The Academy for Public and Social Policy Musine Kokalari
The Academy for Public and Social Policy Musine Kokalari is an educational and professional development program designed to strengthen the capacities of young people in the fields of public and social policy. It equips participants with in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical skills to drive positive social change.
Founded in 2021 by the Institute for Social Policy Musine Kokalari, the Academy was initially supported by the Olof Palme Center and later also by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. The involvement of the Heinrich Böll Stiftung has deepened the Academy’s ecological focus through the inclusion of an “Environment Day” as part of the program. One of the Academy’s editions was also supported by the Community Development Fund (CDF).
A core feature of the Academy is the involvement of renowned local and international lecturers—professors, researchers, and credible experts.
Participants are prepared to engage actively in democratic processes and contribute to the advancement of public and social policies in Kosovo and the wider region.
The Academy blends theoretical learning with practical development, offering a comprehensive and inclusive approach that integrates:
Academic lectures
Practical workshops and simulations
Political and social debates
Social and cultural activities
Advocacy and research projects
Professional networking
Academy Program
Interactive Lectures
Led by local and international
experts in politics, sociology,
economics, human rights, and
environmental studies.
Hands-on Workshops
Practice-based sessions in advocacy, debate, and policy development through simulations and real-world scenarios.
Cultural & Social Activities
Film screenings, discussions, and field visits to inspire reflection and deepen social understanding.
Research & Advocacy Projects
Opportunities to apply knowledge through initiatives promoting critical thinking and social impact.
Study Visits
Explore institutions, NGOs, and international agencies across Kosovo for real-world insight.
Networking Opportunities
Build lasting professional relationships and collaborate with peers and mentors.
Thematic Fields
- Social History, Nationhood, Citizenship
- Political Ideologies and the Political Spectrum
- Social Equality and Inclusion
- Liberal Democracy and the Care Economy
- Social Ecology and Sustainable Development
- Public and Social Policy
- Welfare Economics and the Developmental State
Participants & Benefits
Over the course of its editions, the Academy has engaged hundreds of young people aged 18–28 from all ethnic communities in Kosovo. Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, the Academy encourages participation from:
- Girls and young women
- Members of minority communities
- Young people from rural and peripheral areas
Participant Profiles
- Students and graduates in political science, law, sociology, international relations,
- economics, and related fields
- Civil society and human rights activists
- Public administration employees
- Journalists and media professionals
- Social and environmental campaigners and project initiators
Participant Benefits
- Advanced and applicable knowledge
- Skills to influence the development of public policies
- Opportunities for professional networking and regional collaboration
Academy in Years
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