ECIKS, as one of the leading companies supporting the private sector development, has assessed the measures taken by the Government of Kosovo to combat the pandemic caused by the COVID-19. The reaction of the Government and economic institutions to alleviate the effects on the private sector has been compared with the recommendations made by ECIKS’s […]
Author Archives: ECIKS
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Apr
Apr
In pandemic circumstances caused by COVID-19, protecting the health of employees should prevail over other business goals. Enterprises must be able to design adequate policies to protect employees, which are based on the guidelines of relevant health institutions. Here are some of the issues that need to be addressed in employee protection policies: Management Design […]
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Apr
Apr
The economic impact of the COVID-19 virus is becoming increasingly unpredictable. The projections range from bad to gloomy ones. Therefore, enterprises should react quickly. In the upcoming weeks and months, companies should design scenarios that reflect potential developments and possible impacts deriving from these scenarios. This is the basis to decide what measures need be […]
14
Apr
Apr
Në kohën e pandemisë së COVID-19 bizneset duhet të përqëndrohen në planifikimin dhe ndërmarrjen e masave parandaluese. Shëndeti dhe mirëqenia e punonjësve janë të rëndësisë së veçantë si në aspektin njerëzor ashtu edhe në aspektin e funksionimit të ndërmarrjes. Punëdhënësit kanë një detyrim ligjor të kujdesen për shëndetin dhe sigurinë e njerëzve në punë dhe […]
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Mar
Mar
Përderisa koronavirusi (COVID-19) vazhdon të përhapet në të gjithë botën, implikimet e tij për ekonominë globale mund të jenë të mëdha. Nisur nga ngjarjet e fundit, Kosova është bërë vendi më i ri në Europë që është prekur nga ky virus. Ndonëse qeveria e Kosovës ka ndërmarrë hapa të menjëhershëm dhe të menduar mirë për […]
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Mar
Mar
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across the world, its implications for the world economy could be vast. Given the recent events, Kosovo has become the newest counrty in Europe to have been exposed to the virus. As the government of Kosovo has taken immediate steps to alleviate the viruses’ further consequences, such measures can […]
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Mar
Mar
The adoption and adaption to new technologies is no longer a ‘whether or not’ option for businesses. To stay relevant and remain competitive in the market, it’s a must for businesses to begin their transition toward digital transformation. That means integrating new technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, etc. into […]
05
Mar
Mar
A pool of business consultants from Kosovo, recently certified by a renowned Austrian Institution, will provide services on digital transformation starting from March this year. The certification follows the successful completion of consultants’ training facilitated by the Project “Market Access and Digitalization Services for Kosovo Companies – ACCESS”. Financed by the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC), […]
04
Mar
Mar
Event name:Development cooperation between Austria and KosovoDIGITALIZATION AND COMPETITIVENESS Venue:Hotel Sirius, Prishtina Date:5 March 2020 About the event:The conference will provide a brief introduction to main activities of the ACCESS project and introduce the new digital consultants certified within the project’s Digital Certification Program. #digitaltransformation #AustriaInKosovo
03
Feb
Feb
While most of the Eastern European countries are racing to keep up with the latest trends and remain competitive in the ICT sector, Kosovo is the one leading the race. According to the latest study done by the Kosovo Statistics Agency, access to the internet across Kosovo has greatly grown in the last years, making […]
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Jan
Jan
The ongoing acceleration of digitalization around the world has had an unparalleled impact in almost any sphere of our lives. Undoubtedly, technology has become an integral part of modern society and its use is affecting every aspect of our daily routines. The majority of the services and resources that we use are now exclusively delivered […]
09
Jan
Jan
One of the hottest topics nowadays, the digital revolution has brought new tools and resources that are profoundly leaving a mark in our society. Being one of the most widespread and powerful marketing tools for businesses. As more and more people are joining social media networks and are actively engaged, this industry is bound […]
13
Dec
Dec
For the past twenty years, digitalization has changed societies and economies, and its evolution is only gaining momentum every passing day. The breakthrough and transformative power of these new technologies, namely AI, blockchain, internet of things, robotics, etc., are leading the pace towards the fourth industrial revolution. Obviously, this revolution is having a positive […]
09
Dec
Dec
Within the activity of Digital Transformation of MSMEs, the ACCESS project initiated a market assessment of digitalization services in Kosovo. This is the first step towards building the Digital Empowerment Initiative, a mechanism that will support MSMEs in digital transformation. The market assessment is based on a quantitative survey of 400 MSMEs across Kosovo, complemented […]
09
Dec
Dec
The ACCESS project focuses on improving market access and linkages of private sector companies, and on enhancing the supply and quality of business development and digitalization services for the benefit of Kosovo MSMEs. In pursuing these goals, the project promotes and harnesses digitalisation processes, considering the importance of the digital transformation for the future competitiveness […]
02
Dec
Dec
The brain drain phenomenon is a quite well know concept for developing countries. It is mainly attributed to lack of opportunities in the home country, social conflicts – or simply a way out for people who are seeking a better quality of life with better education, career opportunities, and safety. These are also the main […]
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Nov
Nov
Technology, digital transformation, and digitalization are becoming quite well-known concepts to our generations. It has become a daily routine for almost everybody to use some sort of digital tools to perform daily tasks or request products or services. In this highly demanding and complex environment, businesses are often put at a disadvantage if they don’t […]
06
Nov
Nov
For the past decades, Kosovo has faced serious energy challenges that have not only hindered its development and growth but have had a substantial negative effect on citizen’s health. Kosovo’s energy consumption is heavily reliant in its lignite plants, which produce around 95% of Kosovo’s electricity consumption. The lignite plants are outdated, unstable and […]
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Oct
Oct
The region of Southeast Europe is facing a slower economic growth compared to 2018. World Bank estimates a decline to 3.2% in 2019, from 3.9% in 2018. But Southeast Europe is home to one of the world’s top 20 places to do business. According to the World Bank Group’s Doing Business 2020 study, North Macedonia is […]
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Oct
Oct
The proper functioning of markets can serve as an efficient tool that boosts the allocation and coordination of resources as well as the exchange of goods and services within an economy. Well-established markets foster competition and provide incentives for investments. They lower the costs of doing business that enable growth and reduction in poverty. In […]
04
Oct
Oct
Today, every industry and sector needs to adapt to the latest digital trends. In terms of embracing technological advancements, the private sector is almost always one step ahead of the public sector. However, governments and local institutions clearly need to adapt to innovation and follow the trend, so they can maximize efficiency in governance […]
01
Oct
Oct
Climate change is becoming a real issue for our planet. A word, which was mostly advocated by environmentalists, now is a worldwide problem that requires a global solution. As most believe, climate change does not only have environmental consequences, such as floods, higher temperatures or elevated sea levels. In contrast, it is causing disturbances […]
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Sep
Sep
In the era of technological advancements and new innovative solutions, it is crucial for organizations to constantly adapt to the market changes, in order to remain ahead of the competition. Paper-related processes and operations have for a long time been used by businesses as the main tool for completing transactions and exchanging information with […]
09
Sep
Sep
According to the statements living in the era of innovation, we are constantly witnessing the extent to which digitalization is disrupting the business landscape and the future of employment. Digitalization has created numerous opportunities since technological innovations are facilitating the creation of new products, procedures, and techniques that improve business efficiency. Such advancements have, […]
05
Sep
Sep
The Market Access and Business Digitalisation Services for Kosovo Companies (ACCESS) project was presented in Vienna in December 2019 at the governmental meeting of the Joint Economic Commission Austria-Kosovo. Representatives of the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC) and ECIKS reported on initiation of activities outlined by the project, aiming to enhance economic inclusion of poor and […]
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Aug
Aug
In the current economic environment, it is necessary for businesses to find alternatives for strengthening their operations, boosting revenues and keeping expenses low. For businesses trying to remain competitive, it is rather difficult to think about every business operation, and yet try to keep up with the disruptive technologies. Despite the fact that business […]
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Jul
Jul
Digital Transformation has become imperative for all organizations, either public or private. The quickly evolving technological advancements have reshaped the customer experience, enabling easier access to online services and products. At this point, people are able to receive any service or complete transactions with only one click of the button more efficiently and effectively. […]
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Jul
Jul
Development cooperation is a relatively recent phenomenon and emerged in the mid-20th century. Since then, donor agencies have been developing numerous approaches and methodologies towards achieving sustainable development. A unique approach introduced and applied by many development programs is the so-called Inclusive Market System Development (IMSD). This approach recognizes markets as a system consisting of […]
09
Jul
Jul
Over the last decades, the emergence of globalization, as well as migration, have been the driving forces of economic growth, especially for developing countries, and this trend does not seem to be slowing down. Globalization, despite its drawbacks, has significant positive effects in terms of boosting foreign direct investment, exchanging different industry expertise and […]
04
Jul
Jul
It has profoundly changed market dynamics, and behaviors of the market players. The shift in “business as usual” was more than obvious and it is considerably reflected in how consultants provide their services. While consultants have been successful in changing their clients’ business models and adapting it to a fast-changing environment, the consulting firms […]
01
Jul
Jul
With globalization upholding its pace, nearshoring remains a buzz word, where businesses can hire or contract a company or person to whom they entrust some of their business processes. Throughout the last decade, India has been one of the leading countries for outsourced jobs, thus proving their expertise for more technical jobs. In recent […]
