Strengthening Business Integrity Through Public–Private Cooperation

In times of growing expectations for transparency, accountability, and responsible governance, business integrity is a key factor for economic growth, attracting investment, and building trust in institutions. It is not merely a matter of legal compliance, but of establishing a culture of ethical conduct, responsibility, and respect for the public interest.

Corruption represents one of the most serious challenges to the development of society and the economy. Its consequences are far-reaching – from financial losses, through the deterioration of institutional quality, to the reduction of competitiveness and citizens’ trust. Preventing corruption requires a systemic approach and the active involvement of all social actors.

Business integrity is an important foundation in the fight against corruption and a path toward building a fair, predictable, and sustainable society.

These topics were at the centre of the conference “Strengthening Business Integrity Through Public–Private Cooperation”, organized by M6 Educational Centre, the French Anticorruption Fund and the French Embassy in North Macedonia, held on 25 June 2026 in Skopje.

The event brought together representatives of the public sector, business community, civil society, academia, and international organizations to discuss transparency, accountability, compliance, anti-corruption measures, and practical approaches to strengthening business integrity.

Duration: One-day conference

Date: 25 June 2026

Location: Skopje, North Macedonia

Format: Opening remarks, expert presentations, panel discussions and practical experiences

The conference provided a platform for dialogue and exchange of experiences between public institutions, businesses, civil society organizations, international partners, and other stakeholders involved in strengthening transparency, accountability, and integrity.

09:30 – 10:00
Registration

10:00 – 10:30
Opening Remarks

10:30 – 11:30
Panel 1: The Role of the Public Sector in Building a Predictable and Integrity-Based Business Environment

11:30 – 11:45
Coffee Break

11:45 – 12:30
Panel 2: Building Inclusive Business Integrity in Collective Action

12:30 – 13:15
Panel 3: International Standards and Corporate Compliance – From Regulation to Implementation

13:15 – 14:00
Panel 4: Practical Experiences in Developing and Implementing Corporate Anti-Corruption and Risk Management Programmes

14:00 – 14:10
Closing Remarks

Elena Mladenovska Jelenkovic
CEO, M6 Educational Centre

Igor Filkov
Minister of Justice

Stefan Andonovski
Minister of Digital Transformation

Christophe Le Rigoleur
French Ambassador

Pauline Girerd
Deputy Director, Governance, Expertise France

Svetozar Janevski
President and Owner of M6

Helena Papa
French Anti-Corruption Fund

Bojana Bosilkova
Ministry of Justice

Helena Papa
Moderator, French Anti-Corruption Fund

Maksim Acevski
General State Auditor, State Audit Office

Adem Cuculj
President, State Commission for Prevention of Corruption

Mare Bogeva Micovska
Director, Public Procurement Bureau

Elena Petrova
Director, Public Revenue Office

Dime Galapcev
CEO, FinqUP

Goran Gjorgjievski
President, Association of Commerce

Jasminka Frishchikj
Executive Director, ESE Association

Marija Suncevska
Transparency International

Jean-Hippolyte Feildel
Financial Counselor for Western Balkans, French Treasury

Francine Albert
Senior Auditor – Inspector, French Anti-Corruption Agency

Dr. Aneta Arnaudovska
ISO Standards Implementer/Auditor

Jana Damevska-Atanasova
ISO Standards Implementer/Auditor

Irena B. Karakashev
President, Compliance and Integrity Association

Cecilia Maronnier
Expertise France

Maja Jakimovska
Head of Corporate and Legal, A1 Macedonia

Valentina Manchevska Stojanovska
Head of Legal and Compliance Department, Lidl Macedonia

Alexandre Ariztegui
VP Sales Europe, Government ID, IN Groupe

Julien Maimoun
Director, Compliance, Data Protection and Internal Control, IN Groupe

Vlatko Vodasov
Chief Legal Officer and Compliance, EOS Matrix

The Role of the Public Sector in Building a Predictable and Integrity-Based Business Environment

Building Inclusive Business Integrity in Collective Action

International Standards and Corporate Compliance – From Regulation to Implementation

Practical Experiences in Developing and Implementing Corporate Anti-Corruption and Risk Management Programmes

Business Integrity and Anti-Corruption

Transparency and Accountability

Public–Private Cooperation

Corporate Compliance and Risk Management

Whistleblower Protection

International Standards and ISO 37001:2025

Ethical Governance and Sustainable Economic Development

M6 Educational Centre

French Anticorruption Fund

French Embassy in North Macedonia