Publications

The findings of the survey have highlighted both the strengths and weaknesses of Kosovo's emerging independent institutions. The sound legal basis gives grounds for encouragement along with the robust institutional structure that many of the surveyed institutions possess.

The objective of the “Guide for Social Service Officers in Assisting Victims of Domestic Violence” is to assist social service providers in treating victims and survivors of domestic violence with a victim-centered approach. Social service providers identify incidents of domestic violence, assist the victims and survivors in coping and recovering from the trauma they have experienced, explain the options available to victims and survivors so that they can make an informed decision about what next steps to take. The guide is drafted based on international and domestic standards and policies on prevention of domestic violence.

This report presents an assessment of the 2012 municipal budget development process in Kosovo municipalities. It outlines the compliance of the municipalities with the requirements of this process, and aims to serve as a tool for all relevant stakeholders for formulating strategies for improving municipal compliance with the legal requirements of the process.

Newsletter by the OSCE Mission in Kosovo.

This report examines the situation of the Kosovo Croat community in Viti/Vitina municipality. It documents violations of property rights, a precarious socio-economic situation, persistent security concerns and a lack of participation in public affairs.

The Reference Book for Civil Society Organizations is a resource tool for organizations with a public policy agenda that seek to influence the political decision-making processes in Kosovo. It provides advice for partaking in the legislative, budgetary and oversight activities of the Assembly of Kosovo.

This report examines the approach taken by municipal institutions to address the phenomenon of informal settlements in Kosovo. It documents progress made as well as some shortcomings that continue to affect the rights to adequate housing and participation while also offering some recommendations on how to address these shortcomings.

The OSCE Mission in Kosovo published in December 2017 a report assessing the performance and impact of the Consultative Council for Communities, a key community protection body in Kosovo functioning under the Office of the President. The report notes that the Council, established in 2008, has consolidated well in the institutional system, holding regular meetings and engaging in communication with a wide spectrum of institutions in follow up to different community issues in policy and legislation. However, its overall impact on communities’ rights and well-being remains limited, as the Council faces uneven and insufficient response from the wider institutional spectrum and its outreach capacities to non-majority communities are still inadequate. The report assesses the composition, performance and impact of the Council during the period 1 January 2015 until 31 December 2016.

The OSCE invites you to apply for the 10th OSCE Dialogue Academy for Young Women, which will take place from 12 to 21 October 2024, in Gorizia/Nova Gorica (Italy/Slovenia). In total, 24 successful applicants who meet the qualification criteria will be selected to participate in the 2024 Dialogue Academy. Send your application by midnight CET, 19 July 2024.