On September 11, 2024, a key consultation technical workshop was held at Hotel Pristina, focusing on the institutional set-up and inter-ministerial coordination mechanism for the Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications (MRPQ) in Kosovo. The workshop was part of Project Outputs 1.7 and 1.11 and gathered prominent stakeholders, including representatives from the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), the State Council for the Regulated Professions (SCRP), the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade (MIET), alongside other line ministries, chambers, and relevant stakeholders.

The workshop commenced with opening remarks by representatives from the EU Office in Kosovo, the Prime Minister’s Office, MESTI, and the project’s Key Expert 2. The primary focus was on presenting and discussing a report that provides recommendations for establishing the institutional framework and coordination mechanism for MRPQ in Kosovo.

Sandra Kvaraciejienė, Senior Non-Key Expert (SNKE) from the Ministry of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania, presented the detailed proposal on the institutional model for Kosovo, sparking discussions on its implementation. Following this, Gianina Chirazi, Romania’s National RPQ Coordinator, shared insights into Romania’s experience with institutional set-ups and coordination mechanisms, highlighting EU best practices and their relevance for Kosovo.

The event concluded with a lively discussion on the proposed model for Kosovo, summarizing the key takeaways from the workshop and outlining the next steps towards implementing the recommendations.

This workshop marks a critical step in Kosovo’s efforts to align its professional qualification recognition processes with European standards, ensuring stronger inter-ministerial collaboration and institutional efficiency.