How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

RDN of NM, as a national network representing more than 80 grassroot CSOs in the Republic of North Macedonia, can significantly contribute to the work of the Anna Lindh Foundation in our country across its three pillars of intercultural action including: empowering young voices; influencing policy makers and leading a movement. The priorities of the foundation coincide significantly with the objectives of the RDN that are focused on advocacy for the needs and interests of the rural communities; influencing the decision makers for the benefit of the rural areas; Networking and establishing cooperation for exchange of knowledge and good practices; capacity building of the civil society organizations.
The member organizations of the RDN are spread on the whole territory of North Macedonia and are dealing with various issues, starting from agriculture as a backbone of the rural areas, forestry, women economic empowerment, environment, cultural heritage and diversification in rural areas. They develop local action plans and take on increasingly complex task. The RDN has on disposal in-house resources and human capacities that can respond to the needs of its members, on different levels. Through engaging in the work of the Network in our country, RDN of NM can provide input about the rural development processes at national level and provide opportunities to different stakeholders for cooperation and exchange of knowledge with other stakeholders from the Foundation member countries.