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Drafting and Financing North Macedonia’s Energy Just Transition Investment Plan

The transition to a low-carbon economy presents both challenges and opportunities for innovation and economic diversification. In this context, our founder, Olimpija Hristova Zaevska, PhD, was featured in the Just Transition Finance Lab, discussing the process of drafting the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan for North Macedonia and mobilizing finance for reforms and energy technology […]

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Elson Solutions Joins NLB’s Climate Transition Initiative

Elson Solutions participated in NLB’s recent working session on sustainability and green finance, organized in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and climate risk experts from the Green Financial Systems (GFS) program. The session focused on advancing the Climate Transition Plan, a key initiative supporting the integration of climate considerations into business operations and

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Smiljkovic Intellectual Property: Empowering Innovation in the Region

Intellectual Property Protection is pure value capture! We are excited to congratulate Katerina Smiljkovikj, a rare expert in intellectual property, on the official launch of Smiljkovic Intellectual Property in Skopje. At Smiljkovic Intellectual Property, the mission is clear: to help innovators turn ideas into business assets through strategic, high-quality support in patents, trademarks, designs, and

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MEF Energy Forum 2025: Driving Innovation and Clean Industrial Transition

The annual MEF Energy Forum successfully concluded this year, continuing its tradition of bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss the region’s energy and industrial transformation. Elson Solutions’ CEO, Olimpija Hristova Zaevska, participated actively, sharing her insights during the high-level policy roundtable marking 10 years since the Paris Agreement, and as a panelist

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Business Chamber Ecosystem in Albania: Insights from the WB6 Regional Analysis

Elson Solutions had the pleasure of presenting our work-in-progress analysis of the business chamber ecosystem in the Western Balkans, with a dedicated focus on Albania, during the Week of Integrity. The event sparked a vibrant and forward-looking discussion, highlighting the challenges, energy, and determination surrounding Albania’s path toward EU accession. The session emphasized the essential

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New Publication: Accelerated Western Balkan Innovative Growth with Industry 4.0 Ecosystems

At Elson Solutions, we take pride in contributing to the innovation and competitiveness agenda in the Western Balkans. Our CEO, Olimpija Hristova Zaevska, PhD. has recently published the paper “Accelerated Western Balkan Innovative Growth with Industry 4.0 Ecosystems” with the Center for Advanced Studies South Eastern Europe (CAS SEE, University of Rijeka). In this publication,

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The Power of Participation Regional Conference: Reducing Administrative Burdens Through Citizen and Business Engagement in the Western Balkans

Elson Solutions participated in the regional conference “The Power of Participation: Reducing Administrative Burdens Through Citizen and Business Engagement in the Western Balkans”, organized by Democracy Plus. Our CEO, Olimpija Hristova Zaevska, PhD, contributed to Panel IV, which focused on business perspectives. The discussion highlighted the critical role of simplified procedures and digital services in

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AmCham Regional ESG Conference 2025: Building Resilience in a Changing World

At the AMCHAM Regional ESG Conference 2025, held on June 3-4 in Skopje, Elson Solutions’ CEO, Olimpija Hristova Zaevska, moderated the closing panel titled “The Role of Financial Institutions in Unlocking New Opportunities”. This session explored how financial institutions can accelerate the green transition and unlock new growth in the Western Balkans. The panel featured

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Western Balkans Six Investment Incentives Platform

Did you know you can now access all investment incentives for the Western Balkans Six economies in one place? The Western Balkans Six Investment Incentives Platform (WBIIP) is the first of its kind in the region, providing detailed information on available financial and non-financial incentives in each of the WB6. Incentives are categorized by type,

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Empowering AI in Digital Public Services in Albania

At the second panel of the conference “Empowering AI in Digital Public Services in Albania”, our Founder and CEO, Olimpija Hristova Zaevska, contributed to an engaging discussion on how innovation driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping the future of digital governance in the region. The session featured esteemed panelists from: Tony Blair Institute for

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