Information Technology (IT) and Innovation Forum
On 6 May, the forum about Information Technology (IT) and Innovation was held. This forum is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Economic Development that aims meeting key players in the field of IT decision makers, who discuss important issues that relate to the development and advancement of this sector.
The vision of the forum for Information Technology and Innovation is based on opinions, experiences, policies, reforms, and elaborated relevant recommendations on the field of ICT.
Part of the panels have been economic experts, academics, government institutions, companies about information technology sector and innovation as well as potential donors who will contribute on creating opportunities for a new dimension and reality of the national IT strategy. STIKK has been part of the panels as well.
Mr. Shkumbin Brestovci, showed the importance of the Business and Technology Park and asked the government to support this project with special significance for the economic development of the country.
Mrs. Vjollca Çavolli showed the challenges which businesses face, given the high rates of bank interest, lack of development funds and a lack of government support in terms of tax relief for companies aimed at exporting services.
At the end Minister Blerand Stavileci pledged on behalf of the government for their continued support towards the development of this important sector.
