Dissemination Event Held for the Presentation of the MiCreS project – Micro-Credentials in Practice

On 14 May 2026, the Macedonian Banking Association successfully hosted the national dissemination event at its premises for the presentation of the European project MiCreS, under the title – Micro-Credentials in Practice, which aims to develop and promote micro-credentials as a modern and flexible approach to professional education and lifelong learning.

The event was attended by more than 30 representatives from banks and savings houses – members of the Macedonian Banking Association, as well as representatives from the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia, the Ministry of Finance of North Macedonia, the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Republic of North Macedonia, universities and faculties, and other relevant stakeholders from the financial and education sectors.

The event was opened by the President of the Macedonian Banking Association, Ph.D. Maja Stevkova Shterieva, while the project presentation was delivered by the MBA’s Head of Education, Jovana Lozanovska. The main objective of the event was to introduce key national stakeholders to the MiCreS project, its objectives, duration, project consortium, planned activities, and expected results. As part of the event, the ESG Certificate programme was also presented, including the participation requirements, delivery methods, expected learning outcomes, and the practical applicability of the programme within the financial and business sectors.

Special emphasis was placed on the importance of ESG competencies and the need for a systematic approach to education and certification in the field of sustainability, particularly in the context of new European regulations and the growing requirements for ESG reporting and implementation.

The event enabled active discussion and exchange of views among participants, who expressed strong interest in the project activities and positively evaluated the relevance and practical value of the proposed micro-credentials and the ESG programme. Participants highlighted the need for continuous knowledge development in this area and confirmed the importance of such initiatives for strengthening capacities within the financial sector and beyond.

We would like to thank all participants for their active engagement, valuable comments, and support in promoting ESG and micro-credentials in North Macedonia.