SMEs and Green Economy concept – Case of North Macedonia

SMEs are the engine of economic development, they are the key driver of employment, GDP, export and innovation. Green economy is a new strategy for enhancing human well-being and reducing environmental risk, being defined as low-carbon, resource-efficient and socially inclusive. This concept is a new and a big challenge for SMEs. The main aim of the paper is to point the importance of this concept and to analyze the awareness and implementation of green practices by SMEs in North Macedonia. To achieve the aim a review of this concept was made and also a survey was conducted. At the end of the paper conclusion and recommendations are presented.