Sida Support to the PRONI Institute of Social Education Projects in the Balkans

Ten years after the outbreak of the war in the Balkans, the afflicted countries are struggling with the consequences of the conflict. Through a wide array of interventions the international community has tried to assist in the reconstruction. In 1999, in order to apply a regional approach, a number of countries have concluded a Stability Pact for South East Europe to support the countries in transition and especially those hard hit by the war. As a consequence of a large-scale exodus of experienced and well-educated citizens there is insufficient political opposition to hard-line nationalist politicians. The population has been left disillusioned and pessimistic about its own future. Reports show that more than 60% of young people would prefer to live in another country.