DISSOLVING THE CELL OF DEMOCRACY. LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT AS A MECHANISM OF INTEGRATION OF ETHNIC GROUPS – THE CASE OF KOSOVO
DISSOLVING THE CELL OF DEMOCRACY. LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT AS A MECHANISM OF INTEGRATION OF ETHNIC GROUPS – THE CASE OF KOSOVO

Summary/Abstract: Kosovo on its consolidation process confronts many challenges and difficulties. Local self –government which remains a “Conditio Sine Qua Non” for the integration of ethnic groups, simultaneously strengthens democracy and human rights. This research paper aims to enlighten the importance and impact of the local institutions and mechanisms for the representation, inclusion and resolution of political, ethnic and social problems of ethnic groups. In addition, the paper aims to address the relevance of legal and institutional architecture on defending and strengthening ethnic group`s rights, accompanied in Kosovo case, by analysis upon the effect of creation of new municipalities on increasing minority’s political representation.

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