Katharina Walker

Senior Advisor Skills Development
Katharina Walker, MA

Katharina Walker is Advisor for vocational skills development and Helvetas’ youth focal person. She has provided strategic and technical support to various projects in the Western Balkans and in Myanmar. She has worked in international development since 2009 after having graduated in International Relations in Geneva (MA). She also has substantial experience in backstopping thematic networks. Having worked at a German Chamber of Commerce in India, Katharina is highly experienced in engaging the private sector. In Switzerland, she carried out extensive policy-related research as well as consultancies on VET and labour markets.

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Youth Matters: Make an Informed Career Decision Today for a Decent Job Tomorrow

Written by Katharina Walker, Nadire Selimi , Aagya Pokharel, Ermira Shyti, Sabin Selimi - 01. May 2023

The Quality of Jobs Matters

Written by Katharina Walker, Sabin Selimi , Zenebe B. Uraguchi - 10. June 2022
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The COVID-19 Crisis Offers Us Unique Opportunities. Are We Ready to Grab Them for a Regional Initiative on Skills Development?

Written by Ermira Shyti, Denada Kakeli, Admir Malaj, Boris Trimcev , Snježana Đuričić, Katharina Walker, Zenebe B. Uraguchi - 26. July 2020
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From Providing “Direct Solutions" to Taking up a “Facilitative” Role: The Case of Opportunity Group Methodology in Kosovo

A facilitative role of projects has increasingly been given importance by development practitioners and donors. It is intended for ensuring ownership by actors and durability of impacts beyond the lifespan of projects.
Written by Mimoza Mirashi, Luan Hoti, Katharina Walker, Zenebe B. Uraguchi - 20. June 2017
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Young and Aspiring but Unqualified and Jobless: What July 15 Means to Youth Unemployment?

Written by Katharina Walker, Zenebe B. Uraguchi - 14. July 2016