Project Summary

The City Experiment Fund (CEF) project aims to drive system transformation in the region through providing an environment for innovation and experimentation, responding to local needs and aspirations in real time.

The Urban Transformation Initiative (UTI), an extension of CEF, collaborates with other UNDP projects and the Municipality of Pristina as its primary partner. The UTI project aims to improve the urban liveability in Pristina by efficiently implementing prototypes developed during the portfolio co-design phase under CEF.

Project Objective

The UTI aims to drive urban transformation in Pristina by engaging a diverse range of stakeholders in a collaborative co-design process. It aims to leverage innovative, collaborative and funding tools to scale up successful prototypes and initiatives. To effectively expand activities initiated within the platform, UTI aims to expand funds and establish strategic partnerships for development within the local ecosystem. Through this process, the UTI aims to foster the development of a resilient and active community within the municipality.

Expected outcomes/outputs

• Activate transformation of urban systems enabled by prototype implementation. 
• Accelerate urban transport by prioritizing and enhancing the bus system.
• Explore innovative financial mechanisms for embedding and scaling up successful prototypes.

Project Milestones/Deliverables

• Create socializing areas in a mid-scale urban block to improve liveability for women, men and children 
• Create age-friendly public outdoor spaces for girls and boys aged 10+ to improve children socializing
• Developing a Bus Priority Action Plan (BPAP) 
• Enhance the BPAP by using innovative communication tools with the community
• Test scaling prototypes by exploring innovative funding sources

Status:
Active (NEW)

Time Frame:
One Year

Where:
Pristina

Focus Area:
Urban livability

Beneficiaries:
Pristina communities and inhabitants

Partners:
United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
Municipality of Pristina
Healthier Kosovo 2
Climate Promise

Donor(s):
Ministry of Finance of Slovakia
Municipality of Pristina

Budget:
270,000 EUR

Contact: 
Enisa Serhati
Inclusive Growth and Climate Resilience
Portfolio Manager
enisa.serhati@undp.org
Phone: +383 (0) 38 249 066 (Ext. 311) 
Mob: +383 49 117 575