The Institute for Democracy and Mediation (IDM) in cooperation with the Balkans Policy Research Group (BPRG) and the European Policy Institute (EPI) published a survey report which investigates the role and potential of the Albanian geopolitical factor in Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo. In each of these countries, ethnic Albanian political, cultural and economic elites […]
The new Balkans Group policy article “Regional Cooperation in the Western Balkans” presents an overview of the two most debated agendas on regional cooperation — the Regional Economic Area (REA) and the “mini-Schengen”, with another on the horizon – the Common Regional Market. A full report with in-depth analysis of regional cooperation and initiatives in the Western Balkans, and […]
The new Balkans Group policy report “Kosovo: Migration Trends Require A New Policy Response” provides an in-depth analysis of Kosovo’s migratory trends, which have shifted from irregular to regular migration, its institutional structure for migration governance, and the potential for migration-related development. The report also provides a set of institutional and policy recommendations that Kosovo institutions […]
The new Balkans Group policy article Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue: Path to the Agreement, addresses the missing elements of the dialogue and looks at the roles all actors are playing: the facilitators, the countries involved in supporting this process, as well as Kosovo and Serbia that are doing very little to shift their positions toward a more constructive dialogue.
The new Balkans Group policy report “The Brussels Dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia: Achievements and Challenges” describes the dialogue process and the achieved agreements in detail, and it emphasizes the level of their implementation. This report will serve to create a better institutional memory system for the Government. The report also addresses the key challenges […]
The new Balkans Group policy report “Public Administration Reform in Kosovo: Constant Struggle to Make It”provides an in-depth analysis of Kosovo’s decades-long journey in public administration reform, a process that has been mired in political struggles and judicial challenges from its beginnings to the present.
The new policy article on Women in Politics provides an in-depth analysis of the necessity for integrating gender mainstreaming as a cross-cutting characteristic in the change of policies. It highlights the need for gender budgeting in all areas and the participation of women in public consultations. The article provides clear recommendations that should be followed […]
14 April 2020 – Balkans Group’s new policy report on the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly review key aspects of, but largely overlooked issue 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 […]
This publication is a compilation of articles on the benefits of agreements deriving from the technical dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia. The articles highlight the impact of agreements on citizens’ lives as well as the achievements of technical dialogue in normalizing relations between the two parties. The authors of articles, citizens and professionals from Kosovo […]
The report, Kosovo 2020: A Complex Agenda for the New Government outlines the key policy priorities for the incoming government through a sectorial review. It examines key reform needs in the areas of Size and structure of the Cabinet, Public Administration, ERA and SAA, Dialogue with Serbia, Foreign Affairs, Justice, Education, Healthcare, Environment and Economic Development. The […]
