Monitoring the progress of the Western Balkan countries regarding the European Pillar of Social Rights
We monitored the progress on the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) in Western Balkan countries.
An Economic Outlook to the Republic of Kosovo and the recent impact of COVID-19
Due to its rapid spread the government of the Republic of Kosovo, in accordance with the recommendations of the National Institute of Public Health in Kosovo, and similar to most other countries in the world, starting from March 13, 2020 imposed measures which restricted many economic activities and then restricted the movement of people.
Updated review of Western Balkan economies regarding the European Pillar of Social Rights
The European Centre is currently updating the existing reviews on issues relevant to the European Pillar of Social Rights in the Western Balkans.
Kosovo: The European Centre signed the MoU with the Employment Agency of Kosovo (EARK)
K. Leichsenring from the European Centre sign the MoU with D. Haraqia from the Employment Agency of Kosovo.
Integrated Case Management challenges and opportunities in the Western Balkans
Sonila Danaj presented research on the integration of employment and social services in the Western Balkans at the 5th Conference, Faculty of Economics of the University of Belgrade, 21-22 November 2019.
19/12/18 Local capacity building in Kosovo across divides
Key municipal and NGO stakeholders participated in 5 workshops across all regions in Kosovo to develop local action plans for improved social service delivery. This effort is part of the EU-funded project Support for better social services for the most vulnerable groups in Kosovo, which is led by Save the Children Kosovo in partnership with…
Integrated Case Management for Employment and Social Welfare Users in the Western Balkan economies
This policy brief provides insights into the application of integrated case management by Public Employment Services and Social Services institutions in the Western Balkans. The authors describe the status quo of case management and cooperative practices in the region and discuss the potentials and caveats of implementing integrated case management in such contexts. Based on…
Decentralization of social services in Kosovo: policy challenges and recommendations
This policy brief aims to provide a brief overview of the current decentralization of social services in Kosovo.
Guidelines and toolkit on integrated case management for Employment and Social Welfare Users in the Western Balkan economies
The guidelines and toolkit presented here are intended to assist Public Employment Services and Centres for Social Welfare in the Western Balkans to build up integrated case management systems.