This study is one of eight country needs assessments of civil society capacities conducted as a preliminary activity within the EC-funded project Technical Assistance to Civil Society (TACSO) in IPA Countries (EuropeAid/127427/C/SER/Multi/5 – additional services)

The objective of this report is to provide a comprehensive overview of the legal and institutional environment for development of civil society, general capacities of the civil society in Kosovo and support for this sector.

The report provides conclusions and recommendations for EU assistance and in particular for the activities of TACSO in the second phase (2011-2013).