Spring 2018 / Issue 57
Spring 2018 / Issue 57
Dear AmCham Macedonia members and friends -
I am delighted to introduce the spring 2018
edition of AmCham Macedonia Magazine dedi-
cated to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Our members don’t only do well, they also do
good. I am excited to see an increased recog-
nition of the role the private sector can play in
society and that our companies are stepping up
to fulfill that role. Whether they invest in educa-
tion and employee development or they take ac-
tion to protect the environment and minimize
their footprint, AmCham member companies
understand that creating a better life for all is
everybody’s business.
For this issue we reached out to our mem-
bers to hear what being a socially responsible
business means to them and the actions they
are taking to implement that vision. We also
reached out to representatives of the United
Nations agencies in Macedonia to learn how to
approach solving societal problems in a strate-
gic, thoughtful, and effective manner. They have
also agreed to address our members to help us
identify the pressing needs in the country and
where to focus our activities for maximum
impact. Stay tuned for these announcements
through our weekly e-newsletter.
Last but not least we bring you an account of
our events in the first three months of this year:
the series of events on the General Data Protec-
tion Regulation (GDPR), our first-ever Young
Professionals Networking evening (which was
an absolute hit and will become a tradition),
and the Executive Director’s trip to Washing-
ton, DC and Chicago for the annual meeting of
AmChams in Europe.
Finally, I would like to thank all members who
responded to our Opportunities and Challenges
survey. The survey results were essential in in-
forming the Board of Directors’ discussion on
the strategic direction of the Chamber in 2018.
The outcome of the discussion and the Board’s
decisions will be publicized shortly.
I have already met with 30 of our companies
and will continue to visit the rest to hear about
your needs, ideas, and suggestions on how to
make AmCham work for you.
In anticipation of meeting you all,
Dijana Despodov
Executive Director
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Dijana Despodov • EDITOR: Aleksandar Narashanov • COVER: Ljubo Stefanov/UNDP
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