GIZ Kosovo

💡 Gov4SAA: Driving innovation in Kosovo's civil service We present you the brochure for the first Civil Service Innovation Programme designed to support the implementation of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA). Explore key highlights of the #Gov4SAA programme and its impact in empowering civil servants to tackle challenges, drive #innovation, and enhance #EU integration efforts. This two-year programme was supported by German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and implemented by GIZ, in cooperation with the Office of the Prime Minister and the Innovation Centre Kosovo.  

We say thank you for the appreciation and trust we have received from you - our partners, clients, employees and supporters - this year. It is an honour to us to have worked with so many great people and organizations to create positive change around the world. In 2024, we have once again shown how effective international cooperation can be. Let us continue to leverage the potential for change and improvement in 2025! We wish you happy holidays, a relaxing breath, and a good start to the new year.

🟠 Recently, together with Ministry of Justice, we organized two sessions as part of the "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence" campaign. In collaboration with Down Syndrome Kosova, we focused on the mental health challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, particularly those with Down syndrome, and the impact of gender-based violence. The session was a significant step towards raising awareness and ensuring access to justice and services for marginalized communities. The second discussion was held with students of the Faculty of Economics, University of Prishtina about the mental health impacts of gender-based violence. This session aimed to inspire a more inclusive and informed approach to advocacy, equipping the younger generation with the tools to drive positive social change.

🆕Job Vacancy: We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our team. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/exNJuN2K Apply by the 3rd of January 2025❕ #jobvacany #hiringnow

Bar Exam Applications now digitalized 📲🌐 ⚖️ As of this year, legal professionals were provided with a new pathway towards meeting their career goals - the digital Bar Exam Certification. 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇽🇰 The development and launching of the Bar Exam Certification Module is supported by the European Union and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented by #GIZ in cooperation with the Office for Strategic Planning of the Office of the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Ministry of Justice and the Agency for Information Society. Europe House Kosovo

📢 Germany commits 3 million EUR for the economic empowerment of women in economically disadvantaged communities 🇩🇪 🇽🇰 Germany and Kosovo are advancing their cooperation to create better opportunities for women, with a particular focus on those from underrepresented and economically disadvantaged communities. With women’s formal employment in Kosovo at just 19% and a significant gender gap (18.4% for women vs. 49.4% for men in 2022), the new funds target at boosting employability and supporting women-led businesses, with a focus on the integration of marginalized women in areas with lower levels of economic development into the labor force. Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) recently committed 3 million EUR to Kosovo for these activities. This commitment adds up to another commitment of 1.3 million EUR made by BMZ in April this year. 🫱🏽🫲🏽The partners in this cooperation include the Ministry of Communities and Return (MCR) and the Ministry of Regional Development (MRD). Implementation is planned over the next three years and will be carried out by Germany’s agency for international cooperation/Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

🔷 #GIZ Good Governance Debate: Kosovo’s path to EU Integration The Networking for EU Integration event brought key stakeholders together yesterday, including representatives from the EU, Germany, the Office of the Prime Minister, and various line ministries, to celebrate achievements, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities along Kosovo's EU integration journey. From success stories to robust discussions on reform priorities, the event emphasized: 🔹 Strengthening interinstitutional collaboration and capacity building. 🔹 Exploring practical solutions for economic development, digitalization, and legal reforms. 🔹 Sharing donor and partner perspectives to enhance cooperation. With the EU #ReformAgenda remaining a key pillar for reforms in the coming years, we reaffirmed our commitment to driving forward the integration process through inclusive partnerships and targeted support. Let’s keep the momentum going!  #GIZGoodGovernanceDebates #EUIntegration

Congratulations to WellscanPro for this amazing achievement! 🏆 We are thrilled to announce that WellscanPro, a startup from the Idea to Scale program, implemented by our partner Makerspace Innovation Center Prizren and supported by GIZ Kosovo - ITP Prizren, has secured second place and a special award for the Western Balkans at the EIT Jumpstarter 2024 competition in Budapest. 📍 At ITP Prizren, we are dedicated to empowering every company in our ecosystem to thrive. WellscanPro’s success is a testament to the impact we can create together. The third edition of the Idea to Scale program is coming soon! Stay tuned for the new call to more groundbreaking achievements from our talented entrepreneurs, and a throwback to Idea to Scale moments with WellScanPro and other amazing companies in the program! 🚀

🟠As the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence come to a close today, it is crucial to remember that every woman has the right to live free from violence and fear. The Agency for Free Legal Aid remains committed to helping you realize those rights by providing the support and legal assistance you need. Don’t stay silent—take action with the resources available to you. Together, we can raise awareness and continue working towards a future free from gender-based violence. Germany, through GIZ, continues supporting the Free Legal Aid Agency in expanding their access to justice for those in need.

➡ Strengthening the skills of Employment Advisors for better service delivery 42 new employment advisors from all municipalities across Kosovo, have completed a three-day professional development training under the Social Assistance Scheme (SAS). Supported by Germany and implemented by Ministry of Finance, Labour and Transfers, the training covered key areas such as career guidance, communication, profiling, and more. This initiative aims to enhance services, support labor market transitions for vulnerable groups, and foster stronger collaboration between local institutions and the private sector.