Local governance, a continuous effort towards advancement and reform
The Kosovo Local Government Institute (KLGI) held its Annual Conference on local governance, at which the outlook for local governance was set out in the following dimensions: • The necessity of strengthening the local…
The Kosovo Local Government Institute (KLGI) held its Annual Conference on local governance, at which the outlook for local governance was set out in the following dimensions:
• The necessity of strengthening the local government system in Kosovo
• Local Government Reforms – the way forward
• Shifting the debate on local governance from politics to sustainable development at municipal level
The event also inaugurated two training programmes: the educational programme “Local Governance Academy – Fifth Generation” and the advanced training programme on “Municipal Strategic and Development Policies”.
Keynote speeches were delivered by the Norwegian Ambassador, Mr Jan Braathu; Mr Bajram Gecaj, Deputy Minister of Local Government Administration; Mr Besnik Tahiri, Director of the Kosovo Local Government Institute; and Mr Sazan Ibrahimi, Executive Director of the Association of Kosovo Municipalities.
At the event, the Kosovo Local Government Institute also presented the “Annual Local Democracy Award 2015” to Mr Samuel Waelty, former director of SDC in Kosovo (2007–2011) and currently director of SDC in Vietnam. KLGI’s annual award is presented in recognition of individuals for their dedication and distinguished contribution in the field of local governance and democracy.
Other participants in the event were representatives of central institutions, representatives of municipalities, diplomatic missions accredited in Kosovo, civil society and students.
