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The purpose of this three-year project was to provide continuing support to the establishment of a sustainable development framework for Dragash municipality, one of the poorest regions in Kosovo in terms of economic output, but rich in biodiversity and natural resources. The project proposal built upon the results a one-year preparatory phase project in 2009, also implemented by UNDP Kosovo with funding from the Government of Finland. The focus of the sustainable development framework included: i) the conservation of biodiversity; ii) the re-establishment and development of improved local businesses based on sustainable land use; iii) environmentally sound energy services and sustainable development principles; and iv) improved capacities and empowerment of local governments, community leaders and women to promote development in collaboration with central level sectors.