Gjilan, October 8, 2026
Ms. Fetije Begolli, Director of the Department for Planning and Local Economic Development, participated in the “Anamorava Economic Forum 2026,” organized by the Kosovo Chamber of Commerce and the “Kadri Zeka” Public University.
Representatives from institutions of the Republic of Kosovo, Anamorava municipalities, the business community, the diaspora, and international organizations attended the forum.
The forum featured a presentation on MLGA’s development policies and priorities regarding local economic development, as well as the ongoing support the Ministry provides to advance local self-government and strengthen the role of municipalities in economic development. This support is delivered through the: Guide for Drafting Local Economic Development Strategies, the Local Economic Development Strategy Model, the National Program for Local Economic Development 2030 (NPLED), and the Municipal Economic Profile Model, a practical tool for showcasing local economic potential to domestic and international investors.
Additionally, participants were briefed on the drafting process for the new Local Self-Government Strategy, which is structured around four strategic objectives: Advancing the legal framework for local self-government; Local economic development; Good governance and local democracy; and the Digitalization, innovation, and modernization of local administration.
Through this Strategy, local economic development will be supported by promoting competitive local economies, increasing inclusive employment, developing professional skills, improving local infrastructure, and enhancing investment coordination between the central and local levels.
The forum concluded with B2B meetings involving businesses, the diaspora, institutions, and municipalities, aimed at establishing partnerships and creating new opportunities for employment and investment.
