The KLGI Institute launched the platform and network for transformational leadership at local level

The Kosovo Local Government Institute launched the platform and network for young professionals at local level. The first discussion addressed ‘The role of civil society in strengthening local democracy and advancing public policies’. The platform will continue with a series of discussions on ‘Transformational Leadership’, including practices and models.

In the first discussion, Dren Puka of the KCSF Foundation and Donika Emini of the CIVIKOS Platform gave presentations on concepts, organisation and practices, followed by a discussion among participants.

The platform and network focus on encouraging young professionals to engage and on increasing ownership of local policies. For these actors, the KLGI Institute will publish a practical guide on ‘transformational leadership at local level’.

It is considered essential that the local level advances the intended model; to this end, beyond institutional actors, synergy is also required from other social and public actors in order to fundamentally strengthen the European spirit of local governance.

The platform falls under the fourth component of the programme, which aims to broaden the participation of young professionals in local governance.

This activity is being carried out within the project ‘Support for Stronger and Sustainable Municipalities (SSSM)’, funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kosovo.