PROJECT NAME:

EU Support for the Competitiveness of Kosovo’s ICT Sector

SECTOR:

Private Sector

PROJECT VALUE:

3.479.902,5

DURATION:

67 months 5 days

IMPLEMENTING PARTNER:

WEglobal Italy SRL

DIRECT BENEFICIARY:

Ministry of Economy and Environment

PARTNERS:

European Projects Management Ltd – European Projects Management, Prishtina REA

COVERAGE/IMPACT:

Economic Development

OVERALL OBJECTIVE:

To enhance the competitiveness of Kosovo’s digital and traditional businesses by supporting Kosovo’s ICT sector leading to growth and new job creation.

PROJECT PURPOSES:

To bridge the digital and business skills gap in a sustainable manner that meets the needs of the market and increases the competitiveness of Kosovo’s digital and traditional businesses and to increase the export of Kosovar ICT businesses, and traditional businesses through the use of ICT.

ACTIVITIES:

Activity 1.1 Diagnostic of available human resources to provide ICT trainings Activity 1.2 Establishment of an up to date digital skills training curricula based on domestic and international market needs Activity 1.3 Delivery of trainings on digital skills Activity 1.4 Delivery of business trainings Activity 2.1 Promote cooperation between Kosovar ICT businesses with domestic and international business partners Activity 3.1 Perform the assessment of the situation and needs in the area of e-ID in Kosovo, including short assessment of all actors involved in the eIDAS system (government – central and local, Tax Administration, Central Bank of Kosovo, financial sector etc.); Activity 3.2 Based on the analysis and assessment – identification of appropriate framework and solution for eID System in Kosovo Supporting activity for the whole action: Development of an awareness plan and delivery

RESULTS:

Result 1: The Digital Skills are enhanced and ICT skilled workforce is developed in a sustainable manner that meets the needs of the market and enhances competitiveness of Kosovo ICT and traditional businesses. Result 2: Export capacities of Kosovar ICT businesses are enhanced Result 3: Preparation for implementation of e-IDAS in Kosovo