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Advancing Geo Sciences across South-East Europe

The South-East European Research Institute on Geo Sciences, known by its short name Geo-SEE Institute, is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit and secular organization dedicated to research, science, education, training and the promotion of Geo Sciences. Its scope includes surveying, geophysics, cartography, geography, toponomastics, geology, geomorphology, geodynamics, geopolitics, hydrology, demography, geographic information systems, cadastre, topography, geoinformatics, remote sensing, photogrammetry, mining, forestry, soil science, climatology, environmental sciences, spatial and urban planning, ecology, geospatial data and other related scientific fields across South-East Europe.

Geo-SEE Institute organizational structure

Our aim

The Institute aims to support the advancement and further development of Geo Sciences, geospatial data and geo-information in North Macedonia and across South-East Europe through cooperation, exchange of experience, alignment with global developments and regional and international collaboration with related institutions.

Our mission

To advance Geo Sciences through research, education, innovation and international cooperation, while strengthening professional capacities, sharing scientific knowledge and contributing to a sustainable and knowledge-based future.

Institutional objectives

Tasks and activities

The Institute’s tasks are directed towards

  • Strengthening cooperation and friendship among Geo Sciences through scientific meetings, conferences, congresses, round tables and the publication of scientific and professional journals, books, proceedings and other publications.
  • Strengthening available capacities by disseminating knowledge and the professional and academic expertise of Institute members to interested audiences in North Macedonia and abroad.
  • Improving the knowledge and skills of government institutions, NGOs and other social structures, and supporting institutional development in geo-related fields through dedicated training delivered with national and international experts.
  • Enhancing regional and international cooperation through networking, communication, exchange of good practices and the joint organization of events of regional, international and global relevance.

The Institute realizes its goals through

  • Presentations, lectures and seminars promoting Geo Sciences, geospatial information and data.
  • Exhibitions, film screenings and cultural activities with social, cultural, economic or technical content related to Geo Sciences.
  • Educational and informative seminars, debates and panel discussions.
  • Scientific meetings, conferences, congresses and professional consultations.
  • Publication of professional and scientific journals, books, proceedings and collections of scientific and professional papers.
  • Targeted training programmes and campaigns supporting institutional and European integration processes.
  • Joint activities and exchange of practices with related organizations nationally, regionally and internationally.
  • Newsletters, dissemination activities and support for cooperation between experts from North Macedonia and the international community.
Organization

Geo-SEE Institute

The South-East European Research Institute on Geo Sciences — Geo-SEE Institute — is headquartered in Skopje, North Macedonia. This website presents the headquarters as the central institutional unit of Geo-SEE Institute.

Headquarter

Geo-SEE Institute — Skopje

English name: South-East European Research Institute on Geo Sciences

Short English name: Geo-SEE Institute

Macedonian: Институт за Истражувања во Југоисточна Европа во областа на Гео Науките - Скопје

Albanian: Instituti për Hulumtime në Fushën e Gjeo Shkencave në Evropën Juglindore

VAT: 4082010503648   ·   Registration No.: 6576176

PIC: 931062746   ·   OID: E10244297

EuropeAid ID: MK-2016-CAG-2310073663

Bank account: 300000003633947 — Komercijalna Banka AD Skopje

IBAN: MK07300701003027045   ·   SWIFT: KOBSMK2X

Institutional bodies

Governance

The bodies of the Institute are:

  • Assembly
  • Managing Board
  • Supervisory Board
Governance structure of Geo-SEE Institute
Geo-SEE Group

Part of a wider multidisciplinary group

Geo-SEE Group structure

Science, professional practice, culture and community development

Geo-SEE Institute is the research, science, education and training component of the wider Geo-SEE Group. The group connects institutional research with professional practice, culture, youth and community initiatives.

The illustration shows the position of Geo-SEE Institute within the Geo-SEE Group and its relationship with the other organizational components.

Geo-SEE Group offices and organizational units

Geo-SEE Institute — Headquarter, Skopje

VAT: 4082010503648 · Registration: 6576176
PIC: 931062746 · OID: E10244297 · EuropeAid ID: MK-2016-CAG-2310073663
Bank: Komercijalna Banka AD Skopje · Account: 300000003633947
IBAN: MK07300701003027045 · SWIFT: KOBSMK2X
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Geo-SEE Institute Struga

CEO: Dr. Subija IZEIROSKI · GSM/Viber/WhatsApp: +389 70 212 211
Address: str. Crni Drim, no.7; 6330 Struga
VAT: 4082010503648 · Registration: 6576176/1 · PIC: 931062746
OID: E10244297 · EuropeAid ID: MK-2016-CAG-2310073663
Bank: Komercijalna Banka AD Skopje · Account: 300000003633947
IBAN: MK07300701003027045 · SWIFT: KOBSMK2X
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Geo-SEE Institute Kosova

CEO: Mr. Fisnik LOSHI · GSM/Viber/WhatsApp: +383 44 375 470
Address: str. “Beqir Kastrati”, Nr.2, Hyr.2, Lokali 1-1; 10000 Prishtina, Kosova
VAT: 601863170 · Registration: 5300586-1 · PIC: 931062746
Bank: Banka Kombetare Tregtare – BKT · Account: 300000003633947
IBAN: XK051971000344031164 · SWIFT: NCBAXKPR
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Geo-SEE Art

CEO: Prof. Arben DEMIRI · GSM/Viber/WhatsApp: +389 70 569 944
Address: str. Ernest Koliqi, 4-4/20; 1010 Skopje-Butel
VAT: 4082010503648 · Registration: 6576176/2 · PIC: 931062746
OID: E10244297 · EuropeAid ID: MK-2016-CAG-2310073663
Bank: Komercijalna Banka AD Skopje · Account: 300000003633947
IBAN: MK07300701003027045 · SWIFT: KOBSMK2X
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Geo-SEE Youth & Sport

CEO: Mr. Dardan Idrizi · GSM/Viber/WhatsApp: +389 77 688 443
Address: str. Djon Kenedi, 25/4-20; 1010 Skopje-Chair
VAT: 4082010503648 · Registration: 6576176/3 · PIC: 931062746
OID: E10244297 · EuropeAid ID: MK-2016-CAG-2310073663
Bank: Komercijalna Banka AD Skopje · Account: 300000003633947
IBAN: MK07300701003027045 · SWIFT: KOBSMK2X
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Geo-SEE Consulting

CEO: Prof.Dr. Bashkim IDRIZI · GSM/Viber/WhatsApp: +389 75 712 998
E-mail: home.geosee@gmail.com
Address: str. Djon Kenedi, 25/1-d3; 1010 Skopje-Chair, North Macedonia
Website: www.geo-see.org/consulting ↗
VAT: 4082024536867 · Registration: 7750862 · PIC: 866379557
Bank: Komercijalna Banka AD Skopje · Account: 300000005129881
Tel: +389 2 614 0815
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Projects

Research, education and institutional development projects

The complete project register currently provided in the Institute documentation is presented below.

PeriodProject titleReference
2010–2011Kosova GlobalMap DatasetOpen ↗
2010–2011Plan4allOpen ↗
2010–2012Model for visualization of land surface parameters, small river streams and its watersheds in mountainous areaOpen ↗
2011Level of including the INSPIRE directive in higher education system of MacedoniaOpen ↗
2011GIS based monitoring of the benthic fauna of Lake OhridOpen ↗
2011–2012OGC Glossary of Terms in AlbanianOpen ↗
2011–2012Increasing the Understanding of SDI within the Albanian Geo-Society by Promoting and Distributing SDI Cookbook 2009 in Albanian LanguageOpen ↗
2011–2014Assessment of small hydro power potentials: a case study of a part of the Prespa lake watershed areaOpen ↗
2011–2019Micro-toponyms of Skopje's Derven regionOpen ↗
2012–2013Balkan GeoNet projectOpen ↗
2012–2014smeSPIREOpen ↗
2013–2016GI-N2K — Geographic Information: Need to KnowOpen ↗
August 2013 – ongoingScientific Journal “MM&M-GI”Open ↗
September 2013 – ongoingProfessional training course on QGISOpen ↗
2017Micro-toponyms of Skopje's Karshiaka region – second editionOpen ↗
2018Professional staff training seminar on cadastral issues, spatial data infrastructure and institutional management with human resourcesOpen ↗
2019Professional training course on QGIS – SP programme for NEWS Kosova; NEWS and Municipality of Istog; 08-02/2019Open ↗
2020Multi-ethnic programme; National program of Ministry of Culture; 20-4568Open ↗
2020Land consolidation for agricultural areas; Cvetkovski Consulting; FAO and Ministry of AgricultureOpen ↗
2020Micro toponymy of Derven and Karshiaka regions; National program of Ministry of Culture; 20-5698Open ↗
2020Usage of GIS in teaching for primary school Ismail Qemali in Skopje — mapping by pupils and OSM updateOpen ↗
2021Multi-ethnic programme; National program of Ministry of Culture; 20-8889Open ↗
2022Professional training course on QGIS – L1 for Agency for Financial Support of Agriculture and Rural Development; 01-1082/2022Open ↗
2022Windfarm energy in Kichevo region; US Energy DOO Skopje; 05-04/2022Open ↗
2022–2023Land consolidation for agricultural areas; Cvetkovski Consulting; FAO and Ministry of AgricultureOpen ↗
2022–2023Establishing QGIS User Groups in North Macedonia, Kosova and AlbaniaOpen ↗
2023Usage of GIS in teaching for secondary school students at Kuvendi i Lezhes in VitiOpen ↗
2023Professional training course on QGIS – L1 for IPKO telecommunication operator in Kosovo; ITEG Prishtina; 8-12/2023Open ↗
2023Publications; National program of Ministry of Culture; 24-3376Open ↗
2023Geoportal of Lipjan MunicipalityOpen ↗
2023Professional training course on QGIS – L1&L2 for IPKO telecommunication operator in Kosovo; ITEG Prishtina; 8-12/2024Open ↗
2024Training for FOSS and QGIS of 9 municipality geo sciences staff in KosovoOpen ↗
2025Publications; National program of Ministry of Culture and Tourism; 24-2499Open ↗
2025Professional training course on QGIS – L1&L2 for Agency for Privatization of Kosovo; 8-59/2025Open ↗
2026Publications; National program of Ministry of Culture and Tourism; 24-964Open ↗
Publications

Books, journals, proceedings and professional editions

The archive below preserves the complete publication list currently provided by Geo-SEE Institute.

Events

Scientific and professional events

The complete event archive provided in the current Institute documentation.

NameDatePlaceRoleReference
International conference on spatial data infrastructure 201015–17.09.2010SkopjeMain organizerOpen ↗
International Seminar on Land Administration and Management12.04.2011PrishtinaMain organizer in cooperation with Kosova Cadastral AgencyOpen ↗
International Geo Science Conference GeoAlb 201127–30.09.2011MitrovicëCo-organizerOpen ↗
Workshop for Balkan GeoNet project06.07.2012SkopjeCo-organizerOpen ↗
International conference on SDI & SIM 201313–16.11.2013SkopjeMain organizer in cooperation with FIG COM 3 & FIG-TF-PHOpen ↗
Geographic Information Knowledge Workshop01.09.2016SofiaCo-organizer with AGISEEOpen ↗
Workshop on cadaster, SDI and institutional management with human resources02–04.12.2017StrugaMain organizerOpen ↗
4th International Conference on Natural and Engineering Sciences09–12.10.2018BodrumCo-organizer with NOBEL ScienceOpen ↗
1st Western Balkan Conference03–04.10.2018TiranaCo-organizer with the Albanian society of mine surveying and geomaticOpen ↗
Promotion of Geo-SEE Institute publication12.12.2019SkopjeMain organizerOpen ↗
Workshop on Geo-SEE Institute publication18.12.2019TiranaMain organizerOpen ↗
Workshop on 3D scanning by FARO products13.10.2021SkopjeMain organizerOpen ↗
1st Workshop of QGIS User Group North Macedonia16.02.2024SkopjeCo-organizer with QGIS User Group North MacedoniaOpen ↗
1st Webinar of QGIS User Group North Macedonia15.12.2024OnlineCo-organizer with QGIS User Group North MacedoniaOpen ↗
International Conference “Towards a State Plane Coordinate System: Scientific Approaches and Practical Challenges”31.10.2025SkopjeMain organizerOpen ↗
Partners

Institutional and professional cooperation

VET & LLL

Life Long Learning and Vocational Education and Training

Geo-SEE Institute is committed to promoting lifelong learning and professional capacity building in Geo Sciences, Geoinformatics, Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, Spatial Data Analysis and related technologies.

Through its Life Long Learning and Vocational Education and Training activities, the Institute provides high-quality, practice-oriented programmes for students, researchers, public administration, private companies and geospatial professionals seeking to improve their knowledge and technical competencies.

All programmes combine theoretical foundations with extensive hands-on exercises using real-world datasets and internationally recognized software and methodologies, enabling participants to develop practical skills applicable in professional and research environments.

Contacts

Geo-SEE Institute

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Subija Izeiroski

Institutional contact

President: Assoc.Prof.Dr. Subija IZEIROSKI

subi.geosee@gmail.com
GSM / Viber / WhatsApp: +389 70 212 211


Address:
str. Djon Kenedi, 25/1-d3
1010 Skopje – Chair, North Macedonia

www.geo-see.org/institute
info.geosee@gmail.com
Tel: +389 2 614 0815
GSM / Viber / WhatsApp: +389 75 712 998

Working hours:
Monday–Friday 09:00–16:00
Saturday 10:30–14:00
Sunday closed

Researcher group

Prof.Dr. Bashkim Idrizi
bashkim.idrizi@yahoo.com
+389 75 712 998

Prof.Dr. Lyubka Pashova
lpashova.niggg@gmail.com
+359 887 538 880

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Ismail Kabashi
kabashi@angst.at
+43 676 586 0345

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Subija Izeiroski
subi.geosee@gmail.com
+389 70 021 2211

Asst.Prof.Dr. Veton Hamza
veton_hamza@unt.edu.mk
+389 72 755 215

Ass.MSc. Fisnik Loshi
fiznik.loshi@uni-pr.edu
+383 44 275 470

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