The training programme “Youth in Politics” aims to train and build the capacities of young people active in political parties in Kosovo in areas such as rule of law, public policy, good governance, economic development and social policies, education policies, regional cooperation, etc. By gathering the youth of all political parties, this program will serve […]
14 April 2020 – Balkans Group’s new policy report on the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly reviews key aspects of, but largely overlooked issues that have contributed for the Assembly of Kosovo to fail its mission. The report reveals how imprecise definitions, vague processes and a lack of concise regulation have prevented the Assembly […]
13 March 2020 Balkans Group has sent a letter to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Glauk Konjufca and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Vlora Dumoshi. We urge the government and institutions of Kosovo to increase their presence in regional organizations, initiatives and programs and increase the level of representation. In particular, the letter […]
3 March 2020 – Balkans Group organised a social media training for women MPs and women Municipal Assembly members from various municipalities across Kosovo. The training was designed to equip women decision-makers with the necessary tools to increase their online presence and establish better communication with the public through social media. Women MPs and Municipal […]
Engaging in the Dialogue with Serbia: February 2020 – Balkans Group has sent a letter to Prime Minister of Kosovo Mr.Albin Kurti on the required steps to achieve progress in the dialogue with Serbia. Among others, Balkans Group advocate for the complete removal on the customs tariff on products coming from Serbia and Bosnia and […]
Key steps to advance reforms in the area of Rule of Law Balkans Group has sent a letter to Minister of Justice Albulena Haxhiu on identified issue areas where interventions and reforms are required in order to improve rule of law in Kosovo. In light of the Balkans Group’s recent publications aimed at examining and […]
19 February 2020 – Balkans Group organised the final conference in the framework of the “Fostering the Women Caucus’ role through regional outreach and establishing their relationship with the media” project funded by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The conference was a conclusion to a number of activities that the Balkans Group organised […]
6 February 2020 – Balkans Group organised a workshop discussion part of the “Fostering the Women Caucus’ role through regional outreach & establishing their relationship with the media”. The workshop discussion promoted a constructive debate on the challenges that women MPs and municipal assembly members face in securing sufficient media coverage for their relevant activities. […]
Increasing the Accountability and distribution of parliamentary committees. 6 February 2020 – With this advocacy letter, Balkans Group has urged the Presidency of the Assembly and Heads of parliamentary Groups to increase the accountability of the Assembly through a more inclusive sharing of responsibilities and distribution of parliamentary committees. Balkans Group calls for the establishment, […]
17 January 2020 – Balkans Group organised the sixth and final consultation as part of the project “Fostering the Women Caucus’s role through regional outreach & establishing their relationship with the media”. The roundtable promoted a constructive debate among participants on enhancing the institutional cooperation between Municipal Assemblies and the Kosovo Assembly in promoting effective […]
