PROJECT BACKGROUND
Kosovo’s economy continues to face significant systemic challenges, with the availability and quality of jobs remaining key issues. In response, investing in economic growth and job creation are among the key priorities of the government of kosovo. Based on data from the Kosovo agency of statistics (KAS), the unemployment rate remains high, with significant gender disparities. Informality in employment, poor job quality, and lack of decent working conditions remain critical concerns.
Income and gender inequalities, often shaped by social norms, further exacerbate economic challenges. Women workers in kosovo face multiple layers of discrimination, including employers’ reluctance to hire them due to maternity leave costs, a disproportionate share of unpaid care work, limited access to quality daycare services, workplace harassment, and deeply rooted societal norms regarding gender roles. As a result, women’s participation in the labor market remains low.