Advancing Kosovo Together - Local Solutions

Advancing Kosovo Together – Local Solutions
Community action according to the Strategic Implementing Action Plan in Klinë/Klina
CDF [Advancing Kosovo Together – Local Solutions]

Advancing Kosovo Together – Local Solutions aims to increase constructive interethnic cooperation and interaction, primarily between the majority and minority communities, which is vital to the security and stability of the Balkans. The project is part of USAID maximizing aid efficiency.

The goal of the program is to improve autonomous, horizontal communication between Kosovo majority and minority communities, and between the Government of Kosovo and minority communities.

Key Results:

  •              Established 17 community forums over 8 target municipalities.
  •              Reached out to1546 community members.
  •              Finalized 12 Community Initiative Projects, in the amount of $1,252,782, including the municipal cost share.
  •              Awarded 48 CSO grants, totaling $1,088,237.
  •              12 Quick Impact Projects identified for 4 Northern municipalities, with a total value of $ 109,065.00.
  •              Organized 114 multimedia cultural events in all 16 AKT-LS target municipalities and broadcasted 21 TV shows throughout Kosovo.
  •              Finalized Local Environmental Action Plans in 4 northern municipalities.
  •              Selected and awarded 123 business grants with a total value of $1,797,313.94.
  •              Organized 5 Business-to-Business (B2B) Meetings in 16 target municipalities, resulting in 21 sales agreements between majority and non-majority business community. 
  •              Trained and certified 99 entrepreneurs from target municipalities, and created business portfolio and business identity for 32 Business beneficiaries.
  •               Implementated 3 Service Improvement Action Plan projects in three partner municipalities, with a total value of $135,325.00, including a cost share.
  •              Completed 3 Municipal Capacity Development Projects in 3 partner Municipalities, Mitrovica North, Istog and Gracanica with a value of $17,928 including municipal cost share.

 

Project Duration: September 2014 - September 2017

Contact Information: Perihan Ymeri - Ustaibo 

Geographic Target: Kosovo

Partner: Community Development Fund (CDF)