Kosovo Case Study: Linkages between Microfinance and other Livelihood Programs

To learn more about economic recovery efforts in a post-conflict environment, focusing specifically on linkages with financial services, AMAP KG issued a call for nominations for case studies. Two cases from Kosovo, which highlight the work of three organizations -- the Kosovo Enterprise Program (KEP), the International Center for Community and Economic Development (ICCED) and the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) -- were selected for research.

This report covers both case studies. The first case highlights a training program targeting marginalized communities and its links with MFIs, and the second describes how a stand-alone income generation program was merged into the operations of an MFI. These cases provide examples of one of AMAP KG's research objectives, demonstrating how short-term quick impact programs can be linked with long-term economic recovery needs. After a background section on the country context, each project is described in more detail. Both cases conclude with a summary of lessons learned.