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Hydropower and justice in Kosovo - a qualitative case study on procedural and restorative justice in the decision-making process for small-scale hydropower projects

Gysin, Jamila Anina LU (2023) In Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science MESM02 20231
LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)
Abstract
This thesis investigates the decision-making process that led to the rapid adoption of small-scale hydropower projects, and its social implications, in Kosovo between 2013 and 2021. However, the fairness of the decision-making process for hydropower projects has been heavily criticized by local communities and NGOs. This research links procedural justice concerns voiced by a small community in Southeast Kosovo with wider sectoral problems on a national level and thereafter explores how restorative justice can bridge gaps between policy and practice and restore social and environmental harms caused in the past. The research is based on a document review, field observations and interviews conducted during fieldwork in March 2023 and informed... (More)
This thesis investigates the decision-making process that led to the rapid adoption of small-scale hydropower projects, and its social implications, in Kosovo between 2013 and 2021. However, the fairness of the decision-making process for hydropower projects has been heavily criticized by local communities and NGOs. This research links procedural justice concerns voiced by a small community in Southeast Kosovo with wider sectoral problems on a national level and thereafter explores how restorative justice can bridge gaps between policy and practice and restore social and environmental harms caused in the past. The research is based on a document review, field observations and interviews conducted during fieldwork in March 2023 and informed by energy justice theory. Results show how procedures have lacked transparency, participation of local communities, and compliance with legislation. Furthermore, the reconciliation process is hindered due to a sense of responsibility and meaningful actions from those who have caused harm. (Less)
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author
Gysin, Jamila Anina LU
supervisor
organization
course
MESM02 20231
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Sustainability Science, energy justice, small hydropower, restorative justice, procedural justice
publication/series
Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science
report number
No 2023:030
language
English
additional info
Funder: Swedish International Centre for Local Democracy (ICLD)
id
9119983
date added to LUP
2023-06-12 08:13:57
date last changed
2023-06-12 08:13:57
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  abstract     = {{This thesis investigates the decision-making process that led to the rapid adoption of small-scale hydropower projects, and its social implications, in Kosovo between 2013 and 2021. However, the fairness of the decision-making process for hydropower projects has been heavily criticized by local communities and NGOs. This research links procedural justice concerns voiced by a small community in Southeast Kosovo with wider sectoral problems on a national level and thereafter explores how restorative justice can bridge gaps between policy and practice and restore social and environmental harms caused in the past. The research is based on a document review, field observations and interviews conducted during fieldwork in March 2023 and informed by energy justice theory. Results show how procedures have lacked transparency, participation of local communities, and compliance with legislation. Furthermore, the reconciliation process is hindered due to a sense of responsibility and meaningful actions from those who have caused harm.}},
  author       = {{Gysin, Jamila Anina}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science}},
  title        = {{Hydropower and justice in Kosovo - a qualitative case study on procedural and restorative justice in the decision-making process for small-scale hydropower projects}},
  year         = {{2023}},
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