EFFECTIVE POLITICAL PARTICIPATION OF SMALLER ETHNICS GROUPS IN LOCAL GOVERNANCE IN MACEDONIA
EFFECTIVE POLITICAL PARTICIPATION OF SMALLER ETHNICS GROUPS IN LOCAL GOVERNANCE IN MACEDONIA

Summary/Abstract: The effective political participation of small(er) ethnic groups in the decision-making process in Macedonia both at the central level in matters directly affecting them, and on a local one, generally in public affairs, has been an issue of concern and a frequent topic of discussion among international organizations, local experts, CSOs (Civil Society Organizations), as well as among academics and analysts. This paper, based on comprehensive empirical research, offers overview of the implementation of the right to effective political participation of the smaller ethnic communities in Macedonia, alongside the recommendations for improvement of the effective political participation of the in both the decision making processes at the local level, as well as in the political and cultural public life.

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