The fourth edition of the international conference KosovaPAR 2026 concluded after three days of discussions and the exchange of experiences and ideas regarding the future of public administration, centred on the theme: “Public Value and the Common Good: People, Trust, and Digitalization.”
Throughout the conference, representatives from governments, international institutions, academia, and civil society discussed the professionalization of the civil service, institutional performance and accountability, and the role of digital transformation in improving public services.
In his closing remarks during the final session of the conference, the Minister of Digitalization and Public Administration, Lulëzon Jagxhiu, stated that the core message of KosovaPAR 2026 was clear: reforms are only valuable when they translate into concrete results for citizens. “To achieve this, we need institutions that collaborate, simpler processes, more integrated services, and an administration that better responds to people’s needs.
For Kosovo, this is particularly important as we approach the conclusion of the current Public Administration Reform Strategy in 2027 and prepare for the next phase. Our goal is to build upon the achievements made so far, address remaining challenges, and place an even greater emphasis on implementation and measurable results,” emphasized Minister Jagxhiu.
KosovaPAR 2026 also highlighted the importance of regional and international cooperation. By sharing experiences and developing joint initiatives, reforms can be accelerated and institutions strengthened.
Over the course of the three days of KosovaPAR 2026, 15 sessions were held, featuring approximately 54 local and international speakers and over 350 participants. Among the speakers were representatives from Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Croatia, Slovenia, France, Portugal, Estonia, Greece, and Nepal, as well as representatives from the European Union Office in Kosovo and international organizations, including OECD/SIGMA, UN Women, ReSPA, and NDI.
The Ministry of Digitalization and Public Administration expresses its gratitude to the ministers, institutional representatives, international partners, speakers, moderators, participants, volunteers, and the organizing team for their contributions, commitment, and hard work in bringing this conference to fruition.
The success of KosovaPAR 2026 will be measured by what emerges from these discussions: implemented reforms, better-functioning institutions, and public services that create real value for citizens.
