Public discussion in Lipjan on measuring rule of law
Lipjan, May 3rd, 2016. Lëvizja FOL held a discussion within the project “Measuring Rule of Law in Public Administration in Kosovo Municipalities” in the municipality of Lipjan with the support of project partners: Folke Bernadotte Academy, UNDP in Kosovo and OSCE Mission in Kosovo.
In this discussion were present municipality officials, mostly officials that work on the matter of social housing as well as citizens of this municipality.
Fitore Metbala- Project Coordinator at Lëvizja FOL, presented the findings of the research conducted in this municipality with officials and users (benefactors of social housing, rejected applicants and queued applicants).
The findings of this research were presented in the context of how citizens and officials evaluate rule of law especially regarding the Principle of Legality, Accessibility, Right to be heard, Right to appeal, Transparency and Accountability.
Citizens and officials that were present discussed the findings of this research, challenges this municipality if facing regarding social housing, actions taken on this matter, citizens’ requests, and recommendations that must be taken on improving this matter.
Speakers emphasized municipality lacks on capacities to ensure social housing for each request they get, but they are trying to prioritize cases that have more difficulties.
Social housing is still a challenge for municipalities with the lack of financial funds being the main obstacle.