GAP Published the Monograph of Five Years of Work November 2012, Marked the Fifth Anniversary of GAP Institute for Advanced Studies, Shortly Known As “GAP”

gap buletin#3 e September – December 2012 GAP published the monograph of five years of work November 2012, marked the fifth anniversary of GAP Institute for Advanced Studies, shortly known as “GAP”. As a newly established think-tank, GAP attract- ed many young professionals from Kosovo who com- posed a very dynamic team. During these five years GAP has become one of the most active organizations in Kosovo, and one of the most influential think-tank organizations in public policies. In five years GAP has published: - 29 policy briefs; - 55 reports; - 7 series of “BankWatch”- a monitoring report for the banking system, products and services in Kosovo; - 48 other publications (opinions, comparative reports, public letters); - 18 monthly issues of GAP Monitor and 438 short reports on governmental decisions.

Policy Biref - October The Privatization Process and asset value of KEK Energy Distribution and Supply Network (KEDS) The Government of the Republic of Kosovo sold the Com- pany for Energy Distribution and Supply (KEDS), regardless of the low offer provided by the pre-qualified companies. The Government of Kosovo decided to sell KEDS for 26.3 million Euros. Though the decision for KEDS privatization has been taken exactly four years ago (October 2nd, 2008), the real asset value and market of KEDS has never been revealed. Despite many official requests submitted to the Ministry of Economic Development, Kosovo Energy Corporation and transaction advisors of International Financial Company, to reveal KEDS asset value, the above mentioned institutions have never re- sponded on which are the assets of KEDS and their market value. In the absence of official information from the Ministry of Eco- nomic Development and KEK, this research document of GAP Institute aims to provide a synopsis of real assets of KEDS and particularly of the investments of KEK in the energy network during 2007-2012. GAP eBULETIN is a periodical publication of the GAP Institute on day-to-day gape buletin activities of the institute. Policy brief - October Reports: September - October Population Census Data and their Impact on Public Policies Municipal ID-s 2012 On 21 September 2012, the Kosovo GAP Institute from September to December 2012 has published 9 Kosovo Municipal ID 2012. Agency of Statistics (KAS) published the Municipal ID 2012 is a project of GAP Institute, which provides an overview of local gov- final results of the population census. ernments in 32 municipalities of Kosovo. “Municipal Ids” measures local developments The census in Kosovo was conducted in the field of education, health, administration, citizen services, public investments, during 1-15 April 2011 and this was first transparency, and feasibility of promises of 32 municipal chairmen’s during their elec- census since 30 years. GAP Institute for tion period, expenditures, tendering procedures, etc. Advanced Studies analyzed the final data published by KAS. In this publication, GAP analyses the data of the census from two aspects: accuracy of data and their impact on public policies.

Press release – October KOSID reacts to the non-transparency of the Government regarding the privatization process of energy sector The Civil Society organisations part of the Consortium of Kosovo Civil Society for Sus- tainable Development (KOSID) consistently have requested access to official documents for the privatization of KEDS and “Kosova e Re”. Requests directed to the Min- istry of Economic Development and to the Implementation Unit of KEDS Privatization as well as to IFC transaction adviser never received a positive response. The facts pre- sented in this press release demonstrate that the whole process of KEDS privatization and “Kosova e Re “ was not transparent and thus the Constitution of Republic of Kosovo The project started in May 2012 and it is implemented in cooperation with Balkan In- and the Law on Access to Public Documents were violated. vestigative Reporting Network (BIRN) and Advocacy Training and Resource Centre (ATRC). GAP field research results on local government where debated on TV on “Jeta në Kosovë”. Press Release - November From September to December 2012, GAP has published 9 Municipal Ids, in addition to Kosovo Draft Budget for the year 2013 9 Municipal Ids which were published during May - August 2012: does not meet the needs of Kosovo Police Municipal ID of Malisheva 2012, published on 4th September 2012 Municipal ID of Deçan 2012, published on 14 September 2012 On November 24 FIQ and GAP Institute issued a press release on the Budget of Ko- sovo Police 2013. Municipal ID of Vitia 2012, published on 24 September 2012 In March 2012, FIQ and GAP Institute published a policy brief entitled “Kosovo Police Municipal ID of Vushtrri 2012, published on 01 October 2012 Budget – needs for additional funds and better financial planning”. Municipal ID of Lipjan 2012, published on 17 October 2012 One of the key recommendations outlined in this policy brief that actually came out long Municipal ID of Klinë, published on 30 October 2012 ago as a priority recommendation of many institutions in the country was the purchase Municipal ID of Obiliq 2012, published on 07 November 2012 of sophisticated equipment for Kosovo Police. However, the budget for the year 2013, Municipal ID of Drenas 2012, published on 26 November 2012 does not meet the needs of Kosovo Police at all, either in the purchase of heavy ma- chinery, but also in many other aspects.

GAP eBULETIN is a periodical publication of the GAP Institute on day-to-day gap buletin GAP eBULETIN is a periodical publication of the GAP Institute on day-to-day gape buletin activities of the institute. e activities of the institute. 24.11.2012 on Draft-Budget 2013 and Kosovo Police InfoGlobi; GazetaExpress in Media 24.11.2012 on Privatisation of PTK Evropa e Lire; GazetaExpress; InfoGlobi 26.11.2012 on Drenas Municipal ID IndeksOnline.net Click on media names for more information 05.12.2012 on Energy, Zeri 11.12.2012 on Rahovec Municipal ID IndeksOnline.net; Koha 03.09.2012 on ICJ competences www.almkos.com 11.12.2012 on Energy, GazetaExpress 03.09.2012 on Dragash Municipal ID GazetaJNK 13.12.2012 on Law on Mines and Minerals, Kohavision 05.09.2012 on Malisheve Municipal ID; Gazeta Expres pg.8 Koha.net; Kosova-sot. 15.12.2012 on Economy, Evropa e Lire info; RTKlive.com; BotaSot.info; Zeri.info. 17.12.2012 on PTK, Telegrafi 18.09.2012 on Deçan Municipal ID; Gazeta Express pg. 7; www.24-ore.com; Koha. 220.12.2012 on GAP 5 years monography, morning show on RTK; net; Telegrafi.com; GazetaJNK; Kohavision. 21.12.2012 on Access to Public Documents, Imazh RTK, 19.09.2012 on Corruption and Public Enterprices Zeri.info. 21.12.2012 on Public Administration , GazetaJNK 24.09.2012 on Vitia Municipal ID RTKlive.com; GazetaJNK; RajoniPress.com; 26.12.2012 on PTK, Almakos.com Kosova.info; BotaSot; Infokusi.com; RajoniPress; IndeksOnline.net Zeri; Kohavision; KlanKosova 01.10.2012 on National Resources SETimes.com 01.10.2012 Policy Brief on The Privatization Process and asset value of KEK Energy in Conferences Distribution and Supply Network (KEDS) infoglobi.com 04.09.2012 Task group of Education and Professional Training in Kosovo by the Minis- 03.10.2012 on Policy Brief on The Privatization Process and asset value of KEK try of Education, Science and Technology (MEST); Energy Distribution and Supply Network (KEDS). Morning show on RTK 14.09.2012 Conference “Youth Culture in Kosovo and formal participation of youth in 03.10.2012 on Municipal Id-s. Afternoon show on RTK - Imazh. politics” Norwegian Children and Youth Council; 03.10.2012 on Vushtrria Municipal ID IndeksOnline.net 21.09.2012 International Conference “Population Census 2011- Results” Population Census Office; 03.10.2012 on Privatization Process and asset value of KEK Energy Distribution and 24.09.2012 Focus group “A study on accountability of Civil Society- Nongovernmental Supply Network (KEDS) Radio Dukagjini. organisations - Emancipimi Civil Ma Ndryshe; 09.10.2012 on Vushtrria Municipal ID GazetaJNK 26.09.2012 Roundtable “The neighbourhood’s policeman” - FIQ; 09.10.2012 on Press Release KOSID sues MZHE IndeksOnline.net BotaSot; 05.10.2012 International Conference “The Role of Social Science in Transitional Soci- GazetaJNK; Telegrafi; Kohavision eties” - Universiteti i Prishtinës; 10.10.2012 On Law of Economic Zones Zeri 18 -19.10.2012 Conference “Tech Camp” Sarajevo, “Monitoring the Democratic Pro- 11/10. 2012 on CEFTA Evropa e Lire cess” - Tech Camp; 12.10.2012 on Population Census Data Gap-s Policy Brief on RTK IMAZH. 14-17.10.2012 Democracy for All: Ensuring Political, Social, and Economic Inclusion- The Seventh Assembly Lima-Peru; 14.10.2012 on Bank system Koha 22-24. 11.2012 Conference “The Role of Civil Society on Local Governance” OSCE; 115.10.2012 on Vushtrria Municipal ID Koha 12.12.2012 Conference “Local Governance, Citizens and Civil Society in Prishtina” - 17.10.2012 on Lipjan Municipal ID IndeksOnline.net; GazetaExpress Archis Interventions. 18.10.2012 on Lipjan Municipal ID GazetaExpress 22.10.2012, mbi rpivatizimin e Distribucionit Zeri 30.10.2012 on Klina Municipal ID IndeksOnline.net; KosovaSot; GazetaJNK 30.10.2012 on Municipality IDs Morning Show on Klan Kosova 31.10.2012 on Klina Municipal ID Zeri 02.11.2012 on Privatisation Evropa e Lire GAP Institute for Advanced Studies is a local think-tank founded in October 2007 in Kosovo. GAP’s main purpose is to attract professionals by creating a professional research and development environ- 07.11.2012 on Obiliq Municipal ID InfoGlobi; IndeksOnline.org; GazetaExpress; Gazeta- ment commonly found in similar institutions in Western countries. This will include providing Kosovars JNK; Kosova.info with an opportunity to research, develop, and implement projects that would strengthen Kosovo society. 15.11.2012 on Draft-Budget 2013, Rubikon KTV A priority of the Institute is to mobilize professionals to address the country’s pressing economic, political and social challenges. GAP’s main objectives are to bridge the gap between government and people, and to bridge the gap between problems and solutions

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