Inclusive Economic Engagement is a five-year activity designed to empower women- and minority-owned micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME). The activity will increase economic opportunities, resiliency, and integration of targeted MSMEs into Kosovo’s economy, fostering a more inclusive private sector. This activity contributes to USAID’s overall goal of increasing opportunities for inclusive democratic and economic participation.

Activities 

  • Improve the economic opportunities and resilience of women- and minority-owned MSMEs by awarding grants for equipment and technical assistance to increase operational efficiencies.
  • Facilitate participation in and integration of women- and minority-owned MSMEs into local and regional markets through market linkages, including networking and business-to-business events.  
  • Create sustainable business partnerships and networks among women- and minority-owned MSMEs, integrating these MSMEs into value chains with more established businesses.

Expected Results  

  • Increase business acumen of up to 250 minority and women entrepreneurs through grants and technical assistance.
  • Up to 500 new jobs created by businesses that receive assistance from the activity.
  • An average of 20% annual increase in sales of MSMEs that receive support from the activity.
  • At least 2,000 persons attend USAID supported events and activities.
  • At least 200 businesses supported through B2B events and market linkage activities.
  • Up to 250 businesses join sectoral associations and business chambers.
  • Up to 60 businesses trained on franchising and up to five franchise models piloted by women- and minority-owned businesses.

 

Additional Information 

PROJECT FUNDING 
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID/Kosovo) 

DURATION 
September 2022 – September 2027

IMPLEMENTING PARTNER
Community Development Fund (CDF) 

TOTAL FUNDING 
$5,730,621

KEY COUNTERPARTS
Women and minority-owned businesses throughout Kosovo

WHERE WE WORK 
Nationwide

CONTACT 
Dardane Peja, Project Management Specialist

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Inclusive Economic Engagement Activity
USAID aims to increase economic opportunities, resiliency, and integration of targeted medium size enterprises into Kosovo’s economy, fostering a more inclusive private sector.
USAID, Faton Hasani
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Kosovo fact sheet