Latest publications
- 27.07.2010
Untying the Knot
IKS has launched its most recent policy paper Untying the Knot: The Political Economy of Corruption and Accountability in Kosovo
Download - 27.12.2009
Mitrovica: Two Realities, One City
Amidst the political stand-off between Prishtina and Belgrade about who controls and governs Kosova
Download - 25.11.2009
The Rahovec - Brussels Express
The Kosova “final status” process set the wheels in motion for the state’s future European
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Integration. Following the Declaration of Independence in February 2008, the Government of
Kosova faced a cascade of economic and social problems that had been put on hold for at least a
decade. One of the biggest challenges has been identifying ways to create new employment
opportunities that will generate sustainable economic growth. - 02.06.2009
“Thinking Green”
“Thinking Green” presents a picture of the environmental situation in Kosova today and the way the national and municipal governments handle it, particularly in the municipalities of Prishtina and Obiliq. This paper aims to shed light on previously uncharted territory, encourage action on behalf of the government, and trigger public debate on key issues impacting our lives.
Download - 16.01.2009
The White List Project
When it comes to the EU, one of the greatest wishes of citizens of the Western Balkans, besides EU membership, is visa-free travel. It has for many years already been an elusive goal.
Download - 03.12.2008
“Who’s the Boss?”
Muddled system of government in Kosovo is a problem. Our country is governed by a myriad of competing authorities – UNMIK, ICO, EULEX, Government of Kosovo and parallel Serbian institutions. In the discussion paper “Who’s the Boss?” IKS asks two simple, yet difficult questions: Who is the real Boss of independent Kosovo, and when is Kosovo likely to begin to fulfill its inspirations to join the EU?
Download - 21.11.2008
“Image Matters!”
Kosovo suffers from a serious image problem. “Image Matters!” aims at raising awareness and stimulating a debate on this topic in our society. IKS in this report particularly focuses in challenging the existing perception versus reality in Kosovo, it also calls for relevant institutions to work harder in reforming the judiciary and combating corruption.
Download - 21.11.2008
“Image Matters!” (serbian version)
Kosovo ima ozbiljan problem sa svojim imidžom. U mnogim evropskim zemljama, naziv ’Kosovo’ priziva like etničkog sukoba i organizovanog kriminala. Ovaj document poziva na koordinisan odgovor vladinih institucija i građanskog društva. Imidž je bitan, posebno za mlade države kao što je Kosovo, željno da aktivno učestvuje u svetskoj diplomatiji, da privuče investitore i ostvari svoje Evro-Atlantske aspiracije.
Download - 01.02.2008
"Getting to Lisbon"
The aim of this report is to provide new ideas and policy input for the design of a comprehensive strategy to empower women to take a more active part in Kosovo’s society and economy. The report seeks to foster a national debate exploring the links between economic development, education and labor mobility. It also raises awareness by pointing to prevailing cultural barriers and prejudices limiting women’s choices.
Download - 01.02.2008
"Getting to Lisbon" (serbian version)
The aim of this report is to provide new ideas and policy input for the design of a comprehensive strategy to empower women to take a more active part in Kosovo’s society and economy. The report seeks to foster a national debate exploring the links between economic development, education and labor mobility. It also raises awareness by pointing to prevailing cultural barriers and prejudices limiting women’s choices.
Download - 04.02.2007
The Reconstruction National Integrity System
The Reconstruction National Integrity System (RNIS) is a methodology developed by Tiri to assess the performance of institutions and reform initiatives in post-conflict countries as they rebuild the state and move toward democratization. The Kosovo RNIS provides a systematic study of the institutional context of post-war Kosovo, looking at the complex ways in which the legal setting, power relations, and corruption have affected the development of crucial institutions, such as the Executive, the Media, the Police or the Judicial System.
Download - 08.06.2006
"Utopian Visions"
Amidst the high political drama surrounding final status talks, it is easy to lose sight of the vast challenge facing Kosovo once status is resolved. In social and economic terms, Kosovo has been falling behind Europe for half a century. A decision on status alone will not break this trend. It will require major changes in the way Kosovo is governed.
Download - 07.06.2006
The Community Development Fund: A case-study of donor engagement in post-war reconstruction
The Community Development Fund (CDF) is a local NGO founded by the World Bank immediately after the war in 1999, which had a deep impact on the well-being and livelihood of local communities in Kosovo. It was tasked with channeling donor funds to local communities by investing in priority projects as identified by the communities themselves. The case study analyses the main factors behind the success of the CDF and delineates the key lessons to be learnt from this example.
Download - 01.03.2006
"A Future For Prishtina's Past"
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