A recent study by the Center for Civil Communications reveals that, on average, only 0.1% of the budget of the Macedonian municipalities is allocated to support citizen associations and foundations. The research highlights that over 90% of funds allocated through budget item 463, intended for non-governmental organizations, primarily went to sports clubs closely associated with local authorities. The average allocation for citizen associations is 75,000 MKD, while sports clubs receive 6.5 times more, averaging 488,000 MKD. The study emphasizes a lack of transparency in public calls for financial support to NGOs, with many municipalities not disclosing recipient names or fund utilization details, raising concerns about potential misuse and corruption. Read more here.
Source: Radio Mof