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Digital Agenda for Western Balkan, an initiative developed by the European Union
POSTED ON: 13 July 2020
PROJECT NAME: Digital Agenda for Western Balkan, an initiative developed by the European Union
Digital Agenda is an initiative developed by the European Union, which has also been extended and adopted also for the Western Balkan 6 Countries. It aims to ensure that the citizens of the region can fully reap the benefits of the digital transformation. The commitment to the Digital Agenda will ensure tha ...
Digital Agenda is an initiative developed by the European Union, which has also been extended and adopted also for the Western Balkan 6 Countries. It aims to ensure that the citizens of the region can fully reap the benefits of the digital transformation. The commitment to the Digital Agenda will ensure that citizens have the skills to match the demands of the new economy and will help modernize public administrations, strengthen cybersecurity, increase connectivity, and improve the business climate.
With the implementation of Digital Agenda citizens will be developing their skills to use more governmental services available online without the need to be concerned about their privacy. Moreover, by digitizing the services, the citizens will be able to connect more and improve the climate for businesses that are currently occurring under bureaucratic procedures.
There are little knowledge and information in the public about the Digital Agenda of European Union, therefore the ICEDA project is aiming to increase the engagement of the civil society organizations (CSOs) in the promotion, shaping and implementation of the Digital Agenda in the Western Balkans.
As such, the implementing partners across three years will be working on increasing the capacities of CSOs and media for tackling challenges related to the Digital Agenda as well as promoting the Digital Agenda at the national and local levels. Moreover, currently across the region of Western Balkans, there are a lot of digital services currently available for citizens from public institutions. These services range from declaring taxes, online payments for utilities to registering a new business. ICEDA will increase the usage of e-services through promotion and contribution to solving issues preventing their widespread use as well as advocating for new quality services to be introduced from the governments at all levels.
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HLCK Published Latest Online Report on Trials Monitoring in 2019
POSTED ON: 26 May 2020
PROJECT NAME: HLCK Published Latest Online Report on Trials Monitoring in 2019
Within regular activities in Project Monitoring Conflict-Related Trials in Kosovo and Youth Access to Justice, Humanitarian Law Center in Kosovo (HLCK) publishes the report on the most significant trials monitored during the past year 2019, titled “War Crimes Trials - Still at the Beginning”. The repor ...
Within regular activities in Project Monitoring Conflict-Related Trials in Kosovo and Youth Access to Justice, Humanitarian Law Center in Kosovo (HLCK) publishes the report on the most significant trials monitored during the past year 2019, titled “War Crimes Trials – Still at the Beginning”.
The report includes analysis of trials monitored by the HLCK monitors during 2019. In addition, results achieved by judicial institutions in prosecuting war crimes were presented. Finally, recommendations were given to judicial institutions in order to overcome issues currently faced by Kosovo judiciary as successfully as possible, and achieve best possible results in the coming period.
This report includes 19 cases, in all stages of criminal procedure. Pretrial procedure was initiated against eight (8) persons who were arrested during the year due to reasonable doubt that they had committed war crime against civilian population. They were mainly arrested at border crossings, when entering the territory of Kosovo. On this occasion, they were ordered detention and investigations were also initiated against them. In relation to two (2) arrested persons, and after obtaining evidence, investigations were suspended and they were released from detention. In relation to four (4) suspects, late in the year, three (3) indictments were filed, while investigative procedure continued in relation to the remaining two (2)
Two (2) main trials initiated in previous years continued in relation to war crimes charges in the reporting period. The report includes published analysis of appeals procedures in relation to these charges, as well certain cases connected with war crimes cases, with political or ethnic background.
You may find more details on these and other observations that, according to the HLCK, marked Kosovo judiciary in 2019, in the online version of yearly report “War Crimes Trials – Still at the Beginning”.
Find here the report: “War Crimes Trials – Still at the Beginning”.
The Project “Monitoring Conflict Related Crime Trails in Kosovo and the Inclusion of the Youth in the Justice Sector” is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office through the British Embassy in Pristina and the European Union in Kosovo through the project “Transforming conflicting perceptions through increased civic and community engagement in Kosovo”.
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SUPPORT TO EDUCATION IN KOSOVO CONSTRUCTION OF THREE NEW SCHOOLS FOR PRIMARY AND LOWER SECONDARY EDUCATION
PROJECT NAME:
Support to Education in KOSOVO Construction of three schools in KOSOVO Service Contract – No: Design and Supervision for Construction of Schools in Kosovo - 2020/419-053 Works Contract – No: LOT: 2 Construction of School in PRIZREN - 2021/428-052 Identification number: EuropeAid/140460/DH/SER/XK (Service Cont.) NEAR/PRN/2021/EA-OP/0067 (Works Cont.)
SECTOR:
Education
PROJECT VALUE:
Service Contract: Contract amount: EUR 586,305.00 Works Contract – LOT 2: (According to the Addendum No: 04) Contract price excluding provisional sum and VAT/other Taxes: EUR 3,742,889.81€ Provisional Sums/Contingencies: EUR 1,521,179.76 Total Contract price including provisional sum: EUR 5,264,069.57
OVERALL OBJECTIVE:
To improve the quality of Education infrastructure in Kosovo at primary and lower secondary level, with special emphasis on inclusion of children belonging to minority communities and overcrowded classrooms.
PROJECT PURPOSES:
Construction of the school started on 1st March 2022, with an originally planned duration of 15 months and a budget of EUR 4,250,935.19. However, unforeseen events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, have significantly disrupted the project’s implementation, leading to delays and increased costs. As a result, the total value of the works contract has risen to EUR 5,264,069.57 to accommodate higher construction expenses. The new school is now expected to be completed by March 2025 instead of the initially planned 2023. School Design and Educational Structure The newly designed school in Prizren falls under the "basic education" category and consists of three educational levels: pre-primary, primary, and lower secondary. It will accommodate 900 students. In the Kosovo education system, these levels are structured as follows: • Level 0: Pre-primary education – Designed for children aged 5 to 6 years, lasting one year. • Level 1: Primary education – The first stage of compulsory education, lasting five years for students aged 6 to 12. • Level 2: Lower secondary education – The second stage of compulsory education, lasting four years for students aged 12 to 15. Since Kosovo’s education system requires 10 years of compulsory education, a school based on the basic education model must be equipped to provide education from kindergarten through lower secondary school. The goal is to ensure that students complete all stages of compulsory education within the same school environment. School Design Specifications According to the Design Guidelines for School Facilities – Norms and Standards (Volume 1), the school in Prizren is planned with: • 3 educational cycles • 30 classrooms in total • 30 students per classroom • A total capacity of 900 students This design aims to provide a modern, well-equipped learning environment that meets the required educational standards. Service Contract: - Providing supervision and contract management services as the Supervisor, for the Works Contracts to be executed under PRAG conditions and rules, in terms of quality, time and cost. Works Contract: - Proper implementation of the school building in Prizren as defined in the contractual documents.
SUPPORT TO EDUCATION IN KOSOVO CONSTRUCTION OF THREE NEW SCHOOLS FOR PRIMARY AND LOWER SECONDARY EDUCATION
PROJECT NAME:
Support to Education in KOSOVO Construction of three schools in KOSOVO Service Contract – No: Design and Supervision for Construction of Schools in Kosovo - 2020/419-053 Works Contract – No: LOT: 3 Construction of School in FERIZAJ - 2021/428-053 & 2021/428-069 & 2023/444-426 Identification number: EuropeAid/140460/DH/SER/XK (Service Cont.) NEAR/PRN/2021/EA-OP/0067 (Works Cont.)
SECTOR:
Education
PROJECT VALUE:
Project Value: Service Contract: Contract amount: EUR 586,305.00 Works Contract: Contract price excluding provisional sum and VAT/other Taxes: EUR 3,197,107.20 Provisional Sums/Contingencies: EUR 1,325,867.97 Total Contract price including provisional sum: EUR 4,522,975.17
OVERALL OBJECTIVE:
• To improve the quality of Education infrastructure in Kosovo at primary and lower secondary level, with special emphasis on the inclusion of children belonging to minority communities and overcrowded classrooms.
PROJECT PURPOSES:
Construction of the school started on 10th January 2022, with an originally planned duration of 15 months and a budget of EUR 3,688,164.81. However, unforeseen events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, have significantly disrupted the project’s implementation, leading to delays and increased costs. As a result, the total value of the works contract has risen to EUR 4,522,975.17 to accommodate higher construction expenses. The new school is now expected to be completed by the end of July 2025 instead of the initially planned 2023. School Design and Educational Structure The newly designed school in Ferizaj falls under the "basic education" category and consists of three educational levels: pre-primary, primary, and lower secondary. It will accommodate 900 students. In the Kosovo education system, these levels are structured as follows: Level 0: Pre-primary education – Designed for children aged 5 to 6 years, lasting one year. Level 1: Primary education – The first stage of compulsory education, lasting five years for students aged 6 to 12. Level 2: Lower secondary education – The second stage of compulsory education, lasting four years for students aged 12 to 15. Since Kosovo’s education system requires 10 years of compulsory education, a school based on the basic education model must be equipped to provide education from kindergarten through lower secondary school. The goal is to ensure that students complete all stages of compulsory education within the same school environment. School Design Specifications According to the Design Guidelines for School Facilities – Norms and Standards (Volume 1), the school in Ferizaj is planned with: • 3 educational cycles • 30 classrooms in total • 30 students per classroom • A total capacity of 900 students This design aims to provide a modern, well-equipped learning environment that meets the required educational standards. Service Contract: • Providing supervision and contract management services as the Supervisor for the Works Contracts to be executed under PRAG conditions and rules, in terms of quality, time, and cost. Works Contract: • Proper implementation of the school building in Ferizaj as defined in the contractual documents.
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