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MEGA INTERVIEW
ing to report on a regular basis. This “dash- Now, let us turn to “Macedonia2025”.
board” will be comprised of economic and You are one of its co-founders. When you
non-economic metrics of which few will be look back, how do you assess the achieve-
taken as key indicators, like for example: ments so far?
GDP per capita; GDP growth; the amount of
FDI; Education Quality; Research & Devel- M.Zafirovski: We are becoming increas-
opment; Ease of doing business; progress in ingly proactive as an organization in the
reducing/ eliminating corruption; and Inno- past few years with the business community
vation. There will be targets that are achiev- and the Diaspora. As a country, Macedonia
able that will be compared against the same doesn’t have a long tradition in institution
targets in nations that have attributes that building. “Macedonia2025” is becoming an
are comparable to Macedonia, for example institution that is gaining experience to
Georgia. We will use publicly available in- take on more challenging and case-specific
formation on reporting how Macedonia projects. I hope and believe a proactive and
performs over time and will comment and action oriented think-thank with a broad
analyze periodically, which will provide a scope will be good for the country and its
direction for the various stakeholders, and citizens.
forum for discussions and appropriate ac-
tion. In September 2015 there was a fundrais-
ing Gala Dinner in Ohio, USA, organized by
The Summit, with all the eminent “Macedonia 2025”. What was accomplished
speakers and topics to be covered, seems by this event? It is interesting that former
like an event that must not be missed by US President George W. Bush was also pres-
anyone who would like to expand the busi- ent at the Dinner.
ness in the future. Ultimately, what do you
think will be the value added for those who M.Zafirovski: The administration of the
consider attending the Summit? Do you previous U.S. President, Mr. George W. Bush,
have a message for them? recognizedMacedonia under its constitu-
tional name and it was very fitting that we
M.Zafirovski: Companies that provide a invited him as guest of honor in Ohio where
world-class service or product can reach there is a community of Macedonians. The
out and network. Those who have an idea goal of the Gala dinner was to 1) increase
or have recently begun developing can find awareness of the progress, challenges and
partners and maybe an investor. If people needs of Macedonia; 2) the Macedonia2025
know what they are trying to achieve they objectives and accomplishments; and 3) to
can obtain operable information upon raise money for the educational fund of
which to develop their strategy or their “Macedonia2025” whose objective is to help
next big move. In that regard the Summit exceptional people from Macedonia study
is the best way to test your business and en- and obtain further qualification, leader-
trepreneurial skills at a truly global event, ship development, and experience through
right here in Macedonia. I can say the same mentoring, networking as well as programs
for individuals who want to become better at some of the best schools in the United
employees, managers and leaders. States and Canada. The Gala was very suc-
the Summit is the best way to test your
business and entrepreneurial skills at a
truly global event, right here in Macedonia
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