Support to Balkans Policy Research Group

The aim of this project is to elevate peace, state-building and European agenda, through consensus building, inclusive policymaking, expert input, increasing political and societal support for peace, educating political representatives, supporting regional cooperation, and advancing the implementation of reforms. The objective of this intervention is to strengthen Kosovo's participation in the EU led negotiations with Serbia, and also for more inclusive policymaking. Improve consensus and inclusive policymaking and increase accountability by improving policymaking and policy-coordination processes. • Assist the political transition by empowering youth and equipping them with knowledge and skills. • Advance the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue by providing and increased expert support to the Government of Kosovo and the Kosovo negotiation team as well as increase the transparency and public outreach of the dialogue for citizens. • Assist Kosovos Assembly by providing expert support on the dialogue, oversight and specific law making aimed at increasing its capacity. The support will be used to better prepare for the dialogue with Serbia, aligned with the Government and build consensus in the assembly. • Provide expert support for the President of Kosovo in law making, check and balances, functioning of institutions, secure policies, dialogue with Serbia international cooperation. • Increase support for the Ministry of Defence Ministry by providing expertise and policy support. • Provide support for the ministry of Rerun and Communities and four northern Serb-majority municipalities through providing expert support and advice in the areas of governance, local governance, public policy and Kosovo law and administrative system. • Advance normalisation between Kosovo and Serbia by enhancing cooperation between civil society, communities, public officials, and experts of Kosovo and Serbia. • Enhance regional cooperation by increasing Kosovos participation in regional initiatives and agendas through policy inputs and agenda settings. • Promote the agenda of the government of Kosovo and other institutions; its needs and interest at broader European level through high-level advocacy events, outreach and dialogue. • Advance the implementation of EU approximation-related agendas, the SAA and ERA, through monitoring, mobilising institutions and public support