Stefan Chichevaliev

Stefan Chichevaliev – Executive Director at the Social Entrepreneurship Observatory in Skopje, LL.B (Bachelor of Laws), LL.M (Master of Laws – Business Law), a PhD candidate in Business Administration, with more than 10 years of experience in the private, public and the civil sector. Stefan has demonstrated results in working in and with the think-tank industry, financial partners and governmental institutions, and a solid track record of research, analyses and publications in the social area. He consults for many international organizations such as the Swiss Refugee Council, EPTISA, UNDP, Red Cross and many others, in creating and implementing innovative solutions with great impact to the people’s wellbeing. Currently involved in social policies and development with a view on researching and exploring sustainable solutions to social issues, and boosting international academic partnerships (e.g. Swedish Institute, Lund University, Malmo University, Canadian Institute for Technology and others). Skilled program and project management professional with a focus on social issues, and a researcher in the area of sustainable development with a specific focus on the economic and social domains and markets that work for society. Committed to making bridges between science and practise to the benefit of the most vulnerable. Developer of partnerships in South-Eastern Europe and Advocate for social entrepreneurship and attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals, and a contributor to the health and social sector development.