5 minutes agoCostett: Young people are leaving because in Kosovo there is work for them
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)US Ambassador to Pristina Philip Kosnett said today that Kosovo still has work to do in its economic development and strengthening of peace, while calling for new jobs to be offered, as in their absence people are abandoning the country. He made these comments at the closing ceremony [...]
He made these comments at the closing ceremony of the leadership programme through which scholarships and partnerships have been offered at the American and Kosovo universities, supported by the US government and Kosovo.
People are leaving Kosovo because they cannot find jobs unless they belong to the right family or party, and many others are considering leaving.
American diplomat has encouraged U Programme participantsAID Leadership Transformer (TLP) ) Stocks and Partnerships to play an important role in future prospects and lead important changes in economic, political, and social fields.
Moreover, the U.S. diplomat also spoke of the challenges with which students of the T program The LP will face building Kosovo's economic future, and finding ways to overcome these challenges.
The US ambassador said that for unblocking the economic potential, the Government of Kosovo should focus on offering young people opportunities to develop the skills needed for jobs, reform in the education system and avoid policy from the education sector.
Justice means allowing more women to participate in the job market and to have the same chances of success as men. It also means not mixing politics in the employment process. Bright people are leaving Kosovo because they can't find work if they don't belong to the right family or party, and many others are considering leaving”, he said.
The American diplomat highlighted the importance of continuing peace in the country, saying companies cannot succeed without justice and perfect peace for Kosovo and its neighbours.
While, Education Minister Fatmir Bytyqi praised the role of the American state in supporting Kosovo as a partner in the field of education.
Program USAID Transformer Leadership (TLP) ) Stocks and Partnerships, this five-year-old activity is aimed at developing a leadership framework that will lead significant changes in Kosovo's economic, political and social fields through stock exchanges, leadership development and partnerships with universities in the US.
TLP has enabled 181 students to earn master-level diplomas and 107 other stock exchangers to complete professional Certificate programmes in the US.
Program USAID's Transforming Leadership ] Stocks and Partnerships were forged in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, while the implementing partner was World Learning.
