Sweden and ILO Sign an Agreement to Enhance Labour Inspectorate Efficiency, Improve Working Conditions, and Drive Productivity for SME Workers.

Despite Kosovo’s steady GDP growth over the past decade, formal employment opportunities remain limited—especially for women and young people. Many job seekers face barriers such as low wages, poor working conditions, and a lack of skills development, while employers struggle to find qualified workers, exacerbating labour shortages in key industries.

To address these issues, this initiative takes a two-pronged approach:

1. Enhancing Labour Law Compliance – Strengthening the capacities of the Labour Inspectorate including its digital transformation and social partners to improve workplace safety and health and uphold labour rights.
2. Supporting SMEs for Sustainable Growth – Delivering tailored guidance and training to help enterprises improve working conditions, enhance employee performance, implement sustainable and digital solutions, increase productivity in SMEs, and strengthen their integration into global supply chains. 

This initiative builds on the ongoing support of Sweden and the ILO and aligns with Kosovo’s broader economic and social development goals. By investing in workplace safety, labour law enforcement, and private sector development, the program aims to create better job opportunities, enhance enterprise productivity, and foster a more competitive labour market.