Political Geography: Eastern Europe / Topic: Non-Governmental Organization

Publication Date:: 07-2006
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: South Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons
Abstract:: Government, NGO and International Organisation representatives from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the UN Administered Territory of Kosovo, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Montenegro participated in a sub-regional SALW (Weapons) Collection Seminar in Budva, Montenegro from 12 - 13 July 2006. The objective of the seminar was to discuss 'best practices' and share operational experience of SALW Collection activities within South Eastern Europe, in order to assist the Government of Montenegro in planning a possible SALW Collection process later this year.
Topic:: Government, Non-Governmental Organization, and United Nations
Political Geography:: Bosnia, Herzegovina, Eastern Europe, Kosovo, Yugoslavia, Macedonia, Albania, and Croatia

Publication Date:: 08-2006
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: South Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons
Abstract:: The London based Arms Control NGO Saferworld has been conducting a comprehensive survey of the SALW situation in the Entity of Kosovo over the last six months. The survey was based on the SALW Survey Protocols, and was researched jointly with the Pristina based NGO Forum for Civic Initiatives (FIQ). A consultation process began in April 2006 allowing officials of the Kosovo Provisional Institutions of Self Government (PISG) and United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to review and contribute to research findings. The comments received as a result of these processes are reflected in the relevant sections of the Survey and in an accompanying recommendations document.
Topic:: Arms Control and Proliferation, Development, and Non-Governmental Organization
Political Geography:: Eastern Europe, Kosovo, and Pristina

Author:: Bernd Papenkort
Publication Date:: 02-2003
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Austrian National Defence Academy
Abstract:: In the Balkans, the international community has made numerous costly efforts with the intention of laying the foundations for political stability and economic prosperity as well as giving the local population social perspectives. In view of recent developments in international politics (e.g. the fight against terrorism, the developments in Afghanistan) and political focal points such as the conflict between Israel and Palestine, we should, however, critically take stock of what has been achieved so far and consider measures of adjustment, where necessary. The following theses are food for thought, and I hope they will trigger a lively discussion.
Topic:: Economics, International Cooperation, International Organization, Non-Governmental Organization, and Terrorism
Political Geography:: Afghanistan, Israel, Eastern Europe, Palestine, and Balkans

Author:: Raymond Struyk
Publication Date:: 09-2003
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Urban Institute
Abstract:: A decade after the beginning of the transition to democracy in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union it is clear that the nonprofit sector has developed remarkably in many countries in the region. Progress is especially striking in Eastern Europe (EE); on the other hand, development has been notably limited in most countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) where liberal democracy has had little chance to take root (Anheier and Seibel 1998; Hyatt, Cooper, and Knight 1998; Kuti 1999; Nowicki 2000; Quigley 2000). Kendell,Anheier, and Potucek (2000).
Topic:: Development, Human Welfare, and Non-Governmental Organization
Political Geography:: Russia, Europe, Eastern Europe, and Soviet Union

Author:: Mumukshu Patel
Publication Date:: 07-2002
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: The National Academy of Public Administration
Abstract:: I try to evaluate the role that major International Organization (IOs) have played in the process of democratization in post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). By using the case study of BiH, I try to show that it is vital to create democratic institutions in the state and cultivate democratic politics in society simultaneously, for the process of democratization to succeed. I also explore the evolution of IO mandates in BiH to assess whether IOs have learned from past experiences to make their future programs/projects m o re effective.
Topic:: Conflict Resolution, Democratization, and Non-Governmental Organization
Political Geography:: Bosnia, Herzegovina, and Eastern Europe

Publication Date:: 05-2000
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: International Crisis Group
Abstract:: The recent crackdown by the Belgrade regime on Serbia's independent media and political activists suggests that Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic is more vulnerable than it would appear. Since the Kosovo war ended, Milosevic has proven unable to expand his support base and must struggle with diminishing resources to keep restive constituencies intact. Despite its recognised weakness, the Serbian opposition is capable under certain conditions of removing Milosevic from power and offering better governance. The message of numerous public opinion polls over the past eight moths is that there is an anti-Milosvic majority in Serbia, but that the opposition must work together in coalitions to exploit it.
Topic:: Democratization, Non-Governmental Organization, and Politics
Political Geography:: Eastern Europe, Kosovo, Yugoslavia, and Serbia

Publication Date:: 04-2000
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: International Crisis Group
Abstract:: The assertion of the primacy of Serbian rights over all other peoples by Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic has driven nearly every nationality of the former Yugoslavia toward the Republic's exits. Even Montenegro, once Serbia's closest political and military ally, has not been immune from the turmoil that Slobodan Milosevic has created and has opted to distance itself from Belgrade's controlling influence.
Topic:: International Relations, Non-Governmental Organization, and Politics
Political Geography:: Eastern Europe, Yugoslavia, Serbia, and Montenegro

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