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Resilience in action: Kosovo's National Development Strategy to incorporate sustainable development goals

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Through resilience theory, this paper explores the integration and alignment of the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs) within Kosovo's National Development Strategy (NDS). It highlights how adaptability and strategic planning underpin sustainable development in emerging national contexts like Kosovo, offering a qualitative analysis to identify gaps and suggest improvements for SDG integration. Utilizing a qualitative analysis, this study identifies gaps and provides recommendations for better SDG integration within Kosovo's national development agenda. Data analysis involves the thematic coding of qualitative data and synthesis of case study findings by examining existing documents, strategies, and plans as manifestations of Kosovo's commitment to fostering resilience and achieving a sustainable future. Key insights include recommendations for enhancing governance, environmental protection mechanisms, and social inclusivity to achieve resilient and sustainable economic growth. The study contributes to the discourse on resilience theory in national sustainable development strategies amidst political uncertainty.

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  • Haris Alibašić, 2025. "Resilience in action: Kosovo's National Development Strategy to incorporate sustainable development goals," Sustainable Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 33(1), pages 319-332, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:sustdv:v:33:y:2025:i:1:p:319-332
    DOI: 10.1002/sd.3121
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