This paper was drafted by researchers from Kosovo and Serbia, spearheaded by The Institute for Social Policy ‘Musine Kokalari’ from Pristina in conjunction with the Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory in Belgrade.
The research was commissioned under the auspices of the Kosovo-Serbia Rapid Response Mechanism (KSRRM), comprised of civil society organisations from Kosovo and Serbia, with the intention of providing a platform for joint advocacy on economic matters vis-à-vis domestic political actors, civil society, the business sector, the international community, and other relevant interlocutors.
The conclusions and recommendations have been developed after extensive consultation with a variety of counterparts, providing a joint vision for how economic ties can be developed, particularly in light of Article VI of the Agreement on the Path to Normalisation of Relations. It takes a detailed look at the evolution of economic relations and extensively analyses obstacles to their further development.
The paper is available in English, Albanian and Serbian on the following links:
Should you have any questions regarding the paper and its contents, then please contact Ian Bancroft, Project Manager for the Western Balkans: ian.bancroft@peacefulchange.org.
This research was commissioned as part of the project Amplifying Local Voices for Equitable Development (ALVED), funded by the UK Government’s Conflict, Security and Stability Fund.