On 12 October 2009 at 14.00 the British Ambassador to Kosovo, Mr Andy Sparkes, and Mr. Ahmet Shala, Minister of Economy and Finance will sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the Kosovo Property Agency.

The British Embassy has supported KPA in previous years and is delighted to be able to continue this funding in 2009 and 2010.

The funding of £500,000, from the UK's Conflict Prevention Pool, will enable KPA to continue providing support to the people of Kosovo in resolving property disputes which arose out of the tragic circumstances of the war.
This project will also contribute to the resolution of commercial property disputes also arising from the 1999 conflict, which will in turn help the future of Kosovo by enabling investment, development and job-creation.

The British Ambassador, Andy Sparkes said:

" We want people to get their homes and property back. It is fundamental to the healing of conflict and is a basic right irrespective of politics. That is why the British Government supports the Kosovo Property Agency, which I also chair. This funding will support the KPA’s and further help the people of Kosovo to build a positive future for themselves."

Notes for Editors

The signing ceremony will be held at Ministry of Economy and Finance.
There will be an opportunity for questions from the media.

For further information please contact:

Rrezarta Jashari, Project Officer, 044 404818

Selvije Fetahu, Media and Public Affairs Officer, 044 156 851

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