01 Dec 2016

increasing the competitiveness, product quality and sales of wood processor / europian union office in kosovo

To create favourable economic conditions by enhancing the competitiveness, product quality and sales of wood processors, thus generating sustainable employment and economic development in Ferizaj, Kacanik and Shterpce. To increase productivity, quality and market performance of 30 wood processing companies in Ferizaj, Kacanik and Shterpce municipalities, Wood processing SMEs (305sqm people managers and staff), educational institutions (400 students from technical schools), clients, suppliers of wood processing companies, the unemployed and ethnic minorities. 200,000 inhabitants of the region, wood processors, labour workforce, local communities, unemployed, students and Kosovo Government (through import substitution).Established cooperative production and promotion (sales), enhanced management skills towards innovative business improvements in 30 wood processing companies, certified quality of products and processes (ISO, FSC), constructed tangible infrastructure (commercial show room venue) and  a VET (Vocational Education & Training) centre. ISO / FSC Certification of 10 companies, attend 2 (two) European Fairs / Expo, construct a commercial wood products salon (retail center), construct a VET (Vocational Education & Training) center