PUBLICATION: Working study
Territorial and boundary disputes between Serbia and Kosovo
In this case study BCSP Researcher Zorana Brozovic has explored people’s perspective on territorial and boundary issues in South Serbia, near administrative boundary with Kosovo and Metohija. Data for this research were collected in the town of Bujanovac.
Our findings show that the biggest challenge in this community is underdevelopment.
Participants in this region have stated that, while society is divided along ethnic lines, other problems include non-recognition of degrees awarded in Kosovo; the prolonged presence of armed forces in this region; and lack of freedom of movement for the people living in Kosovo.
With the recommendations in this paper we are addressing Government of Serbia, local authorities and the international community.
This case study is a product of project The People’s Peacemaking Perspectives, a joint initiative implemented by Conciliation Resources and Saferworld and financed under the European Commission’s Instrument for Stability.
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