PPSE Project in collaboration with the Association of Banks of Kosovo, organized a roundtable discussion on the topic "Project and Contract-Based Financing." In 2017, PPSE has piloted the intervention of "contract-based financing" to address the non-traditional financing needs in the agriculture sector. By promoting collaboration and trust, banks and actors in the agriculture sector can create a sustainable financial ecosystem that supports sector growth and the economy as a whole.

This activity served as a platform to foster dialogue among stakeholders, during which knowledge and trends were shared to identify barriers and possible solutions for the successful implementation of services such as contract-based and project financing, or other similar financial modalities. The discussion during this workshop focused on:

• Reviewing and evaluating the progress made in the presentation of contract-based financing in Kosovo, as well as exploring opportunities to expand its usage.
• Exploring potential financial reforms in line with the needs of the private sector (looking at possibilities beyond the agriculture sector). 

This workshop highlighted the advancements and developments that have occurred in this field. Banks have started to specialize by utilizing contract-based and project financing as means to secure loans. At the same time, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Development has taken concrete steps towards using agricultural crop invoices and warehouses as collateral for loans. These developments demonstrate the increased awareness and utilization of new financial practices, bringing new advantages to the agriculture sector and the financial market in Kosovo.

PPSE is a project of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (#SDC) and is implemented by Swisscontact in Kosovo, in consortium with the Riinvest Institute.