Préparation des Jeux Méditerranéens 2030

Preparation of the 2030 Mediterranean Games evof@afd.fr Fri, 4 Sep, 2026 - 10:56 September 4, 2026 Désactivé CXK1005 Ongoing Western BalkansKosovo Sports and DevelopmentInfrastructure Sports and DevelopmentInfrastructure Western BalkansKosovo Sovereign loanGrant This project supports preparation for the 2030 Mediterranean Games in Kosovo by renovating and expanding the University of Pristina student campus and improving sports facilities in 13 schools. The goal is to use the event to support social, environmental, and economic development. Context Kosovo was selected to host the 2030 Mediterranean Games in September 2023, with Pristina as the main host city. The country lacks modern sports and student infrastructure despite a young population with strong demand. The project addresses these needs while supporting the EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans. Descriptif The project aims to: (1) improve living, learning, and sports conditions for students and schoolchildren in Pristina; (2) support delivery of an international sports event. Main actions: • Renovate student residences, the canteen, and sports facilities at the University of Pristina, and build new facilities including student housing, a health center, offices, a semi-Olympic swimming pool, and multi-purpose spaces. The campus will temporarily become the Athletes’ Village in 2030. • Renovate 13 sports facilities used by schools and universities for training during the Games (12 school gymnasiums and one university Improvements focus on energy efficiency, safety, accessibility, inclusion, and alignment with EU standards. The total cost is estimated at €70 million. AFD will provide a €60 million sovereign loan and €1.2 million in technical assistance, alongside funding from Kosovo and/or European sources. International tenders will be launched for the recruitment of consultants responsible for infrastructure design, construction supervision, project technical assistance, as well as for the procurement of construction contractors. Impacts More than 40,000 students and schoolchildren will benefit directly. The project will modernize infrastructure, improve student conditions, expand access to sport, and increase Pristina’s visibility. It will leave a lasting legacy in the social, educational and urban sectors. July 20, 2026 July 20, 2038 In the same region Technical partnership between Société du Canal de Provence and Iber Lepenc • Energy • Water and Sanitation Ongoing 2025 - 2027 Western Balkans, Kosovo Financing amount : € 500 000 Preparation of the 2030 Mediterranean Games • Sports and Development • Infrastructure Ongoing 2026 - 2038 Western Balkans, Kosovo Financing amount : € 61 200 000 Supporting the implementation of Serbia’s Green Agenda - Phase 2 • Biodiversity • Climate Ongoing 2025 - 2026 Western Balkans, Serbia Financing amount : € 135 000 000 On the same topic Preparation of the 2030 Mediterranean Games • Sports and Development • Infrastructure Ongoing 2026 - 2038 Western Balkans, Kosovo Financing amount : € 61 200 000 Alley-oop Africa: Educating and raising the awareness of young people on sustainable development issues throug... Sports and Development Completed 2021 - 2022 Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Morocco, Democratic Republic of the Congo Financing amount : € 1 500 000 Climate-resilient local development through the Basket Fund for Pro-Poor Development • Infrastructure • Climate Ongoing 2023 - 2028 Rwanda Financing amount : € 16,000,000 Same type of beneficiary Support of the green transition roadmap of Montenegro • Biodiversity • Climate Ongoing 2024 - 2024 Western Balkans, Montenegro Financing amount : € 50 000 000 Preparation of the 2030 Mediterranean Games • Sports and Development • Infrastructure Ongoing 2026 - 2038 Western Balkans, Kosovo Financing amount : € 61 200 000 Supporting the implementation of Serbia’s Green Agenda - Phase 2 • Biodiversity • Climate Ongoing 2025 - 2026 Western Balkans, Serbia Financing amount : € 135 000 000 State 61 200 000 € 12 ans 61 200 000 Adresse Agence régionale des Balkans Occidentaux