KOSOVO

TRANSPARENCY AND ANTI-CORRUPTION
I. INTRODUCTORY NOTE
I am grateful for the opportunity of introducing the assessment of the National Integrity System (NIS). This is the second
time that this study has been conducted in Kosovo since 2011. The concept of NIS has been developed and promoted by
Transparency International (TI) as part of TI’s holistic approach to combating corruption. This report is an updated version
which aims to assess whether there has been any progress in the last four years with regards to the country’s integrity system
and identify recommendations and advocacy priorities for improving the country’s integrity system.
Regardless that Kosovo institutions have managed to create adequate jurisdiction, not sufficient commitment or priority is
invested at practical level to ensure the implementation of the legislation and strengthening of institutional integrity able to
confront political interferences. To this regard, the cooperation between institutions is inefficient to guarantee sustainable
engagement in combating and reducing corruption.
Many institutions do not relish sufficient public confidence whereas civil society continues to criticize the non transparent approach
of the institutions and lack of accountability. Hereby institutions are not immune to corruption and kleptocratic actions.
The institutional and political rhetoric for good governance shall be build upon concrete improvements and actions of the
institutions that guarantee institutional independence, transparency and sustainability in addressing issues of general interest
and in helping to achieve better results in fight against corruption.
A large number of experts and officials have been instrumental in the preparation of this research project. Whether they
reviewed the final report, participated in interviews and workshop activities, provided technical and research assistance,
many thanks to them all. The first to acknowledge is the Transparency International (TI) Secretariat in Berlin who had the
patience and effort to review our work in progress for more than a year. Particular thanks to Andrew McDevitt, Julia Mager,
Tinatin Ninua, Conny Abel, Rebecca Dobson and Julie Anne Miranda-Brobeck who gave immense amount of time and
advice during the whole research process. Finalizing this report would have not been possible without the support of Agron
Bajrami. He was in charge of editing the report and giving us comments for corrections in terms of language and content.
In addition, the list of individuals who gave a great deal of their time and knowledge during the research process are divided
as in the following groups: advisory group, focus groups, and interviews. KDI is grateful to all.
Ismet Kryeziu,
Executive Director of Kosova Democratic Institute
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