Clear on Paper Blurred in Practice
Publisher: Friedrich Ebert Stifung , Prishtina
Volume: 38 pages pdf
Description
Two years since the coming into force of the Kosovo constitution, Kosovo’s local government has been substantially transformed. The Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo now ensures the right to local self-government and guarantees different levels of competencies for the municipalities, providing a high level of autonomy from central government. It has also transformed the physical shape of municipalities by changing borders and adding new municipalities to cater to various community needs. From its outset, the municipalities and by great dedication from international organisations which have supported the strengthening of Kosovo’s local government process of decentralisation in Kosovo has been pursued as a commitment of international nature by the Kosovo authorities.