Publications
Challenges in the Protection of Immovable Tangible Cultural Heritage in Kosovo
Publishing date: 9 April 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report assesses whether the relevant international human rights standards regarding the protection of immovable tangible cultural heritage are complied with by the Kosovo legal framework and to what extent the central- and local-level institutions apply these standards and thus respect, protect and fulfil everyone’s right to access and benefit from cultural heritage.
Reassessing Progress in the Development and Implementation of the Legal and Policy Framework for the Reintegration of Repatriated Persons
Publishing date: 8 January 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report reassesses progress by relevant institutions towards sustainable reintegration of repatriated persons. While there have been significant improvements since 2011, full implementation of the new legal and policy framework is crucial.
Participatory Handbook- A guide for new Local Youth Action Council members
Publishing date: 30 December 2013
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This handbook is meant to be used as a tool to take concrete steps towards building and maintaining well-functioning councils by incoming or newer local youth action council (LYAC) members. It has been drafted with significant input from LYACs themselves on issues such as municipal youth action plans, youth strategies, and volunteerism.
Assessment of the Provision of Social Housing by Municipalities in Kosovo
Publishing date: 12 November 2013
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report assesses the progress made by municipalities in Kosovo towards realizing the right to adequate housing through the provision of social housing and identifies some of the main shortcomings in their efforts.
Your Language is Your Right
Publishing date: 10 September 2013
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, National minority issues
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A three-month long campaign titled “Your Language is Your Right” is aimed at raising public awareness of available language protection and complaints mechanisms, as well as of the Language Commissioner`s role. Posters, leaflets and radio spots produced during the campaign in the Albanian, Romani, Serbian and Turkish languages have been distributed and aired across Kosovo. A poster in English is not available.
Monitoring Report of the Performance of the Assembly of Kosovo
Publishing date: 7 August 2013
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Municipal Budget Development Process in Kosovo: A Comparative Assessment of the 2012 and 2013 Processes
Publishing date: 3 June 2013
Collections: Assesment of municipal budget development in Kosovo
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Economic activities, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report assesses the 2013 municipal budget development process and analyses the degree of compliance of municipal institutions with the legal framework compared to the previous fiscal year.
OSCE Mission in Kosovo Factsheet 2013
Publishing date: 22 April 2013
Collections: Factsheets
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE Mission in Kosovo promotes human rights, good governance and the safety of all people living in Kosovo by monitoring and supporting the work of local institutions. The Mission, established in 1999, is the OSCE's largest field operation.
Co-operation of the Assembly of Kosovo with Civil Society
Publishing date: 29 March 2013
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, Good governance, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report reviews the progress made by the Assembly of Kosovo in developing its relations with civil society. It analyses participation of civil society in the work of the Assembly in a comprehensive manner. It gathers best practices from parliaments in the Western Balkans region and the rest of Europe on three aspects of public participation: the provision by the legislature of actionable information to the public, the existence of institutional mechanisms for facilitating civil society participation, and the application of sound practices of public consultation. The report proceeds to assess the Assembly’s performance against these practices, acknowledging important achievements and identifying key challenges.
The Implementation of Civil Service Legislation in Kosovo
Publishing date: 21 February 2013
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Good governance, National minority issues
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report assesses the status of civil service reform in Kosovo by providing an overview of the secondary legislation; assessing the status of establishment of the implementing structures in the civil service, and the implementation of the legal provisions regarding the Independent Oversight Board for Civil Service of Kosovo.