CONTENTS
ANALYSIS
06 The Ups and Downs of Private Public Partnership in Macedonia
08 Macedonia’s Premier PPP with TAV Airports
Interview with Sani Sener, TAV Airports President & CEO
11 PMI Creates Joint Venture with State Owned Company
Interview with Stacey Kennedy, Area Vice President South East Europe,
Phillip Morris International (PMI)
12 A Primer on Public-Private Partnerships with U.S. Expert,
Richard Norment
14 The Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership’s Impact
on the EU Periphery
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Overview on Macedonia’s New Law on Financial Discipline
Macedonia’s New/Old Obligatory Employee Vacation Bonus
Is Macedonia Ready for a Crowdfunding Revolution?
U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act 101
Where did Macedonia’s e-Government Momentum Go?
PAST EVENTS
24 Business, University and Government Representatives Agree:
More Flexibility, Creativity & Communication Needed
27 Increasing Cooperation Between Local &
Foreign Companies in Macedonia
29 IPR Professionals Work with Local Teachers
31 AmChams from Across Europe Meet in DC + Regional AmChams
Meeting in Pristina
32 Member List
33 Advantage Program
34 New Member Highlights
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