About ITED
ITED is a consulting company in Kosovo providing advisory and implementation support to public institutions, private sector actors and development partners.
WHO WE ARE
Institute for Training and Economic Development (ITED) is an independent development and implementation platform headquartered in Pristina, Kosovo.
ITED operates at the intersection of Policy Advisory, Institutional Capacity Building, Workforce System Reform & Development, and Enterprise support. We work with public institutions, international development partners, organisation, private sector actors, and civil society organizations to design and implement sustainable systems that drive socio-economic transformation.
Founded by professionals with extensive local, regional and international experience, ITED bridges strategy and execution — combining reform-oriented advisory with operational delivery capacity
ITED bridges policy design and practical implementation — ensuring that reforms are structured, measurable, and sustainable.
OUR INTEGRATED MODEL
ITED operates through an integrated three – pillar approach
Policy & System Design
Evidence-based policy analysis
Workforce system reform
Regulatory & policy framework development
Governance and digitalisation strategies
Institutional Capacity Building
Public sector modernization
Workforce inclusion strategies
Private sector ecosystem strengthening
Labour market activation mechanisms
Operational Implementation
Results-based delivery models
Multi-stakeholder coordination
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Systems
Performance management frameworks
Institutional Reach & Measurable Impact
Since 2011
Delivering system-level reform with measurable outcomes across workforce, institutional, and enterprise development
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Commercial Delivery Arm of ITED
In addition to institutional reform and systems advisory, ITED operates a commercial delivery arm providing scalable operational and outsourcing services to public institutions and private sector clients.
This structure enables ITED to combine strategic expertise with operational execution — ensuring efficiency, compliance, and measurable performance outcomes.
Service Areas
- Finance & Accounting Support
- HR Administration & Workforce Operations
- ICT & Digital Solutions
- Customer Support & Service Management
Leadership & Core Expertise
Driton Berisha brings over 25 years of experience in workforce systems reform, Dual VET and WBL implementation, institutional capacity building, and project management across Kosovo and the Western Balkans.
As Founder and Managing Director of ITED, he leads the organization’s strategic direction, operational delivery, and stakeholder engagement—overseeing multi-stakeholder initiatives involving public institutions, private sector actors, and international development partners.
Jürgen Kosemund is a senior international expert in vocational education and labour market systems with over 30 years of experience supporting institutional reform and workforce development across Europe and Central Asia.
He has worked with governments and development partners, including GIZ and EU-funded programmes, in Kazakhstan, Albania, Uzbekistan, and Kosovo to design and implement sustainable skills and employment systems.
Institutional Expertise Network
ITED operates through a core management structure supported by a broad network of local, regional and international experts across workforce development, institutional reform, private sector development, digital transformation, green transition, gender empowerment, youth and monitoring & evaluation.
Depending on project scope and geographic context, ITED mobilizes multidisciplinary expert teams to ensure technical depth, implementation capacity, and alignment with international standards.
This structure enables ITED to operate with both strategic depth and operational agility across complex reform environments.
Our Values & Approach
Integrity in Partnership
We operate with transparency, accountability, and long-term commitment to our institutional and development partners.
Evidence-Based Reform
Our interventions are grounded in data, policy alignment, and measurable performance frameworks.
Institutional Sustainability
We prioritize solutions that remain functional beyond project cycles and external funding.
Inclusive Institutional and Workforce Systems Development
We promote workforce and institutional models that ensure broad participation and equitable opportunity.