13.08.2020, Prishtina
A joint meeting is held between the General Secretary of the MLG, Mrs. Rozafa Ukimeraj and Mrs. Katharina Stocker, Director of the Swiss Office for Development and Cooperation, as well as Mrs. Saranda Cana, Senior Officer of the National Program, within the SDC. On this occasion, information is exchanged regarding the management of the pandemic situation, whereas the focus of the discussion was the next phase of the support of the Swiss Government for the municipal performance fund.

The cooperation and support for the next phase will focus on advancing the municipal performance system, as well as establishing a sustainable institutional system for the municipal performance grant. As part of the support, information was also shared regarding the involvement of the Ministry of Finance and their contribution as a sponsor of the legislation on local government finances. The involvement of other donors as well as the IPA 3 Programme and the inclusion of the performance grant in EU support programs and other donors, was the topic of discussion at this meeting.