European Policy Institute - Skopje

Name

European Policy Institute - Skopje

Legal name

Институт за европска политика

Website

https://epi.org.mk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Advocacy Services

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (928), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Democratic Governance & Public Administration Reform (BPADAGAJ), Human Rights, Democracy & Rule of Law IGOs (BPADAAAG)

Keywords

• Policy research services
• EU accession monitoring
• Democratic governance analysis
• Civil society capacity building
• Deliberative polling

Headquarters

HQ city

Skopje

HQ country

North Macedonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Project-based donor funding: EPI operates primarily through donor-funded projects from international organizations, governments, and foundations. Major funders include the European Union (multiple programs and instruments), National Endowment for Democracy (NED), Kingdom of the Netherlands, Open Society Foundations, British Embassy, Norwegian Embassy, German Embassy, USAID, World Bank, and various EU agencies.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

European Policy Institute - Skopje is an independent, non-profit policy research think tank that conducts research, policy analysis, and advocacy on European integration, democracy, rule of law, and public administration reform in North Macedonia and the Western Balkans. It produces research reports, policy briefs, monitoring reports, infographics, and shadow reports, hosts deliberative polling exercises in partnership with Stanford University, and convenes public debates, conferences, and roundtables with civil society, government, and EU stakeholders. EPI also operates regional initiatives such as the WeBER PAR monitoring platform and the Network 23+ coalition for Chapter 23 (Judiciary and Fundamental Rights) monitoring.

Product overview

European Policy Institute - Skopje (EPI) is a policy research think tank focused on North Macedonia's European integration and democratic reforms. Rather than a unified software product, EPI operates as a multi-program organization offering research, monitoring, advocacy, and deliberative engagement services. The core programs cover EU accession monitoring, democracy and rule of law, sustainable economic development, and public administration reform. EPI produces policy publications including reports, analyses, policy briefs, and infographics. Methodologically, EPI employs deliberative polling (in partnership with Stanford University), civil society monitoring, and stakeholder dialogue facilitation. The organization also produces a podcast series and manages regional initiatives such as WeBER (Western Balkans PAR Monitor) and Network 23+ for advocacy on specific EU chapters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WeBER (Western Balkans PAR Monitor): Regional civil society monitoring initiative for Public Administration Reform in the Western Balkans
• Network 23+
• Blueprint Group

Products and services

• EU Accession Monitoring and Advocacy Program Program dedicated to monitoring and advocating for North Macedonia's EU accession process, including tracking progress, producing analysis, and facilitating stakeholder dialogue.
• Democracy and Rule of Law Program Program focusing on democratic governance, human rights, parliamentary oversight, and rule of law reforms in the context of EU integration.
• Sustainable Economic Development Program Program addressing economic reforms, regional cooperation, and policy analysis for sustainable economic growth aligned with EU standards.
• Public Administration Reform Program (WeBER) Program focused on monitoring and advocating for public administration reforms, including the WeBER (Western Balkans Public Administration Reform) initiative.
• Policy Publications Service Ongoing production of research reports, policy briefs, infographics, monitoring reports, and shadow reports on EU accession, democracy, rule of law, public administration reform, and economic policy.
• Deliberative Polling Service Structured citizen deliberation methodology implemented in partnership with Stanford University's Center for Deliberative Democracy to gather informed citizen opinions on policy topics including EU integration.
• EPI Podcast Audio content series featuring discussions on civil society, EU accountability, rule of law, human rights, and democratic governance topics.
• WeBER - Western Balkans PAR Monitor Regional civil society initiative for monitoring public administration reform in the Western Balkans, producing annual PAR monitoring reports and operating as a regional grant manager.
• Network 23+ (Мрежа 23+) Network of civil society organizations for monitoring Chapter 23 (Justice and Fundamental Rights) in the EU accession negotiation process, including shadow reporting and advocacy activities.
• FRA Research Partnership (FRANET) Partnership with the EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) for conducting research on fundamental rights issues in North Macedonia as part of the FRANET research network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 140 citizens participated in national debates on Parliament's role in EU accession process
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018EPI is the national partner of the EU Fundamental Rights Agency, conducting research on fundamental rights issues including gender equality, LGBT rights, Roma, persons with disabilities, racism, hate crimes, data protection, asylum and migration, and children's rights. EPI participates in the FRANET research network alongside partners from all EU member states.
• Think for Europe Network (TEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPI is a member of the Think for Europe Network, a regional network of think tanks advocating for EU enlargement and Europeanization of the Western Balkans.
• European Equality Law Network (EELN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPI participates in the European Equality Law Network, working on anti-discrimination and equality body matters across Europe.
• Blueprint GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPI leads the Blueprint Group, a coalition of civil society organizations monitoring justice sector reforms and EU accession in the area of rule of law (Chapter 23).
• EPI_NETminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPI_NET is a network established by EPI for coordination and knowledge sharing among civil society organizations.
• Stanford University - Center for Deliberative DemocracycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPI collaborates with Stanford University on deliberative polling exercises, conducting national debates where citizens discuss and form opinions on EU integration and democratic governance issues.
• WeBER Platform (Western Balkans Civil Society for Public Administration Reform)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPI serves as regional grant manager for the WeBER platform, empowering civil society organizations in the Western Balkans to monitor and engage in public administration reform processes aligned with EU accession requirements.
• Network 23+ (Mreza 23)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPI leads Network 23+, a civil society network monitoring Chapter 23 (Judiciary and Fundamental Rights) in the EU accession negotiations, including shadow reporting and advocacy activities.
• Smart Balkans - Civil Society for Connected Western BalkanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPI participates in the SMART Balkans initiative, a regional project strengthening civil society engagement in EU-related reforms across the Western Balkans.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• European Policy Centre (CEP) Belgrade: Serbia-based policy think tank focused on European integration, democracy, and rule of law in the Western Balkans. Highly comparable to EPI in mandate, donor profile (EU, embassies, foundations), and operating model — often partners in regional initiatives like WeBER.
• European Stability Initiative (ESI): Berlin- and Vienna-based think tank producing high-impact research on South East Europe, EU enlargement, and rule of law. Comparable on thematic focus and regional footprint, though with significantly larger scale and international profile.
• Group for Legal and Political Studies (GLPS): Albania-based think tank working on rule of law, EU accession, and democratic governance in the Western Balkans. Directly comparable peer in size, mission, and donor relationships; co-participant in Network 23+ and TEN.
• Centre for Democracy and Reconciliation in Southeast Europe (CDRSEE): Regional civil society organization promoting democratic reconciliation and European integration across Southeast Europe. Comparable mandate around civic education, democratization, and EU accession — and partner in several Western Balkans networks.
• Belgrade Fund for Political Excellence (BFPE): Regional democracy and EU integration think tank with a similar grant-funded operating model and Western Balkans focus. Compares to EPI on policy advocacy, civic participation programs, and donor mix.

Others

• Think for Europe Network (TEN): Network of think tanks advocating for EU enlargement and Europeanization of the Western Balkans. EPI is a member; comparable as a peer ecosystem that channels EU and foundation funding to policy work in the region.

Broad incumbents

• Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD): UK public body supporting democratic governance and parliamentary strengthening worldwide, including the Western Balkans. Comparable in working with the Assembly of North Macedonia and on rule of law/political dialogue, with broader country portfolio.
• National Democratic Institute (NDI): Core democracy-support organization funded by USAID and NED, operating globally including in North Macedonia. Comparable on programmatic areas (parliamentary engagement, civil society monitoring, political dialogue) but at much larger scale and global reach.
• International Republican Institute (IRI): Global democracy organization supporting political pluralism, civic engagement, and good governance. Comparable on donor profile (NED-linked) and work in North Macedonia, but with significantly larger institutional footprint.
• Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS): Brussels-based leading EU policy think tank producing research on enlargement, rule of law, and democratic governance. Comparable on policy domain and EU institutional engagement, but operating at far larger scale and with broader European remit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@europeanpolicyinstituteepi4
• Facebookfacebook.com/EPI.Skopje
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/epi-skopje
• Instagraminstagram.com/epi.skopje

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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