The aim of the project was to provide specific recommendations for the improvement of animal welfare in different types of animals, based on a comparative analysis between North Macedonia, Norway, and Switzerland. The objectives were to analyse and compare the current best practices, institutional frameworks, and legal environment, related to animal welfare in Norway, Switzerland, and North Macedonia by examining different types of animals (farm animals, domestic animals, animals in captivity, and wild animals). Through the benchmarking of the best practices, standards, and legislation, the goal was to identify opportunities for transfer of experience that could improve animal welfare standards in North Macedonia, based on proven practices from Norway and Switzerland. The research was implemented with a documentary analysis, interviews, and surveys with a group of key stakeholders from various types of institutions, to capture both formal regulations and practical implementation challenges. Mentored by experts from the University of Zürich, Switzerland Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Oslo, Norway and University of Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, the project benefitted from international expertise across European animal welfare systems. The analysis reveals sophisticated welfare infrastructures in Norway and Switzerland, characterised by comprehensive legal frameworks, advanced monitoring systems, and effective implementation mechanisms, that could serve as models for North Macedonia, which currently operates under a more basic framework through its Law on Animal Protection and Welfare. The findings underscore the importance of constitutional protection for animal welfare, detailed species-specific regulations, automated monitoring systems and clear enforcement mechanisms as key components of effective animal welfare governance.