Gender
According to UNDP (2004), almost 66% of women in rural areas were unemployed in 2004. The unemployment rate is higher for women than men in both rural and urban areas. The strategies and the general policies for improving the economic situation in Kosovo are oriented towards reducing the current level of gender inequality in the economy. The promotion of private sector development and improvement of the tax base are very important, especially for rural areas. One priority for women in agri-rural areas is to provide support for family businesses so that women have a greater chance to play an active role as a partner in production/management. Considering rural diversification and potential for development, it is necessary to build women’s decision-making capacities. Training in business development will help them to start new rural activities...more >>

Ethnicity
Of Kosovo’s population estimated at around 2 million people, 90% are thought to be ethnic Albanian, 5% Serbian and 5% other minority groups, (although no census has been conducted recently). The majority of Serbs live in and North of Mitrovice, including rural areas, although minorities do live in almost all municipalities, with the largest concentrations in Gracanica and Strpce...more >>