Raspberry has established itself as a go-to crop for hundreds of smallholder farmers in the Sharr/Šar mountains of south Kosovo.
Prior to this appointment, Ms. Suokko was Senior Adviser in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Finland in Helsinki since September 2017. She also served as Head of Cooperation for MFA of Finland in Myanmar (2014-2017) and Senior Adviser in the MFA of Finland (2012-2014).
As my five years of service to UNDP Kosovo comes to a close, I have been frequently asked, “is Kosovo a better place than it was when you started?” To this, I can say yes.
Together, with our partners and donors, we have achieved results to be proud of.
Filigree has been an important part of Prizren's cultural heritage for centuries. Read the story of how masters of the craft are preserving the artform by teaching a group of multi-ethnic students how to shape thin strips of silver into beautiful pieces of art
In Kosovo, frost threatens an old tradition
The Sharr/Šar mountains in southern Kosovo are known for their high quality produce. Honey is no exception. Beekeepers from this area often file orders for their entire harvest before it even starts. In the autumn and winter months, when warm tea with honey becomes a necessity, this liquid gold turns into even a rarer commodity. Even at 10 to 12 EUR a kilo, chasing after a jar of honey can become a treasure hunt.
United through a Shared Love of Sports
The gymnasium was teeming with excitement as spectators watched Zgjim Gërxhaliu position himself to make the shot that won Prishtina team first place. They had gathered for EURO Street Ball 2017, a street ball tournament that brings together young athletes from municipalities all over Kosovo and other countries in the region.
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About Kosovo*
1.8 Million
Population
29.7
Poverty rate
$3,579
GDP per capita
0.714
Human Dev. Index
