Tag Archives: access change

Glam Radio’s new automation and optimization software that increased sales and maintained jobs

Glam Radio from Pristina, with a business model that is different from other radios in Kosovo and region (quality over quantity in ads air time) is steadily establishing itself as an innovative, creative and reliable radio station. Since its establishment, the focus of Glam Radio was to provide as many digital services to its listeners […]

Fancy bags made from recyclable materials in Prizren, seen by millions in Torino Fashion Week

Alida, a young Bosnian lady from Prizren whose products have been fashioned for two years in Torino fashion weeks in Italy. What started as a small business in 2018 in Prizren, turned out into something that would be seen by millions in Torino fashion week. Using her talent in creating unique bags and gifts, Alida […]

Today’s kids are growing up in the “digital era” with “Hello Academy of Education”

People have forsaken the handshakes and hugs that enrich daily interactions to prevent the spread of the pandemic. Similarly, for months, groups of children with backpacks and chatter did not troop into schools of Kosovo. With school doors remaining closed, a magnified demand for remote learning was noticed. As a result, new platforms and software […]

The taste of Mother’s dishes

There is nothing better than the aroma of freshly baked bread and the taste of a piece of pie with butter, cheese, or meat. An aroma that induces joy and brings back beautiful memories around the family table, similar to the aroma of homemade cookies, which everybody love, and now a days you can even […]

“ICT Sector in Kosovo – Opportunities and Incentives” event takes place in Vienna

Vienna hosted the “ICT Sector in Kosovo – Opportunities and Incentives” event to marks the beginning of new potential partnerships for Kosovo and Austrian businesses. The event, facilitated by ACCESS project in cooperation with Kosovo Investment and Enterprise Support Agency – KIESA, and funded by Austrian Development Agency, which provided an opportunity for Kosovo ICT […]

Wearable technology for targeted global digital audiences

Unique. Futuristic. Digital. Such features that fall under slow fashion, a concept with minimal spending and maximum satisfaction. The designer behind the brand, Hana Zeqa, operates from a small studio in Prishtina but does not see any barriers to communicate with global audiences. “My products are being sold all around the world thanks to digital tools […]

Youth takeover outsourcing from Kosovo

A new generation of entrepreneurs is tapping into the most valuable resource of all – the country’s youth, to export Information Communication Technology (ICT) services using the world wide web. Kosovo is witnessing a steady development of the outsourcing sector that is contributing to the domestic economy and tying young people to their country by […]

Kosovo entity becomes the 2nd accredited institution in the world to provide digitalization certification

  The Business Consultants Council (BCC) has achieved international accreditation and becomes only the second organization in the world to provide training and certification for digital transformation consultants. This accreditation was Issued by the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI). In preparation for this achievement, ACCESS program has assisted BCC since 2019 in developing […]

Prishtina’s fashion talks online

Garments of fashion are sold at Rita Saraçi’s shop in downtown Prishtina. She curates in style all ready-to-wear items at FAR Clothing, from blazers to pants, to evening tops and dresses. Since most of her clients are internet-savvy and users of digital platforms, Rita is convinced that digital transformation  is a business opportunity to increase […]

Rudi’s Sweet Delicatessen

Rudina Qosja has introduced to cake lovers in Prishtina a taste since 2017. But, with the new reality imposed by the pandemic, “Rudi’s Cake Factory” turned to digital solutions to compensate for the losses caused. She is currently developing a modern website via Digital Empowerment Initiative (DEI), a subsidized scheme financed by KIESA that support digital transformation […]

Digital Transformation Certification: Benefits to employers and employees

  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 […]

Certified pool of consultants to provide digitalization services

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), […]

Supporting Kosovo Growth: The role of the ICT sector

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 […]

Unlocking the power of social media for business growth

  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 […]

Market Assessment for Digitalization Services

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 […]

Initiating the ACCESS project in Kosovo

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 […]