Balkans Group signed a cooperation agreement with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency – Sida, to support the new project- Advancing the European Agenda for Kosovo: Consolidating Peace Institutions and EU-Related Reforms. The project aims to strengthen institutions, provide expert support, advance the dialogue and support for peace, inclusive policymaking for the state-building agendas, enhance […]
The Balkans Group, in cooperation with the Southeast Europe Association and the Aspen Institute Germany, hosted an advocacy roundtable with SHERPAs, representatives of the Western Balkan countries, and civil society organizations. Following the Civil Society Preparatory Forum (CSF), the Balkans Group brought together government officials and civil society organisations to discuss and debate the findings […]
On the tenth anniversary of the Berlin Process, Germany aims to launch the Common Regional Market (CRM) Two. CRM – an initiative of the Western Balkan countries- is structured around four freedoms: the free movement of goods, capital, services, and people. Building on this foundation, CRM II focuses on enhancing human capital and skills development, fostering […]
Ahead of Berlin Summit: Advancing Kosovo’s Representation in CEFTA and Enhancing Regional Cooperation On the tenth anniversary of the Berlin Process, Germany aims to launch the Common Regional Market (CRM) II. CRM – an initiative of the Western Balkan countries- is structured around four freedoms: the free movement of goods, capital, services, and people. Building […]
The Balkans Policy Research Group (BPRG) celebrates its 10th anniversary. With ongoing efforts to support peace, strengthening of institutions, state building, democratic consolidation, and advancing the European agenda for Kosovo and the rest of the Western Balkans, the Balkans Group has built a reputation as a regional leader. We have developed an unmatched level of […]
Pristina, July 16, 2024 The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, met today with the Swedish Ambassador to Kosovo, Jonas Westerlund, the head of SIDA in Kosovo, Henrik Riby, and the Executive Director of the Balkans Group, Naim Rashiti. Prime Minister Kurti congratulated Ambassador Westerlund on the successful beginning of Sweden’s NATO […]
Balkans Group signed a cooperation agreement with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency – Sida, to support the project Elevate Peace, state-building agenda, and advancing the European Agenda. The project aims to strengthen institutions, provide expert support, advance the dialogue and support for peace, inclusive policymaking for the state-building agendas, enhance regional cooperation, and implementation […]
The Executive Director of TERMOKOS – Prishtina’s District Heating Company, Fisnik Osmani, and the Executive Director of the Balkans Policy Research Group, Naim Rashiti, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This MoU aims to foster cooperation and support TERMOKOS in the modernisation and digitalisation of services. This MoU, is signed as part of the […]
Balkans Group’s new policy analysis Kosovo’s ProgressBAR in 2022: An 8-dimensional assessment of key policy areas, evaluates Kosovo’s development in critical policy areas. It highlights progress in the rule of law, democratic principles, energy, and international cooperation, along with efforts toward economic reforms. However, significant challenges remain in economic development, poverty reduction, education alignment with […]
Balkans Group’s new policy analysis Kosovo’s ProgressBAR in 2022: An 8-dimensional assessment of key policy areas, evaluates Kosovo’s development in critical policy areas. It highlights progress in the rule of law, democratic principles, energy, and international cooperation, along with efforts toward economic reforms. However, significant challenges remain in economic development, poverty reduction, education alignment with […]
