Implementing Kosovo’s Tobacco Law is a legal and public health priority
The enforcement that began in January 2024 should be just the start.
|2024.03.06
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Why do anti-smoking laws struggle to take root in Kosovo?
Interest groups can shape legislative agendas and priorities in such a way that results in the passage of symbolic or neglected legislation that meets all legal criteria but lacks meaningful enforcement or implementation.
Enforcement of this legislation is not merely a matter of legality but a vital component in preserving the well-being of our society as a whole.
Lirian Jerliu
Lirian Jerliu earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Arts and Sciences from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT-Kosovo). Having studied Public Policy and Governance, alongside Peace and Conflict Studies, Lirian focuses on tackling matters of social justice, policy and fostering inclusive dialogue.
DISCLAIMERThe views of the writer do not necessarily reflect the views of Kosovo 2.0.
This story was originally written in English.