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The Education Situation of the Roma Community in Kosovo
Lifelong Learning and the Roma Minority in the Western Balkans, (2023)
  • Dritero Arifi, University of Business and Technology (UBT) in Kosovo
  • Ngadhnjim Brovina, University for Business and Technology - UBT
Abstract
This chapter delves into the education of Kosovo's Roma community, shining a light on the obstacles they encounter and the initiatives taken by the government to enhance their educational prospects. The Roma community represents just 0.5% of Kosovo's entire population and faces significant challenges with low literacy rates and high dropout rates, particularly at lower levels of education. Since Kosovo's independence proclamation in 2008, there have been institutional advancements and partnerships with local, central, and worldwide organisations to improve the education system for the Roma community.
This study aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the educational situation of the Roma community in Kosovo. It recognises their challenges and proposes practical solutions to accelerate their integration and improve their social, educational, and cultural welfare. Various analytical methods, including descriptive statistics and historical analysis, are utilised to conduct comparative and quantitative assessments.
The Roma community in Kosovo continues to encounter numerous challenges, such as economic hardships, lack of education opportunities, and early marriages that often result in school dropouts. However, research highlights the government's dedication to enhancing education conditions and enabling better access to the labour market for the Roma community through proper education and qualifications. Additionally, Kosovo's constitutional and legal framework safeguards the rights of all communities, including the Roma community, regarding education and employment with high standards.
Keywords
  • Roma,
  • Education,
  • Kosovo,
  • Minority,
  • Integration process,
  • Community
Publication Date
Fall October 25, 2023
Editor
Andrea Ohidy, Katalin R Forray
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Series
1
ISBN
978-1-80382-522-9
Citation Information
Dritero Arifi and Ngadhnjim Brovina. "The Education Situation of the Roma Community in Kosovo" 1LeedsLifelong Learning and the Roma Minority in the Western Balkans, Vol. 1 (2023) p. 83 - 107
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/dritero-arifi/19/
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