About Us

Who We Are

Established in 2005, EPI CENTAR International is an independent consulting company based in Skopje, North Macedonia, with experience across the Western Balkans. We work with development organisations, public institutions, financial institutions and businesses to address economic development challenges through research, evaluation, technical assistance and advisory services.

Our mission is to help clients make informed decisions and deliver development initiatives through services designed around their objectives, resources and operating conditions. We seek lasting working relationships, building an understanding of each client’s priorities and adapting our support as their needs evolve.

Our vision is to be a trusted regional consulting partner contributing to competitive businesses, capable institutions and sustainable economic development.

Our core team works with national and regional specialists, bringing together economic, legal, research and sector expertise. We undertake assignments independently and in cooperation with international consulting firms, with responsibilities ranging from specialist technical inputs to the management and delivery of complete assignments.

What We Do

We support clients throughout the development project cycle, from identifying needs and assessing opportunities to designing interventions, supporting implementation and evaluating results. Our work combines analysis of markets, policies and institutions with direct consultation with businesses, communities and other stakeholders.

Private sector development is central to our expertise. Our experience includes business competitiveness, market systems and value chains, agriculture and rural development, green finance, regional development and social inclusion. We also undertake research and advisory assignments concerning climate-related development and digitalisation.

We have contributed to assignments under programmes supported by the European Union, SDC, Sida, USAID, UNDP, FAO and other international organisations. Our project references describe the scope of our work and our role in each assignment.

Our main services include:

Research and market analysis: sector studies, value chain assessments, business surveys, field research and analysis of investment and financing needs.
Programme evaluation and review: independent assessments of relevance, implementation, results and prospects for sustainability.
Project design and implementation support: needs assessments, intervention design, implementation planning, technical assistance and stakeholder coordination.
Strategic and business planning: organisational strategies, regional development plans, business plans and feasibility studies.
Policy and regulatory advice: analysis of business conditions, legal and institutional frameworks, and recommendations for policy and regulatory improvements.
Green finance advisory: market assessments, environmental assessment tools, sustainable agriculture finance and support to financial institutions.
Training and organisational development: capacity needs assessments, practical training and support to businesses, associations, institutions and project teams.

Why Us

Relevant experience and regional understanding

We combine experience in donor-funded assignments with knowledge of the businesses, institutions and development conditions of the Western Balkans. This helps us assess what is feasible and develop recommendations that reflect local capacities and constraints.

Services designed around the assignment

We clarify the questions to be answered, the intended use of the outputs and the resources available. We then select the methods and expertise needed, maintaining close communication with the client throughout delivery.

Evidence and practical judgement

We bring together document reviews, field research and stakeholder perspectives to develop well-supported findings. We explain limitations in the evidence and distinguish conclusions from assumptions. Our recommendations consider implementation responsibilities, resources and conditions for continuation.

Partnership and accountable delivery

We agree clear responsibilities, work plans and deliverables, coordinate specialist inputs and review outputs before submission. We aim to build relationships in which clients can discuss challenges openly and rely on us for considered advice and consistent support.

Responsible development

We consider social inclusion, environmental responsibility and the prospects for lasting benefits throughout our work. Our Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Policy sets out the principles guiding this commitment.

Years of Existence

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