On 22.23.05.2013 (Wednesday and Thursday) a workshop for Strategic Planning of the Center for Development of the Skopje Planning Region was held at Hotel Continental, organized by GIZ RED and the Center for Development of Skopje PlanningRegion.

The workshop was officially opened by Mr. Hamsi Behulli, representative of GIZ RED, coordinator for the Skopje region. An overview of the competencies of the Center for development of the Skopje planning region was presented by Mrs. Aneta Lozanoska Ravvlinson, Director of the Center. The workshop was attended by representatives from the LED sector from all the municipalities in the Skopje Planning Region, a representative from MLS – Sector for Regional Development, from The City of Skopje and the NGOs. The purpose of the workshop was to develop a new Strategic Plan of the Center for Development of Skopje Planning Region.

Moderator of the workshop was Mrs. Jasmina Trajkovski. The workshop reviewed the SWOT analysis, the standing situation (where we are), and where we want to be (planning and future). The strategic priorities and strategic goals were discussed. The preparation of projects (types of projects, preparation phase, feasibility and budgeting of projects) were discussed.