Goals and Priorities

  1. Balanced and sustainable development of the whole territory of the Republic of Macedonia based on the model of polycentric development;
  2. Lowered disparities between and within the planning regions and improved quality of life of all citizens;
  3. Increased competitiveness of the planning regions through the strengthening of their innovation capacity, optimal utilization and valuing of natural resources, human resources and economic specifics of the different regions;
  4. Preservation and development of the specific identity of the individual planning regions, as well as their affirmation and development;
  5. Revitalization of villages and development of the areas with specific development needs;
  6. Support of inter-municipal and cross-border cooperation for promotion of equitable regional development.