This publication was originally developed as part of the research project “Civil
Society Capacity... more This publication was originally developed as part of the research project “Civil Society Capacity Building on Mapping and Monitoring the Security Sector Reform in the Western Balkans, 2009-2011”. This regional project involved 7 regional think-tank organizations from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, eveloped in cooperation with the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) (www.dcaf.ch). The methodology for the mapping and monitoring of security sector reform was developed by Belgrade Centre for Security Policy (www.ccmr-bg.org). The project is financially supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway.
This paper assesses some important indicators signifying the high importance for Kosovo to sign P... more This paper assesses some important indicators signifying the high importance for Kosovo to sign PfP. Among the issues tackled by this research are: the positive role of NATO PfP Programme in the Western Balkans processes; the process of transformation of International Military Presence in Kosovo (KFOR); the political obstacles for Kosovo to join Euro-Atlantic processes; the capacities of Kosovo Security Force (KSF) to become a NATO contractual party; the bilateral and multilateral cooperation developed by KSF; as well as the upcoming Strategic Security Sector Revision and the future mandate of KSF.
The almanac on security sector oversight in the Western Balkans was developed by a consortium of ... more The almanac on security sector oversight in the Western Balkans was developed by a consortium of researchers as part of the project Civil Society Capacity Building to Map and Monitor Security Sector Reform in the Western Balkans. The project was coorganised by the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) and the Belgrade Centre for Security Policy (BCSP) and ran from February 2009 to April 2012. It brought together seven think tanks from the Western Balkans to map and monitor security sector reforms in their countries. This publication aims to provide an independent research-supported overview on the key achievements and weaknesses in the accountability of security sectors of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo, and to present what effect this has on the countries’ democratic transition.
This publication represents a brief narrative interpretation of quantitative data collected by KC... more This publication represents a brief narrative interpretation of quantitative data collected by KCSS in its special survey edition conducted under the auspices of the Security Research Forum "Belgrade-Prishtina-Tirana" during the period 1st - 15th October 2013.1 This survey aims to measure the perceptions of Kosovo citizens towards Serbia and Albania, as well as inter-ethnic relations.2 However, considering that the perception of Kosovo citizens towards Albania's institutions as well as its citizens is generally very positive, this paper focuses mainly on the interpretation of the perceptions towards inter-ethnic cooperation and the institutional and inter-citizens relation between Kosovo and Serbia. The "Kosovo Security Barometer: Special Edition" targets wide variety of audience from Kosovo, Serbia and Albania. More precisely it targets a group of audience which is interested to follow the public opinion trends in Kosovo in the field of security, justice and interethnic relations between Kosovo and Serbia citizens. The KSB targets policy makers from these three countries; international community presence in Kosovo and its headquarters; local, regional and international civil society organizations; academia in each of the targeted countries, region and in the world as well as media.
This paper aims to demonstrate the necessity of the implementation of the Law on the Protection o... more This paper aims to demonstrate the necessity of the implementation of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data in Kosovo (LPPD). The Law on the Protection of Personal Data is related to several key legislations from different areas such as human rights protection, criminal justice, anti-corruption, telecommunications, civil registration, the private sector and others. Thus, there is a great concern that some of these legislations are outdated and there are also concerns raised for the potential lack of harmonization with this law. The paper points out that some key processes have started recently without considering the Law on the Protection of Personal Data. There are only few individuals who are aware of the existence of this law and the rights of citizens deriving from it. Moreover, the State Agency for the Protection of Personal Data (which is responsible for the implementation of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data) has not been fully functionalized yet.
The first publication of the project explores and assesses the origins and current state of the p... more The first publication of the project explores and assesses the origins and current state of the private security sector in each of the target countries, with specific reference to principles of good governance and the protection of human rights. In particular, the authors examine when and how the first private security companies developed and whether and how PSCs, their clients, and other factors such as relevant legislation determined the services private security offer today, and which companies were established/have survived in the market. The studies look into the economic importance of private security especially as a source of employment. They also explore if PSCs are able to provide quality security services by looking at the background and qualifications of managers and employees. A number of important questions are addressed: who are the people who work for PSCs, what is their level of expertise and professionalism and what are their working conditions? How important are (political) relationships for the success of a PSC and do domestic political considerations have an impact on which PSC receives contracts and how well they work? How is quality defined and enforced by both PSCs and their clients, especially public sector clients? Finally, do PSCs and state security providers coordinate, cooperate or compete with each other?
This publication was originally developed as part of the research project “Civil
Society Capacity... more This publication was originally developed as part of the research project “Civil Society Capacity Building on Mapping and Monitoring the Security Sector Reform in the Western Balkans, 2009-2011”. This regional project involved 7 regional think-tank organizations from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, eveloped in cooperation with the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) (www.dcaf.ch). The methodology for the mapping and monitoring of security sector reform was developed by Belgrade Centre for Security Policy (www.ccmr-bg.org). The project is financially supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway.
This paper assesses some important indicators signifying the high importance for Kosovo to sign P... more This paper assesses some important indicators signifying the high importance for Kosovo to sign PfP. Among the issues tackled by this research are: the positive role of NATO PfP Programme in the Western Balkans processes; the process of transformation of International Military Presence in Kosovo (KFOR); the political obstacles for Kosovo to join Euro-Atlantic processes; the capacities of Kosovo Security Force (KSF) to become a NATO contractual party; the bilateral and multilateral cooperation developed by KSF; as well as the upcoming Strategic Security Sector Revision and the future mandate of KSF.
The almanac on security sector oversight in the Western Balkans was developed by a consortium of ... more The almanac on security sector oversight in the Western Balkans was developed by a consortium of researchers as part of the project Civil Society Capacity Building to Map and Monitor Security Sector Reform in the Western Balkans. The project was coorganised by the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) and the Belgrade Centre for Security Policy (BCSP) and ran from February 2009 to April 2012. It brought together seven think tanks from the Western Balkans to map and monitor security sector reforms in their countries. This publication aims to provide an independent research-supported overview on the key achievements and weaknesses in the accountability of security sectors of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo, and to present what effect this has on the countries’ democratic transition.
This publication represents a brief narrative interpretation of quantitative data collected by KC... more This publication represents a brief narrative interpretation of quantitative data collected by KCSS in its special survey edition conducted under the auspices of the Security Research Forum "Belgrade-Prishtina-Tirana" during the period 1st - 15th October 2013.1 This survey aims to measure the perceptions of Kosovo citizens towards Serbia and Albania, as well as inter-ethnic relations.2 However, considering that the perception of Kosovo citizens towards Albania's institutions as well as its citizens is generally very positive, this paper focuses mainly on the interpretation of the perceptions towards inter-ethnic cooperation and the institutional and inter-citizens relation between Kosovo and Serbia. The "Kosovo Security Barometer: Special Edition" targets wide variety of audience from Kosovo, Serbia and Albania. More precisely it targets a group of audience which is interested to follow the public opinion trends in Kosovo in the field of security, justice and interethnic relations between Kosovo and Serbia citizens. The KSB targets policy makers from these three countries; international community presence in Kosovo and its headquarters; local, regional and international civil society organizations; academia in each of the targeted countries, region and in the world as well as media.
This paper aims to demonstrate the necessity of the implementation of the Law on the Protection o... more This paper aims to demonstrate the necessity of the implementation of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data in Kosovo (LPPD). The Law on the Protection of Personal Data is related to several key legislations from different areas such as human rights protection, criminal justice, anti-corruption, telecommunications, civil registration, the private sector and others. Thus, there is a great concern that some of these legislations are outdated and there are also concerns raised for the potential lack of harmonization with this law. The paper points out that some key processes have started recently without considering the Law on the Protection of Personal Data. There are only few individuals who are aware of the existence of this law and the rights of citizens deriving from it. Moreover, the State Agency for the Protection of Personal Data (which is responsible for the implementation of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data) has not been fully functionalized yet.
The first publication of the project explores and assesses the origins and current state of the p... more The first publication of the project explores and assesses the origins and current state of the private security sector in each of the target countries, with specific reference to principles of good governance and the protection of human rights. In particular, the authors examine when and how the first private security companies developed and whether and how PSCs, their clients, and other factors such as relevant legislation determined the services private security offer today, and which companies were established/have survived in the market. The studies look into the economic importance of private security especially as a source of employment. They also explore if PSCs are able to provide quality security services by looking at the background and qualifications of managers and employees. A number of important questions are addressed: who are the people who work for PSCs, what is their level of expertise and professionalism and what are their working conditions? How important are (political) relationships for the success of a PSC and do domestic political considerations have an impact on which PSC receives contracts and how well they work? How is quality defined and enforced by both PSCs and their clients, especially public sector clients? Finally, do PSCs and state security providers coordinate, cooperate or compete with each other?
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Society Capacity Building on Mapping and Monitoring the Security Sector
Reform in the Western Balkans, 2009-2011”. This regional project involved
7 regional think-tank organizations from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, eveloped in cooperation with the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) (www.dcaf.ch). The methodology for the mapping and monitoring of security sector reform was developed by Belgrade Centre for Security Policy (www.ccmr-bg.org). The project is financially supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway.
The "Kosovo Security Barometer: Special Edition" targets wide variety of audience from Kosovo, Serbia and Albania. More precisely it targets a group of audience which is interested to follow the public opinion trends in Kosovo in the field of security, justice and interethnic relations between Kosovo and Serbia citizens. The KSB targets policy makers from these three countries; international community presence in Kosovo and its headquarters; local, regional and international civil society organizations; academia in each of the targeted countries, region and in the world as well as media.
Society Capacity Building on Mapping and Monitoring the Security Sector
Reform in the Western Balkans, 2009-2011”. This regional project involved
7 regional think-tank organizations from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, eveloped in cooperation with the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) (www.dcaf.ch). The methodology for the mapping and monitoring of security sector reform was developed by Belgrade Centre for Security Policy (www.ccmr-bg.org). The project is financially supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway.
The "Kosovo Security Barometer: Special Edition" targets wide variety of audience from Kosovo, Serbia and Albania. More precisely it targets a group of audience which is interested to follow the public opinion trends in Kosovo in the field of security, justice and interethnic relations between Kosovo and Serbia citizens. The KSB targets policy makers from these three countries; international community presence in Kosovo and its headquarters; local, regional and international civil society organizations; academia in each of the targeted countries, region and in the world as well as media.