PRISHTINA, KOSOVO – One of the fastest-growing sectors in Kosovo – the food processing industry – is directly benefiting women. Women here who possess the traditional skills of harvesting fresh fruits and vegetables are now getting paid jobs in the growing food processing sector. Employment in the handicraft industry is also increasing for women as the younger generation has not learned traditional arts and crafts skills but demand is high for the products in urban stores. A photo essay.
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