GAP and BIRN Published Reports on Problems of Mitrovica, Vushtrria and Skenderaj Municipalities

24/09/2013

On September 24, GAP Institute and BIRN published three reports on main problems and budget trends facing Mitrovica, Vushtrria and Skenderaj municipalities.


Visar Rushiti, policy analyst at GAP, presented the findings of the reports, focusing on main problems which GAP has identified during field research.  According to research, the main concerns of the residents of Mitrovica Municipality are: poor road infrastructure, pollution of river “Trepça”, lack of drinking water, the smell of river “Lushta”, lack of public lightening. GAP has also identified two problems related to governance, overload administration with civilian staff and public debt of Mitrovica Municipality. Mr. Rushiti also pointed out the problems which have arisen in the municipalities of Vushtrri and Skenderaj.


Berat Thaqi, researcher at GAP, presented budget trends for these three municipalities based upon the Medium Term Budget Framework (MTBF) 2014 – 2016. By incorporating MRBF in the reports, GAP aims to inform citizens on the municipality budget capacity as well as the budget connection with the municipal capabilities for solving problems that citizen face.   


Bajramcurr Hasani, monitor at BIRN for Mitrovica region, unveiled BIRN plans for the election debates with mayoral candidates, who will face specific questions on how to solve the problems identified by BIRN and GAP. Mr.Hasani also invited all the citizens to address their concerns through BIRN’s portal www.kallxo.com, so they can be discussed at municipal debates, which will be aired on “Life in Kosovo” in October.  


In the upcoming days, GAP and BIRN will publish similar reports for Prizren, Peja, Ferizaj and Prishtina region. These reports will be delivered personally to all candidates for mayors in Kosovo.