Prishtina, on 9 December, 2020
The Minister of Labor and Social Welfare, Mr. Skender Reçica, participated in the virtual meeting on the occasion of the start of the project to support the Labor Inspectorate “Promotion of decent work through strengthening occupational safety and health and social dialogue”, a project of which is supported by Swedish Sida and will be implemented by UNOPS.
On this occasion, Minister Mr. Reçica thanked the Swedish Government on behalf of the Ministry and the Government of Kosovo, because this project is very important for the country, especially for improving the working environment and promoting social dialogue in the country.
He stressed that this project will be continuously supported by MLSW, in order to achieve the vision of the Government of Kosovo in building a society where social protection and inclusion for all its citizens is ensured for a dignified life. economic and social conditions, including better working conditions and equal opportunities.
Minister Mr. Reçica disclosed the information that MLSW has already launched for public discussion “Cross-Sectorial Strategy for Safety and Health at Work”, which also aims to create a safer environment for workers and also preserve their health.
He also stressed that improving working conditions is one of the most important instruments for a better lifestyle for Kosovo employees and society at large, bringing Kosovo even closer to the European community.