Project Summary 

The Creative Industries Project will contribute to development of a conducive environment for the growth of the creative economy by promoting creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship in both the public and private sectors. The intervention will support the development of creative and cultural institutions and industries through inclusive and data-driven policymaking, strengthened formal and informal education opportunities, and supporting private sector development and employment opportunities in the sector. 

What we want to achieve 

The Creative Industries project aims to boost creative industries as a key driver of economic growth. It will promote evidence-based policies supporting industry development and innovation, based on protected intellectual rights. Formal and informal training programs will empower diverse young individuals, fostering skills for future employment, entrepreneurship, or self-employment in the growing creative industries. Strengthening the academia-private sector partnership will connect job seekers with creative entrepreneurship, supporting private firms and fostering innovation under MIET. The project will create opportunities for Kosovo's creative economy by advancing research, improving access to expertise, establishing collaborative platforms, enhancing financial access, and promoting private sector growth. Building a dynamic and innovative creative sector in Kosovo will drive sustainable economic growth, new employment opportunities, and social inclusion for all. 

Expected Results: 

Output 1: Legal and policy framework that promotes a thriving creative economy is developed. 
Output 2: The skills and competence of young men and women are advanced through formal and informal education. 
Output 3: Creative industries have improved access to finance and R&D opportunities. Output 4: Municipal development is accelerated through a strategic planning and strengthening of the local creative offer, strategic innovation, and development of cultural tourism.

Status: Ongoing 

Time Frame: 
October 2023 – October 2026 

Where: 
Kosovo wide 

Implementing Partners:
Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship, and Trade (MIET) 
Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport (MCYS) 
Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) 

Donor(s): 
The Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Budget: 3,000,000 EUR 

Contact: 
United Nations Development Programme 39 Zagrebi Street, Arberia 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo Tel: +383 38 249 066 
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