ECIKS

ECIKS (Economic Initiative for Kosova) is a non-profit organization aiming to support the economic development in Kosovo and the regional economic cooperation.

ECIKS cooperates with a vast number of organisations and institutions in the EU and Kosovo that follow similar goals. ECIKS believes that to develop the economy of Kosovo foreign direct investments are crucial. Therefore ECIKS is engaged in the area of investment promotion.

On November 2006, ECIKS has opened the first economic representation of Kosovo abroad and is representing the Investment Promotion Agency of Kosovo in the German speaking countries.

The Vienna branch of the IPAK is implemented by ECIKS and financed by the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Austrian Development Agency.

A pro-ACTIVE approach in foreign direct investment promotion by taking the initiative in contacting and Providing case-to-case information to potential investors, analyzing and disseminating general information on business and investment opportunities in Kosovo, actively linking Kosovar entrepreneurs with potential partners abroad, etc. represent some of the main goals ECIKS is working to achieve.

Organization goals

ECIKS is to support the economic development in Kosova by:

  • Stimulating and facilitating foreign investments in Kosovo.
  • Encouraging, supporting and assisting Kosovar companies to better understand regional and European integrations as well as find their place in those integrations.
  • Stimulating and assisting the export of Kosovar products and providing information services' in the field of exports.
  • Providing analysis and information on the latest developments in the field of economy, particularly in the Kosovar economy.
  • Assisting Kosovar companies and businesses in trade with the European Union.
  • Assisting Kosovar companies in business planning and project development.
  • Supporting Kosovar educational institutions.

Financing

ECIKS is financed through different projects. The main donor is the Austrian Government through the Austrian Development Agency. Moreover, ECIKS has close cooperation with the Government of Kosovo and is related to IPAK, the Investment Promotion Agency of Kosovo.

The official website offers web-based information, analysis, brochures and special online solutions enabling the easy establishment of contacts between Kosovar entrepreneurs and foreign companies or potential investors are also included.