Prishtinë, 15.12.2016 – The Government Supports all private initiatives for investment in the energy sector within the legal and institutional framework, with the aim of diversifying sources of energy, said Minister of Economic Development, Blerand Stavileci made these comments today during the presentation of the project for construction of generation capacities of 150 MW from solar energy sources, a project of Jaha Group Company. Amongst other participants, the conference was attended by the Deputy Ambassador of Germany in Kosovo Christina Gehlsen, representatives of international financial institutions such as EBRD, KfW, IFC etc.

Prishtinë, 14.12.2016 - “Women participation in decision-making processes”, was the topic of discussion today at the ceremony of conclusion of the project “Kosovo Marginalised Women: Active citizens”. An initiative organised by Women for Women International and supported by the US Embassy in Prishtina (Democracy Commission Small Grants Program).

Prishtina, 12.12.2016 – The Geological Service of Kosovo and the Albanian Geological Survey have signed today a Memorandum of Understanding, whereby expressing the willingness of the parties to cooperate in various fields of earth sciences.

Prishtinë, 25.11.2016 - The Government of the Republic of Kosovo is engaged in improvement of business environment which is also indicated in the last World Bank report, which is reflected in statistics of women business owners, who are registered in 2015, said the Deputy Minister of Economic Development Besa Zogaj-Gashi.

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.