NORDK · since 2013

Network of Organizations for Rural Development of Kosovo

Promoting and developing relationships and partnerships between different sectors of the rural community in Kosovo through advocacy activities aimed at sustainable rural development.

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Rural development Advocacy Networking Women & youth LEADER approach Green economy

The vision of NORDK

Partnership for sustainable rural development

Promoting and developing relationships and partnerships between different sectors of the rural community in Kosovo through advocacy activities aimed at sustainable rural development.

Networking & cooperation
Advancing cooperation between organisations of similar profile to exchange ideas, information and experiences, and to promote activities in the field of rural development.
An empowered rural community
Promoting rural community development and relations between the different sectors of the rural community in Kosovo.
Better quality of life
Commitment to better conditions for the sustainable development of rural areas, improving the quality of life in them.

2013 Founded in

37 Publications & documents

14 News & notices

3 European & regional networks

What we do

Our expertise

NORDK has considerable expertise in the areas that shape the future of Kosovo’s rural areas.

Advocacy & networking

Advocacy and networking for the sustainable development of rural areas.

Integration of youth and women

Active inclusion of young people and women in rural development processes.

Capacity building

Capacity building of women’s and youth associations from rural areas.

Rural development policies

Development and promotion of Rural Development Policies.

LEADER approach

Promotion of the LEADER approach to community-led local development.

Socio-economic development

Promotion and support of policies for the socio-economic development of rural areas.

What’s new

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August 3, 2026

National Policy on Sustainable Food Systems and Livelihoods in Rural Areas

Policy recommendations on sustainable food systems and livelihoods in Kosovo’s rural areas (September 2025).

National Report – Kosovo

Participatory CSO and stakeholder consultation and dialogue toward strengthening the position of farmers in the value chain.

Invitation / ToR – PR expert for promotion of journalist story

Terms of reference for engaging a PR expert to promote a journalist story, within a project funded by the European Union.

Information

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October 21, 2020

Official Program of the 1st Rural Parliament of Kosovo

The 1st Rural Parliament of Kosovo (2020) – an advocacy, capacity-building and networking platform dedicated to rural development.

Call for Applications – NAGE Sub-granting Programme

Sub-granting programme to support grassroots CSOs in implementing green entrepreneurship projects (EU-funded NAGE project).

European and international memberships & partnerships

The Network of Organizations for Rural Development of Kosovo is a founding member of the Balkan Rural Development Network (BRDN), a member of the Partnership for Rural Europe (PREPARE) and a member of the European Rural Parliament.

BRDN Balkan Rural Development Network

NORDK is a founding member of the regional network that brings together the rural development networks of the Balkans.

PREPARE Partnership for Rural Europe

Member of the European rural development network PREPARE.

www.preparenetwork.org ERP European Rural Parliament

Member of the European Rural Parliament — the voice of rural communities in Europe.

europeanruralparliament.com

European Union We Effect BRDN PREPARE European Rural Parliament Kosovo Women’s Fund Farm to Fork Academy

Join our network

Organisations, associations and active groups from rural areas are welcome to work with us towards fairer and more sustainable rural development.