1. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture Strategic Planning - LDF Integrated Regional Development Suharekë/Suva Reka 2011-12-05/06 Ing. Mag. Jürgen Erber (ODS) 1

2. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture PROJECT DONORS 2 The project is funded by theand kindly supported by the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka

3. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture IMPLEMENTERS OF THE PROJECT 3 The project will be implemented by CARE Österreich and its project partner lk-projekt

4. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture THE PROJECT COMPONENTS (=expected Results) 4 Establish a Municipal Development Centre(MDC) at the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka with the aim of integration into the municipal structure by end of the project Strengthen capacities and competencies of municipality staff incl. staff of the MDC (and possibly representatives of other stakeholders) Set-up a fund for local development initiatives at the Municipal Development Centre

5. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture Performance Management Managing the Individual Vision/Mission Strategic Plan Operating Plan Individual ObjectivesKey Business Results Continuous Improvement Managing the Group, Division, Department, Team EFFECTIVE MANAGMENT/BUILDING UP AN ORGANIZATION

6. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture The purpose of a vision/mission statement is to: Inject a sense of purpose into the firm‘s activities Provide long-term direction Decide „who we are, what we do and where we are headed“ VISION/MISSION – PURPOSE OF TOOL A mission/vision statement, or „Reason to Exist“, is a succinct summary of the enterprise‘s overall business strategy

7. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture Answers the question : „Where do we want to go“ VISION STATEMENT Creativity SpontaneityOpenness Reality relationshipExperience

8. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture VISION STATEMENT Concrete picture of the future For the management, employees, other members of the municipality and stakeholders Inspirit for daily operations and strategic decisions Not for the customers or clients (branding) Does not tell how you‘re going to get there

9. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture "McDonald's vision is to be the world's best quick service restaurant experience. Being the best means providing outstanding quality, service, cleanliness, and value, so that we make every customer in every restaurant smile." General Motors vision is to be the world leader in transportation products and related services. We will earn our customers’ enthusiasm through continuous improvement driven by the integrity, teamwork, and innovation of GM people." VISION STATEMENT - EXAMPLES

10. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture VISION STATEMENT – EXAMPLE MDC Within the next 10 years the MDC will become THE service centre in Kosovo to develop the economy in the field of farming. It will strengthen the municipality and region, the farmers, the local industry and the identification for home country national products.

11. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture NEXT STEP Working out the vision statement of the LDF

12. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture VISION STATEMENT – LDF The LDF will become an important player in economic growth of the region through advancing agro-businesses and rurally based businesses in southern economic region of Kosovo

13. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture Answer the question : „Why do we exist?“ Articulate the fundamental purpose of the company For the organization and the public Describe an organization’s present capabilities, customer focus, activities and business makeup MISSION STATEMENT The difference to vision statement: mission statement focuses on a organization present state while vision statement focuses on a company’s future

14. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture "G.M. is a multinational corporation engaged in socially responsible operations, worldwide. It is dedicated to provide products and services of such quality that our customers will receive superior value while our employees and business partners will share in our success and our stock-holders will receive a sustained superior return on their investment." MISSION STATEMENT EXAMPLE GM

15. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture "eBay's mission is to provide a global trading platform where practically anyone can trade practically anything.„ Sony: "To experience the joy of advancing and applying technology for the benefit of the public." MISSION STATEMENT EXAMPLES

16. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture The MDC is a service centre for farmers and farming industry in the “ONE STOP SHOP” principle. The experts of the MDC will help their customers through consulting services, developing projects and getting funds from international projects. MISSION STATEMENT EXAMPLE MDC

17. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture NEXT STEP Working out mission statement of the LDF

18. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture MISSION STATEMENT – LDF LDF is an independent foundation, aiming to support, improve, strengthen and stimulate the development of rural and agriculture sectors in southern economic region of Kosovo mainly through grant provision programs.

19. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture Performance Management Managing the Individual Vision/Mission Strategic Plan Operating Plan Individual ObjectivesKey Business Results Continuous Improvement Managing the Group, Division, Department, Team EFFECTIVE MANAGMENT/BUILDING UP AN ORGANIZATION

20. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture EXAMPLE – MDC SERVICES MDC Services Education and consultancy – to farmers and businessmen with a special focus on youth and women, and those seeking to found new enterprises. But also consulting on an individual basis is an option requiring the consultants to visit the farmers. Promotion of local integrated development through coordination with and integration of its services into the main development plans of Suharekë / Suva Reka (MDP, UDP and LDS) and the strategic plans of the Municipality and other local development actors. Lobbying for policy and legal changes in the interests of the farmers and local business community in order to create an enabling environment. For example, concerning infrastructure improvements (access to markets) or improved credit terms (access to investment). Financial support for local business- oriented development projects via the disbursement of small grants from an independent Fund

21. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture EXAMPLE – GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE MDC Service based information centre Promoting integrated and sustainable rural development in Suharekë/Suva Reka Strengthen agricultural production Develop agricultural markets Assist the establishment of local agricultural processing industries Extend and develop the value chain

22. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture EXAMPLE – SHORT TERM OBJECTIVES OF THE MDC Training of the employees to be able to fulfill the services Starting operating the MDC Assisting in farmers on submission on the first call of the LDF Further assistance to all LDF calls

23. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture EXAMPLE – MID TERM OBJECTIVES OF THE MDC Monitoring and assistance on the implementation of the projects Support LDF projects to be successful Successful operating of the MDC Tender writing of international calls of development programs

24. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture EXAMPLE – LONG TERM OBJECTIVES OF THE MDC Sustainable economic development of Suharekë/Suva Reka Best service center in Kosovo in the area of agriculture Many successful calls in international programs Ongoing tender writing for the local farmers and industries Implementing of many successful projects in Suharekë/Suva Reka

25. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture OBJECTIVES OF THE LDF Working out the Short term Mid term Long term objectives of the LDF

26. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture SHORT TERM OBJECTIVES OF THE LDF The LDF Foundation is operational and ready to function as a grant giving local development fund Local population of the southern economic region of Kosovo is aware of grants and services offered by LDF Foundation Access for getting first hand information about LDF services and grants and opportunity to apply for the LDF grant programs is enabled for the local population. The quantity and quality of received proposals is increased and enhanced Ensure smooth and progressive implementation of the funded projects Contribute in creation of benchmarking models in sectors of agriculture and rural development Initial funding strategy document is designed for the LDF Foundation

27. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture MID TERM OBJECTIVES OF THE LDF LDF funded projects have been successfully implemented and contribute to the overall economic growth in the region. Number of new sustainable employment opportunities for local population; especially women, youth and minorities have been generated out of the implementation of LDF funded programs. Contribute to the creation of a more competitive agricultural industry in southern economic region of Kosovo Improving market access for the local farmers through better supply chain management Agricultural and rural sustainable development initiatives supported by LDF will be oriented around key issues such as new technologies, farmer productivity, key agricultural policies, and connections between farmers and markets Contribute to the creation of more unique regional products or branding (i.e. organic, etc)

28. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture LONG TERM OBJECTIVES OF THE LDF To promote integrated and sustainable regional development through enhancement of rural and agriculture development in the southern economic region of Kosovo. Encourage public private partnerships aiming at sustainable development of the agriculture and rural development in the region. Stimulate new rurally-based businesses and create new jobs for the local population in the region Supporting synergies between agriculture and other forms of businesses Support interventions aiming at addressing poverty and long term unemployment of unemployed women, youth and minority communities for engaging in the agriculture and rural development. Continuously improve the LDF program portfolio through addressing the funding opportunities in Kosovo.

29. IRDSu Integrated regional development in the Municipality of Suharekë/Suva Reka in the sector of agriculture Performance Management Managing the Individual Vision/Mission Strategic Plan Operating Plan Individual ObjectivesKey Business Results Continuous Improvement Managing the Group, Division, Department, Team EFFECTIVE MANAGMENT/BUILDING UP AN ORGANIZATION ✔ ✔ ✔