Measuring Our Impact
Kosovo
Kosovo is one of the poorest countries in Europe. Its unemployment rate, at 30 percent, is among the highest in the world. The situation is especially dire for women and youth. Well over half of people between the ages 15 to 24 are unemployed. Even a decade of stable economic growth has not succeeded in fixing this problem, which is driving many people to migrate out of the country.
FINCA entered Kosovo in 1999, with a special commitment to helping its people rebuild after a period of conflict. The organization is on a growth trajectory all across the country. FINCA's clients are mainly small business owners, farmers, and self-employed people. In addition to financial services, FINCA delivers training on topics like agriculture and finance. FINCA Kosovo has been awarded Smart Certification in recognition of its client-friendly practices.
Financial Inclusion
Kosovo:
Reaching the Financially Excluded
About half of adults are excluded from financial services in Kosovo. While this is one of the lower rates of exclusion in the region, it is particularly harmful in the context of chronic high unemployment, which drives many people to create their own jobs in the informal sector. With no job prospects and no source of funding for their own businesses, others are forced to leave the country, which has created one of the largest out-migrations of people in Europe.
Living Standards
Kosovo:
Quality of Life
In general, living standards in Kosovo are on a par with the region overall. However, the educational profile of the households we serve is much lower than in other countries. Over a quarter of the families have a breadwinner with only a primary education or less — versus a regional average of 3 percent. This educational disadvantage limits the ability of these families to earn higher incomes and perpetuates poverty across generations.
Income & Employment
Kosovo:
Income & Employment
No data has been collected yet for this indicator in Kosovo.
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Women’s Empowerment
Kosovo:
Empowering Women
While a relatively small percentage of FINCA's clients are women, most of them are the primary source of income for their families.
Clients’ Goals
Kosovo:
Attaining Business and Personal Goals
No data has been collected yet for this indicator in Kosovo.
The support of FINCA donors is vital to our efforts to understand our clients and better serve them. Please Donate to support this important work.
DONATENo data has been collected yet for this indicator in Kosovo.
The support of FINCA donors is vital to our efforts to understand our clients and better serve them. Please Donate to support this important work.
DONATE
Business Activities and Profit
Kosovo:
Poverty, Economic Sectors, Jobs and Profits
FINCA Loan Sectors
Profit and Profit/Sales Ratio by Sector
Jobs by Sector Due to FINCA Loan
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