10 Years of Commitment to the United Nations Global Compact
In 2025, the Business Confederation of North Macedonia (BCNM) marks ten years of official membership in the United Nations Global Compact. With the publication of the latest Communication on Engagement 2023–2025, the Confederation once again reaffirms its mission – to serve as a leading national social partner and representative of the private sector in advancing responsible, sustainable, and competitive growth.
The report highlights BCNM’s engagement across multiple areas directly linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- SDG 4 – Quality Education: support for entrepreneurial learning, Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, and education for sustainable development.
- SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth: initiatives promoting labour market advancement, youth employability, and entrepreneurship.
- SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: projects driving SME digital transformation and innovation capacity.
- SDG 14 – Life Below Water: leadership of the regional Blue Economy Network, fostering sustainable practices and collaboration.
- SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: efforts promoting transparent lobbying, anti-corruption initiatives, and rule of law.
- SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: active cooperation with international organizations, European institutions, and regional partners.
Through these initiatives, BCNM demonstrates that the private sector in North Macedonia is a driving force for responsible growth, transparency, and EU integration.
? The full Communication on Engagement 2023–2025 is available here: https://unglobalcompact.org/what-is-gc/participants/24401-Business-Confederation-of-Macedonia