North Macedonia - Project: Strengthening institutional capacities for mainstreaming quadruple synergy schemes in implementation of the National Action Plans (NAPs) for implementation of SAICM and inclusion of Minamata Convention - Second Independent Assessment of the Closed Projects under the Special Programme Report (December 2024)

The project made progress across four Core Indicator Criteria, achieving its planned objectives to varying degrees. It facilitated the development of a preliminary web-based portal to consolidate chemicals and waste management data and contributed to capacity-building efforts. Additionally, the project updated the National Implementation Plan (NIP) under SAICM and developed an action plan for the quadruple synergy scheme. However, challenges remained regarding the uncertain establishment of a dedicated coordination unit for chemicals and waste-related instruments within the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning, and the delayed operationalization of the web-based portal.