Policy Roundtable: ‘The Regional Representation and the “Issue” of Northern Kosovo: Challenges to Ending the Supervised Independence and Continuing the Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue’
Event Summary: On February 15, Group for Legal and Political Studies hosted a policy roundtable about the Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue, challenges in agreeing upon a formula for Kosovo's representation in regional initiatives, in the context of both finding a sustainable solution for the northern Kosovo and ending the international supervision.
Roundtable Discussion: ‘The reform of the public administration and challenges for its depoliticization’
Event Summary: On December 21, Group for Legal and Political Studies hosted a roundtable discussion about the reform of public administration in Kosovo, and more specifically surrounding the issue of politicization and professionalism of civil servants. The focus of this round-table discussion was devoted to the impact that a professional public administration has vis-à-vis both the state-building efforts and the EU integration process, in addition to highlighting the experiences of other post-communist and transition countries.
Roundtable Discussion: ‘Moving towards a Semi-Presidential Republic: The constitutional change in Kosovo’
Event Summary: On December 09, Group for Legal and Political Studies and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung hosted a roundtable discussion about the constitutional amendment process, its impact, and the extent to which this process will shape the political system of the country. In particular, this roundtable discussion addressed the main issues surrounding the constitutional amendment process, such as the future role of a directly elected president, challenges that different countries faced in establishing fair and free presidential elections, and what Kosovo should learn from others’ experience.
Roundtable Discussion: ‘Public Procurement Practices at the Local Level: Challenges in addressing the public expenditures’ mismanagement’
Event Summary: On November 15, Group for Legal and Political Studies hosted a roundtable discussion about the public procurement practices at the municipal level. The participants in this roundtable discussion focused on the successful measures for enhancing integrity in the public procurement process at the municipal level, policies that can help improve municipal procurement systems, and, in particular, the comparative evidence from good public procurement practices in developing/transition countries. Special attention was devoted to the impact that public procurement activities have in the definition of the index of corruption for Kosovo.
Panel Discussion: ‘A Comprehensive Agenda for the Northern Kosovo: What does the European Commission’s…’
Event Summary: On October 21, Group for Legal and Political Studies hosted a panel discussion about the European Commission’s proposal for a ‘comprehensive agenda for the northern Kosovo’. In particular, the panelists discussed the context of and solutions that could derive from the proposal, the position of the Kosovo government and EU member states on this issue, and the impact that this proposal has vis-à-vis the ongoing dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia.
Panel Discussion: ‘Challenges from an Ahtisaari Plus Paradigm Solution: What do the Leaders of Ethnic…’
Event Summary: On October 8, Group for Legal and Political Studies hosted a panel discussion about the growing concerns/claims for a new/different regime for the northern Kosovo. This discussion was timely as local Serbs in the northern Kosovo were gathering at barricades and establishing roadblocks to oppose the Kosovo Government’s takeover of border checkpoints. The participants in this panel discussion highlighted the current challenges and prospects of the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia and discussed the claims for an Ahtisaari Plus solution for the northern municipalities of Kosovo.
Roundtable Discussion: ‘Challenges and Prospects for the Customs Stamps’ Agreement between Kosovo and Serbia: What about tomorrow?’
Event Summary: On September 15, Group for Legal and Political Studies hosted a panel discussion about the current challenges and prospects of the Customs Stamps Agreement between Kosovo and Serbia and the future implications that might govern its implementation, which began on September 16. Panelists focused on the policy modalities and tools for the implementation of the Customs’ Agreement, its impact on the current trade relations between Kosovo and Serbia, and its overall impact on Kosovo’s economy.
Panel Discussion on ‘Where do we stand: Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue in the lights of the ongoing events in the Northern Kosovo’
Executive Summary: On August 26, Group for Legal and Political Studies hosted a panel discussion about the Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue, in light of the growing tensions in the northern Kosovo. In particular, this panel discussion highlighted the impact of the Kosovo Government’s action (on the 25th of July) to takeover border checkpoints, as well as the challenges and prospects for the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia.
Press Conference on Release of the Policy Report 03/2012 ‘Dissimilar Patterns of (Mis)Using the Public Money: Trends and Practices of Public Procurement…
By admin | May 19, 2012
Event Summary:
On May 19, Group for Legal and Political Studies held a Press Conference to present to the media a Policy Report 03/2012 entitled: ‘Dissimilar Patterns of (Mis)Using the Public Money: Trends and Practices of Public Procurement Management in Kosovar Municipalities’. This policy report identifies the main problems related to the application of public procurement rules at municipal level Read the rest of this entry »
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Policy Roundtable: ‘On the defence of professionalism of bureaucrats: A discussion upon the protection mechanisms of civil service in Kosovo’
By admin | May 15, 2012
Event Summary:
On May 15, Group for Legal and Political Studies hosted a policy roundtable on the civil service depoliticization, professionalism and protection mechanisms of civil servants in Kosovo. A special focus on this policy roundtable was devoted to the role that the Independent Oversight Board of the Civil Service has vis-a-vis the tendencies to politicize the key, senior positions of civil service in Kosovo. Read the rest of this entry »
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Policy Roundtable: “Is the Ahtisaarian-based decentralization empowering ethnic communities …”
By admin | April 17, 2012
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On April 12, Group for Legal and Political Studies hosted a policy roundtable about the role of decentralization vis-à-vis the empowering of ethnic communities’ participation in public life and the effects that decentralization has had in relation to increasing the participation of ethnic communities in local decision-making, in particular, in multi-ethnic municipalities. Read the rest of this entry »
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Press Conference on Release of the Policy Note 02/2012 ‘Are Belgrade’s local elections an end in itself:…’
By admin | March 30, 2012
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On March 30, Group for Legal and Political Studies held a Press Conference to present to media the latest Policy Note entitled: ‘Are Belgrade’s local elections an end in itself: A view towards the dynamic plan in extending/diminishing hopes for an Ahtisaari-based authority in the northern Kosovo’. Read the rest of this entry »
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