## IMF Office in North Macedonia

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [IMF Office in North Macedonia](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/mkd)

## Other formats

- [Markdown version](/en/countries/resrep/mkd/index.md)
- [Structured JSON version](/en/countries/resrep/mkd/index.json)
- [Bundle manifest](/en/countries/resrep/mkd/bundle-manifest.json)

### Resident Representative for Republic of North Macedonia

Sebastian Sosa  
Regional Resident Representative based in Vienna

### Office Information

1 Kuzman Josifovski Pitu Blvd  
1000 Skopje  
Email: [rr-mkd@imf.org](mailto:rr-mkd@imf.org)  
Phone: +389 70 254 312

### At a Glance

- Current IMF membership: 191 countries
- [Republic of North Macedonia](http://www.imf.org/external/country/MKD/index.htm) joined the Fund on December 14, 1992; Article VIII
- Quota: SDR
- [Financial Position in the Fund](https://www.imf.org/external/np/fin/tad/exfin2.aspx?memberKey1=618&date1key=2099-12-31)
- The was discussed by the Executive Board on

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### Office mandate and structure
- The office is part of the IMF Regional Office for the Western Balkans.
- The office is based in the Republic of North Macedonia and reports within the IMF Regional Office for the Western Balkans framework.
- The office provides information on the activities of the Office, views of IMF staff, and relations between the Republic of North Macedonia and the IMF.
- Additional official IMF reports and Executive Board documents in English that deal with the Republic of North Macedonia are available through the Republic of North Macedonia country page.

### Leadership
- Regional Resident Representative: Sebastian Sosa, based in Vienna.

### Regional and institutional links
- The office is connected to IMF regional structures:
  - IMF Regional Office for the Western Balkans
  - IMF Regional Office for Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe
  - IMF Europe Office in Paris and Brussels
- The office coordinates with IMF and Europe initiatives.

### Training, capacity development, and local partners
- Training and capacity development institutions and partners listed:
  - Institute for Capacity Development
  - Joint-Vienna Institute (JVI)
  - Center of Excellence in Finance (CEF)
  - Ministry of Finance
  - Central Bank
  - State Statistical Office
  - World Bank in North Macedonia
  - European Delegation in North Macedonia
  - UNDP in North Macedonia

### Recent analysis and messaging
- Publication dated April 17, 2026: "Reforming Europe Under Pressure"
  - Key messages from the IMF analysis:
    - Europe faces a new energy-driven shock linked to the war in the Middle East.
    - The shock is weighing on growth, raising inflation, and increasing uncertainty.
    - Policymakers should respond with targeted, temporary support while maintaining stability.
    - Policymakers should advance reforms to strengthen resilience and long-term growth.
  - Call to action: Read the Report

### IMF’s Work on the Republic of North Macedonia

- [IMF’s Work on the Republic of North Macedonia](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/mkd#country)

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## References

- [IMF Europe Office in Paris and Brussels](https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/ResRep/EUR)
- [IMF Regional Office for the Western Balkans](https://www.imf.org/western-balkans)
- [Institute for Capacity Development](https://www.imf.org/en/Capacity-Development)
- [Regional Office for the Western Balkans](https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/ResRep/western-balkans)
- [Read the Report](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/reo/eu/issues/2026/04/17/regional-economic-outlook-europe-april-2026)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/mkd_