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 […]
Tag Archives: ECIKS
ACCESS, ACCESS Activity 3, insights, News
Today’s kids are growing up in the “digital era” with “Hello Academy of Education”
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Mar
Mar
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 […]
ACCESS, ACCESS Activity 4, News
“ICT Sector in Kosovo – Opportunities and Incentives” event takes place in Vienna
09
Nov
Nov
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
Kujtim Dobruna, Founder and CEO of ECIKS February 2021 – The global economic situation, the present and the future, which is the backdrop – the canvas so to speak – against which developments in Southeastern Europe and Kosovo play out, looks bleak. We find ourselves in the middle of one of the potentially most dramatic […]
ACCESS, ACCESS Activity 5, News
Kosovo entity becomes the 2nd accredited institution in the world to provide digitalization certification
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
22
Dec
Dec
The Digital Empowerment Initiative (DEI) to support Kosovo companies towards their digital transformation has been launched today. Kosovo’s Investment and Enterprise Support Agency (KIESA), with support from ACCESS Project aims to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in their digitalization efforts to increase performance, competitiveness and market access. Companies will be supported by […]
28
Sep
Sep
Kosovo SMEs have been severely hit by the COVID-19 crisis and they do not expect a speedy recovery. Meanwhile, companies seem to be somewhat hesitant with further digitalizing their businesses, mainly due to lack of funds. These are some of the main findings of a recent study about the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on […]
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Aug
Aug
The Republic of North Macedonia is a landlocked country located in southeast Europe. The country itself holds a strategic position, by being located in the crossroad of two European transport corridors that connect Central Europe to the Adriatic, Aegean and the Black Sea. Over the last couple of years, North Macedonia has experienced the […]
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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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
28
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 […]
