00:00:06,867 --> 00:00:12,239 I am Rozafa Ukimeraj, Secretary General at Ministry Of Local Government Administration. 2 00:00:12,302 --> 00:00:18,742 I am a lawyer by profession, while I continued postgraduate studies in the United States of America. 3 00:00:18,742 --> 00:00:25,320 I work in the public sector since 2006, precisely more than 13 years. 4 00:00:25,360 --> 00:00:29,884 I think that during my 13 years of work in public 5 00:00:29,884 --> 00:00:36,440 institutions, my personal contribution was in the professional aspect, 6 00:00:36,440 --> 00:00:40,260 but also in the decision-making process by setting high standards of meritocracy, 7 00:00:40,260 --> 00:00:42,240 contributing to the policy making process, 8 00:00:42,242 --> 00:00:52,188 engaging civil society representatives in the decision-making process of the institution. 9 00:00:52,188 --> 00:00:56,746 In addition, I contributed on giving an institutional and personal example, 10 00:00:56,746 --> 00:00:59,420 both in relation to staff and to the public, 11 00:00:59,420 --> 00:01:04,169 saving public funds, showing a better performance related to 12 00:01:04,169 --> 00:01:08,180 the management of public funds and giving municipalities opportunities 13 00:01:08,180 --> 00:01:11,980 to benefit as much as possible from donor funds. 14 00:01:11,980 --> 00:01:18,840 During my work, my focus was also the promotion of gender equality, not only in the institution 15 00:01:18,840 --> 00:01:23,500 I represent, but also in the municipalities. 16 00:01:23,523 --> 00:01:29,893 The reason I came back is of course love for the country and the desire to contribute in public institutions, 17 00:01:29,900 --> 00:01:33,166 so this can reflect on improving of the citizens' lives. 18 00:01:33,166 --> 00:01:39,130 I strongly believe that change in Kosovo is only possible if we are devoted, 19 00:01:39,130 --> 00:01:44,780 work diligently, respecting the principles of integrity and meritocracy. 20 00:01:44,920 --> 00:01:47,180 And you, what will you do for your country?