IBAS: From an Innovative Idea to a Financial Market Leader
When Gazmend Selmani began his journey to establish IBAS, he had a clear vision: to create a financial institution that would not only modernize payment and investment services but also change the way individuals and businesses manage their finances. Identifying a gap in the market and a strong demand for innovation, he and his team […]
Tryezë Diskutimi – Fuqizimi i Forcës Punëtore në Kosovë: Kapitali Njerëzor dhe Mentorimi
Kjo tryezë diskutimi theksoi rolin e kapitalit njerëzor të diasporës në formimin e forcës punëtore të Kosovës. Mentorët e diasporës dhe përfituesit lokalë (mentees) që ishin pjesë e Programit të Mentorimit Peer-to-peer të Diasporës, ndanë disa nga arritjet dhe reagimet mbi ndikimin e programit gjatë viteve. Në fjalën e tij të mirëseardhjes, Z. Avni […]
Unlocking Workforce Potential: Diaspora Support for Workforce Development in Kosovo
Diaspora professionals and local stakeholders are driving workforce development in Kosovo through a peer-to-peer mentorship. A roundtable event organized by GERMIN and USAID Private Sector-Led Workforce Development Activity discussed the key elements of this project.
Intercom’s Success at the Albanian Business Fair in Austria
Discover the entrepreneurial journey of Armend Jakupi, leading Intercom since 2013. Specializing in work shoes and uniforms, Intercom has thrived under Armend’s leadership. Supported by GERMIN, Armend ventured into the Albanian Business Fair in Austria in October 2023, securing impactful partnerships with four Vienna-based businesses.
Women Entrepreneurs from Kosovo meet with Albanian Businesses in Germany
On Friday, April 28, 20 women entrepreneurs from Kosovo went to Düsseldorf where they had the opportunity to meet with dozens of businesses led by Albanians in Germany for two days. On the first day, they visited the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) in Essen city. On Saturday, on the second day of the […]
GERMIN during the first three months of 2023
In the first three months of the year, GERMIN continued the activities whose first mission is to connect the diaspora with the homeland. In this newsletter, you will be able to understand more about our work from January to March 2023. GERMIN launches the platform for the engagement of professionals We have launched the first […]
Engagement Opportunities from the Diaspora during 2023
Over the years, GERMIN has facilitated the engagement of professionals from the diaspora in their home countries, aiming to make this a more frequent and structured practice. In this regard, in 2023, there are more opportunities for diaspora professionals willing to share their know-how and skills in the homeland. They can do so as mentors […]
Save the Date for “Diaspora Flet 2023” Conference
GERMIN is delighted to announce the “Diaspora Flet 2023” Conference, to take place on May 18, 19, and 20, 2023 in Prishtina, Kosovo. For the third time, “Diaspora Flet” will gather hundreds of professionals, decision-makers, shareholders, and institutional representatives from the diaspora and home countries, for the third time. “Diaspora Flet” is the largest Albanian […]
The Virtual Fair of Women Entrepreneurs brought together 78 participants
This past Saturday, GERMIN held the Virtual Fair of Women Entrepreneurs as part of the “Diaspora for Women Entrepreneurs” project, supported by USAID Kosovo #CompeteActivity. The event featured 19 women entrepreneurs, who were divided into three different sectors: Information Technology (9), Wood (7), and Food Processing (3). The fair was divided into three sessions, each […]
The mosaic of architecture that united Kosovo with the world
Details make up the mosaic of life It all started in 2000, in the city of Prishtina, when the architect Adriatik Bytyqi founded TIKI. The studio was initially focused on design and interior design, creating beautiful spaces for clients in Kosovo and other European countries. But the company’s vision always aimed for something more. It […]