XM-DAC-6-4-013244-04-5 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development The 36-month initiative 'Productive and inclusive Employment in Kosovo. Development of personal and professional skills and entrepreneurship of youth and women (PiEK)' is proposed by CELIM together with a qualified team of local partners - the Chamber of Commerce of Kosovo (OEK), the Kosovo Women's Chamber of Commerce (G7), the Municipality of Gjakova, the Kosovo Social Enterprise Foundation (KSEF) and the Destination Management Organisation (DMO) - who will act in the project with the technical support of specialised Italian partners from the private sector, Impact Hub Srl and Smart Cities Corporation Srl. The feasibility study of the project, including the needs analysis, was conducted by CELIM together with local and Italian partners, with whom it was decided to act on the following issues, targeting the Districts of Ferizaj and Gjakova: 1. Secondary education and training programmes, vocational training and universities are not aligned with the needs of the modern labour market. 2. Facilities and services, both public and private, aimed at supporting entrepreneurship development are few, of poor quality and insufficient to meet the demands for support, with reference to entrepreneurial initiatives of young people, women and people at risk of economic exclusion. 3. Aspirant entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses find it difficult to start a path to growth and consolidation, fail to generate employment and in most cases cease activity between the first and second year. To meet these needs, the project's intervention logic sets as a General Objective to contribute to lasting, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all in Gjakova and Ferizaj Districts, Kosovo in accordance with OSS target 8.5. In order to achieve this impact, the Specific Objective envisages supporting the efforts of the Municipalities of Ferizaj and Gjakova aimed at the development of entrepreneurship, self-employment and employment of young people, women and groups at risk of economic exclusion, also with reference to the ethnic minority RAE and persons with disabilities. This objective will be achieved through 3 outcomes, each relating to an identified need and a specific target group: − R1: 2412 students from 4 VESs and 3 Universities increase their technical, professional and personal skills by aligning them with contemporary local and international labour market requirements, through the improvement of training curricula, the extension of apprenticeship programmes, the introduction of extracurricular programmes for the development of personal, professional and entrepreneurial skills (ref. purpose code OECD DAC 11330 and 11420). − R2: Access to support structures for entrepreneurship development is increased for 243 young people, women and people at risk of economic exclusion (ref. purpose code OECD DAC 25030). − R3: At least 52 start-ups, early-stage businesses and social enterprises led by young people under 35 (58% women and 15% RAE) that access incubators and that are more oriented towards growth and employment generation are consolidated through financial support schemes (ref. purpose code OECD DAC 32130). The initiative is in line with the AICS Cultural Industries Marker and, although with limited percentages, is adherent to the Disability Socio-Health Marker, as it envisages that 5% of R2 and R3 beneficiaries are PwD. “Occupazione Produttiva e Inclusiva in Kosovo - Sviluppo delle competenze personali e professionali e dell’imprenditoria di giovani e donne (OPIK)” durerà 36 mesi e è proposto da CELIM insieme ai partner locali Chamber of Commerce of Kosovo (OEK), Kosovo Women’s Chamber of Commerce (G7), Municipalità di Gjakova, Kosovo Social Enterprise Foundation (KSEF) e Destination Management Organization (DMO), che agiranno con il supporto specialistico di partner italiani privat1: Impact Hub Srl e Smart Cities Corporation Srl. Lo studio di fattibilità, inclusivo dell’analisi dei bisogni, è stato condotto da CELIM con i partner locali e italiani, insieme ai quali si è deciso di agire sulle seguenti problematiche, tarate sui Distretti di Ferizaj e Gjakova: 1. I programmi di istruzione e formazione secondaria, di formazione professionale e delle università non sono allineati con le esigenze del mercato del lavoro moderno. 2. Le strutture e i servizi, pubblici e privati, volti a sostenere lo sviluppo dell’imprenditoria sono pochi, di scarsa qualità e non sufficienti a soddisfare le richieste di supporto, con particolare riferimento alle iniziative imprenditoriali di giovani, donne e persone a rischio di esclusione economica 3. Gli aspiranti imprenditori/ici e le imprese in fase di sviluppo (early stage business) con difficoltà riescono ad avviare un percorso di crescita e consolidamento, non riescono a generare occupazione e nella maggior parte dei casi cessano l’attività tra il primo e il secondo anno di vita. Per rispondere a questi bisogni, la logica di intervento del progetto pone come Obiettivo Generale di contribuire alla crescita economica duratura, inclusiva e sostenibile, a un'occupazione piena e produttiva e a un lavoro dignitoso per tutti nei Distretti di Gjakova e di Ferizaj, in Kosovo in conformità con l’OSS target 8.5. Al fine di ottenere tale impatto, l’Obiettivo Specifico prevede di sostenere gli sforzi delle Municipalità di Ferizaj e di Gjakova volti allo sviluppo dell’imprenditoria, dell’auto-occupazione e dell’occupazione di giovani, donne e categorie a rischio di esclusione economica, con particolare riferimento alla minoranza etnica RAE e persone con disabilità. Questo obiettivo verrà conseguito grazie al raggiungimento di 3 risultati, ciascuno afferente ad un bisogno identificato e ad uno specifico gruppo target: − R1: 2412 studenti di 4 VES e di 3 Università accrescono le proprie competenze tecniche, professionali e personali allineandole ai contemporanei requisiti del mercato del lavoro locale ed internazionale, tramite il miglioramento dei curricula formativi, l’estensione dei programmi di apprendistato, l’introduzione di programmi extra-curriculari per lo sviluppo di capacità personali, professionali e imprenditoriali (rif. purpose code OCSE DAC 11330 e 11420). − R2: Le possibilità di accesso a strutture di supporto allo sviluppo dell’imprenditoria sono aumentate per 243 giovani, donne e persone a rischio di esclusione economica (rif. purpose code OCSE DAC 25030). − R3: Almeno 52 tra start-up, early stage business e imprese sociali guidate da giovani under 35 (58% donne e 15% minoranza etnica RAE) che accedono agli incubatori e che sono maggiormente volti alla crescita e alla generazione di impiego sono consolidate attraverso gli schemi di supporto finanziario (rif. purpose code OCSE DAC 32130). L’iniziativa è in coerenza con il Marker AICS Industrie Culturali e, per quanto con percentuali limitate, è aderente al Marker socio-sanitario Disability, poiché prevede che il 5% dei beneficiari di R2 e R3 siano persone con disabilità AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development CENTRO LAICI ITALIANI PER LE MISSIONI ETS AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Vocational training Higher education Business development services Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) development Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value Gender Equality Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Disability Nutrition Aid to Environment Participatory Development/Good Governance Trade Development Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) 599649.60 1998832.00 Commitment - Financial Year 2025 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development CENTRO LAICI ITALIANI PER LE MISSIONI ETS 1399182.40 Disboursement - Financial Year 2025 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development CENTRO LAICI ITALIANI PER LE MISSIONI ETS XM-DAC-6-4-009494-02-6 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development THE PROJECT AIM TO IMPROVE THE SCHOOL INCLUSION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TROUGH THE STRENGTHENING OF TEACHING LEVEL, AND THE SOCIAL AWARENESS IL PROGETTO SI PROPONE, COME OBIETTIVO GENERALE, DI CONTRIBUIRE ALL'INSERIMENTO DEI GRUPPI PI VULNERABILI NELLA VITA ECONOMICA E SOCIALE IN KOSOVO A PARTIRE DALLA SCUOLA AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA ETS ( EX SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA) ONG/ AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Primary education Gender Equality Disability Aid to Environment Participatory Development/Good Governance Trade Development Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) 2529.73 Commitment - Financial Year 2011 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA ETS ( EX SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA) ONG/ 2529.73 Disboursement - Financial Year 2011 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA ETS ( EX SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA) ONG/ 5080.42 Commitment - Financial Year 2012 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA ETS ( EX SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA) ONG/ 5080.42 Disboursement - Financial Year 2012 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA ETS ( EX SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA) ONG/ 3509.52 Commitment - Financial Year 2013 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA ETS ( EX SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA) ONG/ 3509.52 Disboursement - Financial Year 2013 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA ETS ( EX SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA) ONG/ 9477.44 Commitment - Financial Year 2014 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA ETS ( EX SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA) ONG/ 9477.44 Disboursement - Financial Year 2014 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA ETS ( EX SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA) ONG/ 2492.48 Commitment - Financial Year 2015 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA ETS ( EX SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA) ONG/ 2492.48 Disboursement - Financial Year 2015 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA ETS ( EX SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA) ONG/ 22.33 Commitment - Financial Year 2016 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA ETS ( EX SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA) ONG/ 22.33 Disboursement - Financial Year 2016 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA ETS ( EX SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA) ONG/ XM-DAC-6-4-012382-01-0 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development The initiative intends to contribute to the sustainable touristic development of Kosovo by promoting the cultural, historical and natural resources, enhancing sustainable development and creating job opportunities for the local communities through supporting the local institutions on tourism governance and promotion of the Kosovar Via Dinarica L'iniziativa intende contribuire allo sviluppo turistico sostenibile del Kosovo valorizzando le risorse naturali, storiche e naturali, generando sviluppo sostenibile e creando posti di lavoro a beneficio delle comunità locali, attraverso il sostegno alle istituzioni locali nella governance del turismo e la promozione del tratto kosovaro della Via Dinarica Valorizzare le risorse culturali, storiche e naturali, generare sviluppo sostenibile e creare posti di lavoro a beneficio delle comunità locali, attraverso il sostegno alle istituzioni locali nella governance del turismo e la promozione del tratto kosovaro della Via Dinarica. Contribuire allo sviluppo turistico sostenibile del Kosovo. AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Tourism policy and administrative management Environmental policy and administrative management Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products Gender Equality Aid to Environment Participatory Development/Good Governance Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification 1800000.00 Commitment - Financial Year 2021 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 600000.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2022 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 600000.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2024 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 600000.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2025 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development XM-DAC-6-4-013244-03-5 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development WEMPOWER is an initiative aiming to support professional development, employment, and women-led entrepreneurship in early childhood education (ECE) services in Kosovo. The intervention is designed to alleviate the Kosovo women’ burden of unpaid domestic and care work and it intends to remove one of the main obstacles limiting their professional development and inclusion in the labour market, i.e. the lack and the low quality of ECE services. Therefore, the extension of these services is to be understood as a key driver for the creation of concrete employment opportunities for women. In the medium and long-term period, WEMPOWER focuses to promote women’ economic development empowerment in Kosovo, supporting the implementation of the National Program for Gender Equality and the National Action Plan for Education. To do that, the initiative has the specific objective of increasing female employment in ECE services by achieving three results (R): ▪ R1: strengthening the university professional training of the future generation of ECE workers; ▪ R2: creation of new jobs through the launch of new public ECE facilities; ▪ R3: support of female entrepreneurs for the start-ups and the expansion of private ECE services. By doing so, the intervention supports public and private actors in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, with reference to SDGs 5 and 8. At the same time, it supports Kosovo's path towards the EU, of which the education system reform represents a fundamental part (goal 4). WEMPOWER directly supports the following target groups: ▪ Staff and students of the Degree Course in Early Childhood Education Sciences of the University of Pristina (R1). ▪ Staff, children, and families of 8 new public ECE facilities, managed by the Kosovar public authorities (R2). ▪ Micro-small women-led businesses operating in ECE services, and children and families attending them (R3). With the aim of amplifying the socio-economic impact in the partner country, WEMPOWER has a three-year duration and a national dimension. In addition to the prioritization of the empowerment of women (Principal Objective) and childhood (Significant Objective), the initiative gives specific attention to the disability and digital transformation issues through specific professional training and financial investment. WEMPOWER partnership represents the real added value. In fact, in addition to Volontari nel Mondo RTM (leader), Italian NGO operating in Kosovo for 25 years, it is structured as follows: ▪ Italian partners: University of Modena-Reggio Emilia - Education & Human Sciences Dept. (R1), Agency for Preschools & Infant-toddler Centres - Municipality of Reggio Emilia (R2), Panta Rei Social Enterprise (R3). ▪ Kosovar partners: University of Pristina - Faculty of Education (UNIPRISTINA-FEDU, R1), Ministry of Education, Sciences, Technology and Innovation (MESTI, R2), Childproof NGO (CIPOF, R3). The development of a quality partnership is structured around 4 pillars: (1) direct involvement of Italian excellence from the academic (UNIMORE-DESU), public (ISNI-RE) and private (PANTA REI) fields, already part of the "Italian System" present in Kosovo; (2) enhancement of positive partnership experiences with qualified Kosovar actors (UNIPRISTINA-FEDU, MESTI), developed within the framework of recent initiatives in the Partner country; (3) identification of both Italian and Kosovar partner for each Result, with the goal of encouraging a clear division of roles and initiating a long-term cooperation between peer entities; (4) inclusion of a Kosovar CSO (CIPOF) which can facilitate the involvement of other local CSOs given its strategic positioning in national thematic networks WEMPOWER è un’Iniziativa di supporto alla formazione professionale, all’occupazione e all’imprenditorialità femminile nei servizi educativi per l’infanzia del Kosovo. L’Intervento è volto ad alleviare l’onere sulle donne kosovare del lavoro domestico e di cura non retribuito e a rimuovere uno dei principali ostacoli che ne limita la formazione e l’inserimento nel mercato del lavoro: la scarsità unita alla bassa qualità dei servizi per l’infanzia. Proprio l’estensione di tali servizi è da intendersi come un driver strategico per la creazione di concreti sbocchi occupazionali per le donne. Nel medio-lungo termine l’Iniziativa è concepita per promuovere l’empowerment economico delle donne in Kosovo, sostenendo l’attuazione del Programma Nazionale per l’Uguaglianza di Genere e del Piano d’Azione Nazionale per l’Educazione. Per fare ciò, l’Intervento si pone l’obiettivo specifico di aumentare l’occupazione femminile nei servizi educativi per l’infanzia mediante il raggiungimento di 3 Risultati (R): ▪ R1: potenziamento della formazione universitaria della futura generazione di operatrici dell’infanzia; ▪ R2: creazione di nuova occupazione pubblica mediante l’avvio di nuove strutture per l’infanzia gestite dalla PA; ▪ R3: sostegno all’imprenditoria femminile per lo start-up ed ampliamento di servizi privati per l’infanzia. Così facendo, l’Intervento sostiene attori pubblici e privati nell’attuazione dell’Agenda 2030, con riferimento agli OSS n.5 e 8. Al contempo, l’Iniziativa supporta il percorso di avvicinamento del Kosovo all’UE, di cui la riforma del sistema educativo rappresenta un tassello fondamentale (OSS 4). Il programma si rivolge ai seguenti gruppi target: ▪ Personale, studentesse del Corso di Laurea in Scienze dell’Educazione dell’Infanzia di UNIPRISTINA (R1); ▪ Personale, bambini, famiglie di nuove strutture pubbliche per l’infanzia, PA kosovara competente (R2); ▪ Micro-piccole imprese femminili attive in servizi per l’infanzia, bambini e famiglie frequentanti tali servizi (R3). L’Intervento ha una durata triennale e una dimensione nazionale, al fine di amplificarne l’impatto a livello socioeconomico nel Paese partner. L’empowerment della donna rappresenta l’Obiettivo Principale, mentre l’infanzia un Obiettivo Significativo. Si riserva un’attenzione specifica alle dimensioni della disabilità e della trasformazione digitale attraverso specifiche misure formative e di investimento. Il partenariato rappresenta il vero e proprio valore aggiunto dell’iniziativa. Oltre a RTM - OSC capofila operante da 25 anni in loco - esso si compone di: ▪ Partner italiani: Università Modena Reggio Emilia - Dip. Educazione Sc. Umane (UNIMORE-DESU, R1), Istituzione Scuole Nidi d’Infanzia-Comune Reggio Emilia (ISNI-RE, R2), Panta Rei Impresa Soc. (PANTA REI, R3); ▪ Partner kosovari: University of Pristina - Faculty of Education (UNIPRISTINA-FEDU, R1), Ministry of Education, Sciences, Technology and Innovation (MESTI, R2), Childproof NGO (CIPOF, R3). La costruzione di una partnership di qualità si sviluppa attorno a 4 direttrici: (1) coinvolgimento diretto di eccellenze italiane del mondo accademico (UNIMORE-DESU), pubblico (ISNI-RE) e privato (PANTA REI), già facenti parte del “Sistema Italia” presente in Kosovo; (2) valorizzazione di esperienze positive di partnership con qualificati attori kosovari (UNIPRISTINA-FEDU, MESTI), maturate nel quadro di recenti interventi nel Paese; (3) identificazione di un partner italiano e kosovaro per ogni Risultato, con l’intento di favorire una chiara suddivisione dei ruoli e l’avvio di forme di cooperazione di lungo periodo tra enti omologhi; (4) inclusione di una OSC kosovara (CIPOF) in grado di facilitare il coinvolgimento di altre OSC locali in virtù del suo ottimo posizionamento nelle reti nazionali tematiche. AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development VOLONTARI NEL MONDO RTM ETS AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Higher education Advanced technical and managerial training Business development services Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations Recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services, infrastructure and social protection policies and the promotion of shared responsibility within the household and the family as nationally appropriate Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training Gender Equality Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Disability Nutrition Aid to Environment Participatory Development/Good Governance Trade Development Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) 513000.00 1710000.00 Commitment - Financial Year 2025 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development VOLONTARI NEL MONDO RTM ETS 1197000.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2025 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development VOLONTARI NEL MONDO RTM ETS XM-DAC-6-4-009349-01-2 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development THE PROJECT HAS THE OBJECTIVE TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE TOOL TO THE MANAGEMENT, ADVERT AND CONSERVATION OF KOSOVO'S ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL HERITAGE, AIMED TO PROMOTE AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO THE CULTURE HERITAGE, AIMED TO SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND I IL PROGRAMMA, HA L'OBIETTIVO DI FORNIRE UNO STRUM EFFICACE ALLA GEST, PROMOZIONE E CONSERVAZIONE DEL PATRIMONIO CULTURALE ED ARTISTICO DEL KOSOVO, NELL'OTTICA DI UNA NUOVA VISIONE INTEGRATA DEI BENI CULTURALI, FINALIZZATA ALLO SVIL SOCIALE, ALL'EDUC, AL D AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Culture and cultural diversity Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development Gender Equality Disability Aid to Environment Participatory Development/Good Governance Trade Development Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) 54920.00 Commitment - Financial Year 2010 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 54920.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2011 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development -30813.94 Disboursement - Financial Year 2026 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development XM-DAC-6-4-012522-01-0 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development The Initiative has been drafted as an operational tool to support the AICS headquarters in Tirana, for the technical and operational management of the Pristina branch office in Kosovo. The main goal - in the broader context of donor coordination and in the process for pre-accession to the European Union – is to strengthen the capacity of technical assistance to the Kosovar authorities in the priority sectors of the Italian Cooperation in Kosovo and to guarantee visibility of the commitment of the Italian development cooperation system in the Country. L’Iniziativa si configura come uno strumento operativo di sostegno alla sede AICS di Tirana, per la gestione tecnica e operativa dell’ufficio distaccato di Pristina in Kosovo. L’obiettivo principale, nel più ambio contesto del coordinamento donatori e del processo di pre-adesione all’Unione europea, è rafforzare la capacità di assistenza tecnica alle autorità kosovare nei settori prioritari della Cooperazione Italiana in Kosovo e di garantire una maggiore visibilità dell’impegno del sistema italiano di cooperazione allo sviluppo nel Paese. AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Public sector policy and administrative management Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels Gender Equality Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Nutrition Aid to Environment Participatory Development/Good Governance Trade Development Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification 300000.00 Commitment - Financial Year 2022 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 24837.12 Disboursement - Financial Year 2023 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 22045.78 Disboursement - Financial Year 2024 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 28670.95 Disboursement - Financial Year 2025 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 26953.72 Disboursement - Financial Year 2026 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development XM-DAC-6-4-012127-51-1 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Fondo COVID-19_AID_011860: As highlighted by the EC in the Kosovo Country Report 2018, the quality of education at all levels represents a serious cause for concern and, at the same time, one of the main challenges for the country's future Fondo COVID-19_AID_011860: Come evidenziato dalla CE nel Kosovo Country Report 2018, la qualità dell'istruzione a tutti i livelli rappresenta una seria fonte di preoccupazione e, al contempo, una delle principali sfide per il futuro e per il percorso d'integrazione europea del Paese. La pubblicazione da parte dell'OECD dei risultati del PISA 2015 - Programme for International Student Assessment, che vede il Kosovo occupare la 69 posizione su un totale di 72 sistemi educativi monitorati, ha certificato non solo la necessità di una riforma complessiva del sistema educativo, ma ha anche avuto il grande merito di accendere per la prima volta l'interesse verso il settore prescolare da parte di istituzioni pubbliche e società civile locale e della comunità internazionale. Il Progetto PEDAKOS trae origine da un approfondito Studio di Fattibilità realizzato in Kosovo nel periodo 2017-2018 da RTM in collaborazione con i propri partner italiani e kosovari. Proprio il partenariato rappresenta il grande valore aggiunto dell'iniziativa. Sul lato italiano, oltre a RTM, operativa in Kosovo dal '99 con programmi dapprima di emergenza e poi di sviluppo, hanno aderito all'iniziativa: Comune di Reggio Emilia - Istituzione Scuole e Nidi d'Infanzia (CRE-ISNI), Fondazione Reggio Children (FRCH), Fondazione E-35 (FE35). In questo modo, PEDAKOS mette a disposizione del Kosovo un'eccellenza italiana riconosciuta a livello globale nel settore educativo: il Reggio Emilia Approach (REA), approccio educativo nato e sviluppatosi nelle Scuole e Nidi d'Infanzia di Reggio Emilia e a cui si ispirano oggi oltre 35 paesi nel mondo. Su lato kosovaro, i partner sono le 3 principali istituzioni pubbliche di settore - Ministero dell'Educazione Scienza e Tecnologia (MEST), Istituto Pedagogico del Kosovo (IPK) e Università di Pristina (UNIPRISTINA) - e 3 realtà no-profit specializzate nella gestione di servizi educativi 0-6 - le Associazioni Childproof (CIPOF), Botanika (BOT) e Shpresa e Jetes (SHJ). PEDAKOS si pone come obiettivo generale quello di supportare le istituzioni pubbliche e gli attori privati di settore nell'implementazione del KESP-Kosovo Education Strategic Plan 2017-2021 per la componente prescolare (0-5 anni). Lo scopo specifico dell'intervento è quello di accrescere la qualità dei servizi educativi offerti da scuole d'infanzia (3-5 anni) pubbliche, private e community-based. L'innalzamento della qualità nell'educazione prescolare ruota attorno a 3 elementi, pilastri della strategia d'intervento:1 - FORMAZIONE PROFESSIONALE: si mira ad accrescere le competenze professionali del personale prescolare attraverso: visite di studio presso le Scuole e Nidi d'Infanzia di Reggio Emilia, un corso biennale di formazione in loco, la fornitura di materiale pedagogico, la creazione di un pool di formatori locali e l'accreditamento di un nuovo programma formativo per insegnanti. 2 - BUONE PRATICHE: si punta a sostenere 15 scuole d'infanzia pilota nell'adottare un approccio educativo basato sulla tutela e la promozione dei diritti e delle potenzialità dei bambini e sulla corresponsabilità tra gli attori di settore. Per farlo, viene assicurata assistenza tecnica e finanziaria alle scuole per la realizzazione di iniziative pilota di progettazione di spazi educativi, partecipazione delle famiglie, riuso dei materiali ed educazione alimentare. Le esperienze pilota vengono poi condivise con altri attori attraverso scambi pedagogici, seminari e una mostra itinerante. 3 - PARTNERSHIP PUBBLICO-PRIVATO: si intende sostenere il Ministero dell'Educazione nella riforma e nel rilancio del Consiglio Nazionale delle Istituzioni Prescolari del Kosovo, favorendo la partecipazione di scuole d'infanzia pubbliche, private e community-based e di altre istituzioni pubbliche di settore. AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development VOLONTARI NEL MONDO RTM ETS AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Early childhood education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education Gender Equality Disability Aid to Environment Participatory Development/Good Governance Trade Development Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) 32333.00 Commitment - Financial Year 2020 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development VOLONTARI NEL MONDO RTM ETS 32333.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2020 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development VOLONTARI NEL MONDO RTM ETS XM-DAC-6-4-011860-01-5 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development As highlighted by the EC in the Kosovo Country Report 2018, the quality of education at all levels represents a serious cause for concern and, at the same time, one of the main challenges for the country's future Come evidenziato dalla CE nel Kosovo Country Report 2018, la qualità dell'istruzione a tutti i livelli rappresenta una seria fonte di preoccupazione e, al contempo, una delle principali sfide per il futuro e per il percorso d'integrazione europea del Paese. La pubblicazione da parte dell'OECD dei risultati del PISA 2015 - Programme for International Student Assessment, che vede il Kosovo occupare la 69° posizione su un totale di 72 sistemi educativi monitorati, ha certificato non solo la necessità di una riforma complessiva del sistema educativo, ma ha anche avuto il grande merito di accendere per la prima volta l'interesse verso il settore prescolare da parte di istituzioni pubbliche e società civile locale e della comunità internazionale. La correlazione, infatti, tra qualità dell'educazione della prima infanzia e una migliore performance degli alunni negli altri livelli educativi e nel mercato del lavoro è oggigiorno confermata da molteplici studi internazionali. Il Progetto PEDAKOS trae origine da un approfondito Studio di Fattibilità realizzato in Kosovo nel periodo 2017-2018 da RTM in collaborazione con i propri partner italiani e kosovari. Proprio il partenariato rappresenta il grande valore aggiunto dell'iniziativa. Sul lato italiano, oltre a RTM, operativa in Kosovo dal '99 con programmi dapprima di emergenza e poi di sviluppo, hanno aderito all'iniziativa: Comune di Reggio Emilia - Istituzione Scuole e Nidi d'Infanzia (CRE-ISNI), Fondazione Reggio Children (FRCH), Fondazione E-35 (FE35). In questo modo, PEDAKOS mette a disposizione del Kosovo un'eccellenza italiana riconosciuta a livello globale nel settore educativo: il Reggio Emilia Approach (REA), approccio educativo nato e sviluppatosi nelle Scuole e Nidi d'Infanzia di Reggio Emilia e a cui si ispirano oggi oltre 35 paesi nel mondo. Su lato kosovaro, i partner sono le 3 principali istituzioni pubbliche di settore – Ministero dell'Educazione Scienza e Tecnologia (MEST), Istituto Pedagogico del Kosovo (IPK) e Università di Pristina (UNIPRISTINA) – e 3 realtà no-profit specializzate nella gestione di servizi educativi 0-6 – le Associazioni Childproof (CIPOF), Botanika (BOT) e Shpresa e Jetes (SHJ). PEDAKOS si pone come obiettivo generale quello di supportare le istituzioni pubbliche e gli attori privati di settore nell'implementazione del KESP-Kosovo Education Strategic Plan 2017-2021 per la componente prescolare (0-5 anni). Lo scopo specifico dell'intervento è quello di accrescere la qualità dei servizi educativi offerti da scuole d'infanzia (3-5 anni) pubbliche, private e community-based. L'innalzamento della qualità nell'educazione prescolare ruota attorno a 3 elementi, pilastri della strategia d'intervento:1 – FORMAZIONE PROFESSIONALE: si mira ad accrescere le competenze professionali del personale prescolare attraverso: visite di studio presso le Scuole e Nidi d'Infanzia di Reggio Emilia, un corso biennale di formazione in loco, la fornitura di materiale pedagogico, la creazione di un pool di formatori locali e l'accreditamento di un nuovo programma formativo per insegnanti. 2 – BUONE PRATICHE: si punta a sostenere 15 scuole d'infanzia pilota nell'adottare un approccio educativo basato sulla tutela e la promozione dei diritti e delle potenzialità dei bambini e sulla corresponsabilità tra gli attori di settore. Per farlo, viene assicurata assistenza tecnica e finanziaria alle scuole per la realizzazione di iniziative pilota di progettazione di spazi educativi, partecipazione delle famiglie, riuso dei materiali ed educazione alimentare. Le esperienze pilota vengono poi condivise con altri attori attraverso scambi pedagogici, seminari e una mostra itinerante. 3 – PARTNERSHIP PUBBLICO-PRIVATO: si intende sostenere il Ministero dell'Educazione nella riforma e nel rilancio del Consiglio Nazionale delle Istituzioni Prescolari del Kosovo, favorendo la partecipazione di scuole d'infanzia pubbliche, private e community-based e di altre istituzioni pubbliche di settore. AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development VOLONTARI NEL MONDO RTM ETS AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Early childhood education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education Gender Equality Disability Aid to Environment Participatory Development/Good Governance Trade Development Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) 873000.00 Commitment - Financial Year 2019 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development VOLONTARI NEL MONDO RTM ETS 350000.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2019 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development VOLONTARI NEL MONDO RTM ETS 350000.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2021 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development VOLONTARI NEL MONDO RTM ETS 173000.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2022 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development VOLONTARI NEL MONDO RTM ETS XM-DAC-6-4-009302-01-6 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development THE OBJECTIVE OF THE INITIATIVE PROPOSED FOR FINANCING IS TO SUPPORT THE KOSOVAR MINISTRY OF HEALTH IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HEALTH SECTOR MASTER PLAN IN SOME OF ITS COMPONENTS WITHIN THE PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND TERTIARY LEVELS OF THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FINALITA DELL'INIZIATIVA E' DI SOSTENERE IL MIN DELLA SANITA DEL KOSOVO NELL'IMPLEMENTAZIONE DEL PIANO DI SVILUPPO IN ALCUNE DELLE SUE COMPONENTI DI SANITA PRIMARIA, SECONDARIA E TERZIARIA AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Health policy and administrative management Gender Equality Disability Aid to Environment Participatory Development/Good Governance Trade Development Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) 178820.00 Commitment - Financial Year 2011 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 178820.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2011 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 597080.00 Commitment - Financial Year 2013 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 342840.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2016 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 40000.00 Commitment - Financial Year 2019 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 254391.80 Disboursement - Financial Year 2019 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 109825.75 Disboursement - Financial Year 2020 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 24042.01 Disboursement - Financial Year 2021 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 21057.68 Disboursement - Financial Year 2022 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 744.62 Disboursement - Financial Year 2023 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development XM-DAC-6-4-012930-01-0 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Kosovo’s HoReCa (hotel/restaurant/catering) sector has the potential of driving strong employment growth and local economic development, thereby contributing to the social inclusion of women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and young people and reducing incentives to out-migration and. In order to realize this potential for more and better jobs, key sector stakeholders need to work in partnership and overcome a set of complex and interconnected constraints that are embedded in the social, political, institutional and economic systems prevailing in Kosovo. In this respect, the Project supports key sectors stakeholders in addressing root causes that can be traced to both supply side and demand side factors, i.e. within the institutions that are responsible for providing relevant skills, competences (including entrepreneurial ones), and guidance to the workforce (supply side), and within the enterprises operating in the sector, where employers may not always be aware of concrete steps they can take to improve working conditions, retain talent, and increase productivity overall (demand side). The main target group are young women and men (15-29 years of age) who face compounded labour market challenges when transitioning from school to work. Based on detailed and participatory analysis of future skills needs and binding constraints to job growth in the sector, the Project works with selected Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to improve the quality of facilities, equipment, and curricula available to learners. The Project’s investments in furthering work-based learning opportunities, self-employment, career guidance and other employability support services, as well as awareness and protection of young people’s rights in the world of work are intended to ease school-to-work transition and improve labour market outcomes. Additionally, by working with small and medium-sized enterprises on enhancing working conditions (including safety and health at the workplace) and investing in people, the Project aims at sustaining more competitive and responsible enterprises in the industry. Partnerships with relevant organizations in Italy’s HoReCa sector underpin project design and implementation, as well as sustainability of results. Il settore HoReCa (hotel/ristorante/catering) in Kosovo ha il potenziale per stimolare una forte crescita dell’occupazione e lo sviluppo economico locale, contribuendo così all’inclusione sociale delle donne, delle minoranze, delle persone con disabilità e dei giovani. Per realizzare questo potenziale nuovi e migliori posti di lavoro devono essere creati e, a tal fine, le principali parti interessate del settore devono lavorare in partenariato e superare una serie di vincoli complessi e interconnessi che sono incorporati nei sistemi sociali, politici, istituzionali ed economici prevalenti in Kosovo. A questo proposito, il Progetto supporta le parti interessate di settori chiave nell’affrontare le cause profonde che possono essere ricondotte a fattori sia dal lato dell’offerta, sia dal lato della domanda. Cio’ significa sia all’interno delle istituzioni che sono responsabili di fornire abilità, competenze (comprese quelle imprenditoriali) e orientamento ai soggetti interessati (lato dell’offerta), sia all’interno delle imprese che operano nel settore, dove i datori di lavoro potrebbero non essere sempre consapevoli delle misure concrete che possono intraprendere per migliorare le condizioni di lavoro, trattenere i talenti e aumentare la produttività complessiva (lato della domanda). Il principale gruppo target sono i giovani (uomini e donne), tra i 15-29 anni di età, che affrontano le complesse sfide del mercato del lavoro nel passaggio dalla scuola al lavoro. Sulla base di un’analisi dettagliata e partecipativa delle future esigenze di competenze e dei vincoli vincolanti alla crescita occupazionale nel settore, il progetto collabora con istituti selezionati di istruzione e formazione tecnica e professionale (TVET) per migliorare anche la qualità delle strutture, delle attrezzature e dei programmi di studio a disposizione degli studenti. Gli investimenti del Progetto sono volti a promuovere opportunità di apprendimento basato sul lavoro, anche autonomo, orientamento professionale e altri servizi di supporto all'occupabilità, nonché la consapevolezza e la tutela dei diritti dei giovani nel mondo 4 del lavoro. Questo per facilitare la transizione scuola-lavoro e migliorare esiti del mercato del lavoro. Inoltre, collaborando con le piccole e medie imprese per migliorare le condizioni di lavoro (compresa la sicurezza e la salute sul posto di lavoro) e investendo nelle persone, il progetto mira a sostenere imprese più competitive e responsabili nel settore. I partenariati con organizzazioni rilevanti nel settore HoReCa italiano sono alla base della progettazione e dell’implementazione del progetto, nonché della sostenibilità dei risultati. AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development ILO - INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION ALT AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Vocational training Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training Gender Equality Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Disability Nutrition Aid to Environment Participatory Development/Good Governance Trade Development Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) 4000000.00 Commitment - Financial Year 2024 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development ILO - INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION ALT 1250000.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2024 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development ILO - INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION ALT 1500000.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2026 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development ILO - INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION ALT XM-DAC-6-4-009497-02-5 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development IMPROVEMENT OF LIVING CONDITIONS OF CHILDREN IN CHARGE OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN KOSOVO THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE HOME AND FAMILY FORMS OF SUPPORT MIGLIORAMENTO DELLE CONDIZIONI DI VITA DEI MINORI A CARICO DEI SERVIZI SOCIALI IN KOSOVO SVILLUPANDO FORME DI ACCOGLIENZA E SOSTEGNO FAMILIARE AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AIBI - AMICI DEI BAMBINI AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Social Protection Gender Equality Aid to Environment Participatory Development/Good Governance Trade Development Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) 2222.70 Commitment - Financial Year 2012 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AIBI - AMICI DEI BAMBINI 2222.70 Disboursement - Financial Year 2012 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AIBI - AMICI DEI BAMBINI 4442.00 Commitment - Financial Year 2013 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AIBI - AMICI DEI BAMBINI 4442.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2013 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AIBI - AMICI DEI BAMBINI 8219.16 Commitment - Financial Year 2014 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AIBI - AMICI DEI BAMBINI 8219.16 Disboursement - Financial Year 2014 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AIBI - AMICI DEI BAMBINI 7115.27 Commitment - Financial Year 2015 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AIBI - AMICI DEI BAMBINI 7115.27 Disboursement - Financial Year 2015 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AIBI - AMICI DEI BAMBINI 488.25 Commitment - Financial Year 2016 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AIBI - AMICI DEI BAMBINI 488.25 Disboursement - Financial Year 2016 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AIBI - AMICI DEI BAMBINI XM-DAC-6-4-009157-01-3 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development The project, implemented in partnership with the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari (IAMB), aims to assist the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development of Kosovo (MAFRD) in the process of the European integration by facilitating the adoption of EU food safety standards. In particular the initiative, in line with the “Agriculture and Rural Development Plan 2009-2013” of the MAFRD, intends to: i) update and harmonise rules and procedures in line with the European standards for plant protection, plant health control and organic farming; ii) upgrade the laboratories of plant disease diagnosis and chemical analysis of MAFRD; iii) strengthen the national quarantine service, iv) enhance the local fruit ecotypes through a work of clone selection; v) develop a national nursery through technical assistance, awareness and training, vi) strengthen the extension services of the MAFRD. Il progetto, realizzato in partenariato con l’Istituto Agronomico Mediterraneo di Bari (IAMB), mira ad assistere il Ministero dell’Agricoltura, Foreste e Sviluppo Rurale del Kosovo (MAFRD) nel processo d’integrazione nell’Unione Europea facilitando l’adozione degli standard europei in materia di sicurezza alimentare. In particolare, il progetto, in linea con il “Piano per l’Agricoltura e Sviluppo Rurale 2009-2013” del MAFRD, intende: i) aggiornare e armonizzare agli standard europei le misure legislative per la protezione delle piante, i controlli fitosanitari e l’agricoltura biologica; ii) potenziare i laboratori di diagnosi fitopatologica e di analisi chimiche del MAFRD; iii) rafforzare il servizio di quarantena nazionale; iv) valorizzare gli ecotipi locali di pomacee, drupacee e vite attraverso un lavoro di selezione clonale e sanitaria; v) sviluppare l’attività vivaistica a livello nazionale attraverso azioni di assistenza, sensibilizzazione e formazione; vi) potenziare il servizio di divulgazione del MAFRD. AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development CIHEAM - CENTRO INTERNAZIONALE DI ALTI STUDI AGRONOMICI MEDITERR AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Agricultural inputs Gender Equality Aid to Environment Participatory Development/Good Governance Trade Development Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) 2200000.00 Commitment - Financial Year 2009 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development CIHEAM - CENTRO INTERNAZIONALE DI ALTI STUDI AGRONOMICI MEDITERR 858495.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2009 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development CIHEAM - CENTRO INTERNAZIONALE DI ALTI STUDI AGRONOMICI MEDITERR -841225.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2016 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development CIHEAM - CENTRO INTERNAZIONALE DI ALTI STUDI AGRONOMICI MEDITERR 841225.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2017 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development CIHEAM - CENTRO INTERNAZIONALE DI ALTI STUDI AGRONOMICI MEDITERR XM-DAC-6-4-009302-02-0 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development THE OBJECTIVE OF THE INITIATIVE PROPOSED FOR FINANCING IS TO SUPPORT THE KOSOVAR MINISTRY OF HEALTH IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HEALTH SECTOR MASTER PLAN IN SOME OF ITS COMPONENTS WITHIN THE PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND TERTIARY LEVELS OF THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FINALITA DELL'INIZIATIVA E' DI SOSTENERE IL MIN DELLA SANITA DEL KOSOVO NELL'IMPLEMENTAZIONE DEL PIANO DI SVILUPPO IN ALCUNE DELLE SUE COMPONENTI DI SANITA PRIMARIA, SECONDARIA E TERZIARIA AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Health policy and administrative management Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births Gender Equality Disability Aid to Environment Participatory Development/Good Governance Trade Development Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) 562000.00 Commitment - Financial Year 2009 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 12374.37 Disboursement - Financial Year 2011 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 8511.11 Disboursement - Financial Year 2012 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 16951.42 Disboursement - Financial Year 2013 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 13259.46 Disboursement - Financial Year 2014 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 66085.94 Disboursement - Financial Year 2015 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 41447.17 Disboursement - Financial Year 2016 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 73974.42 Disboursement - Financial Year 2017 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 70342.36 Disboursement - Financial Year 2018 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 21616.62 Disboursement - Financial Year 2019 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 6128.97 Disboursement - Financial Year 2020 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 913.28 Disboursement - Financial Year 2021 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development -190394.88 Commitment - Financial Year 2025 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development XM-DAC-6-4-009497-01-4 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development IMPROVEMENT OF LIVING CONDITIONS OF CHILDREN IN CHARGE OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN KOSOVO THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE HOME AND FAMILY FORMS OF SUPPORT MIGLIORAMENTO DELLE CONDIZIONI DI VITA DEI MINORI A CARICO DEI SERVIZI SOCIALI IN KOSOVO SVILUPPANDO FORME DI ACCOGLIENZA E SOSTEGNO FAMILIARE AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AIBI - AMICI DEI BAMBINI AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Social Protection Gender Equality Aid to Environment Participatory Development/Good Governance Trade Development Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) 705191.00 Commitment - Financial Year 2011 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AIBI - AMICI DEI BAMBINI 240913.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2011 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AIBI - AMICI DEI BAMBINI 259170.77 Disboursement - Financial Year 2013 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AIBI - AMICI DEI BAMBINI 143172.84 Disboursement - Financial Year 2014 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AIBI - AMICI DEI BAMBINI -286.94 Commitment - Financial Year 2018 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AIBI - AMICI DEI BAMBINI -494.73 Commitment - Financial Year 2025 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AIBI - AMICI DEI BAMBINI XM-DAC-6-4-013077-01-0 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development The initiative is designed as a second phase of a previous intervention (PEDAKOS - AID 011860) in support of the Kosovar Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) in the implementation of the pre-school education component of the National Education Strategy. The development of a quality early childhood education system accessible to all is currently one of the top national priorities of the Partner Country, with a view to strengthening local human capital in a crucial segment (0-6 years) for the sustainable development of future Kosovar generations. The local Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation represents the counterpart and the line authority for both the identification and implementation of the intervention. The intervention integrates and acts synergically with the main international support programs for the sector (World Bank, EU, UNICEF), addressing two related issues: 1) the low quality of existing pre-school services; 2) limited access to the aforementioned services by children and families. According to the World Bank, the lack of access to childcare services is one of the main obstacles to Kosovar women finding, obtaining and maintaining a job. The initiative was born following the request of the Kosovar MESTI and with the full support of the Italian Embassy in Pristina. It aims at increasing opportunities for children in Kosovo to realize their human capital potential by providing inclusion and equal access to early childhood education (Strategic Objective 1 - Early childhood education of the National EDUCATION STRATEGY 2022-2026), in order to enhance child education and to reduce unpaid care work and promote the economic empowerment of women. L’iniziativa si configura come una seconda fase di un precedente intervento promosso (PEDAKOS - AID 011860) in supporto al Ministero dell'Istruzione, della Scienza, della Tecnologia e dell'Innovazione (MESTI) kosovaro nell’implementazione della componente di educazione prescolare della Strategia Nazionale sull’Educazione. Lo sviluppo di un sistema educativo dell’infanzia di qualità e accessibile a tutti è attualmente una delle top national priorities del Paese partner, nell’ottica di rafforzare il capitale umano locale in un segmento cruciale (0-6 anni) per gli apprendimenti e lo sviluppo delle future generazioni kosovare. Il MESTI rappresenta l’interlocutore e l’autorità di riferimento sia per l’identificazione sia per la realizzazione dell’intervento. L’intervento integra e agisce in maniera sinergica con i principali programmi internazionali di supporto al settore (Banca Mondiale, UE, UNICEF), agendo su due problematiche correlate: 1) la bassa qualità dei servizi prescolari esistenti; 2) l’accesso limitato ai suddetti servizi da parte di bambini e famiglie. Secondo la Banca Mondiale, proprio il mancato accesso ai servizi per l’infanzia si configura come uno dei principali ostacoli alla ricerca, ottenimento e mantenimento di un lavoro da parte delle donne kosovare. La nuova iniziativa mira a capitalizzare gli ottimi risultati della Fase 1, estendendoli dalle scuole pilota (15) ad un numero più ampio di scuole (50). Lo scambio di know-how ed expertise con eccellenze italiane è un elemento centrale della strategia d’intervento ed è stato riconosciuto dagli attori locali come una delle principali best-practices della Fase 1. La consapevolezza di quest’ultimi rispetto al valore aggiunto dell’expertise italiana nel settore è estremamente elevata. Si prevede, pertanto, un forte coinvolgimento di eccellenze educative italiane pubbliche e private in ambito 0-6 nella partnership. L’iniziativa nasce su espressa richiesta del MESTI e con il pieno appoggio dell’Ambasciata d’Italia a Pristina. L'obiettivo è aumentare le opportunità per i bambini del Kosovo di realizzare il loro capitale umano potenziale fornendo inclusione e pari accesso all'educazione della prima infanzia (Obiettivo strategico 1 - Educazione della prima infanzia della STRATEGIA NAZIONALE PER L'EDUCAZIONE 2022-2026), al fine di migliorare l'educazione dei bambini e ridurre il lavoro di cura non retribuito e promuovere l'empowerment economico delle donne. AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Early childhood education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States Gender Equality Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Disability Nutrition Aid to Environment Participatory Development/Good Governance Trade Development Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) 1000000.00 Commitment - Financial Year 2024 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 400000.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2026 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development