The following National Democracy Education Action Plan (NDEAP) for Kosovo is the result of a robust collaboration between civil society and government. The two workshops which resulted in this important document took place on April 14, 2014, and November 6, 2014, and were made possible with the generous support of the CD-UNITED fund of the Community of Democracies, with support for the initial workshop by the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF).

The NDEAP is intended to provide a roadmap for deepening and expanding democracy education in Kosovo and can be used by civil society leaders, the Ministry of Education, and other key stakeholders. The NDEAP is in keeping with the priorities established by the Community of Democracies, through its Democracy Education Working Group, and two United Nations resolutions: UNGA Resolution A/67/L.25 on “Education for Democracy,” adopted by consensus in November 2012; and UNESCO Resolution 37 C/4/DR.6, both of which call on member states and UN agencies to provide greater support for democracy education.

The document is the product of two workshops of stakeholders from civil society and government. A list of the participants can be seen on page 16. The NDEAP has been produced in the spirit of cooperation and the understanding that democracy education is crucial for instilling in Kosovo’s citizens the important values of active democratic participation.