UTOPIAN VISIONS. Governance failures in Kosovo’s capital
UTOPIAN VISIONS. Governance failures in Kosovo’s capital
Author(s): Author Not Specified
Subject(s): Human Geography, Governance, Rural and urban sociology
Published by: ESI – European Stability Initiative
Keywords: Prishtina; urban planning; urban governance;
Summary/Abstract: Amidst the high political drama surrounding final status talks, it is easy to lose sight of the vast challenge facing Kosovo once status is resolved. In social and economic terms, Kosovo has been falling behind Europe for half a century. A decision on status alone will not break this trend. It will require major changes in the way Kosovo is governed. As the capital city, Pristina should be leading this process of revitalisation, by setting the standard for effective and democratic governance. Pristina is Kosovo’s wealthiest municipality, the seat of all of its governing institutions and home to a large number of international institutions. Yet Pristina is still far from setting a positive example.
Series: ESI Discussion Papers
- Page Count: 8
- Publication Year: 2006
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF
