Development Strategy for Northern Kosovo

Development Strategy for Northern Kosovo 2015-2020
Published by: The Regional Environmental Center – Kosovo Office

The European Union Office in Kosovo
Financed By: The European Union Office in Kosovo Disclaimer: This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of The Regional Environmental Center and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union. Originally written in English. Published by: The Regional Environmental Centre – Kosovo Office Contributors: Agron Bekteshi, Avdullah Nishori, Olta Cibuku Acknowledgements: We would like to thank for their input: RIIINVEST Institute Željko Dobrić, Veroljub Galjak, Bogoljub Popović, Radica Zydravković, Srđan Sovrlić, Svetlana Baldini, Rajko Jevtić, Tanja Jevtić, Mira Zdravković, Blagica Đorđević, Dijana Petrović, Igor Rabić, Katarina Vuletić, Vladimir Milić, Milica Vuletić, Radmila Kovačević, Biljana Popović , Vladimir Popović, Miljana Trajković, Danijela Živković, Vladimir MIladonović, Milan Trajković, Milica Nikolić, Vladimir Ivanović Copyright © 2015 by The Regional Environmental Center – Kosovo Office. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

Table of Contents Page List of Acronyms 4 I. Introduction 5
Main Findings: Economic Potential in Northern Kosovo 6 SWOT Analysis 7 TOWS Analysis 8 II. Kosovo North Vision 9 III. Development Strategy 10 Regional Strategic Priorities 11 Project Pipeline 14 IV. List of Projects 17

INTRODUCTION

List of Acronyms BRAK Business Registration Agency of Kosovo
ECMI European Center for Minority Issues EU European Union EULEX European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo FDI Foreign Direct Investment GDP Gross Domestic Product IMF International Monetary Fund KAS Kosovo Agency of Statistics MDG Millennium Development Goal MSME Micro Small Medium Enterprises NGO Non-governmental organizations RDA Region Development Agency REC Regional Environmental Centre in Kosovo SME Small and Medium Enterprises SWOT Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Treats TAK Tax Administration of Kosovo TOWS Threats, Opportunities, Weaknesses, Strengths UNDP United Nations Development Programme USAID United States Agency for International Development VAT Value Added Tax

Introduction Through the kind support of the European Union Office in Kosovo, the Kosovo Office of the Regional Environmental Centre (“REC”) for Central and Eastern Europe and RIINVEST Institute developed and implemented a project, titled “North Development - Increasing Competitiveness and Development Capacities of North Kosovo by Providing Sub-grants to Businesses, Improving their Linkages and Promoting Local Producers”, which covered four municipalities in the north of Kosovo: Zvecan, Leposavic, Zubin Potok and Mitrovica, North of Ibar. The project’s main objectives were supporting employment creation, business and economic development, and increasing potential and competitiveness of businesses and development agents in North Kosovo, with the purpose of improving future perspective, job security and the living standards of the citizens of that area. One of the main activities of this project was drafting of a Development Strategy (“the Report”), which was to be built upon participatory engagement from local businesses and local government representatives. The Development Strategy for Northern Kosovo 2015 – 2020 has been the result of a systematic study undertaken by RIINVEST Institute titled “Economic Potentials in the North of Kosovo”, which was also funded under this project. The process of finalizing the report also included numerous meetings and trainings with local businesses and government representatives, close collaboration with RDA North and a thorough analysis undertaken by REC’s internal and external partners. This document runs a comprehensive overview of all activities undertaken within the project to acknowledge all its contributors and present an encompassing perspective of the potential and vision for the region as seen and requested from all engaged stakeholders. The Development Strategy begins with a summary of findings from the “Economic Potentials in North of Kosovo” report, which identifies the main areas of high growth potential and the respective barriers they face. Subsequently, the findings of the SWOT analysis, undertaken during a workshop session held on April 30, 2015, in Mitrovica North are presented and further expanded by the drafters of this report. This section consolidates the findings into a TOWS matrix to further focus this exercise. The participants of the above mentioned workshop created a general vision from the region, and it is this particular vision that this Development Strategy will strive to achieve, whilst also exploring opportunities and solutions to the barriers and challenges ahead. The overall strategy of how to achieve this vision will be presented in Chapter 5, by providing a logical framework and detailed description of the methodology and approach. The final section of the Development Strategy presents the list of specific projects , a total of 15, which are in the ownership of the citizens of these target municipalities and all interested parties could expand them into full fundable projects.

Main Findings: Economic Potential in Northern Kosovo
The report, “Economic Potential in Northern Kosovo”, prepared by RIINVEST, aimed to determine the predominant economic opportunities and threats in Northern Kosovo Municipalities. The data were collected through a survey involving 129 firms, 30 businesses for each municipality in the North of Kosovo, ensuring a 95% confidence level. The process of designing the questionnaire involved Riinvest research team. The questionnaire contained three main sections, which focused on: (1) business performance and barriers of firms in the North municipalities; (2) the forms of doing business in the North; and (3) relevant questions related to the labour force in the aforementioned municipalities. Upon thorough Excel and SPSS analysis undertaken from local experts the following was concluded: Main Findings: The economic structure of the North is made up almost entirely of small businesses which are mainly family owned and that generate less than €10,000 per year The vast majority of sales of the North businesses, 90 percent, are done locally, around 6 percent are sold in other parts of Kosovo and less than 3 percent of sales are done in Serbia Out of 129 businesses interviewed 75 percent turn out to be registered; with majority registered in Serbia Informality is a major impediment to growth Workforce male/female representation is 6.6/4.4 17% has higher education completed Identified Economic Opportunities: Around 31 % believe their sales to the Kosovo-Albanian community will increase, 11 percent believe the opposite and 58 percent think that the sales will remain the same Majority of businesses perceive their labour force to be very good.

Main Findings: Economic Potential in Northern Kosovo
Identified Economic Threats: The public services provided by the Kosovo government to the businesses in the North, are rated as “very poor” or “poor” by 69 % of the businesses Regarding municipal services, 43% of respondents rate them as “very poor” or “poor” Hardly any business participates in fairs organized in Kosovo, or is a member of any business association or chamber (i.e. only 14 percent of businesses are members of associations) 36% of the businesses state that they cooperate informally with other businesses in the North Small market size makes it impossible to reach any economies of scale Unstable supply of electricity poses significant threat to business operations Poor infrastructure makes it difficult to expand the supply area and the costumer base Inefficient local governments do not provide the required support for social and economical development In conclusion, the Kosovo North businesses face a range of geo-political challenges that put them at a loss with their National counterparties. Whilst acknowledging the difficulties and intricate sensitivities in overcoming them, this Development Strategy will try to provide a systematic approach how to navigate and ultimately overcome them. To facilitate the analysis the above mentioned findings were presented to local businesses in a Planning Workshop held on April 30, 2015, in Mitrovica North. In collaboration with local experts and revised from the contributors the above mentioned findings are rearranged below in a SWOT format.

SWOT Analysis The SWOT Analysis was used as a strategic planning tool used to evaluate regional resources and capabilities, whilst focusing and highlighting the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats pertinent for the competitive environment in which stakeholders operate. SWOT parameters are generally defined by North Kosovo regional′s influence on internal and external settings but not limited to its bilateral dependencies. Identified factors are rated and ranked according to the stakeholders’ assessment, involved in the workshop session April 30, 2015, in Mitrovica North, facilitated by economic experts findings presented in the Economic Potential in North Kosovo Report presented above and internal analysis from the experts engaged from the regional Environmental Center. Strengths Weaknesses Natural resources for tourism sector development Ore deposits and mineral resources Hydro resources Cultural and historical heritage Sacred sites and churches Cultural events and monuments Human resources Public University Access to finance Local government inefficiency Certification and standards Small market size Access to information and advanced technologies Lack of skilled workforce Brain drain and migration of intellectuals Lack of Infrastructure Lack of promotion (region and SME’s) Opportunities Threats Attracting Foreign direct investments (FDI) Further expand costumer base for the whole of Kosovo Access to EU funds Forming cooperatives and industry clusters Private sector involvement in policy making process Inter-municipal cooperation Market expansions Uncertainty in Kosovo Corruption High level of organized crime Customs regulations Justice issues in Northern Kosovo Gray economy Disloyal competition Growing number of Illegal waste disposal

Opportunity / Strength (OS) Opportunity / Weakness (OW)
TOWS Matrix TOWS Analysis represents an algorithm of the previously identified SWOT analysis. It focuses on translating the external factors into the internal conditions to further progress the identification of significant potentials and the extent of identified threats. Opportunity / Strength (OS) Opportunity / Weakness (OW) Attract FDI focusing on processing and value added industries Develop promotion programs aimed at indigenous branding of the businesses in North Kosovo Initiate projects fostering open dialog between local authorities, the business community and civil society Create healthy living standards through the promotion of local bio products Strengthen and expand the local market through encouraging consumption for local produce and shift from imports Increase fundraising absorption capacity of stakeholders in Northern Kosovo Develop large infrastructure and environmental development projects to obtain EU funds to support private sector development (advanced technologies, innovation and business incubation) Initiate technical trainings between the private sector and higher programs for workforce development targeting value added industries to stop migration of professionals and skilled labor Enable cooperation education institutes so curricula meet labor market needs Develop EU funded projects to deal with illegal waste disposals and other environmental challenges Threat / Strength (TS) Threat / Weakness (TW) Private sector development and unemployment reduction Increase advocacy involvement of local communities, NGO’s and civil society in promoting the rule of law together in partnership with local government Cross-Border cooperation programs to expand costumer base and foster cooperation between neighboring municipalities and Kosovo as a whole Initiate public - private - partnership schemes, especially through EU oriented projects involving private sector Fight corruption and gray economy through promotion of individual responsibility and promotion community spirit Increase local government efficiency and effectiveness

Kosovo North Vision

Kosovo North Vision “Socially developed, environmentally clean, economically sustainable and secure, a university destination for the region, with culturally and historically preserved heritage and efficient local government.”

Development Strategy

Development Strategy In finalizing the report, the study presents a Development Strategy, which identifies specific steps needed to be undertaken in order to achieve the vision agreed by the stakeholders of the region, as presented below: 1. Retention and further development of current human capital 2. Fostering development of the private sector through systematic and well planned development strategy 3. Healthy living in a healthy environment 4. Efficient local government 5. Developed and improved agriculture sector 6. Provide adequate infrastructure to promote socio-economic growth

Regional Strategic Priorities
Priority 1: Retention and further development of current human capital Provide technical training for the private sector workforce; local government representatives and students about to enter the market to equip them with adequate skills and expertise. The encompassing objective of this priority is to increase workforce productivity; further innovation and development and retain employees for exploring opportunities outside the region. Priority Specific Objectives: Reduce local unemployment levels Prevent loss of social capital and reverse brain drain Increase fundraising capacity of local stakeholders Technical training for targeted topical areas Further invest in schools and universities to develop specific areas that are coherent and currently in demand for the community Priority 2: Fostering private sector development through regional and national market expansion and cooperation Building supportive and administrative friendly environment to support private sector. Support entrepreneurial growth through promotion of regional cooperation; integration in Kosovo National Market. Priority Objectives: Increase FDI inflows, in value added industries Promote entrepreneurship and innovation through awards, grants in cooperation with EU partners and other relevant national and international institutions Develop creation of local brands/labels Form business associations and clusters Support women entrepreneurship Promote regional cooperation Expand target market

Priority 3: Promote environmental sustainable development through an integrated regional approach The current state of the environment and infrastructure to support its development is highly related to economic growth especially for areas such as: agricultural development; forestry; tourism or organic living. Resolving current environmental issues such as water, soil and air pollution; energy efficiency; and, use of renewable sources is imperative for the overall regional development Priority Objectives: Introduce a development for water, wastewater; organic waste management; and biodiversity. Promote bio organic living Educate and promote green and recreational areas Tackle problems regionally to increase their scale of impact to attract regional funds Priority 4: Efficient local government High level of accountability to improve capacities for good governance in Public Administration. Providing high quality services to citizens and supporting the private sector growth, transparent management of public finance, gaining respect and trust of citizens, promoting equality, gender balance, and rights of minorities, advocating and supporting the rule of law, efficient use of public in Northern Kosovo. Priority Objectives: Develop of the spatial plan to stop illegal construction works and land acquisition Create a suitable information system about the land area Improve the participation of the public and private sector representatives in the procedures and adoption of urban plans Intensify inter-cooperation among municipalities in North Kosovo Foster public participation in local government decision making processes Promote stakeholder engagement in national policies and developments

Priority 5: Developed and improved agriculture sector Supporting rural development to ensure sustainable farming and food production. Identifying smallholder farmers and businesses to enable participation in the value chain, supporting rural communities to utilize the land, particularly underutilized high-potential production areas to support creation of small enterprises and reduction of unemployment. Developing and building storage capacity and enable access to development funds providing market information on standards and market opportunities. Priority Objectives: Achieve sustainability in agriculture through efficient use of resources with minimal degradation of the environment and natural resources; Raise incomes through increased agricultural output Develop and implement sustainable farming systems for small and commercial farmers Initiate projects to build storage capacities and increase agricultural productivity Cluster associations and cooperatives Priority 6: Provide adequate infrastructure to promote socio- economic growth Developing large infrastructure projects and rehabilitation of public buildings, roads, sewage systems, and water and wastewater systems, other facilities. Priority Objectives: Provide and improve existing public infrastructure surfaces of municipal roads and streets with modern road pavement, lighting, traffic signalization, business development infrastructure, and water and wastewater systems public health infrastructure. Provide adequate quantities of drinking water and available to the citizens of the North Kosovo Develop Agriculture Development through an integrated water management plan

Project Pipeline CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES
Priority 1: Retention and further development of current human capital Priority 4: Efficient local government REGIONAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES Priority 3: Healthy living in a healthy environment DIRECT INVESTMENTS Priority 2: Fostering development of the private sector through systematic and well planned development strategy Priority 6: Provide adequate infrastructure to promote socio-economic growth Priority 5: Developed and improved agriculture sector

Project Pipeline The identified projects, listed below, are further elaborated in the subsequent section. Project Title Project Description Time & Cost Capacity Building Project 1 Management training: Increasing absorption capacity of EU funds, Education and training on Project proposal writing & Project Cycle Management Training on Project Cycle Management to provide local stakeholders with knowledge, skills and competencies required to increase the fundraising absorption capacity through project proposal writing and project management. 1 year, €100,000 Project 2 Technical training: Basic Education on using IT technologies in rural areas of Northern Kosovo. Technical education in using IT technologies in rural areas. 1 Year €100,000 Project 3 Technical training: Production of seed and planting materials and Certification Technical education on seed production to encourage local agricultural production. 2 years, €300,000 Project 4 Women Inclusion: Increasing competitiveness of women-owned micro enterprises in Northern Kosovo. Increasing production capacity and application of new technologies to increase competitiveness of companies owned by women entrepreneurs 2 years, €500,000 Project 5 Youth Inclusion: Creating "internship' format programs to engage youngsters into farming, agriculture and livestock. In collaboration with local elementary and high schools create programs that promote and educate youngsters on farming, agriculture and livestock. Twin with other rural European communities to get a western perspective of rural development. 4 years €600,000 Promoting Dialogue, Regional Cooperation and Partnerships Project 6 Regional Development Strategy: Create a regional strategy that encompasses the regional economic and social strategy in cooperation with national government and donors active in the region Develop a regional strategy that encompasses regional deficiencies and proposes comprehensive solutions to multi-municipal regions 1 year, €400,000 Project 7 Regional Cooperation: Regional Biodiversity Action Plan In cooperation with RDA North develop a Regional Biodiversity action plan that treats Kosovo North municipalities as one region to increase their funding attractiveness and project impact. 1 year, €250,000

Project Pipeline Project Title Project Description Time & Cost
Promoting Dialogue, Regional Cooperation and Partnerships Project 8 Twining: with a rural community in Northern Europe with similar features as the participating municipalities Identify and twin with a northern rural community similar in nature to the participating municipalities to serve as an experience exchange platform. 2 years, €200,000 Project 9 I eat therefore I care: Promote engagement and local inclusion in food production to promote organic farming on a local and national level Promote organic farming through local and national inclusion. Raise local competitive advantage through bio certification to distinguish from imported food. 2 years €100,000 Project 10 Cluster cooperation: Wood Processing Association Boosting competitiveness of wood processing companies through clustering. 1 year, €100,000 Direct Investments Project 11 Direct investments: Support rural development through water management and irrigation In collaboration with local water supply companies; local and national government create and fund a water management and irrigation plan to support rural development. 3 years €1,000,000 Project 12 Direct investment: Support tourism through development waste management and recycling In collaboration with waste management company; local and national government create and fund a waste management plan which includes a recycling strategy. Project 13 Direct investment: Support tourism through development of a tourist attraction plan in Gazivode Lake Foster growth through improving the conditions for tourist development. 2 years €500,000 Direct Grants Project 14 Civil society support: through direct grants that support local social and economic development Provide direct grants to establish and support local civil society organisations. 1 year, €200,000 Project 15 Economic support Empower and trust the individual to spur regional growth Provide direct grants for local enterprises to improve their operational and structural capabilities 3 years €500,000

List of Projects V

Project 1 Title of the action:
Management training: Increasing absorption capacity of EU funds, Education and training on Project proposal writing & Project Cycle Management Location(s) of the action: — specify country(ies), region(s) that will benefit from the action Kosovo North Municipalities of: Zvecan, Leposavic, Zubin Potok and Mitrovica, North of Ibar. Total duration of the action (months): 12 Months Proposed Budget EUR 150,000 Objectives of the action Increase absorption capacity of EU funds through raising local capacities on writing project proposals and improving their project cycle management capabilities. Specific Objective 1: Identify opportunities and be equipped with the know-how to translate them into community projects. Specific Objective 2: Train local communities how to develop and manage EU grants and become a trustworthy counterparty. Specific Objective 3: Empower local communities and enable them to attract grants and improve the livelihood of the target localities. Target group(s) Local government representatives; employees and volunteers of civil society organisation; employees of utility companies; and, local businesses. Final beneficiaries Local government and citizens of target locations. Estimated results Result 1: Understanding different EU funding mechanisms; coverage areas and eligibility. Result 2: Improving project proposal writing skills: defining project objectives, goals, and activities and interrelating them into a project log frame. Result 3: Drafting project budget. Result 4: Understanding EU’s Project Cycle Management. Result 5: Understanding how to match organisation’s priorities with the EU’s funding opportunities?

Project 1 Main activities Activity 1: Training: Project Development
Develop a 3 day training for 30 representatives of the target group focussing on: (i) How can I match my needs with EU’s funding opportunities- Funding under thematic instruments and programs and identifying the best match for the locality needs); (ii) Project Planning: creating a log frame that clearly defines the link between project activities and expected results. (iii) Developing well planned project activities, supported by sound research on the subject and translated into a realistic and material budget, (iv) How to present the project in a format that is required by the EU. Activity 2: Training: Project Cycle Management In 1992 the European Commission adopted “Project Cycle Management” (PCM) as its primary set of project design and management tools (based on the Logical Framework Approach), and a first PCM manual was produced in Benefits of understanding the foundations of the PCM are twofold: (i) will improve local community chances to prove their management capability; and (ii) assist them implement, control and report on the progress of project implementation toward project objectives and budget as per EU requirements. Under this activity project implementation team will develop a 3 day training for 30 representatives of the target group and equip participants with certifications. Activity 3: Create processes and procedures for local governments to implement PCM into their internal processes. Through the help of a local quality assurance expert; assist local governments to implement PCM procedures into their internal local processes. This activity will not only equip the local government with their EU absorption capacity but increase their local capacities across the board and equip them with tools that are easily translatable and very attractive for various donors, active in that locality.

Technical training: Basic Education on using IT technologies in rural areas of Northern Kosovo. Location(s) of the action: — specify country(ies), region(s) that will benefit from the action Kosovo North Municipalities Total duration of the action (months): 12 Months Proposed Budget EUR 100,000 Objectives of the action Improve local ITC capacities to improve public services, grant absorption and e-communication. Specific Objective 1: Proficient usage of Microsoft Office. Specific Objective 2: Internet search for grant application and absorption. Specific Objective 3: Networking and e- communication. Target group(s) Local government representatives; employees and volunteers of civil society organisation; employees of utility companies; and, local businesses. Final beneficiaries Local governments and citizens of target locations. Estimated results Result 1: Be proficient in Microsoft Office and encourage first steps toward digitalization of public work. Result 2: Expand grant possibilities through internet access to grant platforms, templates and applications. Result 3: Raise capacities through networking through e-communication. Result 4: Improve public services through raising staff capacities to use and master technology. Result 5: Assist youth in preparing them for ITC specialised trainings as a future profession.

Project 2 Main activities
Activity 1: Technical training: Microsoft Office Develop a 10 day training spread across 3 months for 50 representatives of the target group focussing on: (i) Microsoft Word (ii) Excel (iii) Power Point (iv) Microsoft Project This training is primarily focused for public sector employees and local businesses to raise their usage of technology in managing their daily activities. Activity 2: Training: Online browsing for grant financing; proposal writing and networking. A three day training for 30 representatives of public sector, civil society and local businesses to expand their knowledge on writing proposals and browsing for available grants. Activity 3: Technical Training: Budgeting in Excel A 1 day training tailored for 30 participants from public sector, civil society and local businesses to train them on budgeting and how to use Excel in doing so. Activity 4: Technical training: Creating promotional material in word and power Point A 1 day training for 30 participants from the public sector, civil society and local businesses to train them on how to use Word and Power Point in promoting their local business or a cause of interest to them.

Production of seed and planting materials, and its respective Certification Location(s) of the action: — specify country(ies), region(s) that will benefit from the action Kosovo North Municipalities Total duration of the action (months): 24 Months Proposed Budget EUR 300,000 Objectives of the action Enhancing Farmers Access to Quality Planting Materials Through Community-Based Seed and Seedling Systems. Specific Objective 1: Increase agricultural production and assure food security and livelihood through having access to affordable quality planting materials produced locally. Specific Objective 2: Increase food security and quality through using only locally produced seeds without GMO’s or use of unauthorized pesticides. Specific Objective 3: Create a farmers network/organization to exchange knowledge and lessons learned. Specific Objective 4: Establish contact with a licenced organization to provide organic and locally grown certificates. Specific Objective 5: Provide direct grants to support initiatives of seed producers and assist in the compliance of requirements, registration and certification process. Target group(s) Local Farmers Final beneficiaries Local farmers and citizens of the selected locations of the action. Estimated results Result 1: Quality food that is locally grown. Result 2: Create a local agricultural economy independent or limited to outsourcing seeds

Project 3 Estimated results
Result 3: Improved agriculture sector through direct grants Result 4: Coordinated farmers producers that reach better economics through economies of scale Main activities Activity 1: Technical Training: Seed production and cultivation. In cooperation with the Department of Plant Production and Protection established by MAFRD develop a 10 day training program for up to 30 local farmers on seed production and cultivation focusing on: 1- Legislation on seed production and variety 2- Technical skills for seed production 3- Identification of local seeds and establishing of the definition of local organic produce 4- Establish labelling and certification requirements for obtaining local organic seed certifications 5- Establish certification body and documentation within the Department of plant Production and Protection within MAFRD. Activity 2: Direct Grants Distribute direct local grants to local producers working toward establishing seed production and cultivation facilities and assist them get certified by MAFRD Activity 3: Capacity building for organic local farming Produce promotional material to educate population on the benefits of local organic produce and the benefits it has on one’s health and in creating a fruitful economic society.

Women Inclusion: Increasing competitiveness of women-owned micro enterprises in Northern Kosovo. Location(s) of the action: — specify country(ies), region(s) that will benefit from the action Kosovo North Municipalities of: Zvecan, Leposavic, Zubin Potok and Mitrovica, North of Ibar. Total duration of the action (months): 24 Months Proposed Budget EUR 500,000 Objectives of the action Enhance human capital by increasing women participation and contribution toward a strong and growing local economy. Specific Objective 1: Increase competitiveness through training and exchange programs to increase their abilities to start, manage and conduct business. Specific Objective 2: Support already established or business ideas from women for micro enterprises in the region. Specific Objective 3: Increase family financial stability through training and educating a marginalized group. Target group(s) Women and girls over 14 years old in the target local communities. Final beneficiaries Citizens of the target communities. Estimated results Woman Empowerment is a Millennium Development Goal also elaborated in the USAID Kosovo : Country Development Cooperation Strategy. Through this project the team will strive to achieve the following results: Result 1: Create a pool of educated and prepared women able to develop and manage an enterprise. Result 2: Spur micro-economic growth through adding the perspective of women and developing business that targets the society as a whole or this group. Result 3: Increase woman presence in the decision taking processes in the household. Result 4: Tackle social problems by empowering women through economic independence.

Activity 1: Woman in leadership and in managing a business. A three day training program for 30 women representatives focusing on: (i) Woman Empowerment (ii) Identifying and building value and not discriminating upon gender differences (iii) Leadership and Management skills. Activity 2: Training: Business Planning Develop a 10 day training for 30 women representatives of the target group focussing on: (i) How to undertake market research and identify potential niches and/or market gaps. (ii) How to formulate a business idea that targets the needs of the potential niche and/or market gap. (iii) How to develop a business plan. (iv) How to develop a feasible and realistic financial budget to reach the objectives as defined in the business plan. (v) How to research funding opportunities/ application processes and overcome possible obstacles. Activity 3 : Training: Business Management (i) Financial Management (ii) Human resources (iii) Stakeholder management (iii) Client management. Activity 4: Direct Support for woman initiated enterprises (i) Grants: Through direct grants fund 10 local business ideas to be developed and managed by woman for a maximum grant of EUR 10,000. (ii) Direct Support: Provide management support through engaging local consultants in assisting the newly established companies with local expertise for: Marketing; Finance; and, Management. Activity 5: Link local community with national and international woman organizations and associations.

Youth Inclusion: Creating "internship' format programs to engage youngsters into farming, agriculture and livestock. Location(s) of the action: — specify country(ies), region(s) that will benefit from the action Kosovo North Municipalities Total duration of the action (months): 48 Months Proposed Budget EUR 600,000 Objectives of the action Raise youth capacities, experience and interest in farming and rural enterprises. Specific objective 1: Create opportunities for youth to partake in rural enterprises Specific objective 2: Raise local expertise and promote innovation in rural enterprises through injecting new approaches from youth perspectives Specific objective 3: Promote rural living, its benefits and opportunities Specific objective 4: Decrease unemployment through promotion and introduction of youth to rural enterprises and business management Target group(s) University students or graduated high school students of participating municipalities Final beneficiaries Current students or recent graduates from high school or universities. Estimated results Globalization has created a pronounced tide toward urbanization and gentrification. In small countries such as Kosovo this has lead the majority of population to flee to cities and decreased the working population in rural areas. The urban youth has been experiencing huge unemployment rates whilst rural opportunities are not fully captured. This project will fight for the following results: Result 1: Promote rural enterprises and benefits of rural living

Result 2: Empower and expand rural enterprises through feeding new innovative ideas Result 3: Decrease unemployment through exploring different areas for growth and potential professional and entrepreneurial development. Main activities To achieve project goals and expected results this project will be developed under two main pillars of activities: Activity 1: Create internship opportunities, funded by the project for university students to work in local enterprises during the summer months For a total of 20 students this project will provide a small monthly stipend and place interested parties in rural enterprises to experience the challenges and opportunities of such enterprises. This project will provide support for both the ‘intern’ through direct grant and the rural enterprise through unpaid labour. It will also facilitate the discussion between the intern and the enterprise to ensure maximum benefit from both parties. Activity 2: Technical training on agriculture, livestock, farming and management. A 10 day training spread over one month will take place every year to train interested students in the possibilities of rural enterprises, potential benefits and rewards and how to overcome obstacles and challenges it presents. Sub-activity 1: Topical technical trainings 5 day training programs that focus on the challenges and benefits of getting vested in farming agriculture and livestock. This training will focus solely on the technical and day to day management of such a business. Sub-activity 2: Management training This five day training will provide students interested in starting a rural enterprise and train them on: 1- Time management 2- Financing 3- Quality management 4- Business Development 5- Leadership

Regional Development Strategy: Create a regional strategy that encompasses the regional economic and social strategy in cooperation with national government and donors active in the region Location(s) of the action: — specify country(ies), region(s) that will benefit from the action Kosovo North Municipalities Total duration of the action (months): 12 Months Proposed Budget EUR 400,000 Objectives of the action Develop a regional strategy that encompasses regional deficiencies and proposes comprehensive solutions to multi-municipal regions Specific objective 1: Analyse and asses problems regionally Specific objective 2: Propose regional large scale solutions that have direct impact on local communities Specific objective 3: Promote cooperation among municipalities in the north to ensure exchange of lessons learned, expand opportunities for collaboration both on social and economic aspects Specific objective 4: Create opportunities for large, multi-million dollar projects that impact large number of communities for Bilateral donors Specific objective 5: Facilitate grant opportunities for large donors in the region through ratification of joint strategies and projects in the region Target group(s) Local governments, non-governmental organizations and active local stakeholders active in Kosovo North Municipalities Final beneficiaries Citizens of target municipalities

Following the geopolitical turmoil’s of the past decade the Kosovo North region has shown difficulties in attracting and absorbing large scale donor grants or projects. In order to expand the scope of projects and propose encompassing large scale opportunities, Kosovo North Municipalities will develop a Regional Plan which proposes regional solutions to regional problems. Result 1: Preparation of a Regional Development Plan Result 2: Endorsement from local municipalities of the Regional Development Plan Result 3: Identify specific projects and prioritise accordingly Result 4: Jointly fundraise for the identified specific projects. Main activities Activity 1: Development of a Regional Development Strategy Through engaging of local experts project management team will perform a thorough analysis of regions: 1- Economy; 2- Social; 3- Environmental; 4- local government situation and draft a strategy that encompasses the needs of all attending municipalities. Activity 2: Create Project Pipelines derived from the Regional Development Strategy Through engagement of local government representatives; technical experts; donor organizations and non-governmental organization representation create a list of projects that are crucial for the development of the region. Inclusion is a key element of this phase Activity 3: Donor Conference The Regional Strategy and the project pipeline will be presented to a donor conference to give donors an option to evaluate the projects, ask questions and create a path for cooperation. Activity 4: Direct funding for one regional project, prioritized as Nr # 1 for an amount of up to EUR 50,000.

Regional Cooperation: Regional Biodiversity Action Plan Location(s) of the action: — specify country(ies), region(s) that will benefit from the action Kosovo North Municipalities Total duration of the action (months): 12 Months Proposed Budget EUR 250,000 Objectives of the action The main objective of this project is to improve local biodiversity planning, management and administration. Specific Objective 1: Capacity building and awareness raising on biodiversity and the intricate implications it has on human life and wellbeing. Specific Objective 2: Create a comprehensive and integrated approach in dealing with Biodiversity that has a concrete and direct impact on the overall local situation and conditions. Specific Objective 3: Train local government representatives on biodiversity planning, development, management and administration. Specific Objective 4: Improve current biodiversity situation in local communities tackling them in a regional level to increase the fund absorption capabilities and create large projects with scalable financing and impact opportunities. Specific Objective 5: Increase project impact through municipality cooperation. Target group(s) Local governments, non-governmental organizations and active local stakeholders active in Kosovo North Municipalities Final beneficiaries Citizens of target municipalities

Project 7 Estimate d results
In cooperation with RDA North develop a biodiversity action plan that treats these three municipalities as one to increase their funding attractiveness and project impact. This project aims to promote a comprehensive and integrated approach to biodiversity and ecosystem services to promote sustainable development in Kosovo North Municipalities. Result 1: Create an inclusive Biodiversity action plan for the target municipalities Result 2: Improve local biodiversity Result 3: Direct impact on a primary biodiversity issue to be undertaken under this project Result 4: Raise awareness on the interconnection of living creatures and the global impact preservation and conservation has. Result 5: Raise fund absorption and project impact through regional cooperation and project development management and implementation. Main activities This project will be implemented in close cooperation with participating municipalities and representatives of these municipalities will be the primary developers and owners of this document. Activity 1: Development of the Regional Biodiversity Development Plan document Sub Activity 1 – Local community inclusion – (1) undertake public hearings to identify key areas of interest for the inhabitants of these local communities. (2) Merge priority interest areas into regional problems. (3) develop a regional biodiversity action plan to tackle the priority interest areas Sub Activity 2 – Identify and rank priority pipeline and action plan. Develop specific projects for the identified priority areas in cooperation with local community representatives and municipality employees. Activity 2: Fund on of the priority projects. Implemented from the local government representatives develop, fund and assist manage one project for the amount of up to EUR 100,000. Activity 3: Capacity building initiative on biodiversity protection and promotion Activity 4: Donor conference presenting the outcomes of the project, project pipeline and Biodiversity action plan to the donors to introduce them to the possible projects and also promote cooperation and recognise collaboration amongst participating municipalities.

Twining: with a rural community in Northern Europe with similar features as the participating municipalities Location(s) of the action: — specify country(ies), region(s) that will benefit from the action Kosovo North Municipalities Total duration of the action (months): 24 Months Proposed Budget EUR 200,000 Objectives of the action The cornerstone of this project is to improve planning and delivery through exchanging experiences and transferring knowledge. Specific objective 1: Create opportunities for local governments to twin with a Norther Europe Municipality of similar characteristics Specific objective 2: Exchange experiences and transfer knowledge to improve local government management, planning and execution Specific objective 3: Introduce European best practices and create cooperation avenues between twining counterparties Target group(s) Local governments; local businesses; youth and woman association. Final beneficiaries Citizens of target municipalities Estimated results Identify and twin with a northern rural community similar in nature to the participating municipalities to serve as an experience exchange platform. Result 1: Create strong partnership between the two twining municipalities Result 2: Raise local government capacities on local governance planning, development. implementation and management

Result 3: Create a lessons learned and best practices exchange platform Result 4: Establish cooperation opportunities for the twining municipalities Main activities To achieve the above mentioned results the following activities will be developed: Activity 1: Identify communities in Northern Europe similar in topography, economic profile and social demography. Project management team will reach out and negotiate the twining process on behalf of partner municipalities Activity 2: Signing of the twining document facilitated by the project management team Activity 3: Fund two exchange activities to take 10 representatives of the local participants to promote their local community in the Norther Europe counterparty

I eat thus I care: Promote engagement and local inclusion in food production to promote organic farming Location(s) of the action: — specify country(ies), region(s) that will benefit from the action Kosovo North Municipalities Total duration of the action (months): 24 Months Proposed Budget EUR 100,000 Objectives of the action Promote healthy eating and spur economic growth through raising awareness for benefits of organic and locally grown food. Specific Objective 1: Promote healthy eating by educating younger generation on the risks associated with eating products high in sugar, fats and hormones. Specific Objective 2: Promote healthy eating through site visits to local farms. Specific Objective 3: Assist local farmers in establishing and promoting food baskets to be delivered and sold to families on a weekly/bi-weekly basis. Specific Objective 4: Establish contact with a licenced organization to provide organic and locally grown certificates. Specific Objective 5: Reducing waste and supporting sustainability – creating a value chain to pass over produce that is ready to go bad and repurpose it for compost, jam, pickles, etc. Target group(s) Grade 1-8 students, local farmers and local municipality Final beneficiaries Local farmers and citizens of the selected locations of the action. Estimated results Result 1: Increased knowledge on the dangers of processed foods, food high in sugar, salt or sodium, hormone grown produce.

Result 2: Create demand for local organic produce through capacity building and awareness raising. Result 3: Promote innovative approaches for reaching final consumers through creating a direct line from production to consumption delivered fortnightly at a reasonable price. Result 4: Limit food waste and create value chain by using produce for compost. Main activities To achieve project goals and expected results this project will be developed under two main pillars of activities: People: Capacity Building and Awareness Raising Programs Activity 1: Capacity building training for students of grade 5-8 In collaboration with local government and schools organize 2 hour training programs optional for up to 40 students of grade 5-8 and teachers to promote organic eating and the dangers of processed foods. These trainings are to be delivered to all elementary schools of the municipality and promotional material be available through brochures or pamphlets. Activity 2: Site Visits to local farms. Selected by local schools organize site visits to local farms for 20 students. Train them how to be promoters of healthy eating. Activity 3: Workshop on iinnovative approaches to produce distribution and eliminating food waste. Organize a three day workshop for local producers to come up with innovative ideas how to distribute local organic produce to final consumers and fund 1 idea for produce distribution and one for eliminating food waste.

Cluster cooperation: Wood Processing Association Location(s) of the action: — specify country(ies), region(s) that will benefit from the action Kosovo North Municipalities Total duration of the action (months): 12 Months Proposed Budget EUR 100,000 Objectives of the action Bring at par wood processing companies of the Kosovo North Municipalities with their national counterparties to further organize and develop this industry. Specific objective 1: Further integrate companies into national and international trands and developments Specific Objective 2: Raise management and entrepreneurial capabilities of local wood processing managers and owners. Specific Objective 3: Provide opportunities to display products and services to international markets. Target group(s) Wood processing entrepreneurs and management employees Final beneficiaries Wood processing industry stakeholders. Estimated results Wood processing is an important contributor to Kosovo economy with at least 600 companies operating; EUR 50+ Million in sales a year employing over 10,000 people. Wood Processing is also one of the most organized sectors and is represented through the Association of Wood Processers of Kosovo (AWPK). This sector is also very pronounced in the North but due to geopolitical limitations not as organized or developed. To overcome such barriers this project will empower this sector and the following results are expected to be rendered. Result 1: Integrate this sector with national and international market leaders. Result 2: Expand opportunities for local wood processors to expand their target market locally and internationally. Result 3: Improve local economy through officialising and better organizing the wood processing industry.

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Result 2: Expand opportunities for local wood processors to expand their target market locally and internationally. Result 3: Improve local economy through officialising and better organizing the wood processing industry. Main activities To achieve project goals and expected results this project will be developed under two main pillars of activities: Activity 1: Subscribe companies to the Association of Wood processers of Kosovo (AWPK). Activity 2: Technical Training: Innovative product development and creation of a local industry. This 5 day workshop will invite representatives of the industry (up to 20 participants) engaged in Business Development and management to attend a technical training on: Day 1: Market research and market penetration Strategy. A thorough analysis of the processed woods supply and demand curve in the specific region and Kosovo as a whole to identify areas for potential growth and niche markets. Day 2&3: Business management and development A detailed training focusing on the challenges faced by wood processing entrepreneurs and managers and practical solutions for overcoming them. Day 4&5: Exploring innovative options Developed and delivered from industry leaders this day will focus on innovative ideas for improving business processes, sales strategy, branding and creating a market. During the last day the 5 local leaders who will represent this region in an international exhibition will be identified. Activity 3: Sponsor attendance for 5 local wood processing leaders to participate in an international workshop and or/exhibition for wood processing to promote their local products. Transportation, accommodation and food will be covered by the organizers for 5 companies (2 representative per company) to display their products in an international exhibition held in the region.

Direct investments: Support rural development through water management and irrigation Location(s) of the action: — specify country(ies), region(s) that will benefit from the action Kosovo North Municipalities Total duration of the action (months): 36 Months Proposed Budget EUR 1,000,000 Objectives of the action In collaboration with local water supply companies; local and national government create and fund a water management and irrigation plan to support rural development. Specific objective 1: Create a comprehensive approach to water management in the target municipalities. Specific Objective 2: Spark dialogue and encourage collaboration among various stakeholders to support the development and funding of a water management and irrigation development plan. Specific Objective 3: Direct funding for one priority project that will improve living standards for citizens of participating local communities. Target group(s) Local government and national government; water supply companies. Final beneficiaries Citizens of participating target municipalities Estimated results Result 1: Through participatory approach from local government and water specialists from the private or National Government develop a Water Management Strategy for participating municipalities. Result 2: Public awareness and information on the importance of water management; conservation and preservation. Result 3: Fund either one large regional project for a total of 600,000 EUR or divide accordingly for each participating municipality depending on which has the highest impact.

Considering the nature of the project a team of highly qualified water experts will be engaged to direct and help deliver the following results: Activity 1: Creation of the Water Management Strategy A pool of regional and international experts will be engaged to closely work with local governments and representatives from the national government and the respective water institutions to put together: (1) Water Management Strategy – A regional approach to water management focusing on large scale projects that impact the whole municipalities (2) Municipal water management strategy – breaking down the regional approach for specific municipalities and the activities they need to undertake to complement and comply the regional strategy (3) Project Pipeline – break down into specific project concept the water management strategy to assist local governments fundraise for these actions either with the national government or international donors. Activity 2: Capacity building on water conservation and preservation With the help of local non-governmental organizations undertake promotional and educational activities to promote water conservation and further educate the public. Activity 3: In cooperation with local government representatives either select to develop, implement and manage one large regional project or a series of small projects for an amount of up to $600,000. The evaluation criteria will be based on the urgency of the selected actions and on the scale it has for the overall community.

Direct investment: Support development through a Waste Management and Recycling Strategy Location(s) of the action: — specify country(ies), region(s) that will benefit from the action Kosovo North Municipalities Total duration of the action (months): 36 Months Proposed Budget EUR 1,000,000 Objectives of the action In collaboration with waste management companies operating in the local communities; local and national government create and fund a waste management plan which includes a recycling strategy. Target group(s) Local government and national government; water supply companies. Final beneficiaries Citizens of participating target municipalities Estimated results Result 1: Through participatory approach from local government and waste management specialists from the private sector and/or the National Government develop a Waste Management Strategy for participating municipalities. Result 2: Active public that promotes the keeping and enforcement of a clean environment. Result 3: Fund either one large regional project for a total of 600,000 EUR or divide accordingly for each participating municipality depending on which has the highest impact.

Considering the nature of the project a team of highly qualified waste management experts will be engaged to direct and help deliver the following results: Activity 1: Creation of the Waste Management Strategy A pool of regional and international experts will be engaged to closely work with local governments and representatives from the national government and the respective waste management institutions to put together: (1) Waste Management Strategy – A regional approach to water management focusing on large scale projects that impact the whole municipalities (2) Municipal waste management strategy – breaking down the regional approach for specific municipalities and the activities they need to undertake to complement and comply the regional strategy (3) Project Pipeline – break down into specific project concept the waste management strategy to assist local governments fundraise for these actions either with the national government or international donors. Activity 2: Promotional and capacity building activities to engage the public with local waste management strategies and educate them on the financial benefits of recycling. With the help of local non-governmental organizations undertake promotional and educational activities to promote water conservation and further educate the public. Activity 3: In cooperation with local government representatives either select to develop, implement and manage one large regional project or a series of small projects for an amount of up to $600,000. The evaluation criteria will be based on the urgency of the selected actions and on the scale it has for the overall community. Activity 4: Promote and facilitate the establishment of a recycling plant in the region. In collaboration with local and national government representatives; business entrepreneurs and non-governmental organizations facilitate discussions for establishing a recycling company in the region to be the beneficiary of the promotional an dcapacity building activities.

Direct investment: Support tourism through development of a tourist attraction plan in Gazivode Lake Location(s) of the action: Zubin Potok Total duration of the action (months): 24 Months Proposed Budget EUR 500,000 Objectives of the action Rehabilitation and development of Gazivode Lake will not only improve the living standards of its habitants but it will also improve their economic prosperity through attracting tourism and bring socio-economic development to the region Specific Objective 1: Create touristic areas around Gazivode Lake Specific Objective 2: For the sport aficionados create a bike lane around the lake Specific Objective 3: Create recreational areas around the lake for citizens to sunbathe Specific Objective 4: Create a user friendly interface to promote the area and attract tourists Specific Objective 5: Develop a Tourism Attraction Plan for the lake Target group(s) Local government of Zubin Potok Final beneficiaries Citizens of Zubin Potok; surrounding municipalities and overall Kosovo Citizens Estimated results This project will rehabilitate Gazivode Lake and strive to make it a pleasant green area for the citizens of Zubin Potok Municipality and also an economic hub for tourism from all around Kosovo. Result 1: Rehabilitate Gazivode Lake to promote the citizens of Zubin Potok a recreational and sportive outside area Result 2: Promote the lake as a touristic destination for surrounding municipalities and the whole of Kosovo Result 3: Create an economic hub through tourist attraction. Result 4: Develop a Strategic Tourist Attraction Plan for the Lake and the surrounding area

Activity 1: Develop a Strategic Tourist Attraction Plan In cooperation with municipality representatives develop a Strategic Tourist Attraction Plan. Through the support of local and international experts the municipality representatives will: 1- Identify main risk factors and challenges for the development of the region 2- Strategic vision and regional priorities 3- Develop a targeted project pipeline 4- Identify specific projects to achieve the strategic vision. Activity 2: Promotional activities Within the Zubin Potok municipality develop a website to promote the area; describe its beauties and what it offers so to open it to citizens of surrounding areas This interactive website will provide information on touristic destinations; facilities provided; places where to stop; activities to undertake; restaurants and other amenities. Activity 3: Gazivode Lake – a summer destination In collaboration with Zubin Potok Municipality the project management team will identify and develop areas and provide facilities where citizens could sunbathe during summer months. Two spots will be developed to have access to the main road, equipped with toiletry facilities and local vendors will be given access to provide services. The main goal of this activity is to provide appropriate sunbathing areas for the citizens and also create micro economy in these regions. The amount to be spent in this activity will depend on how it ranks on the Tourism Attraction Plan Activity 4: Gazivode Lake – sport destination In collaboration with the municipality develop a trail around the lake for the biking affectionate to explore the beauties of the region. The amount to be spent in this activity will depend on how it ranks on the Tourism Attraction Plan

Civil society support: through direct grants that support local social and economic development Location(s) of the action: Kosovo North Municipalities Total duration of the action (months): 36 Months Proposed Budget EUR 100,000 Objectives of the action Promote local participation and engagement through strengthening of local non-governmental organizations. Specific objective 1: Empower local non-governmental organizations Specific objective 2: Promote citizen participation in local government decision making processes Specific objective 3: Promote citizen participation in national government decision making processes Target group(s) Non-governmental organizations established or in the process of being established in target municipalities Final beneficiaries Citizens of participating target municipalities Estimated results Result 1: Strong local non-governmental organizations. Result 2: Citizens are active and interested in partaking in local decision making processes Result 3: Citizens are active and interested in partaking in national decision making processes Result 4: Promote cooperation with national non-governmental organizations Main activities Activity 1: Distribute grants for establishing or improving the infrastructure or financial situation of local non-governmental organizations. A total of up to 10 grants will be distributed for an amount of EUR 5,000 per grant to assist non-governmental institutions get established; purchase computer, hire staff or rent offices. Activity 2: Distribute small grants to local non-governmental organizations Small grants up to EUR 3,0000 will be provided to develop and implement small locally focused projects. Activity 3: Distribute large grants to local non-governmental organizations. Two grants up to EUR 10,000 each to one or a consortium or non-governmental organizations to implement regionally focused projects.

Economic support: Empower and trust the individual to spur regional growth Location(s) of the action: — specify country(ies), region(s) that will benefit from the action Kosovo North Municipalities Total duration of the action (months): 48 Months Proposed Budget EUR 500,000 Objectives of the action Develop socio-economic conditions through providing direct grants to small and medium enterprises. Specific objective 1: Improve local economic conditions for small to medium enterprises. Specific objective 2: Create a strong local economy. Specific objective 3: Improve quality of life through better economic activities. Specific objective 4: Create a stream of revenue for local government through local taxes to improve the living conditions of its citizens. Specific objective 5: Direct funding for one priority project in partner municipalities to improve the standard of living for its citizens. Target group(s) Small to medium enterprises in target municipalities that are either well established or in the process of. Final beneficiaries Citizens of participating target municipalities Estimated results Economic stability and prosperity is one of the cornerstones of a healthy society. Through this project the implementing organization will strive to achieve the following results. Result 1: Strong local enterprises and business sector environment Result 2: Strong local economy built upon a stable growing supply and demand factors Result 3: Increase revenue for local governments through local taxes

Result 4: Improve standard of living through creating a stable economic environment Result 5: Encourage interpersonal collaboration to ensure personal responsibility Result 6: Strengthen the role of the individual by showing the results of honesty through direct investing their loan repayment for a project that benefits the whole community. Main activities Activity 1: In collaboration with the local municipality create a microfinancing organization that provides small loans to small to medium enterprises for an amount of EUR 300,000. Loans will be short (6 months ) to medium (1years) at 0% interest rate for amounts not larger than EUR 10,000. In order to obtain a loan the business should have three co-signers that secure the safety of the investment and insure its duly return. Loans will be re-distributed for the lifetime of the project up to the last ones coinciding with 1 year prior to the end-life of the project. The activity lifetime will be 3 years, 2 and a half of which will be used to distribute and manage direct loans. Activity 2: In cooperation with local municipalities and banks present in the region facilitate negotiations for establishing a micro financing entity to be self sustainable. As this is outside the scope of a non-governmental organization this activity will be limited to engaging a specialist in this field to connect active members of this business sector, use this project as a showcase of how such a project would work and negotiate between local enterprises and microfinance providers how to establish an institution that meets the requirements of the provider and the needs and desires of the receiver of the loan.

Activity 3: Upon the third year of operation the money will be regrouped and repurposed by the project management team and it will be used to fund one project in each of the participating municipalities to improve the standard of leaving for its citizens in the fields of: 1- Waste management, 2- Water management 3- Green areas The purpose of this activity is not solely to have a direct impact on the target municipalities but to re-establish the ties the individual has with its community; re-affirm the benefits of being a contributing part of a healthy economy and show how a successful economy would be beneficial to everyone and not solely to the beneficiary. Activity 4: Promotional and informative undertaking to promote the results of the project. Confirm the proper use of funds and establish project transparency and promote how the flow of deals; done in a proprietary and honest way has improved the livelihoods of the whole community. The main purpose of this activity will be to showcase how progress is not individual but social; communal and regional and true development only comes when each person is a contributing member of the society.

Financed By: The European Union Office in Kosovo Published by: The Regional Environmental Centre – Kosovo Office

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