The Minister of Industry, Entrepreneurship, Trade and Innovation, Mimoza Kusari-Lila, opened today the conference “Women in Business – She Rises”, where she praised the progress of women in society and in the business world, emphasizing that their role has been decisive in the most difficult periods for the country.
In her speech, Kusari-Lila said that women have kept the spirit of the people alive in challenging times and that no one has been able to take away their will, dedication and strength to move forward.
She emphasized that the participation of women in business has marked continuous growth, going from 10 percent in 2017 to 18 percent today, which according to her testifies to the progress achieved in the economic empowerment of women.
“We have come a long way. Today we bring stories of work, dedication and vision, but also success stories that show that when women are given the opportunity, they achieve extraordinary results”, said the Minister.
Kusari-Lila assessed that women’s path to success has not been easy, but emphasized that today they stand as evidence of their potential, skills and contribution to the economic and social development of the country.
According to her, the “She Rises” conference aims to promote and support the rise of women in entrepreneurship, creating spaces for networking, exchange of experiences and further economic empowerment of women in Kosovo.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, said that women who have chosen to invest, undertake business initiatives and lead companies are making an important contribution to the country’s economic development.
Speaking at the “Women in Business – She Rises” conference, Kurti emphasized that every business led by women and every new job they create contributes to building a stronger and more sustainable economy.
He also praised the progress of women in political life, saying that in recent years Kosovo has seen more and more women leading with knowledge, professionalism and high competence.
According to him, this progress on the political scene is proof that when women are given the necessary space and opportunity, they achieve important results and contribute to the advancement of society.
He emphasized that an economically independent woman is a strong pillar for the family, the community and society as a whole.
The Prime Minister added that institutions have ensured that support for women does not remain only at a declarative level, but is accompanied by concrete measures through subsidies and facilitating access to finance