Introduction to Open Data | CCM

Introduction to Open Data

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2 days
8 sessions
16 hours
10-20 participants

Programme goals

The program is a basic training for open data, intended for people who are not familiar with the concept of open data and who do not have to have technical knowledge in this area.

The aim of the program is for participants to gain knowledge about the needs and benefits of publishing open data, as well as basic skills and techniques on how to use open data to create visualizations and research.

Contribution towards development of knowledge, skills and competences

At the end of the training the participants will:

  • Gain basic knowledge of the concept of open data
  • Understand the importance of open data to improve transparency, create added economic value and build more efficient state institutions.
  • Gain basic knowledge in the field of data literacy
  • Gain basic knowledge of the technical aspects of open data
  • Gain basic techniques for defining a data set structure, collecting and filtering data sets.
  • Understand how they can use open data to make visualizations and research.

Programme content

General concepts of data and information, and defining the concept of open data.

  • Introduction to data literacy
  • Benefits of publishing open data
  • Case studies of using open data
  • Basic technical aspects of open data
  • Open data platform data.gov.mk
  • Collecting and filtering open data
  • Visualization and open data research

Trainer

Iskra Belceva – Ristovska

Iskra Belceva-Ristovska is an experienced trainer, project manager and institutional development expert with over 20 years of professional experience in EU integration, EU-funded programmes, public administration reform and organisational development. She brings hands-on experience in managing and implementing EU-funded/ IPA programmes and contracts, combining practical knowledge of EU procedures with a thorough understanding of institutional systems and requirements.

During her ten-year engagement at the Ministry of Finance, within the Contracting Authority for IPA (CFCD), she was responsible for establishing and maintaining EU funds management and control systems, strengthening the capacities of Operating Structures, and developing procedures. She also chaired evaluation committees for service, supply, framework, grant and twinning contracts. Her subsequent work as a consultant and project manager has further expanded her experience across the entire project cycle, from project development and preparation to implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.

As a trainer, she has designed and delivered numerous capacity-building programmes for public institutions, IPA structures, municipalities, civil society organisations. Her training expertise covers EU project cycle management, EU funding mechanisms, project development and preparation, PRAG procedures and public procurement, grant contract management, financial and operational procedures, and internal control systems. She has also developed training curricula, practical exercises, manuals and tailored learning materials for institutions in North Macedonia and Turkey.

Her expertise in organisational development includes functional analysis, institutional restructuring, strategic planning, human resource management, staff planning, performance management and development of internal procedures. She is the author of the Methodology for Functional Analysis in Public Sector Institutions in North Macedonia, which she has applied in numerous central and local government institutions.

She holds an LLM in European and Comparative Law from the University of Ghent, Belgium. Her training approach combines regulatory and methodological knowledge with practical examples, case studies and exercises, ensuring that participants acquire applicable skills and tools for their everyday professional responsibilities.

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