At the core of effective prevention of violent extremism is a clear understanding of local dynamics and actors. We have developed three country-level research in Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia—each analyzing the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach in preventing violent extremism. These studies focus on how NGOs and youth contribute to local resilience and provide insight into how cooperation among local stakeholders can create stronger, safer communities. By focusing on grassroots efforts, the studies reveal how local actors are making prevention more effective and sustainable.

This country level research was developed with the support of the “SMART Balkans – Civil Society for Shared Society in the Western Balkans” regional project implemented by Centar za promociju civilnog društva (CPCD), Center for Research and Policy Making (CRPM) and Institute for Democracy and Mediation (IDM) and financially supported by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (NMFA). The content of the conclusion paper is the sole responsibility of the project implementers and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (NMFA) or SMART Balkans consortium.