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 […]
Tag Archives: innovation
ACCESS, ACCESS Activity 2, News
Launching of digital services platform for Kosovar businesses – “Biznesi im”
15
Apr
Apr
A new online service has been introduced containing services required in the digital age by Kosovar start-ups and existing companies. The digital platform “Biznesi im” will serve as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for Kosovo’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), granting them access to a variety of digital tools and services that will be instrumental in improving […]
28
Feb
Feb
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 […]
25
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 […]
ACCESS, ACCESS Activity 5, News
Kosovo entity becomes the 2nd accredited institution in the world to provide digitalization certification
01
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 […]
23
Dec
Dec
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 […]
23
Dec
Dec
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 […]
ACCESS, ACCESS Activity 2, News
“Biznesi im” – the Austrian concept of digital services for businesses
09
Nov
Nov
The latest initiative is the digital platform “Biznesi im” to be launched in the upcoming days. With all digital services needed by start-ups and existing companies found in one place, the “Biznesi im” platform will serve as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for Kosovo’s micro, small and medium enterprises, granting them access to a variety of digital tools […]
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 […]
21
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 […]
