GENEVA, Switzerland — Kosovo’s Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, Hysen Durmishi, addressed the International Labour Organization (ILO) summit in Geneva this week, presenting the government's roadmap for modernizing the national labor market. The delegation focused heavily on the challenges posed by the evolving digital economy and the urgent need to protect worker rights in a globalized landscape.\n\n### Prioritizing Youth and Digital Transformation\n\nDuring his sessions, Durmishi highlighted that Kosovo is placing a heavy premium on bridging the gap between education and the private sector. By focusing on digital literacy and vocational training, the government aims to lower the youth unemployment rate and integrate young professionals into the growing regional digital market.\n\n> "Our commitment to the workforce is non-negotiable. We are building a regulatory framework that protects the individual while fostering a climate of innovation and digital opportunity for our youth," stated Durmishi during his address.\n\n### Strengthening Labor Protections\n\nBeyond digital transformation, the discussions centered on tightening enforcement of existing labor laws. Durmishi stressed that the government is working closely with international partners to ensure that the transition to new work models does not come at the expense of fundamental employee protections and workplace safety.