The ‘’Learning by Sharing: Circular Economy Made Local’’ project is an initiative by Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in North Macedonia aimed at supporting the transition towards more resource-efficient and sustainable business practices. It focuses on practical, real-world applications of circular principles such as reducing waste, reusing materials, and improving product lifecycles across key industries in North Macedonia. Through collaboration with businesses, experts, and institutions, the project promotes knowledge exchange and showcases how circular strategies can be integrated into existing operations. As part of AHK’s broader mission to strengthen economic cooperation and support market development in the region, the initiative combines international expertise with local insight to contribute to long-term, sustainable growth.
The project is led by AHK North Macedonia, part of the global network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad, coordinated by the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK).
IECE is the project’s main technical and knowledge partner, responsible for developing practical circular economy tools, coordinating expert content and delivering capacity-building activities.
- Circular Economy Self-Assessment Tool
A free online self-assessment tool designed to help companies in North Macedonia evaluate their circular economy maturity and identify opportunities for improvement.
Primarily targeting the metalworking, plastics and textile industries, the tool assesses key aspects of business operations, resource efficiency and circular practices. Companies receive an individual report with practical recommendations to reduce waste, optimise resource use, improve sustainability and strengthen competitiveness.
Access the Self-Assessment Tool
- Practical Circular Economy Workshops for Companies
Three full-day workshops organised in different cities across North Macedonia, bringing together manufacturing companies, German experts and local professionals to explore practical applications of circular economy principles.
The workshops combine expert knowledge, circular business models, innovative technologies, industry examples and hands-on group activities. Participants work on real business challenges, identify opportunities for circular improvements and develop initial ideas for practical implementation.
IECE coordinates the technical content and expert contributions, including those from Germany, and delivers interactive sessions, practical exercises and peer-learning activities.
- Circular Economy Informative Video
An informative video designed to raise awareness and promote the practical application of circular economy principles among businesses in North Macedonia.
Through accessible explanations and real-world business examples, the video demonstrates how circular approaches can contribute to resource efficiency, waste reduction, innovation and more sustainable production practices, encouraging companies to explore opportunities for their own circular transition.
Watch the video on this link.
Implementation period
2026-2027
Project keywords
capacity buildingCircular economyproduction companiesself-assessment
