Taking into account the previous measures and policies of the institutions of the state in relation to decades of economic, social and cultural problems, it is obvious that the previous institutional efforts and measures have not improved the situation of the Roma community in Macedonia. On the contrary, poverty, social marginalization and exclusion have increased, although the authorities in Macedonia have a Strategy for the Integration of Roma, and of course partners from Roma political parties and several civil society organizations. More and more questions, doubts and mistrust of the government are being imposed by the Roma about the sincere commitment and responsibility of the state policies towards us, because the already modest budget funds for the implementation of the Roma Integration Strategy are being cut on every occasion. There is a need for joint action of Roma political parties, organizations, intellectuals and leaders to propose ways and measures to change the current situation for the better.
The Advocacy Network for Systematic and Permanent Solutions for the Integration of the Roma Community in Macedonia sends a public call to all relevant Roma parties, associations, associations, intellectuals, leaders, activists and citizens to join our initiative and contribute to the formation of the National Platform of Roma from Macedonia. The primary focus of the Platform is to unite and concentrate our Roma capacities in order to contribute to a more effective realization of the Roma Integration Strategy and we represent the interests and rights of the Roma in the European integration processes. Without a common platform, our demands are perceived as illegitimate, unclear and inconsistent by the institutions, with a partial character and the interest of certain Roma groups and organizations.
The members of the Network, following the national and European integration policies in Macedonia, saw that there is no adequate coordination and financial support for the Roma issue. State policies and European integration processes need to be urgently synchronized and budgeted in this financial cycle of IPA 3, which lasts until 2027. Apart from the poor coordination between the state institutions and the EU, it is increasingly clear that both sides consult and use unprofessional and incompetent individuals in the planning and programming of the state budget and IPA, so that all responsibility remains in the hands of the institutions and the EU Delegation in Macedonia. In addition, Roma policies are not budgeted for the medium and long term, but only on an annual level, while the need for continuity and durability of the measures taken is missing. Planning and acting through individual projects, mutually unrelated and ad-hoc financed, are the main factors for the stagnation and regression of the standard of living among the Roma, and additionally generate public opinion that the budget and EU funds are poorly used.
Every suggestion, every opinion, position or proposal is welcome and appreciated, with the importance and opportunity to create the Roma Platform for the protection of the rights and interests of our community.
"We expect a great response because we believe in the maturity of our leaders and intellectuals and their recognition that the creation of the Platform itself will be much more influential and of higher quality," You can send your suggestions, views, proposals to the e-mail of the Network for System and Permanent Solutions - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." says the call to all parties.
