Balkans Policy Research Group The BPRG Fellowship Programme aims to boost policy research in the Western Balkans region. It will strengthen networking activities among graduate and post-graduate students and practitioners in the field, by focusing on the recruitment and further development of future leaders to foster excellence research on key policy areas in the Western […]
On 9 and 10 December, Balkans Group organized the workshop: “Kosovo in regional initiatives: institutional framework and coordination”. The workshop was held in Tirana, Albania. Within the framework of the regional cooperation pillar, Balkan Group has put forth its commitment to support the institutions of Kosovo on strengthening its institutional structure and coordination for regional […]
1 December 2021 Balkans Group launched Alumni Network of the Executive Programme “Youth in Politics”, where over 90 young people who have passed our training “Youth in Politics: Governance and Political Systems” participated. The Executive Director of Balkans Group, Mr. Naim Rashiti, opened this event and among other things introduced the Alumni Network, as a […]
30 November 2021 On 30 November, Balkans Group organized the conference “Kosovo in regional initiatives: challenges and opportunities”. The conference aimed at discussing venues and opportunities for increasing Kosovo’s participation and membership in regional organizations and initiatives, as well as addressing the challenges that hinder its position in regional fora. Ms. Donika Gërvalla Schwarz, Second […]
The new Balkans Group policy report Kosovo’s Participation and Representation in Regional Organizations – Mapping the gaps and opportunities, provides a detailed guidelines for Kosovo’s governmental institutions, by providing them with a clear overview of Kosovo vis-à-vis other WB6 countries’ level of representation in regional cooperation organizations. The document distinguishes organizations in which Kosovo is […]
The new Balkans Group policy report “Kosovo in Regional Initiatives: Institutional Framework and Coordination” provides a detailed analysis of Kosovo’s challenges to represent itself and to participate in regional organizations and initiatives. This policy report aims to reflect on Kosovo’s institutional framework for multilateral regional cooperation of WB6 and beyond, including the South Eastern Europe […]
The new Balkans Group policy analysis KOSOVO’S CONTESTED REPRESENTATION IN CEFTA – A Political and Legal Overview, provides a detailed analysis of Kosovo’s challenges in CEFTA. Paradoxically UNMIK still represents Kosovo in CEFTA (Central European Free Trade agreement. The Government of Kosovo shall develop a proactive approach with a set of concrete actions to gain […]
18 November 2021 Balkans Group has published the new policy report Kosovo and Israel: A long waited recognition. Recognition of states and territories in the contemporary international politics. This report focuses on Israel’s recognition of Kosovo as a long-anticipated recognition, which was welcomed in Kosovo and yet provoked reactions and dilemmas in the international spectrum. Recognition […]
The new Balkans Group policy report Kosovo and Israel: A long waited recognition. Recognition of states and territories in the contemporary international politics focuses on Israel’s recognition of Kosovo as a long-anticipated recognition, which was welcomed in Kosovo and yet provoked reactions and dilemmas in the international spectrum. This report is of a distinct character, combining […]
09-12 November 2021 Balkans Group organised the third edition of the 2021 executive training programme “Youth in Politics: Governance and Political Systems”. Twenty Five young members of all parliamentary parties participated in an intensive four-day training of learning new topics and skills. The participants came from 16 different municipalities. The opening remarks were delivered by […]
