Inclusion and Empowerment of Women in the Diaspora: Priorities and Opportunities
GERMIN publishes a new policy brief exploring the role and contributions of Albanian women in the diaspora, the challenges they face, and opportunities for their empowerment. This policy brief provides recommendations for improving policies and encouraging the active participation of women in economic, social, and political development—both in their host countries and their countries of […]
National and Cultural Identity of the Albanian Diaspora
The Albanian diaspora plays a key role in preserving culture and maintaining strong ties with the homeland. However, challenges such as assimilation and lack of institutional support require concrete measures to safeguard national identity. GERMIN has published a policy brief on the national and cultural identity of the Albanian diaspora, written by Dr. Klement […]
Border Insurance Policies for the Kosovar Diaspora: What Are the Observations and Recommendations of the Diaspora?
Germin publishes a brief analysis of border insurance policies for the Kosovar diaspora, presenting the diaspora’s observations and recommendations on the steps taken so far and the measures needed to address the challenges. The analysis covers the financial and procedural impact of Kosovo’s non-membership in the Green Card System, efforts to ease costs for the […]
Harnessing the Potential of the Kosovar Diaspora’s Economic Contributions
We are thrilled to present the results of our research study titled ‘Harnessing the Potential of the Kosovar Diaspora’s Economic Contributions,’ prepared by our Team at GERMIN. This extensive research can be found on this LINK. It delves into the multifaceted aspects of the economic and investment potential held by the Kosovar diaspora. By conducting […]
Kosovo Diaspora and its Role Amidst Multiple Crises
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 […]
Survey Report: Global Albanians Youth Movement
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 […]
Analysis of the Out-of-Country Voting for the Kosovo Assembly Elections, held on February 14, 2021
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 need of Public Institutions for Expertise from Albanian Diaspora
This study is part of the project “Matching Diaspora experts with institutional needs at home”, which is implemented by Germin with the support of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The project aims to increase the engagement of diaspora professionals in countries of origin and create opportunities for knowledge and skills transfer. The population […]
Engaging Diaspora Professionals – Research Study
This study is a part of the project “Matching Diaspora Experts with Institutional Needs at Home”, which is implemented by Germin with the support of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The project aims to increase the engagement of diaspora professionals in home countries, and create opportunities for know-how and skills transfer. The population […]
Analysis Report: Out-of-Country Voting – Kosovo Parliamentary Elections 2019
Citizens of the Republic of Kosovo living abroad are entitled to elect and be elected the same way as citizens living in Kosovo. Through its legislation, the Republic of Kosovo enables the exercising of electoral rights to all citizens regardless of where they live. Voting rights are a part of fundamental rights, and are guaranteed […]
