Pertti Ikonen, Ambassador Igor Madzarevic, Economic Advisor

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Team Finland Day 2018 Central Eastern Europe Example of Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro Pertti Ikonen, Ambassador Igor Madzarevic, Economic Advisor Embassy of Finland in Belgrade

Macedonia GDP growth in 2017: 0% (European Commission; Spring 2018 Economic Forecast; May 2018) Expected to be 3.1% in 2018 and 3.3% in 2019 (from 2.9% in 2016). Fitch's credit rating: BB+ with positive outlook World Bank Doing Business Ranking: 11 in 2018 (10 in 2017; 16 in 2016) Trade between Finland and Macedonia in 2017 (Finnish Customs): 8.6 million EUR Exports (from FI): 4.7 million EUR (mechanical machinery; plastics; electrical machinery); the same level as in 2016. Imports (to FI): 3.9 million EUR (clothing; electrical machinery; footwear); 18% decrease compared to 2016. World Bank Doing Business Ranking (2018) 11. Macedonia 13. Finland 42. Montenegro 43. Serbia 45. Romania 50. Bulgaria 80. Kenya 147. Tanzania Helsinki, 30.8.2018.

Macedonia Environment: Estimated 5-10 billion EUR investment needed for the waste management, wastewater treatment plants and air quality Modernization of power plants needed (66% of electricity production comes from coal). Air quality (2nd most polluted country in Europe; Skopje, Bitola, Tetovo- the most polluted cities in Europe). Twinning project "Strengthening the capacities for effective implementation of the acquis in the field of nature protection“ by Metsähallitus and SYKE. Agribusiness and food processing: Fruits and vegetables, beverages (wine) 49% of agricultural land; One of the fastest growing industries; EU investment support. Manufacturing (outsourcing potential): Textile industry, automotive industry Textile industry (Over 450 million EUR exports annually; 12.4% of total country exports in 2016). Automotive industry (Components for automotive industry). Other industries: Metal processing, Energy, ICT Helsinki, 30.8.2018.