The Situation of Repatriates in Kosovo and the Impact of Poverty
The Situation of Repatriates in Kosovo and the Impact of Poverty

Summary/Abstract: The paper aims at assessing the level of reintegration of repatriated persons in the Kosovar society. We initially address the promotion of economic conditions followed by the social and political circumstances such repatriates are faced with. The analysis focuses on repatriated persons who left Kosovo before 28 July 2010. This date was set by the Government of Kosovo in its adoption of a Revised Strategy. The strategy covers repatriated persons who fled from Kosovo before the date, while the other persons leaving after that period are not covered by our contribution. An important aspect of our study concerns the extent of direct influence of families and individuals repatriated in the period on deepening poverty in Kosovo. We specifically analyse the data related to their housing accommodation, food and hygiene packages, winter assistance, vocational training, health care package, employment, funding of business start-ups, language courses and catch-up classes. The paper also includes interviews with repatriated persons. We conclude with our own findings and recommendations.

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