Clusters as a Factor of Serbian Enclaves Subsistence in Kosovo

Abstract

Agricultural holdings in Serbian enclaves in Kosovo are the backbone of survival, growth and return of displaced Serbian population. Using the observation method and the method of analysis, the authors consider the current economic operation of agricultural producers and using the method of synthesis in the paper they provide a solution for agricultural holdings' survival in the Albanian environment they need to join together to form clusters and contribute to more harmonious development of the enclave and to be the drivers of overall economic prosperity of the Serbian population in Kosovo. The clustering would lower the operating costs of agricultural holdings, through consolidated procurement, joint deliveries and joint appearance on the market. It would come to linking of production, education, science (Faculty of Agriculture Lešak) and fulfillment of the necessary conditions for agricultural development and incentives, joint work on innovation, access to new skills and knowledge, support for partnerships, developing marketing strategies and product branding. The development of clusters realizes wider economic, social and general social interests of the Serbian community from employment increase in rural areas, stimulation of young people to stay in Kosovo, to improvement of agricultural production and environmental protection as well as other aspects of rural communities.

Keywords

• agricultural production
• local economic development