Skender Rama

Skender Rama

Project Management & Private Sector Development Expert

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Managing Partner

Empower Consulting

2023 - Present

Leading strategic initiatives in:

  • Private sector development and competitiveness
  • Project management and implementation
  • Export promotion and trade facilitation
  • Diaspora engagement and investment
  • Economic development strategies

Chief of Party

USAID EMPOWER Private Sector

2014 - 2023

Led USAID's flagship private sector development project in Kosovo:

  • Managed $16 million project budget
  • Created over 3,200 new jobs
  • Facilitated business growth and export expansion
  • Developed workforce development programs
  • Implemented innovative grant schemes
  • Strengthened business associations
  • Enhanced private sector competitiveness

Senior Private Sector Development Expert

Various International Organizations

2008 - 2014

Provided expertise in:

  • SME development and support programs
  • Economic growth initiatives
  • Investment promotion strategies
  • International trade facilitation
  • Public-private partnerships
  • Institutional capacity building

Areas of Expertise

Project Management

Expert in managing complex development projects with proven track record of successful USAID project implementation and stakeholder coordination.

Private Sector Development

Specialized in designing and implementing comprehensive strategies for business growth, market expansion, and private sector competitiveness.

Export Promotion

Extensive experience in facilitating international trade, market access, and export development strategies for businesses across sectors.

Diaspora Engagement

Pioneer in developing and implementing strategies to leverage diaspora resources for economic development and investment facilitation.

Stakeholder Management

Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with government institutions, international donors, and private sector entities.

Capacity Building

Expert in developing and implementing workforce development programs and institutional strengthening initiatives.

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