Post-Election Public Opinion in Kosovo 2010: Findings from an IFES January 2010 Survey

January 2010

The data collected after Kosovo’s first elections since declaring independence offer a unique snapshot of a young country optimistic, yet continuing to struggle with economic issues and divisions between ethnic groups. The 2009 municipal and mayoral elections were widely seen as well organized, free and fair, and voters report proper procedures taking place in polling stations. Still confidence in the power of the vote, while still fairly high, dropped between the 2007 and 2009 elections.

Public Opinion, Governance, Civil Society, Elections, Political Parties

Supporting Kosovo's Central Election Commission During the Historic November 15 Elections

October 22, 2009

On November 15, 2009, Kosovo will hold its first elections since they declared independence in February 2008. These municipal and mayoral elections will also be the first to be fully administered by Kosovo's Central Elections Commission (CEC).

Post-conflict, Elections, Election Management, Youth and Elections, Voting Technology

The Upcoming Elections and the Youth in Kosovo

October 21, 2009

At 2pm on any given day of the week the cafes in Prishtina are packed with people, mostly young Kosovars, drinking Prince Espressos and smoking cigarettes. They are laughing, having conversations and enjoying themselves for a few hours in the afternoon at an al fresco cafe.

Youth and Elections, Civil Society, Post-conflict, Elections

IFES Signs Cooperative Agreement with Kosovo's Central Elections Commission

October 08, 2009

IFES has signed a cooperative agreement with Kosovo's Central Elections Commission (CEC) to provide technical support to the CEC for its November 15th elections.

Election Observation, Democracy Assistance, Election Disputes, Elections

Financial Disclosure: a Global Issue

August 12, 2008

At the beginning of 21 century even the most established democracies need to combat grand political corruption. As recently reported by the New York Times, U.S. Senator Ted Stevens, 84, was indicted for failing to report on financial disclosure forms he filed from 1999 to 2006, more than $250,000 in gifts he received from an oil-services company in his home state.

Civil Society, Rule of Law, Financial Disclosure

New Release: Kosovo National Post-Election Survey Report

August 06, 2008

In the countdown to Kosovo’s declaration of independence in January-February 2008, IFES conducted a survey to elicit attitudes and opinions of the November 2007 elections and to evaluate IFES and its partners’ programs in Kosovo.

Post-Election Opinions in Kosovo 2008: Findings from an IFES Public Opinion Survey

August 06, 2008

This report details findings from the IFES post-election public opinion survey in Kosovo. This is the 7th public opinion poll IFES conducted in Kosovo since 2000.

Public Opinion, Civil Society, Elections

Analysis: What Next for Kosovo?

March 24, 2008

Kosovo’s Prime Minister Hashim Thaci declared Kosovo’s independence from Serbia on February 17. The announcement was widely anticipated following the inability of the international community to broker a compromise between Kosovo and Serbia.

Texting Boosts Transparency in Kosovo

November 30, 2007

Thousands of young Kosovo citizens armed only with cell phones took part in a landmark observation project organized by IFES during elections November 17.

Elections

Field Notebook:
IFES Prepares Kosovo to Manage Elections

February 20, 2007

IFES program associate Josipa Bicanic contemplates the challenges and possibilities in Kosovo’s future.

Elections