Example Of Kosovo Research Articles

PROTECTION OF THE RULE OF LAW AS A CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLE AND INDIVIDUAL RIGHT BY THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF KOSOVO

This article examines the case law of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo and explains how this court protects the rule of law, as a fundamental constitutional principle and as a human right. The example of Kosovo is intriguing because of the peculiar historical, political and legal backdrop against which the Constitution was drafted, and the constitutional adjudication that has taken place. Methodologically, this analysis is based on a review of the landmark cases when the Constitutional Court of Kosovo reasoned its decisions with reference to the specific constitutional provisions that enshrine the principle of the rule of law. The paper highlights that the Constitutional Court of Kosovo refers to the rule of law as a general normative framework for adjudicating cases of abstract constitutional review, as well as for deciding cases submitted by individuals – mostly in conjunction with the right to a fair and impartial trial. By scrutinizing the cases of Kosovo, this analysis highlights the role of constitutional courts in ensuring that general constitutional principles, such as the rule of law, are justiciable and have practical effect for human rights of individuals.

The Impact of Fiscal Policy on the Economy and the Financial Effect on Budget Revenues on the Example of Kosovo

The Impact of Fiscal Policy on the Economy and the Financial Effect on Budget Revenues on the Example of Kosovo

TÜRKİYE’NİN BALKANLARDAKİ YUMUŞAK GÜCÜ - KOSOVA ÖRNEĞİ

States have important effects on each other, factors such as history, language, culture, belief, geography, and common history are the main components that provide this effect. During the Ottoman period, a large Turkish population lived in the Balkans, the Balkans was very important for the Ottomans geopolitically. The young Turkish Republic embarked on reforms within the country after the War of Independence, failed to maintain sufficient connections and soft power in the Balkans during the Second World War and the Cold War, but the situation changed after the Cold War. With the disappearance of the Soviet threat and Türkiye's desire to pursue a more active foreign policy, the Balkans once again became very important. The Balkans has a dense Turkish population, is Türkiye's open door to Europe, and is closely linked to Türkiye by common historical and cultural ties.
 In the study, Türkiye 's efforts to increase its soft power in the Balkans after the Cold War was examined. While examining the study, the example of Kosovo, one of the most fragile countries in the Balkans, will be detailed. In the study, it is aimed to evaluate the results of these efforts by considering the policies implemented by Türkiye to be effective in the Balkans after the end of the Cold War, the activities of TIKA and Yunus Emre Institute, and Türkiye's soft power in Kosovo / efforts to increase this power.The policies implemented by Türkiye have made significant contributions to the stability of Kosovo, especially the Balkans, and to the development of mutual education, culture and social ties. This situation has had important consequences for Kosovo's integration with the Western alliances, and it is an indication that Türkiye uses its soft power policies as an effective tool in the Balkans.

The Impact of the Vocational Secondary Education in Kosovo’s Economic Development in 2002-2017

Purpose: This paper aims to research and determine the impact and role of vocational education in the country's economic development. Design/Methodology/Approach: This paper was produced by combining descriptive statistical methods and econometric models, using primary and secondary data on vocational secondary education and economic development. Findings: The results show that Vocational Secondary Education does not significantly impact economic development in Kosovo. Practical Implications: With a well-organized and focused vocational qualification, economic sectors can be properly established and consolidated. This guarantees regular employment and economic development. Moreover, the lack of new jobs and the mismatch between VET and the labor market are some of the main challenges faced by Kosovan youth. Despite ongoing reforms in the education system and some economic indicators, Kosovo continues to face high levels of youth unemployment. In this regard, Kosovo's unemployment rate in 2019 was 25.70%, while youth unemployment was even more highlighted, reaching the rate of 49.40%. All of this leads to the conclusion that the Kosovo Government's priority should be the establishment and development of the country's education system, and as a result, this would affect the country's economic development. Originality/Value: Findings from this study will be relevant to different ethnicities and not just individuals. Although the study will focus on Kosovo's example, its results could be used in other developing countries. The results will be important for policymakers and regulators, both in the economic field and in education and social development. Companies may be interested in supporting education in order to increase society's innovative capacity. Educational institutions would be recognized as important, and they could redirect their focus to highlighting the needs of the country's economy.

The Mother Teresa Society. Volunteer Work for the Kosovo‑Albanian ‘Parallel Structures’ in the 1990s

AbstractBuilding on the example of Kosovo, the author explores the fluctuating boundaries between voluntary associations and the political realm. She is inspired by recent scholarship on voluntary associations in Southeastern Europe, which highlights the political aspects of associational volunteering. After the mass dismissals of Kosovo-Albanians in the health sector during the 1990s, the Mother Teresa Society, one of the largest Kosovar associations at the time, set up alternative healthcare centres throughout Kosovo, relying on the involvement of reportedly more than 7,000 volunteers. However, the Society and its volunteers did not merely fill the gap in medical care, but also participated in political decision-making through their close relationship with actors in the Kosovo-Albanian ‘parallel structures’.

Recognition of the state in modern international law (on the example of Kosovo)

Problem setting. International science has long been discussing the mechanism of legal recognition of newly created states. And in general the need for the existence of such an international legal institution as the recognition of states. If until the twentieth century this institution was considered as a purely theoretical component of the science of public international law, then with the collapse of the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, more than twenty new statessubjects of international law were formed. The need for their recognition by the international community has actualized the interest in this institution in international law. However, since then, the mechanism and criteria for such recognition have not been unified. Therefore, for example, the situation with the recognition of Kosovo still remains quite ambiguous. Target of research. The purpose of this study is the trace genesis of the development of the institution of recognition of states in international law, provide a doctrinal definition and scientific criteria for the recognition of states. On the example of Kosovo to analyze the current state of privately defined states in terms of their powers in the international arena. Analysis of resent researches and publications. The following scientists were engaged in research of the specified question: L. V. Shpakovsky, V. V. Ishchenko, T. V. Tsymbrivsky, P. V. Otenko, Yu. P. Ignatiuk, I. Ye. Khmelyova, A. I. Grigorshin. This question has been studied among foreign researchers: E. A. Kholina, R. Karaev, D. A. Budko. Article’s main body. The article considers the main approaches to the institution of international recognition of states. Examples of criteria for such recognition are proposed by both international legal doctrine and international organizations in the process of their functioning and interaction with states. Declarative and constitutive theories of recognition of states are analyzed. It also examines the current state and status of Kosovo as a partially recognized state. Conclusions and prospects for the development. The problem of international recognition of the state is extremely important and needs to be resolved as soon as possible. That the very ability of recognized national institutions to respond quickly to the principles of society and geopolitical changes are the marketing dynamics of the development of the entire world community. In this regard, it is appropriate to systematize and harmonize the existing norms on the international definition of states and to carry out their further codification. Since most countries of the world still recognized Kosovo as a newly created state, in our opinion, such recognition is appropriate for all other countries. For other unrecognized territories, each case of recognition of new countries before the creation of a single codified act should be considered individually and not through the prism of the formation of Kosovo.

Comparative Analysis of Two Basic Principles of International Law - Territorial Integrity of State and Selfdetermination of Nations on Example of Kosovo and Abkhazia

The main goal of the research is to analyze in details and present the two basic principles of internationallaw - the right to self-determination of nations and territorial integrity of the state on the example of theKosovo and Abkhazia conflicts. In particular, a significant part of the paper is devoted to the legalassessment of the Kosovo and Abkhazian conflicts and revealing the main differences that are linked tothe legal aspects of Kosovo conflict, on the one hand, and the conflict in Abkhazia, on the other hand.The article focuses on a detailed analysis of facts why the West, particularly North Atlantic TreatyOrganization (NATO) 3 involvement in the Kosovo conflict and recognition of Kosovo's independence bythe majority of the international community is partly legitimate and, on the other hand, from theinternational legal and political viewpoints, Russia's involvement in the Abkhazian conflict and therecognition of the so-called "independence" of Abkhazia has no legal basis at all. The final part of thework discusses what the international community should do in the future regarding the protection of theprinciples of international law.

PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW AND THEIR ROLE IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN KOSOVO AND CRIMEA. Part 2

The second part of the article considers the issue of the contradiction of the realization of the right to self-determination and the principle of territorial integrity of Serbia and Ukraine on the example of Kosovo and Crimea. It presents an analysis of the legitimacy of the will expression of Kosovars and Crimeans and its compliance with the norms of international law. The preconditions and factors of the ethnopolitical conflict are examined and the main problematic issues that caused controversies between the central and local authorities in Kosovo and Crimea are identified. The article emphasizes that the result of the plebiscites in Kosovo (1998) and Crimea (2014) was the declaration of independence, denied by central authorities of Serbia and Ukraine and met with mixed reactions by the international community. The self-proclaimed republics have only external features of statehood and are subject to external administration of other countries. A latent opposition of geopolitical opponents in the international arena is noted, which is to some extent traced through the position on the recognition / non-recognition of Kosovo and Crimea. The article draws attention to the fact that inconsistent interpretations of certain principles of international law promote secession movements in countries where conflicts periodically arise between central and local authorities. The emphasis is placed on the necessity of a clearer definition of the aforementioned international legal norms and obligations undertaken by subjects of international law. The article holds that in order to avoid such situations as in Kosovo or Crimea, to eliminate conflicts related to the possibility of an ambiguous interpretation and application of the principles of international law, an internationally recognized system of more stringent and comprehensive measures should be introduced to cease and prevent threats to the territorial integrity of countries. A strong position of the international community on the abovementioned principles with the history of the liberation movements of these peoples taken into account should become the measure precluding the aggravation of conflict situations related to the aspiration of peoples for self-determination.

Teacher education policy discourse in the midst of system reorganisation and policy transfer: lessons for small and developing countries

This paper looks into the way teacher education policy interacts with policy transfer and with the on-going devolution of education management competencies. Using the example of Kosovo and its teacher education policy discourse, the paper brings out important variables that must be addressed when dealing with policy transfer projects in transitional contexts. Besides highlighting the need to consider some of the research questions in policy transfer and comparative education research in order to accommodate the specifics of small developing countries, the paper suggests that education systems in transition should adopt an analytical view to policy transfer and compare over-time orientation while adopting professional motivation behind policy transfer. At the same time, replacing existing practices of policy reception phase focus with efforts to ensure meaning-making and re-contextualisation of new policies is crucial. This can avoid oversimplification of teacher education reform.

The use of international women’s human rights law in addressing gender-based violence in KosovoAriana Qosaj-MustafaThe use of international women’s human rights law in addressing gender-based violence

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The Influence of Electronic Word-of-Mouth Communication on the Behaviour of the Theatre Audience Analysed Through the Kosovo Example

The expansion of Internet, the development of the new information and communication technologies as well as social networks have revolutionized the social interaction as they have enabled individuals to quickly and conveniently get in touch with each other. The interaction performed online, defined as online interpersonal communication, or the Electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM), as seen in numerous research papers, impacted the consumer behaviour. This paper analyses audience behaviour when making decisions vis-à-vis cultural offers presented in social networks. Although the issue of subjectivity in relation to the offered content in these platforms is set up as a determining factor for using e-WoM and the social networks, the main results suggest that both have been used by audience as a primary source of information when deciding to visit a cultural event. Moreover social networks have been described as places where information is not headed by clienteles, thus significant, customer friendly and trustworthy, despite the fact that all these information are based on subjective impressions of each social network user. The limited number of research on the impact of online communication of the theatre audience has been perceived as an obstacle, as there are no guiding direction how we should do it, and as a challenge, given that through this research we will set the baseline for future researches that will analyse the effectiveness of eWoM.

The Influence of Electronic Word-of-Mouth Communication on the Behaviour of the Theatre Audience Analysed Through the Kosovo Example

The expansion of Internet, the development of the new information and communication technologies as well as social networks have revolutionized the social interaction as they have enabled individuals to quickly and conveniently get in touch with each other. The interaction performed online, defined as online interpersonal communication, or the Electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM), as seen in numerous research papers, impacted the consumer behaviour. This paper analyses audience behaviour when making decisions vis-à-vis cultural offers presented in social networks. Although the issue of subjectivity in relation to the offered content in these platforms is set up as a determining factor for using e-WoM and the social networks, the main results suggest that both have been used by audience as a primary source of information when deciding to visit a cultural event. Moreover social networks have been described as places where information is not headed by clienteles, thus significant, customer friendly and trustworthy, despite the fact that all these information are based on subjective impressions of each social network user. The limited number of research on the impact of online communication of the theatre audience has been perceived as an obstacle, as there are no guiding direction how we should do it, and as a challenge, given that through this research we will set the baseline for future researches that will analyse the effectiveness of eWoM.

Supervised Independence and Post-Conflict Sovereignty: The Dynamics of Hybridity in Kosovo's New Constitutional Court

This Essay uses the conceptual framework of hybridity to analyze the early experience of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kosovo. While recognizing the difficulties in ensuring an effective form of hybridity and the legitimate integration of international standards into domestic law, this Essay aims to show that the new example of Kosovo’s Constitutional Court — and the engagement of the International Civilian Office as part of the Comprehensive Proposal for the Kosovo Status Settlement (CSP) arrangement — offers useful instruction on how international institutions can serve to consolidate, rather than undermine, democratic legitimacy in post-conflict contexts. Drawing on insights from both local and international actors involved in designing and establishing the Constitutional Court, this Essay re-examines the potential to reach beyond the international-national dichotomy and to understand the foundations of sustainable and legitimate capacity-building in the implementation of hybrid arrangements.

Preachers of Hatred and Deformation of History: The Case of Ethno-Mobilization in Kosovo

AbstractThis article attempts to explain how the destructive force of deliberate nationalism in the former Yugoslavia helped to politicize conflict along ethnic lines, and how belonging to an ethnic group became socially relevant during the twilight of the Yugoslav Federation through the example of Kosovo. Based on a constructivist approach, the Yugoslav federal system, which intentionally left a vacuum as regards historical reappraisal and thereby contributed to the outbreak of ethnic conflict, will be analyzed. Furthermore, reasons will be discussed as to why this federative system was, in the end, too weak and ill-constructed to positively intervene against violence. Subsequently, the purpose of this article, to define the respective nationalisms of both Serbs and Albanians, will be rounded off with a conclusion and summarizing arguments.

Identification of Commercial Losses in Electrical Power System in Kosovo

The Production of electric energy is one of the most important factors to stabilize the economy of a developing country in the Western World. The loss reduction, on Energy Power System (technical and commercial losses), is absolutely necessary objective for management performance measurement on every Energy Company in the world.In this paper the importance of minimizing technical as well as commercial losses will be outlined at the example of Kosovo. Suggestions are given based on statistical data. Finally the impacts for developing countries for improve the stability will be discussed on the example Kosovo.

DOTS implementation in a post-war, United Nations-administered territory: Lessons from Kosovo

The WHO-recommended strategy of tuberculosis control (DOTS strategy) has been shown to be effective in reducing tuberculosis incidence in a variety of countries/ settings. Little evidence exists on the implementation, and effectiveness of DOTS in a transitional, post-war setting To describe the process of establishing a National Tuberculosis Control Program (NTP) and implementing DOTS throughout Kosovo, and the outcomes achieved by this international collaboration in a post-war transitional setting during 1999-2005. In 1999, as part of the re-organization of health services, a DOTS-based NTP was established and operationalized through a collaboration of several international partners in Kosovo. Five key steps supported these activities. Kosovo has reached the World Health Assembly targets, having achieved 75% case detection rate (sputum smear-positive cases) and 93% treatment success rate. During 2000-2005, new smear-positive tuberculosis case notifications decreased by 44.5% (median annual decrease for all cases: 7.6%). Kosovo's success story is a collaborative tale, each partner involved playing a unique role in supporting NTP activities. The Kosovo example provides yet another setting in which DOTS implementation has resulted in successful patient outcomes. The international TB control community would be well-served by formal guidelines for implementing DOTS and the new STOP TB Strategy in these settings.

Challenges of Peacebuilding: The Example of Kosovo

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