The Forum on “Empowering Women in Economic Development of the Country”, organized by USAID, in cooperation with RIINVEST Institute and a number of women’s organizations and associations, was also attended by Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Faton Thaçi, who pointed out the importance of women in Kosovo society and in decision-making bodies.
Deputy Minister Thaçi focused his discussion by telling that the Ministry of Trade and Industry has participated in supporting and subsidizing businesses directly owned by women.
On this occasion, Mr Thaci presented statistical data the Ministry of Trade and Industry possesses regarding women's participation in supporting organization of exhibitions, financial support provided to businesses run by women, either in the form of grants or subsidies.
At the end, during the question and answer session with those present, Deputy Minister Thaçi offered mutual cooperation for all the requests and needs that were presented during this forum.