The Academy for Public and Social Policy Musine Kokalari 2024
The Musine Kokalari Academy for Public and Social Policy, in its fourth edition, took place from July 8 to 13, 2024 at Hotel International (Prishtina).
Lecturers & Moderators
Fatos Lubonja, writer and scholar from Albania
Andi Haxhiu, scholar from Kosovo specialized in the role of collective memory and theories of nationalism
Shkodran Ramadani, political scientist from Kosovo specialized in political ideologies in the Balkans
Edison Jakurti, economist from Kosovo and lecturer at Lancaster University Leipzig, Germany
Alban Hashani, economist from Kosovo specialized in transition economics
Robert Muharremi, legal expert from Kosovo and lecturer in international law, human rights, and international relations at Rochester Institute of Technology
Shpend Kursani, political scientist from Kosovo and lecturer in International Relations at the Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies, University of Tartu, Estonia
Rinora Gojani, expert from Kosovo specialized in environmental policy, sustainable energy, and climate justice
Srgjan Vidoeski, expert from North Macedonia specialized in energy policy
Predrag Momčilović, researcher from Serbia specialized in environmental policy, climate justice, and energy transition
Mirishahe Syla, political scientist from Kosovo specialized in women’s and gender studies
Marigonë Drevinja, legal expert from Kosovo focused on gender equality and the care economy
Ana Sladojević, art theorist, curator, and researcher from Serbia focused on the intersection of contemporary art, race, politics, and historical memory
Blert Morina and Uresa Ahmeti, LGBTQI+ community activists from Kosovo
Paul Stubbs, sociologist and researcher from the United Kingdom specialized in social policies in Southeast Europe
Edona Krasniqi, researcher from Kosovo specialized in economic development and public policies
Artan Mustafa, researcher and university lecturer from Kosovo specialized in social policies
The Programme
During the six days of the program, the Academy addressed the following topics:
Social history, myths, and nation-building processes in the Balkans
Political ideologies and the left–right debate in Kosovo and the region
Liberal democracy, international law, and secularism
Environmental policy and the transformation toward a just and sustainable economy
The care economy and gender equality from a feminist perspective
Racism and coloniality in the post-Yugoslav and Eastern European context
Social policies and progressive economics in Kosovo and the region
The program was further enriched with:
Screenings of documentaries, such as: ‘Whose Is This Song?‘ – on cultural belonging in the Balkans, ‘Parrullat‘ – a cinematic portrayal of totalitarian Albania, ‘Behemoth‘ – a reflection on ecological destruction and the social consequences of uncontrolled industrialization, ‘Home‘ – an environmental documentary by Luc Besson
Public debates and discussions, including: The panel ‘The Left and the Right in Kosovo and the Region‘ with political experts
Workshops and interactive activities, including: ‘Open Library‘ with LGBTQI+ activists, Research presentations such as ‘Who Cares?’ on unpaid care work in Kosovo & Workshops on ecological transition, social policy, and progressive development
The Musine Kokalari Academy for Public and Social Policy 2024 was organized with the support of
