Kosovo

  • Växjö and Vushtrri, Kosovo

    Växjö and Vushtrri, Kosovo

    The partners have been cooperating since 2013 on a variety of themes. In 2023, they were approved for a project addressing the issue of lack of accessibility of the municipal archives. The new project, submitted 2024 aims to address skill gaps in Vushtrri municipality’s labor market by fostering collaboration between businesses, educational institutions, and the…

  • Hydropower and Justice in Kosovo: A qualitative case study on procedural and restorative justice in the decision-making process for small-scale hydropower projects

    Hydropower and Justice in Kosovo: A qualitative case study on procedural and restorative justice in the decision-making process for small-scale hydropower projects

    This thesis investigates the decision-making process that led to the rapid adoption of small-scale hydropower projects, and its social implications, in Kosovo between 2013 and 2021. However, the fairness of the decision-making process for hydropower projects has been heavily criticized by local communities and NGOs. This research links procedural justice concerns voiced by a small…

  • Växjö and Vushtrri, Kosovo

    Växjö and Vushtrri, Kosovo

    Växjö and Vushtrri partnership is embarking on a new project that seeks to improve accessibility to municipal services and information by effectively managing municipal archives. The project identifies three key beneficiary groups: citizens in rural areas, ethnic minorities, and students/researchers at universities. These groups face challenges in accessing information and documents due to factors such…

  • Vectors for Change? The role of civil society in curbing corruption in a post-socialist and post-conflict setting: The case of Kosovo

    Vectors for Change? The role of civil society in curbing corruption in a post-socialist and post-conflict setting: The case of Kosovo

    This thesis analyses the role of civil society in attempting to curb corruption in a post-socialistand post-conflict setting. The aforementioned settings have previously been studiedseparately, leaving out the context of societies experiencing a double transition both fromsocialism and conflict. By conducting a field study in Kosovo, the double transition is studiedby collecting primary data from…

  • Admission requirements

    Invited countries All countries on the OECD-DAC listed ODA-eligible countries, are eligible for the programme, but if a local election is held during the year when the training takes place, the country is temporarily taken off the list. This is also aplicable if the country is having av election between August and December the current…

  • Programme structure

    The training consists of three compulsory workshops, of which all three are full time scheduled trainings. Periods between workshops are homebased. The total duration of the programme is 12 months. When will cohort 12 take place:The Inception workshop will be held in late January 2026The Swedish Phase workshop will most likely take place in May 2026The Final workshop will take place…

  • Programme objectives

    The programme aims to provide the following changes in the participant:  During the training, the participant will work on her change process and implement a strategy to make the local authority equitable, participatory, transparent and accountable.  Benefits: What we will offer: How? Change process The participant is expected to develop and work with a change process of…

  • Programme objectives

    Human Rights Based Approach The main objective of this training programme is to strengthen the ongoing change processes that contribute to social and economic development and to strengthen the institutions in the selected municipalities and regions. This will be achieved through participating municipalities integrating their work with human rights so that equality, participation, transparency and…

  • Programme structure

    Human Rights Based Approach The training consists of four compulsory workshops, of which all four are full time scheduled trainings. Periods between workshops are homebased. The total duration of the programme is 18 months. When?:The inception workshop will be held April 4 – April 8, 2022The follow-up workshop will take place November 21– November 25,…

  • Admission requirements

    Human Right Based Approach Invited countries Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine. Target group This training aims to empower local and regional governments and administrations in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldavia, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine. The following categories are welcome to apply; politicians, decision-makers and…