Publications
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.
A Catalogue of Remedies and Assistance for Community Members
Publishing date: 27 October 2010
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The catalogue provides communities members in Kosovo with information on what they can do to address concerns relating to the upholding of their fundamental rights, whom to approach and how to make a complaint if they feel their rights have been violated. It covers as many different areas of concern as possible, from how to tackle discrimination based on sex and gender, through the police harassment based on ones community identity, to how to ensure that the name of a village is properly spelt in all languages on a road sign.
Fair Trial Rights in Election Related Cases
Publishing date: 16 October 2012
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Elections, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report highlights concerns on fair trial rights observed during the processing of election-related cases through the justice system in Kosovo. It provides recommendations for the relevant institutions.
Implementation Measures for Legislation Impacting Human Rights in Kosovo
Publishing date: 27 September 2012
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 assesses the extent to which core legislation protecting basic human rights, such as gender equality, anti-discrimination, rights of communities, language rights and protection against domestic violence, are implemented by Kosovo institutions.
The State of Independent Institutions in Kosovo
Publishing date: 11 July 2012
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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.
Municipal Assembly Follow-Up Monitoring Report (January- December 2011)
Publishing date: 2 July 2012
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report presents a follow-up to the 2011 edition over-viewing key aspects of municipal assembly performance and developments related to oversight mechanisms. It is intended to serve municipal representatives, the ministry and other relevant stakeholders involved in local governance issues as an indicator for further capacity development at the local level.
Reference Book for Civil Society Organizations: Participation in the Legislative Oversight and Budget Processes of the Assembly of Kosovo
Publishing date: 27 March 2012
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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.