Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and USAID forge a partnership to further gender equity in Kosovo’s decision-making and political processes

Local news, 24.03.2023

Yesterday, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Kosovo signed a co-funding Agreement to support the inclusion and political engagement of women at the municipal level. 

Embassy of Switzerland in Kosovo
Katharina Stocker, Head of Cooperation and USAID Mission Director Zeinah Salahi, following the signing ceremony. © USAID

Through the agreement, Switzerland will contribute $5 million dollars to USAID’s current $10 million Inclusive and Accountable Representation Activity, implemented by the National Democratic Institute (NDI). The Project will focus on developing skills and capacities of women in politics and those interested in joining the political arena as political party members, candidates and elected representatives.