Corruption in Kosovo- An overview of causes, effects and remedies

Kosovo, 2008, Sida

The analysis served as an input in elaborating the main areas of interest under the new Swedish co-operation strategy for Kosovo and as a starting point for engaging in a dialogue with the Kosovo Government and authorities regarding this sensitive issue.

The anti-corroption study looked at the following:

• An assessment of the current anti-corruption legislation and institutional infrastructure in Kosovo with identified gaps, measures required, planned and under implementation;
• An in-depth analysis of the level and forms of corruption in Kosovo;
• An overview of agencies involved in the sector at various levels of government and their interrelations, with possible bottlenecks and obstacles;
• An overview of civil society organisations, donors, bilateral and international organisations, private sector, media, etc. and their role in the area of anti-corruption;
• A review of the progress in implementing the European Partnership, the EU Action Plan and the Midterm Expenditure Framework so far, in relation to anti-corruption measures.