Macedonia

The Macedonian Artisan Trade Association (MATA), a DGP recipient, supports opportunities for women, the younger generation who have little means of earning income, and skilled professionals, by developing and marketing their products. MATA assists creative micro businesses with blending all necessary elements to create new products which meet contemporary market needs. Specifically, MATA provides product development, marketing readiness training, designer mentoring, and computer design, preparing artisans for today’s business environment.