International Politics and Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue: Survey on Citizens' Perception

International Politics and Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue: Survey on Citizens' Perception

2 March 2023

March 2023

This publication is the 3rd edition, part of the Foreign Policy Analysis Program, which was established by the Pristina Institute for Political Studies in 2014. The program aims to analyze and support the Euro-Atlantic integration of Kosovo, initiating public debate and producing research on regional, European, and global developments and their effects on Kosovo's international position.
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Kosovo’s application for  membership at the Council of Europe (CoE): Arduous path ahead

Kosovo’s application for membership at the Council of Europe (CoE): Arduous path ahead

19 January 2023

January 2023

Since the declaration of independence in 2008, Kosovo has managed to become a member of several multilateral organizations, including the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, as well as the Development Bank of the Council of Europe in 2013 and the Venice Commission in 2014. By submitting the request for membership to the Council of Europe on May 12, 2022, Kosovo started an important political process, thus opening a new chapter. There seems to be a long and difficult process involved in joining the Council of Europe. This brief policy note, therefore, provides an overview of Kosovo's application to the Council of Europe and briefly elaborates on Kosovo's strategy and multilateral relations with the Council of Europe.
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ASSESSMENT OF THE SITUATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDS IN THE FRAMEWORK OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF SUHAREKA AND KURBIN

ASSESSMENT OF THE SITUATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDS IN THE FRAMEWORK OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF SUHAREKA AND KURBIN

10 December 2022

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These reports elaborate the general energy consumption behavior of citizens living in the municipality of Suhareka in Kosovo and the municipality of Kurbini in Albania. The target groups are divided into the household and business sectors. In addition, the reports elaborate on the overall national-level policies and institutional frameworks in place that play a role in designing, supporting and implementing aspects of energy and climate efficiency across sectors.





IPA II CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAM OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
ALBANIA – KOSOVO (2014 – 2020)

The project "The road to efficient local use of natural resources". This project is financed The project is implemented by:
from the European Union Academy of Political Studies
Pristina Institute for Political Studies
Kurbin Municipality
Suharekë municipality
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Call for two (2) experts to prepare the Action Plan on Energy Efficiency in Suhareka

Call for two (2) experts to prepare the Action Plan on Energy Efficiency in Suhareka

3 October 2022

October 2022

The invitation under this tender is dedicated for two local experts to develop the Local Action Plan on Energy Efficiency in Suhareka for the period 2023-2026. The Action Plan shall be built on the criteria of quantification of costs, emissions saved and identification of co-benefits.

The experts that will be involved in carrying out the implementation, strategy, manual, etc will be working jointly to share experience and ensure the CBC effect in both Kurbin and Suhareka.
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An Overview of Policies and Efforts on P/CVE in the Western Balkans (III)

An Overview of Policies and Efforts on P/CVE in the Western Balkans (III)

4 July 2022

June 2022

Countries around the world have been hit by the phenomenon of violent extremism and foreign fighters, and the Western Balkans was no exception.

This policy analysis aims to shed light on how six Western Balkan countries have dealt with preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE). It is intended to be the third and final in a series on this issue. More specifically, this analysis provides a regional statistical comparison of convictions for terrorism and participation in foreign conflicts, as well as an overview of the challenges faced by the six Western Balkan countries in preventing and combating violent extremism.
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