Role of civic impact and importance of public representation
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The research examines the role of civil society and public representation in decision-making processes in Kosovo, highlighting their complementary nature in shaping public policies. The study hypothesizes that while Kosovo has legal mechanisms for citizen participation, the lack of a cohesive civic representation strategy diminishes the effectiveness of public advocacy. Through legal analysis and questionnaire responses, the findings confirm the existence of necessary mechanisms but reveal a gap in strategic representation efforts within civil society.
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