Mentorship-Driven Competitiveness & Business Growth
Client Name
CEED Kosovo
Project Name
Mentorship-Driven Competitiveness & Business Growth
Duration of Project
18 months
Total Budget
N/A
Completed
No (Proposed project)
Brief Description
This project aims to strengthen the competitiveness and long-term growth of MSMEs in Kosovo through mentorship, leadership development, and HR capacity building. The initiative focuses on improving employee retention, strengthening internal company systems, and supporting sustainable business growth.
Building on CEED Kosovo’s experience in private sector development, the project combines mentorship programs, consultancy support, digital solutions, and peer-learning opportunities for businesses in Kosovo.
Project Objectives
- Strengthen leadership and employee development within MSMEs
- Improve talent retention and company growth
- Develop sustainable mentorship systems
- Enhance HR and organizational development
- Promote networking and business collaboration
Main Activities
Company Diagnostics
Assessment of company growth strategies, HR systems, mentorship readiness, and employee retention practices.
Upgrade of CEED’s Digital Mentorship Platform
Development of a mentorship matchmaking and networking platform with mentor–mentee matching, HR tracking, communication tools, learning resources, analytics, and multilingual support.
Workshops and Peer2Peer Sessions
Organization of workshops and exchange sessions focused on leadership, mentorship, HR management, and business growth.
In-Company Consultancy
Tailored consultancy support for improving mentorship systems, HR processes, employee development, and organizational growth.
Exchange Visits and International Exposure
Learning visits and exposure to regional and international mentorship and HR development models.
Expected Results
The project aims to improve leadership capacity, strengthen HR systems, increase employee engagement, promote business collaboration, and enhance MSME competitiveness. At least 20 MSMEs are expected to directly benefit from the project.
Sustainability
CEED Kosovo plans to continue developing the mentorship platform as a long-term service for businesses interested in workforce development and structured mentorship programs.
CEED Kosovo Experience
CEED Kosovo has more than 15 years of experience supporting entrepreneurship, leadership development, and private sector growth through donor-supported initiatives and collaborations with international partners.