Migration and Development Conference, 26 June 2023
Migration and Development Conference
Date: 26 June 2023, 09:15 – 18:00
Venue: “Klan Arena”, Pristina
The Migration and Development Conference scheduled to take place on Monday, 26 June, is intended to bring together distinguished local and international actors from the sphere of development and migration to foster engaging discussions and exchange of insights on current trends, best practices and experiences, ensuring that migration serves as both a driving force and an accelerator for development.
A central focus will be on maximizing the potential and benefits of migration, effective strategies to ensure positive development outcomes, aligning skills training programs with the needs of migrating individuals, creating an enabling environment for diaspora involvement, facilitating knowledge transfer, and leveraging financial resources for sustainable development projects.
During its tenure as the EU Presidency, the Swedish Embassy in Pristina has demonstrated dedication to the crucial issues of development and migration, a commitment that is reflected in its support for this conference. This initiative seamlessly aligns with the mission of the Directorate-General for Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR), whose backing underscores a collective determination to address these momentous challenges.
The event will be moderated in English with simultaneous translation available in Albanian and Serbian.
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AGENDA |
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09:45 - 10:15 |
Welcome and opening remarks Ms. Anna Rostocka, Chief of Mission, IOM – Welcoming remarks H.E. Mr. Jonas Westerlund, Ambassador of Sweden Ms. Arnhild Spence, United Nations Development Coordinator Ms. Emilija Redžepi, Deputy Prime Minister
Address by Ms. Donika Kadaj-Bujupi, Adviser to President Ms. Vjosa Osmani
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10:15 - 11:45 |
Panel One: Fostering circular migration and brain circulation for development policies and practices Moderator: Ms. Elizabeth Warn Head of Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion Division, Department of Programme Support & Migration Management, IOM HQ
Panel members: (in alphabetical order) Mr. Arian Zeka, Executive Director American Chamber of Commerce Mr. Blerim Gashani, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Ms. Judita Krasniqi, Senior researcher and Project Manager D4D
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11:45 - 12:45 |
Lunch
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12:45 - 14:15 |
Panel Two: Skills migration - Linking skills development with mobility and migration Moderator: Mr. Fabio Jimenez, Head of Labour Mobility and Markets Unit, Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion Division, IOM HQ
Panel members: (in alphabetical order) Mr. Arion Rizaj, Founder and CEO of KosovaJob and Human Power Mr. Daniele Panzeri, Senior Programme Support and Liaison, Migration and Development, IOM Italy Ms. Nora Hasani, Managing Director of the German-Kosovo Business Association Mr. Ylber Aliu, Head of Division for Employment Policies, Ministry of Finance, Labour and Transfers
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14:15 - 14:30 |
Coffee Break |
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14:30 – 16:00 |
The Role of Diaspora in Development and Skills Transfer Moderator: Mr. Roberto Cancel, Senior Regional Specialist Labour Migration and Human Development, IOM Regional Office, Buenos Aires
Panel members: (in alphabetical order) Ms. Fatlume Halili, Ecosystem Relationships Manager, USAID-funded Private Sector-Led Workforce Development Activity Mr. Lirim Krasniqi, Co-Executive Director at Germin Ms. Liza Gashi, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Mr. Lulzim Syla, Managing Director, Elen GmbH
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16:00 – 16:15 |
Closing remarks
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