Kosovo’s civil society is a product of its post-war roots
The transition to democracy is never straightforward for any state, but in post-war Kosovo — initially under an international protectorate — the challenges have been multiplied.
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In Kosovo’s case, the standard civil society-state relationship became the civil society-international power structures relationship because the state did not exit.
UNMIK’s fear was that if Kosovo truly developed into a democratic society, it would undermine its own position in the country.
Whether organized groups have freedom of association and action is an indication of whether democracy exists within a country.
Driton Zeqiri
Driton Zeqiri is completing his PhD in sociology. He is a researcher with extensive experience in data analyzing and reporting and has a number of published research reports. His research interests include gender, minorities and children.
DISCLAIMERThe views of the writer do not necessarily reflect the views of Kosovo 2.0.
This story was originally written in Albanian.