Process of Decentralization in the Republic of Kosovo

Abstract

The subject of the study in this paper is the process of decentralization in the Republic of Kosovo and the obstacles faced.The Republic of Kosovo is one of the world's newest states, so it is natural to face a host of complex problems with Local Government in general, while special attention should be paid to the process of decentralization. The Decentralization process should be well-analyzed by comparing with notions such as: Local Governance and its Basic Characteristics, Democracy, Centralization, Deconcentration, etc. This process implies the transfer of competencies, from central government organs to a certain degree of local government organs. Given the fact that local government is involved, the Republic of Kosovo as a New State should, through a proper strategy, make decentralization (transfer of competencies) from central government organs to local government organs, especially in the areas covered by the local governance. The process of decentralization in the Republic of Kosovo faces a lot of difficulties, such as the lack of a strategy for the implementation of this process, the lack of financial means, the lack of administrative staff, the lack of modern information technology tools, lack of a proper political situation, etc. .

Community Support and Collaboration in Women’s Social Cooperative Krusha E Madhe

“…The women concerned have typically remained alone since their widowhood. Although they are victims of the struggle for freedom, they have been marginalized in post-war Kosovo society because, as victims of organized and systematic violence during the war, they are a reminder of the past to a society that has not yet been able to come to terms with these terrible happenings and their consequences for women (Aliu, 2020). Single women's self-sufficiency, access to land, and social support are below average.…”

“…The women concerned lacked the economic basis to improve their situation and financially manage their recovery, while the victims, namely single mothers/widows, were in dire need of improving their economic and psychosocial situation. Law No 04/L-054 treats the victims as civilian victims, not as martyrs, and thus does not treat them as a priority target group for reparation, compensation, psychosocial support, health care, and economic rehabilitation (Aliu, 2020). As can be seen from the above, women who have been victims of enemy violence and/or widowed during the struggle for independence in Kosovo faced difficulties to access adequate support in formal settings.…”

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“…These figures have been provided by various institutions in Kosovo, including the Humanitarian Rights Foundation (FDH), and are presented in the Kosovo Book of Remembrance (LKK), which lists all victims of the Kosovo War from all ethnic groups (The first indictments…, 2023). Although the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia has worked to resolve some cases and hand down verdicts, not all cases have been completed and not all perpetrators have been brought to justice (Aliu, 2020).…”