European Union Office in Kosovo has signed a five million EUR grant agreement with IOM for the implementation of the European Union funded Project entitled Beautiful Kosovo. This 30 month project will be implemented in partnership with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC). The project aims at fostering economic development and reducing poverty in selected municipalities by enhancing economic opportunities for Kosovos population, especially marginalized groups. The project will seek to support short and medium-term job opportunities for selected beneficiaries within identified Local Public Companies (LPCs) and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
This undertaking will enhance the skills of unemployed and marginalized groups through vocational education and trainings as well as improve urban infrastructure through the implementation of public works projects. Despite the substantial assistance from the European Union and other donors in efforts to support economic recovery, the unemployment rate in Kosovo remains the highest in the Balkans and in Europe at around 43% during the 2009. With a very young population, Kosovos labour market is strained each year by the entrance of thousands of young people into the labour market. Emphasizing the importance of this European Union Office in Kosovo initiative, IOM Kosovo Chief of Mission Jorge Baca Vaughan particularly highlights investment in economic growth and employment as a critical component for overcoming social difficulties. Baca stated that: Its time to invest in the future of the communities and this project as well as current IOM Kosovo ongoing EU Community Stabilization Programme implemented, have the means to rapidly and effectively stimulate the economic empowerment of marginalized groups in Kosovo.
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European Union Office in Kosovo Awards IOM with 5 Million Euro Grant in Support of Economic Growth and Overcoming Social Difficulties in Kosovo
