Greece

Western Macedonia(English)

Dytiki Makedonia (Δυτική Μακεδονία)(National language)

NUTS Level: NUTS 2 - NUTS CODE/MS:EL53

Statistics

	Area: 9462 km2
	Population: 253954
	GDP at current prices (M EUR): 3701.59
	GDP per capita at current prices (EUR): 17200
	% of National GDP: No information available.
	% of Unemployment: 17.7%
	Regional GERD (%): 0.42 %

S3 Strategy

Name of strategy	The 2021-2027 RIS3 was designed at national level taking into account the regional specialisations as proposed by the country’s regions. Therefore, there is a unified national RIS3 with regional specialisations.
Type of strategy	National
Languages	EL
Strategy approved	Yes

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Competent regional or national institution, responsible for the management of S3

Name	Position	Contact
Michail Gkoumas	Programming, Coordination and Monitoring Unit of the National Strategy for Smart Specialisation (MON-ESEE), Directorate General for Public Investments and Partnership Agreement for Regional Development, Ministry of Development and Investments	mgoumas@mnec.gr

Thematic platforms and partnership

Industrial Modernisation

Space

Hydrogen Valleys S3 Partnership

BERRY+

Space

Energy

Sustainable buildings

Agri-Food

High Tech Farming

S3CoP activities

Support on the EDP in the priority area of energy

The Targeted Assignment for Western Macedonia (RWM) is focused on facilitating the design and coordination of an Entrepreneurial Discovery Process (EDP) in the energy sector, aiming to transition the region to sustainable industries. RWM faces several challenges, including its historical dependence on lignite power and the declining fur industry, which have led to economic downturns and rising unemployment. With lignite mines and power plants set to close by 2026, the region urgently needs to move towards sustainable sectors to secure its future. The goal of the assignment is to identify viable opportunities in the energy sector and actively involve stakeholders in the transition. This includes generating actionable insights into rapid-impact projects and interventions that will position RWM as a renewable energy hub. Additionally, the assignment will provide pathways for private sector engagement to foster regional transformation, ensuring a comprehensive approach to sustainable growth and development in the region.

Ecosystem label

	Aerospace & Defence ➝
	Agri-food ➝
	Construction ➝
	Creative & Cultural Industries ➝
	Digital ➝
	Electronics ➝
	Energy/Renewable Energy ➝
	Energy Intensive Industries ➝

	Healthcare ➝
	Mobility, Transport & Automotive ➝
	Proximity Economy ➝
	Retail ➝
	Social Economy ➝
	Textiles ➝
	Tourism ➝

S3 Priorities and keywords

Descriptive keywords

These keywords, identified using AI and manually verified, highlight the key elements of each strategic priority as reflected in individual strategies.

Semantically Associated Keywords

These keywords, identified and associated through semantic AI algorithms and manually reviewed, support the search function by identifying topics related to each strategic priority. While a priority may not explicitly focus on these keywords, they provide meaningful connections. For exxample, agricultural terms might relate to circular economy priorities, such as biofuels or agricultural waste valorisation. Semantically associated keywords enable users to find regions with similar or related priorities, offering a starting point for deeper exploration of each specific strategy.

Priority	Descriptive keywords	Semantic keywords
Agri-food Chain	:	undefined
Environment - Sustainable Development - Circular Economy	:	undefined
ICT Sector	:	undefined
Tourism	:	undefined
Industrial Production - Materials - Construction	:	undefined

S3 Priorities, NACE and NABS codes

	Economic classification (NACE section & division)	Scientific classification (NABS digit 1 & 2)
Agri-food Chain	A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing A.01 - Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities A.02 - Forestry and logging A.03 - Fishing and aquaculture	8 - Agriculture :
Environment - Sustainable Development - Circular Economy	D - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply D.35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5 - Energy 05.31 - Energy conservation 05.32 - Energy efficiency - consumption 05.33 - Energy production and distribution efficiency 05.37 - Renewable energy sources
ICT Sector	C - Manufacturing C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c.	4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 04.27 - Telecommunication systems
Tourism	I - Accommodation and food service activities I.55 - Accommodation I.56 - Food and beverage service activities	10 - Culture, recreation, religion and mass media 10.85 - Cultural services
Industrial Production - Materials - Construction	F - Construction F.41 - Construction of buildings F.42 - Civil engineering F.43 - Specialised construction activities	4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 04.23 - Civil engineering 04.24 - Construction and planning of building 04.25 - General planning of land-use 06.38 - Increasing economic efficiency and competitiveness 06.39 - Improving industrial production and technology 6 - Industrial production and technology 04.23 - Civil engineering 04.24 - Construction and planning of building 04.25 - General planning of land-use 06.38 - Increasing economic efficiency and competitiveness 06.39 - Improving industrial production and technology

Additional information

Document type	Link
Webpage	Kohesio: Region/Member State
Webpage	Link to ERDF programmes database