Spaces:
Sleeping
Sleeping
| <!-- Original URL path: en/kosovo.html --> | |
| ## In Kosovo, LuxDev focuses on healthcare, vocational training, employment, environmental sustainability, governance, and socio-economic development. | |
| ## LuxDev in Kosovo | |
| Luxembourg’s development cooperation with Kosovo began in the early 2000s, shortly after the conflict in the region. Initially focused on humanitarian aid and reconstruction, it gradually shifted towards sustainable development projects. LuxDev established a permanent office in Pristina in 2009. In April 2013, Kosovo and Luxembourg signed their first bilateral agreement and a memorandum of understanding, outlining key areas of collaboration: healthcare, vocational and technical training, and water and sanitation. | |
| After 20 years of close cooperation with sectoral ministries and sustained engagement in social development, a third bilateral agreement and a renewed memorandum of understanding were signed in July 2022. Covering the period 2023–2025, these agreements reflect both countries' commitment to diversifying cooperation, integrating the private sector, and fostering research. LuxDev’s support in Kosovo focuses on implementing key reforms and preparing the country for EU accession.. | |
| ## Challenges in Kosovo: healthcare, employment, energy, and governance | |
| Since gaining independence in 2008, Kosovo has made significant economic progress, with a 50% increase in per capita income and a 35% reduction in poverty. However, several challenges remain to ensure sustainable growth. | |
| The healthcare sector faces outdated infrastructure and a shortage of qualified personnel, limiting the quality of medical services. | |
| Unemployment remains high, with youth and women disproportionately affected. | |
| - | |
| Nearly | |
| **25%**of the population is unemployed | |
| The vocational training system does not fully align with labour market needs, requiring reforms to equip young people with practical skills and better connect them with the private sector. Supporting entrepreneurship and small and medium-sized enterprises is also crucial for job creation. | |
| Kosovo’s energy sector relies heavily on fossil fuels, with 90% of electricity production still dependent on them. | |
| Meanwhile, although civil society is active, it faces financial constraints and limited political participation opportunities. | |
| Luxembourg provides both technical and financial assistance in these key areas, working closely with local partners under LuxDev’s guidance. | |
| ## Gallery viewer | |
| ## Our activities in Kosovo | |
| LuxDev’s initiatives in Kosovo directly address the country’s pressing challenges. | |
| - | |
| #### Expanding access to quality healthcare | |
| To ensure equitable access to high-quality healthcare, we support the modernisation of the healthcare sector by improving infrastructure and training medical professionals. | |
| - | |
| #### Promoting employment opportunities | |
| We foster collaboration between public schools and private enterprises. Additionally, we strengthen ties between Luxembourg’s academic institutions and Kosovo’s research sector, particularly in information and communication technologies. We also support the establishment of a dedicated digital skills training centre and promotes training programmes for green jobs. | |
| - | |
| #### Supporting the energy transition | |
| We assist Kosovo in transitioning to a more sustainable energy system by supporting necessary reforms, promoting energy efficiency, and encouraging the adoption of renewable energy sources. | |
| - | |
| #### Strengthening good governance | |
| We collaborate with civil society organisations, particularly those advocating for women's rights, community reconciliation, and minority inclusion. We also support initiatives aimed at combating misinformation and promoting media transparency. | |
| - | |
| #### Encouraging sustainable and inclusive growth | |
| We work with the Kosovo government to implement reforms that foster sustainable and inclusive growth. This includes interventions in innovation, cybersecurity, and e-governance. | |
| ## Key figures in Kosovo | |
| - | |
| EUR | |
| **7,169,513**disbursed in Kosovo in 2024 | |
| ### Distribution of disbursements by sector in 2024 | |
| ### Evolution of activities in Kosovo | |
| ## Projects in Kosovo | |
| - | |
| In execution Kosovo | |
| ### Sustainable and inclusive growth in Kosovo | |
| Socio-economic development | |
| Sustainable and inclusive growth in Kosovo - | |
| In execution Kosovo | |
| ### Skills for sustainable jobs in Kosovo | |
| Education, vocational training and employment | |
| Skills for sustainable jobs in Kosovo - | |
| In execution Kosovo | |
| ### Health sector support programme in Kosovo - Phase II | |
| Health | |
| Health sector support programme in Kosovo - Phase II - | |
| In execution Kosovo | |
| ### Support to civil society in Kosovo | |
| Governance | |
| Support to civil society in Kosovo - | |
| In execution Kosovo | |
| ### Technical assistance in the context of European integration of Kosovo | |
| Governance | |
| Technical assistance in the context of European integration of Kosovo - | |
| In execution Kosovo | |
| ### Energy transition and climate mitigation in Kosovo | |
| Environment and climate change | |
| Energy transition and climate mitigation in Kosovo |