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23.09.2022
(Un)accountable communication channels: state bodies without websites or social networks, and with spokespersons “on vacation”
photo: Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash The level of transparency and accountability achieved by state institutions concerning communication with the public varies. Some of the Macedonian state authorities are listed high on the list
14.09.2022
Privacy is a Human Right – Personal Data Protection in the Western Balkan
The purpose of protecting personal data is to ensure protection of privacy and other human rights and fundamental freedoms when collecting, processing and using personal data. This human right has been regulated by
22.08.2022
e-Commerce in the Western Balkans: How well is our data protected when shopping online?
Source: Pexels e-Commerce refers to the process of selling items or services online. Doing business online has become a preferred option for many, especially during the recent years as a result of the
27.07.2022
“Digitalization is a mission possible only if it is built on a sound IT foundation” – Meta.mk News Agency
Photo: Glenn Carstens Peters, Unsplash New digital learning materials as part of the new Primary Education Concept, electronic tools, interactive whiteboards, electronic registration for high school enrollment, electronic application for a scholarship, for
25.07.2022
“Citizens wander from the municipalities to the Cadastre and back, because institutions do not have a common electronic system” – Meta.mk News Agency
Photo: Portalb.mk In the previous research story, we explained how one needs to obtain a certificate from the municipality in order to get a document from the cadastre, and today we will explain
21.07.2022
Digitalization – A priority in the Open Government Partnership National Action Plans of the Western Balkan countries
Open Government Partnership – Local actions – Global impact As a global initiative, the Open Government Partnership (OGP) is a broad partnership composed of national and local level entities who work together to
29.06.2022
Institutions use the interoperability platform “as they wish”, citizens wander around counters [infographic] – Meta.mk News Agency
Вицепремиерката С. Грковска во проверка на функционалноста на услугите на администрацијата. Фото: Влада на РСМ Institutions in the RNM communicate very little with each other through the Interoperability Platform, which is intended for
20.06.2022
“The lack of interoperability between the institutions in RNM charges 300 denars from the citizens [infographic]” – News Agency Meta.mk
Photo: RNM Government/ Archive photo Despite the fact that in North Macedonia there is a Platform for interoperability or interconnection, according to which state bodies, institutions and business companies should exchange data between
03.05.2022
Aliti: Our priority is the reform of the administration and digitalization of the services in RNM
Photo: Portalb.mk The Minister of Information Society and Administration, Admir Aliti, in an interview with Portalb.mk, talks about the reform process of the public administration of North Macedonia. He says that the main
27.04.2022
THE HORROR OF PROPAGANDA OR WHEN THE DEAD RISE
Misinformation about the Russian military invasion of Ukraine has led to such divisions of the people in Macedonia, especially those who are getting information mainly from the social media, that there is actually
26.04.2022
Lessons learned from Estonia: from a poor post-communist country to a digital paradise
Talin, Estonia. Photo: Portalb.mk Estonia is a country that proves that digitalization improves the quality of life of its citizens. Thousands of services, mostly administrative, are performed by Estonians with a few clicks
18.04.2022
Filip Stojanovski: Various actors are trying to undermine democracy with disinformation
Photo: Fisnik Xhelili, Portalb At this year’s “DISICON – Information Integrity’s Role in Defending Democracy” conference, Filip Stojanovski, Metamorphosis Foundation’s Partnership and Resource Development Director, spoke about the foreign interventions in the process
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