B2B between local and diaspora companies in KosICT
On October 13-14, 2023, GERMIN joined the technology conference – KosICT, to facilitate business-to-business (B2B) meetings between local companies and those from the diaspora. GERMIN has invited companies from the ICT sector related to the diaspora as well as local ones in order to promote partnerships. Participating companies included Mesh COM, AlbiSoft GmbH, OneFor, ALBI […]
Civic Engagement Program Unveiled in Berlin
During the meeting with professionals from the diaspora in Germany on September 21, the program for Civic Engagement (CEA), a five-year initiative implemented by the Kosovar Civil Society Foundation (KCSF) in partnership with USAID, was presented. About 50 professionals from different fields were informed of the opportunities to share their knowledge and skills with civil […]
OPEN CALL FOR BUSINESSES:PARTICIPATION IN THE ALBANIAN BUSINESS FAIR IN AUSTRIA 2023
Background and a brief description of the activity: A large number of the diaspora originating from Kosovo is concentrated in the most developed countries of the globe. Still, it maintains ties with the homeland in various cases, from family ties to economic engagement. Today, the diaspora originating from Kosovo represents an extraordinary financial, economic, and […]
GERMIN Meets with Vushtrri’s Municipality Mayor
After productive meetings with various Municipal Mayors, the GERMIN team convened at the Municipality of Vushtrri, where they met with Mayor Mr. Ferit Idrizi. Also present was Mrs. Medina Bunjaku, the Director of Culture, Youth, and Sports, whose valuable insights further enhanced the discussions. During this meeting, GERMIN, along with Mr. Ferizi and Mrs. Bunjaku, […]
NEWSLETTER: Diaspora Flet 2023
72 hours, 400+ participants, 74 speakers, 13 sessions, 21 partner organizations and institutions On May 18, 19, and 20, 2023, GERMIN organized the third edition of the largest Albanian Diaspora Conference, “Diaspora Flet”, in Prishtina. Themed “How can we co-create?” – the conference aimed to explore and foster cooperation in various fields, positively affecting the […]
27 municipal officials start training for investment project design
27 officials from the Municipality of Podujeva, Rahovec, Vushtrri, Istog, Prizren, Gjilan and Ferizaj have started the “Training and Workshop for Investment Projects” – which aims to increase the capacities of municipal officials in the design of investment projects. The two-day training is focused on the theoretical part of the drafting of investment projects and […]
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 […]
Call for Trainers: Investment Projects Training for Municipal Officials
GERMIN calls all interested entities or individuals to submit their proposals for the request for offers for trainers with the aim to equip municipal officials with the necessary skills and knowledge to attract diaspora direct investments through competitive investment projects. In March 2023, GERMIN signed a cooperation agreement with Caritas Switzerland in Kosovo within the […]
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 […]
