page_title: Atifete Jahjaga
section_title: Office of the President of Kosovo
hierarchical_section_title: Atifete Jahjaga / Office of the President of Kosovo
caption_attribution_description: English: President Jahjaga with President Clinton and Secretary Albright.
context_page_description: Atifete Jahjaga is a Kosovar politician and stateswoman who served as the third President of Kosovo. She was the first female President of the Republic of Kosovo, the first non-partisan candidate and the youngest female head of state to be elected to the top office. She served as Deputy Director of the Kosovo Police, holding the rank of General Lieutenant Colonel, the most senior among women officers in Southeastern Europe.
context_section_description: During Jahjaga's mandate, the Office of the President has always ranked as the most trusted institution by the citizens of Kosovo. As the first consensual and non-partisan President in history of independent Kosovo, Jahjaga was focused on de-politicization of the Office of the President which is open to all citizens and political parties. The role of the President is conceived as unique role in inter-institutional coordination which increases transparency and the effectiveness of the institutions to fulfill their mandate, and at the same time maintaining the constitutional separation of powers. Unlike many politicians of the country, Jahjaga lives a modest lifestyle. She is known for full respect for the law, and pays special care to public spending. She and her cabinet have been singled out by the Anti-Corruption Agency as the best example of transparency and accountability that public officials should demonstrate. Jahjaga's Cabinet of Advisers consists of non-partisan and experienced professionals, educated at some of the best U.S. and European universities.
caption: President Jahjaga with President Clinton and Secretary Albright
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