Identifier
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08PRISTINA432
2008-08-19 10:51:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Pristina
Cable title:  

KOSOVO: 2008 BFIF REPORTING

Tags:  AFIN BEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD ADPM 
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P 191051Z AUG 08
FM AMEMBASSY PRISTINA
TO SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 8431
UNCLAS PRISTINA 000432 

SIPDIS

DEPT FOR EEB/CBA - DWINSTEAD, EEB/EX, EUR/SCE

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AFIN BEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD ADPM
SUBJECT: KOSOVO: 2008 BFIF REPORTING

REF: A. STATE A)073258

B. B)072184

C. C)036451

UNCLAS PRISTINA 000432

SIPDIS

DEPT FOR EEB/CBA - DWINSTEAD, EEB/EX, EUR/SCE

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AFIN BEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD ADPM
SUBJECT: KOSOVO: 2008 BFIF REPORTING

REF: A. STATE A)073258

B. B)072184

C. C)036451


1. The following is an accounting of funds spent to send
Embassy Pristina's Commercial Assistant to attend a one-week
Professional Development Training Forum hosted by the
Department of Commerce in July 2008.

Total BFIF Fund Cite: US$4,300.00
Per Diem: US$1,774.42 - 1980113-1005-1005800157-2251-2589
Air Ticket: US$2,317.68 - 1980113-1005-1005800157-2251-2589
Total Funds Obligated: US$4,092.10
Balance Remaining: US$207.90


2. Embassy Pristina would like to thank EEB/CBA for their
support to realize this training project. Post's sole LES
Commercial Assistant, Fatmir Morina, held his position for
more than two years before receiving formal training in his
primary work responsibilities. Although already performing
at a high level, providing Mr. Morina with concrete guidance
on Department of Commerce policies or initiatives is
difficult without the assistance of Commerce personnel
directly at Post. Mr. Morina was exposed to the full range
of Commercial Service topics and skills sets needed to be
fully successful in his position at the Professional
Development Training Forum. The training was highly
interactive, covering a range of topics, and touched on both
the practical and theoretical aspects of commercial work
overseas. It also gave Mr. Morina the chance to hone skills
he uses daily, and acquire new skills he may need in the
future as demand for commercial services increases, such as
creating and giving public presentations, networking and
utilizing contacts, and directing businesses to sources of
finance.


3. Mr. Morina plans to develop his understanding of key
growth industries in Kosovo based on the models provided
during the training, in order to better serve clients. The
training has provided him with a better understanding of the
Washington component of his work, and a better sense of who
to call when specific guidance is required. He also obtained
practical information about Commerce Department intranet
sites where he can register requests for commercial services
and report on commercial diplomacy and advocacy activities.
Mr. Morina was able to put his training to work almost
immediately after returning to Post. Drawing from an
in-depth lecture on export regulations and controls, Mr.
Morina was able to correctly assist a company interested in
importing bullet proof vests to Kosovo, a dual-use
technology. Post is pleased with the results of this
training and anticipates stronger commercial portfolio
results in the future.


4. Post looks forward to participating in the BFIF program
again next year.
YAZDGERDI