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Municipal Performance Management – much more than just measurement

By: Majlinda Jupolli and Shqiponja Vokshi The municipal sector is complex in that it involves many stakeholders – the mayor, the opposition, the municipal assembly, the media, citizens, and central government – all of whom are demanding greater transparency and access to a large amount of information. Kosovo institutions have […]

Social Audits: DEMOS’ new approach for civic engagement with municipalities in Kosovo

By: Jesper Elias Lauridsen & Drilon Shala – 10 May 2023 In Kosovo municipalities are by the Law on Local Self-Government obliged to inform and engage citizens and interested organizations on plans, projects and activities of public interest. This is meant to foster civic participation and influence. However, public meetings […]

Hope for the future, little interest for the present

“They do not take into account our suggestions” was one of the statements of a Kosovo Serb citizen, when asked about the contribution of the ideas of the participants during public meetings. Insufficient information, low interest of citizens in relation to the municipality, nepotism and unequal opportunities for women are […]

Municipal Assembly: A strong link between the citizen and state at the local level

Municipal Assembly: A strong link between the citizen and state at the local level The work of local government is fundamentally important. Municipalities are the basic governing units in the local government system in the Republic of Kosovo. They’re the primary provider of numerous essential services, and their work touches […]

Improving Kosovan Institutions Through a Performance-Based Grant Scheme

FROM: ZENEBE B. URAGUCHI, NORBERT PIJLS, ERTAN MUNOGLU – 01. MAY 2018 Kosovo faces challenges in good governance and quality service provision. One of the problems is the inadequate performance of the administration, which is mainly caused by political economy issues. Yet projects that provide capacity development support rarely target […]