transform the aspirated goals into measurable results. These set of indicators helped us frame the method of evaluation and was imperative to analyzing decentralization as a driver of reconciliation. The indicators also helped us to empirically analyze the e ect of decentralization which the research team deems is lacking from other existing research. Also, the results of the research helped us in determining the e ectiveness of the decentralization process which has been such a popular mechanism in the post-conflict states of the Western Balkans. The formula of decentralization has already been applied as a primary tool for fostering peace-building and reconciliation, it is very important to assess its e ects qualitatively and quantitatively. Albanian Serbs Roma Total Gracanicë Gračanica 2,474 7,209 745 10428 Novo Bërdë Novo Brdo 3,524 3,122 6646 Ranillug Raniluk 164 3,692 Partesh Parteš 1,785 Kllokot Klokot 1,362 1,177 3856 1785 2539 *Source: OSCE Municipal Profiles, March 2014 Objectives 1. To familiarize Kosovo policymakers with the major developments(direction) in the field of reconciliation 17 years after the conflict ceased; 2. To provide an introduction on how a range of theoretical approaches can be applied to the Kosovo process of reconciliation; 3. To explore the empirical findings on the achieved stage of reconciliation after the local and international e orts; 4. To develop qualitative and quantitative indicators which would help assess the decentralization process in the targeted municipalities. 5. Contribute to social sciences on e ects of process of decentralization to reconciliation between communities after the conflict.