About us

STORY

Our Story begins in 2000…

The Swiss SME (small and medium-sized entreprise) support project PREDA since 2000 has considerably evolved in 2007 in a locally anchored and owned Regional Agency for Economic Development, Pelagonia-PREDA.

Having its roots and experience in private sector development, Pelagonia-PREDA was recognized as a stabile partner of its funders, the nine Pelagonia region municipalities in their efforts for regional development and inter-municipal cooperation.
In 2010 the organization grew and transformed itself into new Foundation for Sustainable Economic Development – PREDA Plus. The aim was to provide continuity of a decade of investments in institutional and human capital development.

Moreover, in 2013 the gained unique experience in Macedonia was offered in Kosovo through implementation of tourism project, TourTaste. In 2015, PREDA Plus Kosovo was established as a step towards our goal to contribute in development process of Western Balkan countries.
At the moment the Foundation for Sustainable Economic Development – PREDA Plus experiences rapid growth process in terms of team members, turnover, geographical outreach and international operations in both countries.

OUR MISSION

Continuous improvement of development processes and promotion of unique models for sustainable development.

Main tasks of PREDA Plus

Promotion of good governance through strategic planning and implementation, respecting the principles of transparency and participation
Professional project and grant management
Distinctive models for Business Sector Development
Organizational/institutional development
Socio-economic development

OUR VISION

PREDA is a promoter of sustainable economic development and social prosperity through facilitation of public, private and civil initiatives, on local/regional level in Macedonia and the Balkans.