Group for Legal and Political Studies

What Group for Legal and Political Studies does

Group for Legal and Political Studies (GLPS) is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit public policy think tank headquartered in Prishtina, Kosovo, founded in 2017. The organization conducts research and advocacy in politics, law, and economics, with thematic focus on rule of law, public administration reform, EU integration, and economic policy. GLPS's stakeholder base spans Kosovo's government ministries, judiciary, prosecution offices, civil society, media, and international partners including EU representatives and Western Balkan peer institutions.

GLPS's core product portfolio is built around a set of monitoring mechanisms and publications. The flagship asset is the Rule of Law Performance Index in Kosovo (RoLPIK), published across 9 editions, which combines citizen-perception survey data (1,065+ respondents) with structural institutional indicators. Complementary platforms include Justice Today / Drejtësia Sot (judicial and prosecutorial monitoring), the European Reform Agenda (ERA) Monitoring Mechanism (Kosovo's EU reform obligations), and the PAR Monitor (public administration reform). Communication products include Policy Notes, Policy Analysis, Policy Reports, the short-form video series Doc.shots, and Espresso.Insights summaries. GLPS also operates Data.factory as a centralized hub for indexes, datasets, and infographics, and co-develops the Western Balkan Enabling Project (WeBER) for regional civil society monitoring.

The business model is grant-funded and non-commercial. GLPS has no pricing model and distributes all outputs free of charge as PDF downloads. Revenue, though not publicly disclosed, is sourced from a diversified portfolio of bilateral and multilateral donors including the European Union, SIDA, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, the U.S. Embassy, the British Embassy, the Dutch Embassy, the Norwegian Embassy, Open Society Foundations, the National Endowment for Democracy, and Heinrich Boll Stiftung. The organization reaches stakeholders through public events (press conferences, roundtables), digital channels (website, social media), and its membership in 12+ international think tank networks including the Stockholm Network (110+ members), Think Tank Europe Network (140+ institutions), the Economic Freedom Network, CICC, and EPERN.

Name

Group for Legal and Political Studies

Legal name

Group for Legal and Political Studies

Website

https://legalpoliticalstudies.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Group for Legal and Political Studies (GLPS) is an independent, non-partisan Kosovo think tank, founded 2017, that produces policy research, rule-of-law and public-administration monitoring platforms (RoLPIK, Justice Today, ERA Monitor, PAR Monitor), and short-form publications for government, civil society, media, and international partners in the Western Balkans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Think Tank Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311)

akta.pro primary industry

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO)

Keywords

• Policy research
• Rule of law monitoring
• Public administration reform
• Think tank services
• EU integration analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Prishtina

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donor funding and grants: GLPS is funded by international donors including European Union, Embassy of Sweden, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Norwegian Embassy, U.S. Embassy, British Embassy, Dutch Embassy, Open Society Foundations, National Endowment for Democracy, Heinrich Boll Stiftung, and others. As a non-profit organization, revenue comes entirely from donor grants supporting policy research activities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GLPS is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit think tank that conducts policy research and produces analytical publications, monitoring indices, and event-based policy engagement in rule of law, public administration reform, and EU integration. Its core sellable offerings are recurring publication series (Policy Notes, Policy Analysis, Policy Reports), short-form summaries (Espresso.Insights), video briefings (Doc.shots), and dedicated monitoring mechanisms (RoLPIK, Justice Today, ERA Monitoring Mechanism, PAR Monitor) for government, civil society, and international audiences.

Product overview

Group for Legal and Political Studies (GLPS) is an independent, non-partisan think tank that operates as a unified policy research organization producing multiple interconnected products and publications. The core portfolio includes the Rule of Law Performance Index (RoLPIK) as its flagship monitoring mechanism, complemented by the Justice Today web platform, the European Reform Agenda Monitoring Mechanism, and the WeBER civil society monitoring project. These analytical products are supported by short-form communication tools including Espresso.Insights (policy summaries) and Doc.shots (video summaries), alongside traditional publication types: Policy Analysis (in-depth), Policy Notes (concise), and Policy Reports (comprehensive). The Data.factory aggregates all data products, indexes, and infographics into a centralized resource. Together, these offerings form a comprehensive policy research ecosystem focused on Kosovo's rule of law, public administration reform, and European integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rule of Law Performance Index in Kosovo (RoLPIK) Monitoring mechanism assessing the performance of rule of law institutions in Kosovo, particularly the justice system, using indicators on citizen perceptions and structural data. Intended for government institutions, justice system stakeholders, donors, and civil society.
• Justice Today / Drejtësia Sot Web platform monitoring the judicial and prosecutorial system in Kosovo, providing accessible data and analysis on justice sector performance. Targeted at justice stakeholders, media, and the public.
• European Reform Agenda (ERA) Monitoring Mechanism Online tracking platform providing detailed information on the monitoring process, performance, and efficiency of Kosovo's obligations under the European Reform Agenda. Targeted at government, EU stakeholders, and civil society.
• WeBER (Western Balkan Enabling Project for Civil Society Monitoring of Public Administration Reform) Regional project enabling civil society to monitor public administration reform across the Western Balkans, producing PAR Monitor reports on policy development, coordination, public financial management, public service, and human resource management. Targeted at civil society organizations and government reformers.
• Data.factory Collection of websites, indexes, data, and infographics created by GLPS or in joint cooperation with partner organizations, including visualized products on rule of law, public administration, and social accountability. Targeted at researchers, policymakers, and journalists.
• Policy Analysis In-depth analytical publications addressing specific policy challenges in politics, law, and economics with evidence-based recommendations. Targeted at policymakers, academics, and informed public.
• Policy Notes Concise policy briefs offering targeted recommendations on specific policy areas of interest. Targeted at policymakers and civil society.
• Policy Reports Comprehensive research reports on significant events and policy areas providing detailed analysis and recommendations. Targeted at government, donors, and civil society.
• Espresso.Insights Short summary publications decoding policy research for broader audiences, helping readers and policymakers understand relevant research and suggesting possible policy options. Targeted at general public, journalists, and policymakers.
• Doc.shots Short and informative videos presenting policy research and analysis to general audiences, providing summaries and policy solutions. Targeted at general public, civil society, and media.

Quantifiable outcome

• RoLPIK surveys 1065+ respondents providing data on citizen perceptions of justice system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stockholm NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading pan-European think tank and market-oriented network bringing together 110+ market-oriented think tanks from across Europe. GLPS is a full member, enabling exchange of research and influence across European policy circles.
• Europe's World / Think Tank Europe NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent Europe-wide policy journal produced in association with 140+ leading European think tanks and academic institutions. Read by 100,000+ decision makers. GLPS is a full member.
• European Information Network on International Relations and Area Studies (EINIRAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of research institutions dealing with information and documentation on international relations. Objective to establish common European database on international relations and area studies. GLPS is a full member.
• Economic Freedom NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevoted to promoting economic freedom around the world with member institutes in over 80 nations. Publishes annual Economic Freedom of the World index. GLPS contributes data representing Kosovo and is an official representative in Kosovo. Full member.
• European Sustainable Development Network (ESDN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInformal network of public administrators and experts dealing with sustainable development strategies in Europe. GLPS is an associated member.
• European Global StrategyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThink tank-driven process to stimulate debate on future direction of EU external relations through seminars, workshops and events. GLPS is an Associated Partner.
• Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIncludes 2,500 civil society organizations in 150 countries working to strengthen international cooperation with ICC, ensure fair and effective justice. GLPS is a full member.
• ACE Practitioners' NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal knowledge network in elections bringing together election professionals from different countries. GLPS is represented with one senior member.
• Central and Eastern European Online Library (CEEOL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading CEE online resource offering 100,000+ articles from 500+ journals covering humanities and social studies. GLPS is a full member.
• VITA EuropeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnglish language news portal for European civil society giving voice to sector's protagonists and best practices. GLPS is a core partner.
• International Relations and Security Network (ISN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's leading open access information service for international relations and security professionals partnering with leading think tanks, universities, and NGOs. GLPS is a full member.
• European Parties Elections and Referendums Network (EPERN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of scholars researching impact of European integration on parties, elections and public opinion. Produces briefings on election campaigns. GLPS is represented with two senior members.
• TEN - Think for Europe NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Think Tanks and EU Policy Research Centres in South East Europe established to improve evidence basis for policy making and advocacy in EU accession process. GLPS participates in this regional network.
• Kosovo Civil Society Foundation (KCSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in reform and European integration discussions. KCSF Executive Director Dren Puka participated in GLPS roundtable on Kosovo's Reform Agenda and EU Integration Path.
• Institute GAPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in European Reform Agenda (ERA) Monitoring Mechanism, an online platform tracking Kosovo's performance in fulfilling reform obligations. Project financed by Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
• PIPS (Institute for Political Management and Communication)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in European Reform Agenda (ERA) Monitoring Mechanism, tracking Kosovo's reform obligations and performance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Think for Europe Network (TEN): Network of think tanks and EU policy research centers in South East Europe. Direct peer — GLPS is a member and TEN's remit (evidence-based policy making for EU accession in SEE) substantially overlaps with GLPS's mission and product portfolio.
• Belgrade Centre for Security Policy (BCSP): Serbia-based policy research center focused on security, rule of law, and democratization. Direct peer — comparable regional think tank in the Western Balkans focused on rule of law and EU accession, with similar donor-funded model and international network memberships.
• Institute GAP: Kosovo-based policy think tank focused on good governance, rule of law, and EU integration. Direct peer — GLPS and GAP even co-operate the European Reform Agenda Monitoring Mechanism, and both target the same government and donor ecosystem in Kosovo.
• PIPS - Institute for Political Management and Communication: Kosovo-based policy research and communications institute. Direct peer — also a partner of GLPS on the ERA Monitoring Mechanism and operating in the same donor-funded policy research space focused on governance and EU integration.
• European Policy Institute (EPI) - Skopje: North Macedonia-based think tank working on EU integration, rule of law, and public administration reform. Direct peer — operates in the same Western Balkans donor ecosystem, with comparable product types (policy analysis, monitoring reports) and overlapping funder base.

Regional players

• Prague Security Studies Institute: Central European policy think tank focused on security, governance, and rule of law. Comparable in mission and donor model but operating primarily in Central Europe, with experience expanding into Western Balkans — a potential partner or template for regional expansion.

Others

• Open Society Foundations: Major GLPS donor and a leading global grantmaker supporting governance, rule of law, and civil society. Peer-relevant as an ecosystem participant and counterparty: Open Society's priorities shape the funding environment GLPS operates in.
• National Endowment for Democracy (NED): US-funded foundation supporting democratic governance and civil society worldwide. Peer-relevant as a key GLPS donor and ecosystem participant whose strategic priorities directly influence GLPS's funding pipeline and thematic focus.

Broad incumbents

• Chatham House: Global policy think tank and home of the Routledge journal 'The World Today'. GLPS is part of the Think Tank Europe Network that Chatham House-affiliated outlets belong to; comparable in independent research model though much broader in geographic scope and scale.
• Stockholm Network: Pan-European network of 110+ market-oriented think tanks. GLPS is a full member; the network operates at a higher scale, providing research exchange, conferences, and policy publications across Europe — a structural peer through shared membership and mission alignment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GLPSKosovo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChYZ1Ppcz6Z3Si91KP1jHig
• Facebookfacebook.com/GLPSKosovo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/group-for-legal-and-political-studies
• Instagraminstagram.com/glpskosovo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Group for Legal and Political Studies