The Weakest Link of Kosovo's Democracy - KFOS

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For a long time in Prishtina Airport internal systems for reporting and control have
been lacking. During these years there have been systematic breaches of law and
thus corruption has reached uncontrollable levels. In this company bribes have been
accepted in the tendering processes, when assessing tariffs, when employing staff,
when purchasing fixed assets, when allocating apartments and maybe in every other
line of business.
In this environment of irregularities the Airport management not only did not play
their controlling role but often by their own actions even incited irregularities. This
applies to both international and local managers. The answers given by these high
officials, locals and internationals, make us believe that there is more a lack of will to
fight the irregularities in this company than a lack of facts to prove the irregularities.
We stress again that it is extremely necessary to initiate investigations in those areas
where there is reason to suspect that intentional misuse of Airport funds or assets
has occurred. Above a number of facts were presented. It is not only a question of
misuse based on ignorance but rather a well-founded suspicion that the misuses are
intentional. Be it how it may, an investigation should be carried out to confirm or turn
down the allegations made. If proofs are found for irregularities due measures should
be taken.
The Weakest Link of Kosovo’s Democracy
forum 2015