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Democratic Institutions and Human Rights in the Context of Bulgaria's Accession to the European Union

Democratic Institutions and Human Rights in the Context of Bulgaria's Accession to the European Union

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

The text contains the proceedings of the conference Democratic Institutions and Human Rights in the Context of Bulgaria's Accession to the European Union, 19 June 1995.

Foreign Policy and National Security in the Context of Bulgaria`s Accession to the European Union

Foreign Policy and National Security in the Context of Bulgaria`s Accession to the European Union

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

The text includes the conference proceedings of the event held on 29 June 1995.

Commentary on the Governmental Mass Privatization Project, October 1993

Commentary on the Governmental Mass Privatization Project, October 1993

Author(s): Vesselin Passev / Language(s): English

The belated start of privatization made the realization of the government's privatization program for 1993 impossible. Merely 2 per cent of the designated enterprises will be sold by the end of the year. The work of the Privatization Agency on preparing the companies for privatization is slowed down by the fact that in a great many instances the legal state analysis indicates that the ownership of long-term assets is unestablished.

Public Opinion on Foreign Investment, April 1993

Public Opinion on Foreign Investment, April 1993

Author(s): Daniela Bobeva,Blagovest Georgiev,Sasho Stojanov,Bojan Guseiev,Tihomir Bezlov / Language(s): English

Compared with the other central and eastern European countries - Hungary, Czech and Slovak republics and Poland, foreign investment turns to be a new phenomenon for the Bulgarian economy. Thus the public opinion on it is in a process of forming. The role of researchers, different studies, the mass-media and foreign investors, themselves, in inspiring public support and acceptance of foreign investment is of great importance. This will contribute to the success of investments that have been made as well as to their further attraction to the country.

Voters and Parliamentarians. An Attempt for a Portrait, December 7, 1990

Voters and Parliamentarians. An Attempt for a Portrait, December 7, 1990

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

In July 1990 the Center for the Study of Democracy carried out a post-election opinion poll study of the political orientations of the Bulgarian electorate. The study used the method of the direct questionnaire, carried out on a random sample of about 3 000. Parallel with this study, the Center carried out a testing for the values orientation of the respondents. The test was a kind of continuation of the questionnaire, was targeted at the same respondents at the same time as the poll itself.

The Political Change in Bulgaria. Post-Electoral Attitudes, August 17, 1990

The Political Change in Bulgaria. Post-Electoral Attitudes, August 17, 1990

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

In countries with an established parliamentary tradition, political self-determination after elections usually coincides with the actual result of the elections. Any differences are in favour of the winners. Having in mind the complex psychological relations of Bulgarians to political power, we expected originally that answers in our poll would show a wider following of the Bulgarian Socialist Party, BSP (formerly Communist), than revealed in its electoral percentage.

The Political Change in Bulgaria Pre-Electorial Attitudes, June 7, 1990

The Political Change in Bulgaria Pre-Electorial Attitudes, June 7, 1990

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

It would seem that today the basic problem is one of the content of the transition. This is frequently being reduced to the opposition "communist totalitarianism - Western democracy". And this is easy to explain from the point of view of psychology. But this superficially self-evident opposition must not lead us to the over-simplification of the problem of democracy.

Policy for Corporate Governance Development in Join-Stock Companies in Bulgaria - Policy Recommendation Paper

Policy for Corporate Governance Development in Join-Stock Companies in Bulgaria - Policy Recommendation Paper

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

The Policy Paper is aimed to assist the efforts of state institutions and market participants to analyze and improve the economic and legal conditions for development of corporate governance in Bulgaria. It proposes guidelines and specific recommendations for investors, joint-stock companies, stock exchange and all other organizations concerned with corporate governance.

State of the Environment Report 1997 – 1998

State of the Environment Report 1997 – 1998

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

Keywords: Ecology in Albania;

Kosovo Remittance Study

Kosovo Remittance Study

Author(s): Erëblina Elezaj,Faton Bislim,Iris Duri / Language(s): English

Keywords: remittance; Kosovo Economy; migrant worker;

Published in July, 2012 by the Prishtina-Office of UNDP // UNDP’s Kosovo Remittance Study (KRS) 2010 provided an initial insight on the flow, use, and effects of remittances in Kosovo, especially on expenditure patterns, reservation wages, and access to education and healthcare. The survey was repeated during the peak period of Diaspora visits to Kosovo, in July-August 2011, in order to conduct a more in-depth analysis of remittances’ impact on the welfare of recipients as well as identify their savings and investment potential. The survey interviewed 8,000 households residing in Kosovo and 656 of their members and relatives (and their households) living abroad.

Forum “Cultural Heritage in Kosovo: From Apple of Discord to Ferment of Reconciliation”

Forum “Cultural Heritage in Kosovo: From Apple of Discord to Ferment of Reconciliation”

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

Keywords: Cultural heritage; cultural sites in Kosovo; Serbian monasteries in Kosovo;

On 14 November 2009, Europa Nostra, the Pan European Federation for Cultural Heritage, organised a Forum bringing together one hundred heritage professionals and interested members of the public from across Europe at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to discuss possible ways forward in the protection of the cultural heritage in Kosovo. // While recognising the scale of deliberate heritage destruction in the recent past, the continuing threats and state of disrepair of many historic buildings and sites, both listed and non-listed, the preparatory meetings generated positive energy and some optimism for the future. Among the individuals with a heart for cultural heritage there is a genuine will to get to know one another and to act together for the benefit of the safeguard of the cultural heritage in Kosovo, as an integral part of Europe’s common cultural heritage. The discussions yielded a wealth of practical ideas and initiatives that could be deployed to bring to life the hopes and ideals expressed at the Forum. // The publication contains the transcripts of the recorded speeches and discussions during the Forum.

The Situation of the Serb Minority in Kosova

The Situation of the Serb Minority in Kosova

Author(s): Shkëlzen Gashi / Language(s): English

Keywords: Serbs in Kosovo; Kosovo constitution;

Published in March, 2006 by the »Council for the Defence of Human Rights and Freedoms« (Prishtina). // „If we take into consideration the classification of democracy in fictive, formal and real democracy, we can say that Kosova is a country with formal democracy, not to say a country with fictive democracy. This is due to the fact that according to UNMIK Regulation 2001/9 (the Constitutional Framework for Provisional Self-Government) “Twenty (20) of the 120 seats in the Assembly of Kosova shall be reserved for the additional representation of non-Albanian Kosovo Communities”. This is not surprising if we bear in mind the fact that during the ‘90s, out of 130 deputies, who were to be elected in the Assembly of Kosova, only 100 were elected directly, whereas the others were to be elected based on the principle of the proportional representation of the political parties and the adequate representation of the political parties, which draw together members of the national minorities living in the “Republic of Kosova”. // Despite the fact that additional representation is a positive thing, this does mean that the situation of the Serb community in Kosova is satisfactory. On the contrary, in some parts of Kosova, the situation of the Serb community is grave. Positive discrimination may have negative effects in many cases – it seems that it has had such an effect on the Serb community in Kosova“ (Introduction)

Regional development programme «Gagauz - Yeri». Analysis of socio-economic situation, Recommendations for regional policy

Regional development programme «Gagauz - Yeri». Analysis of socio-economic situation, Recommendations for regional policy

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

Keywords: Gaguzia;

Decision on the preparation of the Regional development programme “Gagauz-Yeri” was made by the Executive Committee of Gagauz-Yeri (Dmitry Croitor) with the support of United Nations Development Programme Representation (UNDP) in the Republic of Moldova (Søren Tejnø). Initiative meeting (January 2001) with participation of representatives of the Administration and standing committees of th e National Assembly of Gagauz-Yeri, business interests and non-governmental organizations within general discussion has considered the ideology of the Regional programme, its logics and terms of preparation. // There were determined the following main stages of the programme elaboration: 1) methodology; 2) assessment of the initial basis – current state and problems of the region; 3) formation of Concept of the region’s sustainable development; 4) p reparation of the Regional development programme “Gagauz-Yeri” including sectoral subprogrammes and investment projects. // published by UNDP – MOLDOVA, CENTER FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES AND REFORMS and ADMINISTRATION OF THE TERRITORIAL AUTONOMOUS UNIT GAGAUZIA

Edition of MANCHESTER GUARDIAN COMMERCIAL of May 26, 1927 broaching ROUMANIA as special issue

Edition of MANCHESTER GUARDIAN COMMERCIAL of May 26, 1927 broaching ROUMANIA as special issue

Author(s): I. Răducanu,Pant. M. Sitescu,G. Ionescu-Sisesti,Grigore Antipa,David Mitrany,Constantin Bungeţianu,Ioan I. Apostolescu / Language(s): English

Keywords: Public Finance; Roumanian Industry; Danube Fisheries; Black Sea fisheries; Roumanian forests; Railway reconstruction;

The Roma in Hungary: Socio-economic status, human rights protection, and migratory dynamics. An annotated bibliography of recent research

The Roma in Hungary: Socio-economic status, human rights protection, and migratory dynamics. An annotated bibliography of recent research

Author(s): Melinda Szabó / Language(s): English

Keywords: Roma in Hungary;

A tremendous amount of books, anthologies, articles, and conference papers on the Roma population have appeared in the last few decades. This annotated bibliography was compiled as background material for a roundtable discussion organized by the Center for Policy Studies at the request of the Canadian Embassy in Hungary and Citizenship Immigration Canada (CIC). The roundtable discussion Roma in Hungary: socio-economic status, human rights protection, and migratory dynamics was held at CEU on September 20, 2006.

The European Union and the Balkans. From Stabilisation Process to Southeastern Enlargement

The European Union and the Balkans. From Stabilisation Process to Southeastern Enlargement

Author(s): Wim van Meurs,Alexandros Yannis / Language(s): English

Keywords: EU Enlargement to South-East; Thessaloniki promis;

PUBLISHED IN SEPTEMBER 2002 BY THE CENTER FOR APPLIED POLICY RESEARCH at MUNICH UNIVERSITY. Adopting an Agenda for Southeastern enlargement would signify the progressive and balanced shift of the position of the international community and the local leadership: from stabilisation to enlargement; from international micro-management of the region to macro-management with greater local responsibilities; and from an international institutional proliferation to an integral institutional framework. The development of a flexible and informal common roof under which all current strategic objectives, actors and initiatives would be re-arranged to create dynamic synergies would be the acknowledgement of this paradigm shift. The above strategic complementarity and institutional congruence of the Southeastern enlargement process has to be consolidated in the next 2-3 years with the 2004/2005 Eastern enlargement as a deadline. // In conclusion, what may have worked reasonably well in Eastern enlargement process requires additional endeavours in the case of Southeastern enlargement due to the qualitatively and quantitatively different challenges this region poses. A consistent Agenda for Southeastern Enlargement after 2004, including the establishment of an Informal Consultation Council to provide the much-needed strategic and institutional coherence and orientation under EU leadership as well as an enhanced Stabilisation and Association Process will be needed soon, in order to secure a credible Balkan trajectory to Europe.

Facts about Democracy in Czechoslovakia

Facts about Democracy in Czechoslovakia

Author(s): Brackett Lewis / Language(s): English

Keywords: Masary; Czechoslovak Democracy;

On the basis of the usual definition of democracy as “government by the people, direct or through elected representatives”, there are not many Democracies left in Europe (1938). This little book is an attempt to examine objectively the state of democracy in the Czechoslovak Republic, to learn in how far government is by the people and for the whole people. The historical foundations of its institutions would have contributed to the study, but have been omitted for the sake of brevity except where necessary to indicate advances made under the Republic. Democracy has been considered herein, moreover, not only in its political, but also in its social and economic connotations. We shall take a glimpse at the democratization of agriculture through the land reform and cooperative credit and marketing. At democracy in education, social legislation, the relations of the several nationalities inhabiting the Republic, as well as at the status of representative government. (from the author's introduction. Text has been published in 1937 by the American Institute in Czechoslovakia.

CZECHOSLOVAK CABINET MINISTERS on the COMPLAINTS of the SUDETE GERMAN PARTY in the CZECHOSLOVAK PARLIAMENT

CZECHOSLOVAK CABINET MINISTERS on the COMPLAINTS of the SUDETE GERMAN PARTY in the CZECHOSLOVAK PARLIAMENT

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

Keywords: Sudeten-Germans; Sudeten-Crisis; Konrad Henlein;

During the budget debate in the Czechoslovak Parliament, the Sudeten-German Party of Konrad Henlein brought-up numerous complaints about alleged incorrect treatment of the German minority by the Czechoslovak State. ORBIS-Publisher, with this booklet, offered in German, English and French languages a collection of the answers delivered in the debates by the leading ministers oft he government.

Envisaging EU Enlargement in an Era of a Newly Rediscovered Notion of European Geopolitics on a Digital Planetary Scale

Envisaging EU Enlargement in an Era of a Newly Rediscovered Notion of European Geopolitics on a Digital Planetary Scale

Author(s): Gábor Egry,Spasimir Domaradzki,Michal Vít,Juraj Marušiak,Katerina Kolozova,Dimitar Vatsov,Veronika Dimitrova,Ljubomi Donchev,Valentin Valkanov,Milena Iakimova,Stefan Detchev / Language(s): English

In times of diminished regional interest in EU accession, which finds at its center tensions over historical-cultural claims between North Macedonia and Bulgaria preceded by a decades long similar dispute with Greece, we look for examples in the Visegrad 4 group of country for overcoming regional nationalism and propose routes for EU's further enlargement.