@article{2026:nikoloski:assessing_,
title = {Assessing the specific sectoral and cross-sectoral green skills mismatch: evidence from North Macedonia},
year = {2026},
note = {The ongoing energy crisis, along with accelerating climate change and
the depletion of natural resources, has increased attention on how to
respond to these challenges. The shift toward a greener economy and
the integration of sustainable technologies will influence all
sectors, making it necessary for individuals to develop new skills and
update existing ones. The empirical analysis in this article is based
on a survey carried out on a representative sample of 530 companies in
North Macedonia during March-April 2025. The results demonstrate the
existence of substantial green skills imbalances, affecting both
sector-specific and cross-sectoral competencies. In this context,
certain industries exhibit particularly high imbalances, reflecting
the uneven pace of the transformation and underscoring the need for
targeted policy responses. The results point to a systemic
misalignment between the education and training system and the
evolving needs of a green economy. Accordingly, a set of policy
recommendations is proposed in educational reform, alongside
incentives for private investment in the adoption of green practices.},
journal = {SEER Journal for Labour and Social Affairs in Eastern Europe},
pages = {35--52},
author = {Nikoloski, Dimitar and Jovanovic, Branimir and Petkoska, Marija Midovska and Jovanoska, Dijana},
volume = {29},
number = {1}
}