ICO: Belgrade is no obstacle

The decentralization process in Kosovo cannot take place without Serb participation, but Belgrade is not an obstacle to this process, says an ICO spokesman.

Izvor: Beta

Sunday, 03.05.2009.

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The decentralization process in Kosovo cannot take place without Serb participation, but Belgrade is not an obstacle to this process, says an ICO spokesman. "We do not consider Belgrade to be an obstacle in this process in any way. The whole process is meant for the people in Kosovo, especially the Serb community led by the government of Kosovo. Of course, constructive support is always welcome, whether it comes from a country, an NGO, or individuals," Andy McGuffie told VOA. ICO: Belgrade is no obstacle According to Beta news agency, this International Civilian Office (ICO) spokesman added that the decentralization process implies "a high degree", and "especially in the municipalities where the Serb community is the majority, where Serbs will have great responsibilities". "They will have powers to determine and request budget, they will establish cooperation with other municipalities and other users, donors and users of resources. They will have the power to make decisions in line with law," said McGuffie. As for northern Kosovska Mitrovica, this official continued, "this will be extended to giving secondary heath care". According to him, "the decentralization process cannot be implemented without Kosovo authorities because they have started the process". "That's the source of government. It is now in our greatest interest to get this process moving and in the service of citizens for which it was meant." The spokesman also said that the decentralization "could not be implemented without the participation of Serbs". "This must be a joint project where everyone will contribute: the international community, Kosovo authorities and citizens of Kosovo," he was quoted as saying.

ICO: Belgrade is no obstacle

According to Beta news agency, this International Civilian Office (ICO) spokesman added that the decentralization process implies "a high degree", and "especially in the municipalities where the Serb community is the majority, where Serbs will have great responsibilities".

"They will have powers to determine and request budget, they will establish cooperation with other municipalities and other users, donors and users of resources. They will have the power to make decisions in line with law," said McGuffie.

As for northern Kosovska Mitrovica, this official continued, "this will be extended to giving secondary heath care".

According to him, "the decentralization process cannot be implemented without Kosovo authorities because they have started the process".

"That's the source of government. It is now in our greatest interest to get this process moving and in the service of citizens for which it was meant."

The spokesman also said that the decentralization "could not be implemented without the participation of Serbs".

"This must be a joint project where everyone will contribute: the international community, Kosovo authorities and citizens of Kosovo," he was quoted as saying.

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