Social Policy
IPS Musine Kokalari and Prizren Assembly Members Discuss Priorities for More Coordinated and Sustainable Social Policies
Social policies and services in the Municipality of Prizren require better institutional coordination, more sustainable funding, and greater involvement of civil society organisations in the development and monitoring of local policies. This was one of the key conclusions of the
IPS Musine Kokalari Opens Dialogue with Istog Assembly Members on Strengthening Inclusive Local Governance
Improving the functioning of municipal assemblies, strengthening the role of assembly members, and identifying citizens’ priorities were the focus of the advocacy session organized by the Musine Kokalari Institute for Social Policy with the members of the Municipal Assembly of
Dragash between untapped potential and the exodus of young people from all communities
By: Mentor Selimi* Every year, more and more young people from Dragash make the difficult decision to leave their homeland. They are not leaving because of ethnic, cultural or linguistic differences. Most of them are leaving because they do not
From Citizen Information to Budget Planning: Prizren’s Social Priorities
Citizen information, support for persons with disabilities, care for the elderly, and the planning of social services were some of the main topics discussed during the first meeting of the Thematic Group of Municipal Assembly Members for Social Policies and
Intercommunal Dialogue in Dragash: Albanians and Gorani call for more investment, services, and local development
Infrastructure isolation, unemployment, youth migration, and the lack of basic public services remain among the key challenges faced by communities in Dragash. These were some of the main topics raised during a meeting organized by the Musine Kokalari Institute for
Intercommunity Dialogue in North Mitrovica: Serbs, Albanians, and Bosniaks Call for More Space for Dialogue and Development
Political issues continue to generate tensions and deepen the divide between communities in North Mitrovica, while growing fatigue with political polarization is increasing the need to focus on citizens’ real-life concerns. This was one of the main conclusions of a
Meeting with the Private Sector Trade Union: the need for unification and strengthening social dialogue
The Musine Kokalari Institute for Social Policy held a meeting this week with a representative of the Private Sector Trade Union, where current challenges in trade union organization and the need to strengthen inter-union cooperation were discussed. During the meeting,
Meeting with the Trade Union of the Post of Kosovo: challenges, organization and key demands
The Musine Kokalari Institute for Social Policy held a meeting last week with the Trade Union of the Post of Kosovo, where the main challenges faced by the union, relations with management, and the need to strengthen inter-union cooperation were
Meeting with the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Elektrokosova: trade union organization and challenges in youth inclusion
The Musine Kokalari Institute for Social Policy held a meeting with representatives of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Elektrokosova, where the work, organizational structure, and operational practices of the union were presented. During the meeting, it was highlighted
Meeting with the Independent Trade Union of Trepça Miners: challenges and the need to strengthen social dialogue
The Musine Kokalari Institute for Social Policy held a meeting with the Independent Trade Union of Trepça Miners, where the main challenges faced by workers and the trade union organization itself were discussed. Union representatives emphasized that one of the