Aleksandra Patoska

Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Patoska is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Law, Kichevo, under St. Kliment Ohridski University, Bitola. She joined the university in 2007, initially at the Faculty of Administration and Management Information Systems (FAMIS) before moving to the Faculty of Law in 2014. Her career includes roles as Vice-Dean for Education at FAMIS and membership in the University Senate (2007–2014). She holds a Diploma in Law from Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje (1989), a Master's in Business and Development Planning (1998), and a PhD in Economics (2004) from St. Kliment Ohridski University, complemented by a judicial exam passed in 1993.

Research Focus

Her research integrates law and economics, emphasizing:

• Civil & Corporate Law: Obligation law, property rights, and corporate governance.
• Public Administration: Reforms in health systems, regulatory efficiency, and EU integration.
• Economic Transition: Foreign investment impacts, pension reforms, and business climate optimization in post-socialist economies.

Publication Trends

Her 15 most recent articles (2008–2017) reveal a focus on legal frameworks for environmental liability, public administration efficiency, and socioeconomic transitions in the Balkans. Earlier works analyzed EU pre-accession funds and multinational corporate influence, while recent publications address waste management and pension reforms, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with law, economics, and public policy.

Projects and Leadership

She contributed to projects like:

• "Local Government Capacities and Civil Organizations in Macedonia" (EU-funded, 2015).
• "Analysis of Organizational Changes for Knowledge Management Systems" (2013).
• "Barriers to SME Development in Macedonia" (2013).

Administratively, she chaired publishing committees and doctoral program councils, enhancing institutional governance.