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.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Kosovo |
Inclusive economic Development nothemedefined
Sviluppo delle piccole e medie imprese (PMI)
Supporto commerciale & inclusione economica |
01.07.2024
- 31.01.2031 |
CHF 5’580’000
|
- HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation
- Other international or foreign NGO North
- Settore privato straniero Sud/Est
- Settore privato svizzero
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE INDUSTRIA
BUSINESS & OTHER SERVICES
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Sviluppo delle piccole e medie imprese (PMI)
Business support services and institutions
Tipo di aiuto Mandato con fondo fiduciario
Mandato senza fondo fiduciario
Numero del progetto 7F10355
| Contesto | 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. |
| Obiettivi | 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. |
| Gruppi target | 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. |
| Effetti a medio termine |
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 |
| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: • 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 Risultati fasi precedenti: 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. |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale ONG internazionale o straniera Economia privata Organizzazione svizzera senza scopo di lucro |
| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori |
• 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 | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 5’580’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 1’059’669 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF 520’000 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 13’600’000 |
| Fasi del progetto | Fase 1 01.07.2024 - 31.01.2031 (Fase in corso) |
