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Energy transition and climate mitigation in Kosovo

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• KOSOVO - Pioneering energy transition: a new framework for monitoring and accountability

  Published on 7 November 2024    By Veton KASAPOLLI    

  Luxembourg Cooperation is supporting Kosovo institutions to create a modern monitoring and evaluation system to guide the country’s Energy Strategy. Led by the Ministry of Economy and supported by the Energy transition and climate mitigation in Kosovo project, this initiative is a bold move toward a sustainable, green energy future.

  The core of this initiative is establishing a robust monitoring and evaluation system that aligns Kosovo’s regulatory framework with international standards for renewable energy and energy efficiency. The system will track key indicators over the next decades, providing transparency and enabling evidence-based decisions for ongoing improvements in the energy sector.

  The activity was launched with a workshop on 28 and 29 October involving 25 representatives from state institutions and key energy players in the country. "The approach proposed and agreed upon with stakeholders focuses on establishing an monitoring and evaluation system aimed at driving change in energy efficiency and decarbonization", explained Andrea POZZA, LuxDev consultant on monitoring and evaluation.

  

  Monitoring and evaluation workshop with institutions and key energy players

  This collaborative start fostered inter-institutional cooperation, laying a solid foundation for Kosovo's transition. The monitoring and evaluation system’s innovative digital platform will streamline data collection, aggregation, and analysis of 33 essential energy indicators, enhancing real-time decision-making.

  "This system is a groundbreaking tool for our institutions to monitor the progress of key policies. It will enable all stakeholders in the energy sector involved in the Energy Strategy to track both advancements and the impact of these changes", said Besiana QORRAJ-BERISHA, National Project Coordinator from the Ministry of Economy. 

  

  "Monitoring and evaluation system is crucial for evidence-based decision making in the energy sector. This endeavor, which implies closely working with all relevant stakeholders is crucial to ensure inter-institutional cooperation as a prerequisite of having a well-functioning system. It will ensure well-aligned information flow channels to ensure reliability of data flow, and enhanced data analysis", added Artan SADIKU, LuxDev Kosovo monitoring and evaluation specialist.

  

  With LuxDev’s expertise, the initiative focuses on local capacity-building, ensuring Kosovo’s institutions retain full ownership and operational knowledge of the monitoring and evaluation framework. This participatory approach empowers stakeholders and sets a benchmark for accountability and transparency, ultimately driving Kosovo’s green energy goals toward a resilient future.

  Kosovo’s Energy Strategy from 2022 to 2031 sets the tone for a more efficient energy consumption and lays out ambitious targets to increase its renewable energy capacities from 300 MW to 1600 MW by 2031. The specific objective of the Energy transition and climate mitigation in Kosovo project is to promote and facilitate the adoption of energy efficiency and renewable energy sources in Kosovo's transition to clean energy. The project is funded by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

• KOSOVO - Energy transition and climate mitigation in Kosovo project presented to stakeholders

  Published on 14 February 2024    By Christian KIRILOV   

  The new Energy transition and climate mitigation in Kosovo project, organised a meeting with stakeholders on 9 February to present its objectives for all main beneficiaries, including the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning, and Infrastructure, and the Kosovo Energy Efficiency Fund.

  The Project Manager, Mr. Christian Kirilov, provided a comprehensive overview of each planned task and activity within the project scope. The main results, which support the Energy Strategy of the Republic of Kosovo, include:

  • improving the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures through increased support to the ministries and other relevant institutions involved.
  • strengthening the regulatory framework for renewable energies and energy efficiency; and
  • improving access to financial mechanisms for small-scale renewable energies and energy efficiency measures.

  The meeting also served as a coordination point for the planned support to municipalities, as well as to identify areas for capacity building amongst beneficiaries. In the next steps, the project will initiate the establishment of focused working groups for renewable energy and energy efficiency to improve the regulatory environment, support the capacity development of relevant institutions and provide needed technical assistance and expertise.

  In conclusion, the meeting reached with a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder and a commitment to collaborative efforts in achieving the project's objectives.

  The Energy transition and climate mitigation in Kosovo project is funded by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency. Its overarching objective is to contribute to sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation, inclusiveness and social development in a greener Kosovo.