GAP Institute (Instituti GAP) is a Kosovo-based non-profit think tank focused on economic, political, and social issues, with a strong emphasis on public policy analysis and the oversight of public institutions.1 Its stated role is to bridge gaps between public problems and practical solutions by producing research, monitoring government performance, and offering recommendations for better governance.1
The institute’s work is primarily organized around policy research, public accountability, and data-driven monitoring. On its website, GAP highlights recurring thematic areas and tools such as budget transparency, municipal governance, municipal performance, and sector-specific data platforms, including budget and mobility-related content.2356 Recent publications show a continued focus on Kosovo’s municipalities, including municipal assemblies, municipal budgets, the fulfillment of local-election promises, and transparency in capital investments.246 This makes GAP a relevant actor in the broader discussion of affordable and sustainable housing because municipal finance, transparency, local planning, and public investment are all part of the policy environment that shapes housing delivery, land use, and local service provision. That connection is indirect rather than housing-specific, based on its governance and budget work.246
Geographically, GAP’s scope is mainly national, centered on Kosovo, with a clear local focus on municipalities and public institutions across the country.123 The website lists its office in Prishtinë and provides staff and governance pages, indicating an established institutional structure.1235 The site footer indicates activity spanning at least 2012 to 2026, which supports a founding year of 2012 if interpreted as the start of its current online presence and institutional branding.2