Development of small and medium enterprises in Kosovo and their impact on economic development

Abstract

Development of small and medium enterprises is a 
important element of economic development in a state, 
which affects direct in development place. Smoll and 
medium enterprises brings a fleksibility for society and 
economy in general, and facilitate technological innovation. 
Most privat enterprises in Kosova are individual business, 
while a small number of enterprises belong to limited 
liability company, limited partnership, joint stock company 
etc. SMEs in Kosovo are the biggest makers of Gross 
Product and at the same time empoy a larg proportion of 
our power workers. 
Among of the effects that already incontestable and in 
which areas the SME sector provides daily evidence are: 
• Economic growth, 
• Employment, 
• Export, 
• Economic Opportunity, 
• Income and wealth distribution, etc. 
SMEs in most countries are generators of new products 
and technologies. They are sources of new ideas, and 
advanced management strategies. For integration of 

Kosovo’s businesses required closer look of developments 
of international markets. 
Statistical data in this document, may be a guide for setting 
priorities and policy guidance that assist the development 
of small and medium enterprises in Kosovo.