Prishtinë, 18.11.2016 - “Equality and gender representation should not only be protected through quotas, this issue should be a part all projects so that the potential and values of women are treated equally”, declared Minister of Economic Development Blerand Stavileci at the opening of the Regional Conference entitled, “Achievements and Challenges of Gender Equality Policies in Kosovo”, within auspices of the cross border cooperation program with the Republic of Macedonia, supported by the European Union.

Prishtinë, 14.11.2016 – Now more than ever, we need educated cadre in the energy sector. KEDS Academia is doing this and I am grateful and congratulate them on this initiative, said Minister of Economic Development, Blerand Stavileci, and added that this comes at a time when Kosovo is making huge steps in the Energy Sector.

Prishtina, 10.11.2016 – Opening of fairs, promotion of businesses and their products with the aim of establishing business links and partnerships is in line with the Government Priorities which are increasingly welcomed. Said the Deputy Minister of Economic Development Besa Zogaj – Gashi, at the opening of the Autumn Fair on entrepreneurship “Centre Region” organised by the EU Office in Prishtina, the Association of Agencies for Regional Development and Gracanica Municipality.

Prishtina, 04.11.2016 - As part of the bilateral integration of the energy market Kosovo-Albania, today in the Ministry of Economic Development a meeting was held between the main stakeholders of the sector, where USAID RE-Power Project presented the draft for the participation of Kosovo in the Albanian Energy Stock Market. With the accession of Kosovo in the AES, the country would easier fulfill its obligations under the application of soft measures under the Energy Community Treaty, the market would have a higher operational efficiency, competition would thrive , and access would be created for third parties in this unique market, and new auxiliary and balancing sources would be ensured. Representatives of government institutions, regulators, energy operators and representatives of USAID- Kosovo and USAID-Albania discussed the draft for Kosovo’s participation in AES and considered that Kosovo has an obligation to appoint an ONTE, but the cost of such activity would be high and the own market would not be liquid. Discussions were also held on the legislative amendments that must take place for accession in AES, market rules and licensing, and that SEE CAO Rules must accommodate the energy market merger. To fulfill these obligations a Steering Committee must be created with representatives of the Government, ERO and KOSTT. Also, the participants agreed to meet in November to hold a joint meeting with Albanian counterparts to discuss on the further steps for the common energy market. The Albanian Energy Stock Market (AES) is part of a new energy market model, in line with the European Union objectives, which operate under the model of all European stock markets. Prishtina, 04.11.2016 - As part of the bilateral integration of the energy market Kosovo-Albania, today in the Ministry of Economic Development a meeting was held between the main stakeholders of the sector, where USAID RE-Power Project presented the draft for the participation of Kosovo in the Albanian Energy Stock Market.

Prishtina 04/11/2016 – Kosovo Government is a steady partner in reforming and advancing the water sector. Since the year 2000, this sector has received 315 million Euro in general investment, said the Deputy Minister of Economic Development Besa Zogaj-Gashi, at a joint Balkan Conference and Exhibit on the topic “Water and Employment”, organized by SHUKALB and SHUKOS, which is being held in Tirana.

Prishtina, 03.11.2016 – A delegation of the Government of Kosovo, led by Prime Minister Isa Mustafa, followed by the Minister of Economic Development, Blerand Stavileci, participated at the Investment and Trade Forum for Kosovo UK and USA, held in London.

Prishtina 01/11/2016 – Minister of Economic Development, Blerand Stavileci, reported today before the Committee on Economic Development, Infrastructure, Trade and Industry, presenting the achievements in the field of energy, mining and others covered by the MED.

Prishtinë, 01.11.2016 – Today heads of the Ministry of Economic Development and the World Bank took part in the certificate award ceremony for 99 participants who successfully accomplished the training within the WOW Pilot Project (Women in Online Business).

Prishtina 01/11/2016 - In order to discuss the current situation and challenges which central public enterprises are faced with, the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Isa Mustafa, accompanied by Minister of Economic Development, Blerand Stavileci, held a meeting with the Chairmen of the Boards of Directors and Chief Executive Officers of 16 Central Public Enterprises.

Prishtina 31/10/2016 – Minister of Economic Development, Blerand Stavileci, stated the reform of the energy sector is a Government priority, whereas the main objective aimed is to reach a security of supply in energy and to implement the contractual obligations undertaken as part of the Energy Community Treaty.