The IRIS project has been successfully completed, marking an important step toward strengthening agricultural development in Kosovo. During the closing workshop, project partners and stakeholders reflected on the achievements and the impact of the initiative on irrigation infrastructure in the Dukagjini region.

With the activation of the rehabilitated system, more than 4,000 hectares of agricultural land will now benefit from reliable and regular irrigation. The project was implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development of Kosovo and financed through a grant from the European Union, administered by the World Bank.

This strategic investment aims to increase the resilience of the agricultural sector through the rehabilitation and modernization of existing irrigation infrastructure, including primary and secondary canals, pumping stations, and water distribution structures at the farm level.

The project has contributed to reducing water losses, improving energy efficiency, and strengthening the institutional management of irrigation systems. The modernization of the infrastructure enables more efficient and reliable water distribution for farmers.

Thousands of farmers in the region are direct beneficiaries, gaining improved access to irrigation that allows them to cultivate higher value crops, expand cultivated land, and stabilize agricultural production.

Beyond its economic impact, the project has also strengthened local technical and administrative capacities, laying the foundation for long term rural development.

In this way, IRIS represents an important investment linking infrastructure development with improved livelihoods and the sustainable growth of agriculture in Kosovo.