Category Archives: Insights-de

Turning cooking oil into clean energy – The Eco Kos story 

In a world where sustainability is no longer a choice but a responsibility, Eco Kos stands as a pioneer in Kosovo’s green transition. Founded in 2019, the company became the first licensed enterprise in Kosovo for the management of used cooking oil, introducing a system that collects, transports, stores, and processes waste oils to give them a new life as […]

From manual cuts to smart precision: Orendi’s digital leap 

A short drive outside Prishtina, tucked away from the city’s noise, there’s a workshop where creativity meets craftsmanship and where every piece of furniture tells a story. This is Orendi, a company that has been shaping interiors with custom-made furniture since 2014.  Leading it all is Yllka Mustafa Vejsa, a woman whose determination sets her […]

How Lazdrohu  is transforming childhood experiences in Kosovo with VIP Goats and Online Bookings 

Just a short drive from the city, there’s a place where goats are named Ronaldo, sheep strut around like Shakira, and Messi isn’t scoring goals, but he might follow you along a hiking trail. Lazdrohu isn’t just a farm, it’s a Hall of Fame in the middle of nature, where animals with VIP names bring […]

Call for Applications: Local Private Sector Development Experts

The project “Enabling Income Generation for the Poor” funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation and jointly implemented by CARE International and ECIKS, invites all Local Private Sector Development Experts to support MIET in establishing the Kosovo Fund for Innovation and Technology Development (KFITD), aiming for a more dynamic technological development based on knowledge transfer, research development […]

Call for Applications: Local PR Expert

The project “Enabling Income Generation for the Poor” funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation and jointly implemented by CARE International and ECIKS, invites all Local PR Experts to provide expertise towards enhancing the internal capabilities of the new agency (ASEK – provisional name), which is set to succeed KIESA, and contribute to facilitating the development […]

Call for Applications: Graphic Design Expert

The project “Enabling Income Generation for the Poor” funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation and jointly implemented by CARE International and ECIKS, invites all graphic designers to support the project in preparation of graphic design for various promotional materials. The project now invites graphic designers to provide the services as described in the Terms of Reference […]

Request for Proposals: Innovation Fund Consultancy

The project “Enabling Income Generation for the Poor” funded by the  Austrian Development Cooperation and jointly implemented by CARE International and ECIKS, invites organizations with experience in establishing Public Innovation and Technology Funds in Europe to provide leading expertise in designing and implementing the establishment of Kosovo’s Fund for Innovation and Technological Development (KFITD). The […]

Request for Proposals: Survey with MSMEs in Kosovo

The project “Enabling Income Generation for the Poor” funded by the  Austrian Development Cooperation and jointly implemented by CARE International and ECIKS, intends to hire a research company that would conduct a survey study with MSMEs in Kosovo and gather comprehensive data and insights on MSMEs’ challenges, opportunities, and needs. The project now invites research […]

Stopping the brain drain: Is it possible?

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 […]

Digitalization: A Game Changer for Enterprises

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 […]

Kosovo: Paving the way for renewable energy 

  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 […]

World Bank Doing Business 2020 – A mixed perspective for Southeast Europe

  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 […]

How Electronic Signatures Boost Government Efficiency and Responsiveness

  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 […]

The Impact of Climate Change on Businesses

  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 […]

Digital Transformation through Electronic Signature

  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 […]

The future of employment: What will digitalization bring?

  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, […]

Digitalization: The future of the public sector

  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. […]

Inclusive Market System Development – A unique approach toward sustainable development

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 […]

The Power of Remittances: A driving force for Kosovo’s economic growth

  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 […]

The Digitalization and Consulting Practice

  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 […]

Doing Business 2018: Kosovo Among Top Ten Reformers in the World

The FINANCIAL — Kosovo is among the top 10 economies worldwide with the most notable improvement in doing business reforms, says the Doing Business 2018 report, released on October 31 by the World Bank Group. This year, Kosovo ranks 40th out of 190 countries in ease of doing business, compared to 60th place last year, […]