1. 7th Project Board Meeting
Aid for Trade Project
7th Project Board Meeting
Project progress
January to June 2016
21 September 2016

2. Project Outputs Output I Output II
Central and municipal level institutions are supported to jointly design and implement gender responsive policies on private sector development and job creation
Output II
Production of local women and men owned businesses/farmers is improved and domestic agricultural products are promoted

3. Output I: Results
Enhanced capacities - 14 MTI employees on drafting project proposals and designing action plans
Evidence based policy making - sector profiles on Chemicals industry and Plastics and rubber industry launched
Aid effectiveness and coordination - Division of Tourism organized two roundtables for donors and other relevant stakeholders,

4. Output I: Results
Institutional cooperation mechanism enabling intra and inter- governmental is established
Export promotion and business networking – exposure of local businesses in international fair
MTI staff have enhanced knowledge and increased capacities to draft cluster policies
Analytical study on Human Resources Development (HDR) in tourism and hospitality conducted, providing the base for drafting the HRD Strategy on Tourism and Hospitality

5. Output II: Results
27 farmers, 9 of which women, have increased income for their families and are more competitive in the market
Advisory services and monitoring by IADK/AfT staff
10 educative videos on sustainable farming practices
Draft Law on Agriculture and Rural Development in line with SAA requirements initiated

6. Financial Overview January – June 2016

7. Key expected results
Institutions at the central and local level have enhanced cooperation
Draft Law on Agriculture and Rural Development finalized
Human Development Report: 1) Agriculture Education & Training; 2) Sustainable Agricultural productivity; 3) Rural infrastructure, and 4) Special features of life in rural areas
Kosovo’s observer status in World Trade Organisation (WTO)
KIESA further enhanced capacities in supporting SMEs, promoting investment and export. Internship opportunities facilitated

8. Project beneficiaries