Spasova,Borce Trenovski / Language(s): English

This study analyzes the levels and types of tax avoidance and tax evasion behaviours of individual users of manufactured cigarettes (MC) and hand-rolled (HR) tobacco in North Macedonia, as well as identifies factors associated with these behaviours. The study uses novel data from the Survey on Tobacco Consumption in Southeastern European countries (STC-SEE)1, conducted for the first time in 2019 in six SEE countries from the Balkan region – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia – to provide guidance to policy makers by describing tax avoidance and tax evasion behaviours among adults according to various socioeconomic characteristics such as gender, income, age, education, social status, and proximity to the border.

Handbook for Recognizing and Preventing Cyber-Violence and acquiring Skills for applying Cyber Security Measures

Handbook for Recognizing and Preventing Cyber-Violence and acquiring Skills for applying Cyber Security Measures

Author(s): Gilmane Osmani-Musliji / Language(s): English

Keywords: Cyber-Violence; Cyber Security;

In today’s digital age, the need for comprehensive cyber security education and effective strategies to prevent cyber violence has never been more crucial. The aim of this Handbook is to empower young people and teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely navigate the digital and online world, understand cyber security measures and develop impactful school programs to prevent cyber-violence and ensure a safe cyber environment for students.