In the second part of Economy and Business magazine’s feature dedicated to the Association of the Metal and Electrical and Electronics Industry, association board members, experts, and leaders from various fields placed emphasis on the importance of innovation, quality in education, and technological advancement as the foundation for economic growth and global competitiveness. Experts from various sectors — spanning education, industry, and green development — agree that greater investment in human capital and new technologies is crucial for Macedonia to overcome challenges on a global level.

Andonoski highlighted the need to pay greater attention to the quality of education, which will support the development of young talent and better preparation for future challenges.

Eftimovski discussed the country’s dependence on factors that are not solely determined by Macedonia itself, but also by the global environment.

Meanwhile, Angjushev affirmed the outlook for companies like Green Machines, which are set to play a major role in the future of global industry.

Ivanovski sees emerging challenges as opportunities for advancement, enabling the country to emerge stronger and better prepared to compete on the world stage.

Veljanoski pointed to growth opportunities in areas like green energy, cybersecurity, and automation.

Finally, Vasilevski added that technical knowledge and innovation will play a crucial role in developing competitive products that will improve the Macedonian industry and enhance its success on the global market.

Macedonia holds enormous potential, and this synergy between education, industry, and innovation will be the foundation for the country’s successful development in the years ahead.

-        Andonoski: Greater attention must be paid to the quality of education

-        Eftimovski: We are largely dependent on numerous factors — some determined by the country, others by ourselves

-        Angjushev: I believe Green Machines has tremendous potential to significantly increase its global market share in the coming period

-        Ivanovski: New challenges are an opportunity for growth — to emerge stronger and more prepared for global competition

-        Veljanoski: We expect increased demand in the near future for services related to green energy, cybersecurity, and automation

-        Vasilevski: Technical knowledge must support the development of innovative products and improve product quality