12 December 2018 – To mark the launch of the ‘Youth in Politics’ component of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs funded project, Balkans Group together with the Norwegian Embassy organised a meeting which convened 35 youth representatives from political parties across different municipalities. The youth forum leaders from Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Self […]
13 November 2018 – Balkans Policy Research Group in partnership with Institute for Development Policy INDEP) has published an in depth report with solid recommendations on Election Reform. Election Reform is one of the big topics discussed in Kosovo in recent years. Local factors, in particular civil society and the international community, continue to demand […]
13 November 2018 – Balkans Policy Research Group organised a training and workshop with public relations officers from judicial institutions and Kosovo Bar Association on Communication Channels Management. Public relation officers from Kosovo Judicial Council, Supreme Court, and basic courts of Prizren, Ferizaj, Peja and Gjilan as well as the Kosovo bar Association participated. The […]
In Kosovo, youth are considered a source of political force. They represent more than half of the population and make up an important part of the electorate. However, their inclusion in decision-making and policy-planning processes remains very limited.
This project aims to advance Kosovo’s EU Agenda through strengthening institutions, and regional cooperation with participation from all levels of society. The two year project targets a broad range of stakeholders who can affect change, such as civil society, governments, political parties and media. Activities encourage and promote participation from women, ethnic minorities and youth […]
October 2018 – Balkans Policy Research Group in partnership with Institute for Development Policy INDEP) has published an in depth report with solid recommendations on Election Reform. Election Reform is one of the big topics discussed in Kosovo in recent years. Local factors, in particular civil society and the international community, continue to demand that […]
Electoral reform is long overdue in Kosovo. The 2017 national and local elections were rated generally well, although, there were some shortcomings in the administration/management of the election that weakened their overall success; such as, the high number of invalid votes, the partial recount of ballot boxes that brought change of results, late certification of […]
The government of Ramush Haradinaj inherits a large and very challenging agenda. The mood and the context are not very favorable. The list of tasks present the priorities that do matter for the citizens, institutions, international partners and Kosovo’s European agenda.
20 October 2018 – Balkans Group Executive Director, Naim Rashiti attended and contributed to the panel on Balkans 2025. Rashiti highlighted three process upon which integration of the Western Balkans into the EU depends on; Resolution of bilateral issues (Macedonia- Greek Prespa Agreement, and full normalisation between Serbia and Kosovo); Reforming making which require deep reforms […]
Research Institute of Development and European Affairs (RIDEA), the lead, and Balkans Policy Research Group (BPRG) have published a specific policy paper “Scenarios for the ‘Grand Finale’ between Kosovo and Serbia”. The report outlines possible, and the best scenarios Kosovo should pursue in the final stage of the Dialogue on Full Normalisation with Serbia. For […]
