We'd be interested in acting as a smaller partner in a consortium. We are an NGO with offices in Croatia and Macedonia

ARETE is dedicated to fostering sustainable prosperity in the Balkans through innovative and interdisciplinary approaches. We serve as a bridge, connecting communities, local governments, farmers, SMEs, and academia, to collaboratively address the region’s most pressing challenges.

Our mission is to leverage social science methodologies and our extensive expertise to understand and overcome obstacles to sustainable development. We believe in harnessing the benefits of new technologies to drive positive change and achieve sustainable prosperity throughout the Balkans.

Our projects are designed to connect real-world needs with cutting-edge expertise and innovation, making concrete and tangible contributions to sustainable development in both rural and urban areas. Our interdisciplinary team combines knowledge in development management, agriculture, renewable energy, finance, and IT to create comprehensive and effective solutions.

With key focal points in Skopje and Zagreb, ARETE is uniquely positioned to influence and drive sustainable progress across the region.