GERMIN has published the "Kosovo Diaspora and its Role Amidst Multiple Crises" report supported by UNDP Kosovo. This study aimed to understand the impressions of the senders of remittances from the diaspora and the recipients of remittances in Kosovo after the beginning of the war in Ukraine and economic inflation. You can read the report in three languages. Albanian English Serbian

The potential of the diaspora to stimulate and promote development in their homelands has gained significant interest in recent years. Most of the studies on diaspora and their contribution to the development of their home countries focus on remittances as a factor for development. However, there is little to no research made into the interests and perceptions of the younger generations living in Diaspora regarding their connection with the homeland country. This survey aims to establish a Global Network of Albanian youth. The results are a snapshot of the attitudes and behaviors - including thoughts, opinions, and comments – of Albanian youth around the world. This valuable feedback is the baseline to measure and establish a benchmark from which to compare results over time. The movement aims to promote positive change in Albanian communities around the world by identifying, connecting, and engaging Albanian youth (group ages 14-18, 19-24, 25-30) in both homeland countries (Albania, Kosova, Northern Macedonia, Montenegro, Presevo Valley) and the diaspora through language, cultural, heritage, personal, and professional development programs. In order to achieve these objectives, the project consists of a research study to generate an overall understanding of the diaspora and homeland youth’s potential for cooperation and engagement. Read the full report here: Global Albanians Youth Movement - Research Report

Citizens of the Republic of Kosovo living Out-of-Country have the right to elect and to be elected similarly as everybody else living in Kosovo. Republic of Kosovo through the Constitution1 and its legislation enables the exercise of electoral rights for all citizens without distinction, regardless of the place where they live. Electoral rights fall within the framework of basic rights, and are guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo and laws into force, but also by international conventions/documents. In Kosovo Out-of-Country Voting is allowed for all types of elections. Non-resident citizens can vote by mail in the local or central elections, after being successfully registered to vote at the Central Election Commission (CEC). But, although there is a large number of citizens living Out-of-Country, and the interest to vote from Out-of-Country is over the years, their participation in the elections in Kosovo continues to be a complex process, followed by recurring problems. Out-of-Country Voting since the first elections after the declaration of independence has not been treated with priority and the problems reported during the election cycles have not been sufficiently addressed. This has made the electoral potential Out-of-Country difficult to participate in democratic processes in the Republic of Kosovo, which has also affected the reduction of credibility on institutions. Regardless the positive assessment of the progress of elections within the country, Out-of-Country Voting continues to be problematic during the electoral processes in Kosovo. Problems with the registration, delivery and receipt of ballot/s envelopes from Out-of-Country , as well as the lack of proper information and education of voters, have plagued followed almost every election cycle. These and other problems have not been addressed by the relevant institutions and superficial changes such as enabling the application for registration by e-mail from 2017, have not improved the process, which was proofed even by the elections of February 14, 2021. This analysis aims to address the impediments in the Out-of-Country Voting process, and provides a detailed overview of all electoral operations within it. The analysis presents the data and results of the Out-of-Country Voting during the last elections for the Kosovo Assembly 2021 You can read/download the Analysis by clicking on the links below. It is available in: Albanian and English.   Eng: Analysis of the Out-of-Country Voting for the Kosovo Assembly Elections, held on February 14, 2021 Alb: Analiza e votimit nga jashtë vendit - Zgjedhjet për Kuvendin e Kosovës - 14 Shkurt 2021 Srb: Analiza glasanja iz inostranstva na izborima za Skupštinu Kosova održanim 14. februara 2021. godine