The 11th International Conference at Tempulli College addressed safety at work and in transport as a key factor for sustainable development

Prishtina, October 15, 2025

Today, Tempulli College hosted the 11th International Conference titled “Safety at Work and in Transport – Integrated Approaches for Sustainable Development and the Protection of Life”, organized by Tempulli College in cooperation with the Kosovar Association of Motorization (AMRKS) and institutional and international partners.

At the opening of the conference, remarks were delivered by Dr. Sc. Muhamed Krasniqi, Director of Tempulli College; Mr. Berat Ganiqi, Chief of Staff to the Minister at the Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure; Mr. Besnik Vasolli, Executive Director of the German-Kosovar Chamber of Commerce; and Ms. Martina Hakl, Social and Environmental Affairs Officer at the Transport Community, who joined the conference online.

All sessions and panels of the conference were exceptionally substantive, providing valuable data, professional analyses, and highly constructive discussions among representatives of institutions, the private sector, trade unions, and academia.

Through four thematic panels, participants addressed:

• Institutional and trade union perspectives on workplace safety;

• National standards and EU directives for occupational health and safety;

• The role of professional training and certification in improving work quality;

• The impact of policy, education, and innovation on advancing road safety.

  
  

Mr. Arton Çerkini, representative of the Labour Inspectorate, emphasized the importance of rigorous enforcement of laws and increased inspections to prevent violations of workplace safety rules. He highlighted that “prevention is more effective than punishment,” urging employers to invest more in safe working conditions and employee training.

From the Kosovo Police, Ms. Lendita Gashi stressed that inter-institutional cooperation is key to improving road safety. She pointed out that early citizen education and the use of technology for traffic monitoring are among the Police’s priorities for reducing the number of accidents.

Mr. Nexhat Pireva from the company Elbau Sh.p.k., representing the industry sector, shared concrete experiences from the private sector, emphasizing that safety and productivity go hand in hand. He noted that companies investing in safety standards gain not only reputation but also higher efficiency at work.

On the other hand, Mr. Jusuf Azemi from the Union of Private Sector Workers raised concerns about difficult working conditions and the lack of effective supervision in some sectors. He called for greater institutional support and stronger involvement of trade unions in drafting policies related to worker safety and well-being.

Academic representatives underlined the need for vocational education institutions and universities to play a more active role in educating new generations about safety at work and in transport, through updated curricula and practical training.

In conclusion, the conference emphasized that safety at work and in transport remains a shared responsibility, requiring close cooperation among public institutions, the private sector, trade unions, and academia.

Institutional leaders and participating experts agreed on the need for greater investment in education, practical training, effective inspections, and public awareness to prevent accidents and protect citizens’ lives.

The conference concluded with the presentation of certificates of appreciation to speakers and participants, along with a shared commitment to continue cooperation in building a sustainable culture of safety at work and in transport in Kosovo.