Breakfast with members and the Minister of Economic Development, Mr. Blerand Stavileci

On May 4th 2016, STIKK organized the first edition of Breakfast with Members, where the invited guest was the Minister of Economic Development, Mr. Blerand Stavileci and present were executive directors and managers of ICT companies.

This event was sponsored by the ICT services company LinkPlus IT (www.linkplus-it.com).
This non-formal meeting raised various topics in conversation with the Minister, where the topics on focus were the ones on the Innovation Fund, the National Strategy of ICT and sustainable development policies.

Minister Stavileci emphasized two main ideas which STIKK and member companies can contribute to the promotion of the sector; 1. firstly stated was the need for more frequent meetings on a weekly basis which can include media and local portals; 2. technological programs to be more focused on developments in the country.

Our members raised the issue of pale aid of the Government in support of ICT companies in representation in regional and international events such as Cebit, Appsworld, Webit etc., which have the potential to bring investment into the country’s economy; Proper cooperation between the Ministry of Economic Development, Diaspora, Foreign Affairs and others; A better link between local companies, diaspora and people involved in the ICT industry in developed countries.

Also they discussed topics of formal education as well as incentives from the Government for monthly scholarships to train young candidates in the company.

Breakfast with members will continue with the next editions with guests from different backgrounds.

We welcome you!

This breakfast was sponsored by LinkPlus members (www.linkplus-it.com).