In the World Justice Project Rule of Law Index 2024, North Macedonia received a score of 0.45 in Regulatory Enforcement, ranking 8th in the region and 96th globally. This category evaluates the fairness, consistency, and transparency of how government regulations are enforced. Here are the key findings:

1. No Improper Influence: North Macedonia scored 48, indicating that some areas of regulation may be susceptible to influence from external or private interests. Ensuring that regulations are enforced independently from these influences remains a challenge.

2. Effective Enforcement: With a score of 41, this reflects inconsistent enforcement of regulations. Factors such as resource constraints and a lack of procedural transparency contribute to the difficulty in ensuring regulations are applied uniformly across sectors.

Summary:

Regulatory enforcement in North Macedonia faces significant challenges, particularly in ensuring consistency and avoiding improper influence. To improve fairness and transparency, efforts to standardize enforcement practices and strengthen regulatory bodies are essential. Sectors such as environmental and health regulations are particularly affected, where more resource-efficient models—as seen in countries like Moldova—could serve as examples for improvement.

To read more about how North Macedonia compares in Regulatory Enforcement and other categories, visit: WJP Rule of Law Index 2024.

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