Local governance
The Mission assists local government institutions in abiding by good governance principles.
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The Mission works with municipal decision-makers and the Association of Kosovo Municipalities to facilitate the implementation of local governance strategic objectives, promote gender-responsive governance, share good practices and foster participatory mechanisms to ensure comprehensive and inclusive decision-making. It also facilitates co-ordination between the Ministry of Finance, Labour and Transfers and municipalities on annual budgeting, gender-responsive budgeting and legislative drafting.
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OSCE Mission in Kosovo hosts concluding Local Women Caucuses conference with call for more progress on gender equality and inclusive local governance
Prishtinë / Priština, 23 July 2025
The OSCE Mission hosted today Local Women’s Caucuses (LWCs) from across Kosovo for a concluding conference on their progress in promoting gender equality and inclusive local governance as they conclude their current mandate.
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OSCE Mission, ODIHR promote gender-responsive local governance and women’s participation in decision-making in Kosovo
The OSCE Mission in Kosovo in co-operation with the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) conducted on 10 and 11 May 2022 a two-day workshop on gender-responsive local governance and the role of women in municipal decision-making processes.
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Kosovo Mayors conclude study trip to Austria on gender responsive governance
Between 22 and 24 October 2023, the OSCE Mission organized a study trip to the city of Graz, Austria for five mayors from Kosovo, selected for their efforts in promoting gender responsive governance in their municipalities.
Gazmend Muhaxheri of Pejë/Peć, Bali Muharremaj of Suharekë/Suva Reka, Ramiz Lladrovci of Gllogoc/Glogovac, Sokol Haliti of Viti/Vitina and Xhafer Gashi of Obiliq/Obilić were familiarized with the practices of Graz in including a gender perspective municipal administration.
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