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Greening Private Enterprises in Kosovo (GPEK)


GPEK empowers Kosovo’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to stay competitive and resilient as European markets increasingly demand compliance with green standards. By fostering innovation, access to finance, and quality business services, the project drives increased productivity. This transformation strengthens enterprises, sustains employment, and advances Kosovo’s inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Land/Region Thema Periode Budget
Kosovo
Inclusive economic Development
nothemedefined
KMU Förderung
Gewerbeunterstützung & Wirtschaftszugang
01.07.2024 - 31.01.2031
 CHF  5’580’000
Das Projekt in Kürze
Hintergrund The European Union (EU) is one of the main destinations for Kosovo’s exports. To remain competitive in these markets and cope with rising costs, SMEs in Kosovo are under growing pressure to adopt greener and more resource-efficient business practices. However, the current business environment is not yet strong enough to support a rapid green transition. Many SMEs lack the information and technical capacity required to meet EU regulatory standards. In addition, inadequate incentives and limited access to finance continue to constrain progress. If these challenges remain unaddressed, Kosovo risks facing negative economic and environmental consequences. Socially, this could further exacerbate job insecurity, emigration, and labor shortages. To mitigate these risks, Kosovo should prioritize mobilizing private capital, enhancing stakeholder’s knowledge and awareness of green transition opportunities, and strengthening innovation incentives.
Ziele Enhance the competitiveness and climate resilience of Kosovo’s SMEs by supporting their transition toward cleaner and more resource-efficient technologies and practices, leading to decent and inclusive employment.
Zielgruppen The project primarily targets small and medium enterprises and will work with organizations that support businesses, such as business service providers, the financial sector (like banks), the Government of Kosovo and others. The population target will include men and women from all ethnic groups who are seeking decent employment.
Mittelfristige Wirkungen

Outcome 1: Inform – Improved Awareness for Green Transition

Outcome 2: Enable – Improved Business Environment for Green Growth

Outcome 3: Transform – Green innovation systems enable SMEs to adopt and scale sustainable technologies and practices
Resultate

Erwartete Resultate:  

• Practical Knowledge Available and Peer Networks for SME Greening Established

• Green Business Service Models Developed and Tested

• Policy Action Support and Public–Private Dialogue Mechanisms Strengthened

• Services for Green Innovation Improved


Resultate von früheren Phasen:   Access to practical information regarding the green transition for SMEs is currently lacking. Furthermore, there is a lack of green transition know-how among stakeholders, and digital tools are underutilized. Obtaining green finance is challenging for smaller companies. Strategic policy commitments are not being translated into concrete policy incentives, and the green innovation ecosystem is non-existent.


Verantwortliche Direktion/Bundesamt DEZA
Projektpartner Vertragspartner
Internationale oder ausländische NGO
Privatsektor
Schweizerische Non-Profit-Organisation
  • HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation
  • Andere internationale oder ausländische NGO Norden
  • Ausländischer Privatsektor Süden/Osten
  • Schweizerischer Privatsektor


Koordination mit anderen Projekten und Akteuren

• Delegated cooperation with Sweden. Aligned with the EU Green Deal/ Western Balkans Green Agenda. Seeking synergies with GIZ, EBRD, Lux Dev, ADA etc;

• Synergies with SECO support in Kosovo on ESG know-how, public-private dialogue, green public finance, and SDC's support on climate, civil society, and social inclusion.
Budget Laufende Phase Schweizer Beitrag CHF    5’580’000 Bereits ausgegebenes Schweizer Budget CHF    1’059’669 Projekttotal seit Anfangsphase Schweizer Beitrag CHF   520’000 Budget inklusive Projektpartner CHF   13’600’000
Projektphasen Phase 1 01.07.2024 - 31.01.2031   (Laufende Phase)
  • Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD INDUSTRIE
    BUSINESS & OTHER SERVICES
    Sub-Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD
    Förderung kleiner und mittlerer Unternehmen (KMU)
    Services et institutions de soutien commerciaux
    Unterstützungsform Auftrag mit treuhänderischer Mittelverwaltung
    Auftrag mit treuhänderischer Mittelverwaltung
    Projektnummer

    7F10355

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Letzte Aktualisierung 06.05.2021