Inva Nela and Gresa Smolica

Inva Nela and Gresa Smolica

Inva Nela works as a Project Manager at Cooperation and Development Institute (CDI), covering projects in the field of European integration, regional cooperation, connectivity agenda and good governance. Gresa Smolica works as external researcher for the Cooperation and Development Institute (CDI) in Albania. Her main engagement falls within the programs of Youth and Society and EU and Connectivity Agenda. She has completed her Bachelor’s Degree on Political Science at the University of Prishtina, Department of Philosophy.

Sustainable development in the Western Balkans: Is youth on board?

Policy Recommendations

  1. Responding to the demands of the market the relevant institutions throughout the region should develop fast-track programmes advancing the needed skills from youth and enabling further professional development.
  2. Regional development initiatives must be specifically designed to target youth in need and guarantee that their views and interests are equally represented.
  3. National institutions should ensure youth participation when designing policies.