ECIKS

Infobox Organization
name= Economic Initiative for Kosovo


sise= 40
formation= April, 2003
extinction=
type= Non-profit organization
headquarters= Vienna, Austria
location=
membership=
language= English / Albanian / German
leader_title= President
leader_name= Kujtim Dobruna
key_people=
num_staff=
budget= Classified
website=http://www.eciks.org/

ECIKS (Economic Initiative for Kosova, _sq. Nisma Ekonomike për Kosovën, _de. Wirtschaftsinitiative für Kosovo) is a non-profit organization aiming to support a sustainable long-term 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.

History

Since its foundation in 2003, ECIKS is working hard to support a long-term and sustainable economic growth in Kosovo by stimulating foreign investments and providing specific services to its clients. We are continuously engaged in activities towards promoting Kosovo as a secure and reliable place for foreign investments, in organising numerous events, publishing promotional materials, offering tailored services to foreign potential and existing investors in Kosovo, in publishing news and analysis on the economic and business developments in Kosovo, and in working closely with partner organisations.

From a small organisation created by a group of then Kosovar students in Vienna, ECIKS has grown to a reliable and long-standing partner of the business community. It now represents a serious partner of some European governments and international institutions, such as the World Bank, Austrian Development Agency, Vienna Economic Forum etc.

Since November 2006, within a project proposed by ECIKS and financed by Austrian Government through Austrian Development Agency, ECIKS officially represents the Investment Promotion Agency of Kosovo (IPAK) in the German-speaking countries. This office is at the same time the first official economic representation of Kosovo abroad. ECIKS is now a leader in servicing potential and existing foreign investors in Kosovo.

Organisation

Mission

The mission is to support the economic development of Kosovo by promoting foreign direct investments and by stimulating regional economic cooperation.

Vision

Achieve and maintain a leading role in supporting a democratic, prosperous, dynamic and economically developed Kosovo, fully integrated in the European Union, capable of providing best education, living standard and opportunities to all its citizens.

Profile

ECIKS aims at providing the clients with high quality services and at supporting the creation of a better economic, business and investment environment in Kosovo.

In doing this, they closely cooperate with institutions and organisations that follow similar goals and act both independently or within donor-funded projects. ECIKS is a focussed, proactive, well-organised and client-service oriented organisation.

It's the people who make the difference:The people are our most valuable asset. They are graduates of the Europe’s respected universities. Their educational and professional backgrounds, their in-depth knowledge of the values and beliefs of the Western and local culture, combined with their high motivation, ensure highest professional performance standards. ECIKS fosters its people’s development in a way that enhances their value to the clients, to themselves and to the organization. It helps them realise their full potential.

It’s the corporate culture that backs ECIKS:Seriousness, confidentiality, personal commitment and professional care characterise the cooperation with all stakeholders. ECIKS is driven by creativity, team work and trust between its members. New ideas are appreciated and welcomed but critically discussed. New staff members that join ECIKS are expected to be resolute and willing to contribute to the success of the organization. ECIKS’ main values rely on full identification of its staff with the mission and vision, their commitment, supportive and co-operative working culture, and high intrinsic motivation.

Formula of the success

ECIKS are committed to three core values: service excellence, partnership, and entrepreneurship.

ervice Excellence

Comprehensive and creative services, analysis, strategies, reliable and pragmatic solutions are the brand of ECIKS' work, ensuring service excellence for the clients. Strict quality control during and after every project ensures that all the deliverables meet the standards of excellence. ECIKS are satisfied, only when our clients are satisfied.

Partnership

The success of our clients and partners is of utmost importance to ECIKS. They dedicate all their energy to accomplish this one goal. They are fully aware that this demands absolute professionalism, reliability, confidentiality and honesty. ECIKS sees their clients and staff members as a joint team and as such, this makes partnership to one of the leading core values.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is above all about business success and about the readiness to take action and responsibility in order to achieve it. That means working independently, taking risks, and exploring alternative ideas. ECIKS helps top-level decision-makers in economy, business and politics to act as entrepreneurs as they consider themselves to be a network of such. As a trusted independent partner, ECIKS are uniquely positioned to provide objective input and support.

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.

Code of conduct

The code of conduct shows ECIKS' common understanding of quality and performance; it represents the guiding principles that underlie its vision and mission:

* Committed to follow success and quality criteria.
* Success depends on the full commitment of all the staff.
* Respect all people we work with across all hierarchical levels.
* Support our business clients in achieving a sustainable competitive advantage that leads to growth, returns, stakeholder and shareholder value.
* Support our institutional clients and partners in achieving superior performance and in creating a sustainable economic, business and investment environment.
* Develop creative strategies and economic policies that support the economic development of Kosovo and provide advice on their implementation based on our outstanding competence.
* Differentiate ourselves by our competence and creativity, combined with regional and local market knowledge.
* An independent organisation – from a political, professional and business point of view.
* Quality and innovation make all the difference to our clients.
* Motivation ensures our performance.
* Reliability and confidentiality makes our clients appreciate and trust us.
* Professional principles have shaped the successful development of our organisation since its foundation in 2003 and will remain the basis for future achievement.

The highest professional standards of ECIKS are based on:

* Professional care
* Confidentiality
* Personal commitment
* Respectful behaviour
* Ethical standards
* Reciprocal support
* Compliance with laws and regulations
* IT Usage
* Protection of environment

External links

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.
* [http://www.eciks.org/english/rrethnesh.php About ECIKS] en icon sq icon de icon
* [http://www.invest-ks.org Investment Promotion Agency of Kosovo] en icon
* [http://www.ipak-vienna.org/ Investment Promotion Agency of Kosovo] de icon
* [http://www.ada.gv.at/ Austrian Development Agency] de icon en icon

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