Fourth Annual Summary Report Property Rights Program (PRP) FY 2018 (October 2017 – September 2018)

The USAID/Kosovo Property Rights Program (PRP) assists the Government of Kosovo (GoK) in implementing the NSPR, which was adopted in January 2018. PRP works closely with relevant GoK bodies to strengthen the property rights legal framework and implement activities to help citizens formalize their rights. PRP has been collaborating with the Kosovo Judicial Council (KJC) and three Courts of Merit (CoMs) to develop and pilot improved court procedures related to property claims. The piloting initiative has resulted in significant improvements in the CoMs' efficiency and effectiveness in resolving property rights cases. PRP has applied findings from its collaboration with CoMs to develop an initiative with the Supreme Court to produce guidelines for lower courts to accurately and consistently resolve complex property rights disputes. The PRP has also conducted a national media campaign and grassroots outreach activities on women's property rights, which has sparked debate and produced positive changes in social attitudes and behavior. PRP provides technical assistance to USAID's E4E partner and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to develop and implement activities supporting women's property rights. The PRP has completed preparations to collect end-line data and produce the final National Survey on Property Rights report by February 2019. At the municipal level, PRP works with local administrations to improve their practices and procedures, provide useful legal information to citizens, and engage with communities on property rights issues. PRP has supported the development of improved court procedures and practices, which has resulted in a significant increase in the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial system in resolving property rights cases. The PRP has made significant progress in implementing the NSPR's recommendations, with 89% of the pieces of legislation being taken into action and 76% of the measures being implemented. PRP has also supported the SPO in conducting a comprehensive analysis of progress between April and September 2018. The analysis will inform the development of a new three-year action plan for the NSPR. The PRP has also supported the development of an initiative with the Supreme Court to produce guidelines for lower courts to accurately and consistently resolve complex property rights disputes. The initiative aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial system in resolving property rights cases. PRP has also supported the development of a new three-year action plan for the NSPR, which will guide the implementation of the strategy's recommendations. The PRP has also supported the development of a comprehensive analysis of progress between April and September 2018. The analysis will inform the development of a new three-year action plan for the NSPR. The PRP has also supported the development of an initiative with the Supreme Court to produce guidelines for lower courts to accurately and consistently resolve complex property rights disputes. The PRP has also supported the development of a new three-year action plan for the NSPR, which will guide the implementation of the strategy's recommendations. The plan will be developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including the GoK, civil society organizations, and international partners. The plan will outline the key activities and milestones for the next three years, as well as the resources required to implement the strategy's recommendations. The PRP has also supported the development of a comprehensive analysis of progress between April and September 2018. The analysis will inform the development of a new three-year action plan for the NSPR. The analysis will assess the progress made in implementing the NSPR's recommendations, as well as the challenges and opportunities for the next three years. The analysis will also identify the key activities and milestones for the next three years, as well as the resources required to implement the strategy's recommendations. The PRP has also supported the development of an initiative with the Supreme Court to produce guidelines for lower courts to accurately and consistently resolve complex property rights disputes. The initiative aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial system in resolving property rights cases. The initiative will also provide training and technical assistance to judges and court staff to improve their knowledge and skills in resolving property rights cases. The PRP has also supported the development of an