EPI CENTAR INTERNATIONAL

Your partner of choice

Why Choose Us?

Experience and Excellence

With almost 20 years of professional experience, we are a recognized brand for empowering economic development, delivering high quality services/products and possession of a unique work approach ensuring success. Our expertise is providing to carry out our clients’ needs in a timely, cost-effective manner and guaranteed quality. Through our work we efficaciously improve the operational project performance, maximizing organizational assets, with high level of professionalism and work ethics.

We have a wide network of national and regional consultants that possess comprehensive knowledge of all constraints and opportunities that impact the growth of different regional target groups, including different business sectors and social groups. Our team and associates are proven in the implementation of various relevant activities and delivering positive results in accordance with the goals set and all available resources.

Growth and Partnership

Economic Development

Wishing you a joyful and inspiring New Year 2025!

As we welcome 2025, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable support and cooperation over the past year.
2024 was a remarkable year for us, marked by significant growth, diversification of our services, and formation of meaningful new partnerships. None of this would have been possible without your trust and collaboration. Together, we are excited to continue shaping the future of development, contributing to both national and regional prosperity through our expertise and joint efforts.

Wishing you a joyful and inspiring New Year 2025!

Strategic Action Plan for Sustainable Development of Prespa Park (SAP 2025–2030)

Epi Centar International is spearheading the development of the updated Strategic Action Plan (SAP) for the Prespa Park Area, a transboundary region shared by North Macedonia, Albania, and Greece. This project is part of the “EU for Prespa” initiative, aimed at restoring natural resources, enhancing sustainable agriculture, and promoting eco-tourism in the region.

Market study for green financing in agriculture

Epi Center International, in cooperation with consulting companies from Netherlands and Germany, participated in the preparation of a Market study for green financing in agriculture, in the Republic of North Macedonia. The study is a representation of the Macedonian agriculture potentials that can be realized through the so-called green financing, in cooperation with the banking sector.

Celebrating 19 Years of Growth, Sustainability, and Innovation!

Today, EPI CENTAR International proudly marks 19 years of commitment to sustainable development and the green economy. We have achieved so much thanks to the dedication of our incredible team, the trust of our clients, and the support of our partners.

As we look back, we are grateful for every step that brought us here, and we thank you for being part of our journey. Let’s continue growing and innovating together!

Celebrating 19 Years of Growth, Sustainability, and Innovation!

Interview: Are agri-voltaics a savior for fertile land and sustainable energy?

Can we run out of fertile land in the race for renewable energy? Is the concept of agro-voltaics that produce food and electricity a solution for sustainable agriculture, but also environmental protection, read in the analysis of TRT Balkan.

Protection of Geographical indication “Macedonian traditional white cheese from Ovchepolska pramenka”

Epi Center International conducted Market research and prepared Elaborate for protection of the geographical indication "Macedonian traditional white cheese from Ovchepolska pramenka".

The market research was a part of a comprehensive analysis that include production, packaging and consumption of this type of cheese in Macedonia, to determine consumer perceptions and their level of satisfaction, as well as to identify potentials for market expansion. In addition, survey questionnaires from visitors at two trade fairs, were also evaluated

Protection of Geographical indication “Macedonian traditional white cheese from Ovchepolska pramenka”

Implementation of Scoping Exercise WBC: Swiss projects alignment with the GAWB

Epi Centar International conducted comprehensive analysis of the alignment of the Swiss project portfolio with the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans (GAWB), engaged by Skat Consultaing.

The GAWB aims to align the region with the European Green Deal through five pillars...

Implementation of Scoping Exercise WBC: Swiss projects alignment with the GAWB

Implementation of a SME Research study

Epi Center International conducted a Research study within the Project “Modernisation of the Private sector for Sustainability and Decent jobs in North Macedonia” in the period February/March 2024. The project is implemented by Swiss contact and funded by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC...

Implementation of Evaluation of the IISEE Project, We Effect

Epi Center International conducted an Evaluation of the Project "Income Increase and Socio-Economic Empowerment of Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups from Rural and Sub-urban Areas (IISEE)", which in the period from 2021 to 2023 was implemented by the organization We Effect. The project is financed by SIDA, and implemented in North Macedonia by We Effect Skopje as a subsidiary of the international organization We Effect, based in Stockholm...

Epi Centar International: B-READY Project World Bank

Epi Center International participated in the World Bank’s Business Ready (B-READY) project, in the Pilot I of the project, which is a new and ambitious endeavor to develop a strong private sector to end poverty on a livable planet.

Epi Centar International participated in the screening of the environment in several areas through providing data in specialize questionaries’ for international trade in regard of Public services; Trade regulations in Goods and Services; Utility Services and Water.

Epi Centar International: B-READY Project World Bank

Implementation of Evaluation of the IME Program

Epi Centar International, in collaboration with Gamper Smith Associates, participated in the external mid-term Evaluation of the second phase of the "Increasing Market Employability – IME" Project, which was implemented in the period from 2019 to 2023. The project is financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation - SDC, and in North Macedonia conducted by Palladium.

New recognition for the quality of Macedonian agricultural products

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management adopted a Decision on the registration of a protected geographical indication - MACEDONIAN LAMB FROM OVCHEPOL PRAMENKA.

Based on the Law on the quality of agricultural products, after a procedure carried out by an expert commission, in cooperation with the Food and Veterinary Agency, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management determined that all the conditions for registration of a protected geographical indication - MACEDONIAN have been met. LAMB FROM OVCHEPOLSK PRAMENKA.

New recognition for the quality of Macedonian agricultural products

Years of Existence

Clients

Implemented Projects

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We are dedicated to:

Achieve more than expected

Empower our clients services and products

Think outside of the box

Encourage and promote partnerships

Be socially responsible

References

The Embassy of Switzerland in North Macedonia has cooperated with Ljubomir Dimovski and his company Epicentar, together with an international consultant; where the consultants successfully and professionally conducted the external mid-term evaluation of the second phase pf the project "Increasing Market Employability" project

Embassy of Switzerland in North Macedonia

It is our pleasure to highly recommend Epi Centar Internacional, their commitment to excellence and profound understanding of policy development make them an outstanding choice for project assignments related to developing public policies

National Platform for Woman Entrepreneurship

"We have been cooperating with the company "Epicentar" for more than ten years. For all that time, I can say that it is a serious company, dedicated professionals and, most importantly for us, reliable people. People who have the knowledge and skills to excellently analyze the context and anticipate the needs of the target group they work for. I wish them all the best and successful work for many years to come."

Ratko Bataković, Network for Rural Development of Montenegro

"One of the best management consulting companies in Macedonia. Talk to Ljubomir, and you will realize why they are the best"

Dancho Dimkov, BizzBee Solutions

"Great and trustworthy partners! All processed by their team in a very professional and efficient manner. Would be glad to work with them again in the near future."

ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΗ ΠΕΝΘΕΡΟΥΔΑΚΗ, MEK SA, Greece,

"It is our pleasure to highly recommend Epi Centar Internacional for any project assignment where any organization/institution requires serious, professional and knowledgeable partner for successful implementation."

Bureau for Regional development

"We at Soli Ltd. fully support Epi Centar International's all-encompassing approach to enhancing the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Value Chain in Macedonia and have complete confidence in their specialized skills in this area."

Isaac Liebreich, Soli Ltd

"Epi Centar International was engaged in the preparation of Study for development of existing and planned industrial zones in Pelagonia region and all services were performed in high quality and in timely manner."

Chronos, Slovenia

"We are pleased to vouch for Epi Centar International when complex field studies, surveys, or interviews are required. They excel in providing key insights that pave the way for effective strategic actions."

Centre for development of the Vardar planning region

"Based on our long experience, we can confirm that Epi Centar International is one of the rare consulting companies in the whole Ex-Yugoslavian region that possess high professionalism, reach know-how, educated and dedicated team and modern developed approaches for implementation of various assignments."

Center for the Development Jablanica and Pcinja district, Srbija

"For projects demanding a reliable, proficient, and dedicated partner, we wholeheartedly recommend Epi Centar International. Their knowledge ensures successful project execution from start to finish."

Alban Ibrahimi, Care International

"Based on our experience, we would highly recommend EPI CENTAR International for research assignments and counsulting services where the field research represents significant part of the assignment."

Vasko Hadzievski, AgBiz program

"It is our belief that the cooperation with EPI CENTAR International is of great value and in that respect we recommend EPI CENTAR International for any assingment."

Preslav Panev, Voca Consult

"It is our opportunity to highly recomment EPI CENTAR International for any project assignment where any organization requires serious, professional and knowledgable partner for successful implementation."

Anna Erlandsson, We Effect

"We would like to confirm that during the assignments EPI CENTAR International always conducted the activities in a professional and timely manner answering to the requirments of the Program, following modern approaches based on desk and field research. Based on our experience, we would highly recomment EPI CENTAR International for similar assignments and consultacy services."

Claudia LaLumia, Tetra Tech