On 17 October 2025, a capacity-building session for key public authorities responsible for Roma inclusion was held within the framework of the EU–Council of Europe Roma Integration III Programme. Strengthening the capacities of institutions is essential for enhancing their ability to design, implement and sustain policies that promote equality, counter discrimination and antigypsyism, and ensure the meaningful participation of Roma communities.

At the meeting hosted in Council of Europe Programme Office in Skopje, representatives of the line ministries engaged in Roma inclusion in North Macedonia received practical guidance on how to develop high-quality project proposals, secure financial support, and transform innovative ideas into sustainable initiatives.

By investing in institutional skills and knowledge, public authorities are better equipped to mobilise resources and create more opportunities for the socio-economic inclusion of Roma communities.

The event was organised within the framework of the Roma Integration III Programme, financed by the European Union and the Council of Europe, and implemented by the Roma and Travellers Division of the Council of Europe.