Through desk and field research this project aimed at understanding and facilitating the construction of a more enabling environment in research, education and innovation with a particular focus dedicated to strengthening EU funds absorption capacities in the Western Balkans Region. The Regional Assessment directly contributed to enhanced deliberation with relevant state institutions to pay heed […]
The overall goal of the project is to improve the capacity of journalists for reporting on the rule of law progress in Serbia, Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina and to support better inter-sectoral cooperation between bar chambers, journalists and civil society within each country and in the region. In order to achieve the […]
The project is aimed at strengthening BPRG’s internal capacities (i.e. provision of staff trainings, acquisition of statistical software) and improving the quality of its outputs. The grant enables BPRG to fully utilise its existing and incoming human capacity and increase its ability to successfully advocate for policy change. Objectives: The proposed project seeks to achieve […]
The project is aimed at encouraging reforms that contribute to democratic consolidation through an improvement in the quality and intensity of civic engagement in policy-making. The project activities (i.e. Policy Forum, briefings and policy one-pagers) are intended to offer policy alternatives to the most burning institutional problems, foster informed public debate on major issues, pool […]
15 September 2016 – Facilitated by Balkans Group, representatives of five Political Parties met today in Prishtina to negotiate a draft statement on the issue of border demarcation with Montenegro. The statement aimed at at finding a sustainable solution on the issue of the border demarcation agreement. Party members harmonised the content of the statement […]
Balkans Policy Research Group (BPRG)facilitates the Mediation Dialogue between leaders of the government and the opposition in Kosovo since march 2016. BPRG became the first and only local organisation to succeed in bringing senior political leadership of the five key parliamentary parties to the negotiating table. As an independent and impartial think tank, BPRG was able […]
The project consists of a comprehensive communication campaign aimed at increasing civic awareness on the consequences of extremism and religious radicalism in Kosovo. The main activities (i.e. FDGs, open debates) located in the municipalities of Ferizaj, Vushtrri and Drenas, where a high number of fighters joined to fight for jihad in Syria and Iraq. Project […]
BPRG will be developing an Advocacy Strategy to help implement the 4-year programme for institutionalisation and social inclusion of the RAE community needs. BPRG will serve as their primary advocacy channel in advancing dialogue with central government and donor community. The project is led by HEKS Foundation and implemented by Terre des hommes, Delegation in […]
5 August 2016 – Today, leaders of Kosovo met to discuss on issues that have caused controversy between the government and the opposition. Prime Minister Isa Mustafa (LDK leader), Speaker of the Parliament Kadri Veseli (PDK leader), Visar Ymeri (VV leader), Ramush Haradinaj (AAK Leader) and Fatmir Limaj (NISMA Leader) accompanied by their vice-presidents discussed […]
13 July 2016 – Initiated by the Balkans Group and in partnership with the D4D Institute, senior representatives of political parties met today in Prishtina. This meeting mark the forth round of political dialogue. The Agenda of the Roundtable included discussions on further steps on finding a consensual solution regarding the border agreement with Montenegro […]