Rule of law conditionality in the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between Kosovo and the EU

Rule of law conditionality in the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between Kosovo and the EU

15 November 2016

November 2016

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the rule of law requirements that Kosovo must implement to meet its obligations under the SAA and addresses their implications.

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Reflection of national energy efficiency policies at the local level

Reflection of national energy efficiency policies at the local level

20 October 2016

2013

This study focuses in briefly analyzing energy policies at the EU level in order to understand the current legal basis at the domestic level, and further elaborates the impact of central-level EE policies in local-level ones. The study mainly aims at assessing the current legal framework on EE, identifying its shortcomings and proposing recommendations that could contribute to the completion of the legal and institutional framework at the local level. Furthermore, the study aims to point out the difficulties and challenges faced by local governments, which have proved to serve as an obstacle in creating functional effective municipal structures that will be decisive for improving energy efficiency, respectively for creation of a sustainable energy system at the domestic level.

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Citizens' general knowledge and perception on SAA

Citizens' general knowledge and perception on SAA

1 October 2016

September 2016

This research report provides an analytical overview of findings of public opinion polling conducted by the Prishtina Institute for Political Studies measuring citizens' perceptions and knowledge on the Stabilisation and Association Agreement. This research has been conducted as part of the “Promoting the
Stabilisation Association Agreement and launching a public discourse on Kosovo's European Future'' project implemented by PIPS.

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The impact of energy efficiency financial mechanisms in boosting local development

The impact of energy efficiency financial mechanisms in boosting local development

21 July 2016

June 2016

This study elaborates the effect of energy efficiency investments in economic development through policy development and establishment ofinvestment incentive mechanisms. It provides a description of the situation in this sector and its potential in local economic development: creation of a local market, better employment opportunities, and improvement of public welfare, reduction of energydependence, cleanerenvironment, and conservation of resources.

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How to participate efficiently?

How to participate efficiently?

20 October 2015

2015

This guide is a concise overview of ideas, recommendations and experiences of CSOs from South East Europe region dealing with energy efficiency public policies. It is also an overview of methods through which certain results have been achieved. It consists of a number of advices on how to encourage and organize public dialogue, accompanied by specific examples.

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Prishtina Institute for Political Studies (PIPS), in collaboration with PeaceNexus Foundation, is engaging in an internal strengthening process through a conflict-sensitive strategy development process. With a commitment to advancing social cohesion and nurturing the growth of open-minded and democratic leadership, PIPS is determined to align its strategic direction with the evolving political landscape of Kosovo.

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