Kosovo Export Network

One success story at a time! Watch this inspiring journey support by #USAIDKosovo. USAID DT Global Kutia

The “Individual Success Story” campaign has successfully come to an end, and it’s been #inspiring to see the incredible journeys of those who took part. ?? Over the past few months, the #campaign has highlighted the #dedication, hard work, and achievements of many individuals and their companies in #prefab, #ICT, #food, and #wood sectors. From #ecofriendly solutions to #qualityproducts, skilled #craftsmanship, and innovative #digitaladvancements, these stories shined a light on the contributions of these sectors to the significant rise in #exports, reflecting their presence in #globalmarkets. ?? Such accomplishments have had a great impact on Kosovo’s #economic and #socialprogress. ?? USAID DT Global #SuccessStories #Inspiration #EconomicGrowth #Innovation #GlobalMarkets

?? Internship Opportunity! ??The USAID Kosovo Compete Activity is currently looking to hire a Communications and Social Media Intern. ???????? University students about to complete studies or newly graduated and eager to acquire work experience are encouraged to apply! ? Application deadline: January 24, 2025 ?? See here for details: https://lnkd.in/ewnZ2uyQ

?Meet Azem Rexhaj, Co-Founder of A.H.I. GmbH. Azem's #aspiration and hard work led to the successful creation of A.H.I, a unique #business that connects #Kosovar #manufacturers with the #Germanmarket. ?? This company is focused on the #export of high-quality products of their #partners and is dedicated to supporting businesses from #Kosovo and the #woodindustry by bringing and promoting the excellence of local #craftsmanship in #Germany.? #USAIDCompeteActivity’s support in providing assistance for opening a #showroom, offering expert advice, promoting their products, and organizing #networking events is considered a reason for their #success. ?? These efforts helped the company establish a strong presence in the German market and expand their business through valuable #connections and #visibility. ?? Throughout this time, Azem has learned not only the aspects of running a business but also the importance of good #partnerships and how they contribute to #growth. ?? USAID DT Global #Woodindustry #SuccessStory #BusinessGrowth #KosovoToGermany #LocalCraftsmanship #USAIDKosovo #CompeteActivity #Partnerships #AHIGmbH

?Meet Arber Kryeziu, Co-Founder of Makerspace Innovation Center Prizren. Arber's vision for a #communitycenter open for all has led to #MakerspaceICPrizren, an #innovative hub that contributes to #entrepreneurship in #Prizren. What started as a #coworking space, now serves as a support center for start-up businesses, it helps people develop their ideas and also offers #trainingprograms with a focus on #employment. ?? This center has a wide range of training programs in multiple fields, including the #woodsector. Their #CNCmachine operation trainings in particular, have seen high demand and notable impact on employment in this industry. ??? Through #collaboration with #USAID #CompeteActivity, MICP has received assistance to work towards accreditation as a training center in the #woodworking profile. This will strengthen their credibility and allow them to offer certified training programs that attract more participants, addressing the high demand and contributing to the industry's #growth and modernization. Arber's work with #MICP has not only impacted the community but has also strengthened his management skills and shaped him into a #professional who is always dedicated to help people learn and grow in many aspects. ?? USAID DT Global Makerspace Innovation Center Prizren #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #MICP #USAIDKosovo #CompeteActivity #Community #CNCmachines #Woodindustry #Growth

#USAID #CompeteActivity supports the signing of a #memorandum of understanding between Kllasteri Prefab Kosova and University of Prishtina – Faculty of #Architecture. ?? Through this partnership, these institutes will collaborate in #research, professional programs and projects. ?? They will share professional resources, organize seminars, #workshops, exhibitions, and #conferences, and apply the knowledge gained through research and #professional projects, while also exploring other ways to cooperate. ?? USAID DT Global Kllasteri Prefab Kosova University of Prishtina #USAIDKosovo #CompeteActivity #PrefabKosova #UP #Collaboration #Research #Education #Architecture #Partnership

?? Request for Applications: Fostering Growth through Market Diversification Grant. ?? USAID Kosovo Compete Activity offers grants of up to €80,000 to support Kosovo's Wood Processing, Food Processing, ICT, and Prefabricated Housing sectors in accessing international markets. ?? Apply by January 8, 2025, at 17:00 via [email protected]. ?? Find more details below! ??

?Meet Mentor Zeka, Co-owner of Mobile Dekor. Mentor’s #determination to grow and #improve his company has made it a very successful #furniturefactory in #Kosovo and an important part of the #woodindustry ??. Their growing reputation for #quality and #creativity has made it possible for #MobileDekor to expand internationally ?? and bring their style and #craftsmanship to a broader audience. With the #support of #USAID #CompeteActivity, they opened a #showroom in #Switzerland with two other companies in the #woodsector and it remains the biggest achievement for Mobile Dekor. Additionally, Compete assisted in #corporategovernance to improve operations, and integrating #MIKASoftware into their work to manage #production processes, while also supporting participation in numerous #events that led to valuable #networking opportunities, partnerships, and new #clients.?? Mentor’s #journey reflects his #growth from a hands-on worker to a #leader focusing on strategic #business development. The skills he developed during this time helped him manage different aspects of the business, improving the company’s #brand and its processes ??. USAID DT Global Mobile Dekor #SuccessStory #BusinessGrowth #Networking #InternationalExpansion #Export #WoodIndustry #MobileDekor #USAIDKosovo #CompeteActivity

?? The Eurofruti Way ?? Watch Eurofruti's success story and see how their journey, supported by USAID Compete Activity, has led to remarkable achievements. #Eurofruti #SuccessStory #USAID #Empowerment USAID DT Global Eurofruti L.L.C

25 years of #USAID in #Kosovo! ?? As part of the #regionalevents for USAID’s 25th anniversary in Kosovo, today’s celebration took place in #Gjakova. Among speeches, #successstories, and the booths that highlighted the accomplishments of several projects, #DigitalCorner took place as well. ? In this Digital Corner, a few #platforms supported by the #CompeteActivity were showcased, presenting how they have benefited various industries by #digitalizing processes and making everyday tasks more efficient. ???? USAID DT Global #USAIDKosovo #CompeteActivity #25YearsofUSAID #DigitalTransformation #Innovation