Activities

In Albania, the dominant themes in public and political discourse are electoral standards and European Union (EU) accession. In a consolidated democracy, these two topics often stand in contrast—distinct in scope and nature. However, in a fragile democracy such as [...]

In the framework of Civic Engagement for EU integration in cooperation with University of Elbasan “Aleksandër Xhuvani” was organized the 10th Annual Roundtable on Gender Issues, a vital tradition that has fostered discussions on gender equality for over a decade. [...]

A constructive, inclusive, and timely debate on the standards and challenges of integrity in the upcoming electoral process, with a focus on electoral crimes, financial transparency, and the misuse of state resources. Participating in the roundtable were leaders of law [...]

On February 13, 2025, the first workshop on professional and accurate reporting of Albania’s EU accession negotiations was held at the premises of the Albanian Public Broadcaster (RTSH). This event was organized by the Center for the Study of Democracy [...]

On November 8, 2024, the Center for the Study of Governance and Democracy organized a roundtable discussion at Hotel Rogner, focusing on “Strengthening Parliamentary Oversight and Accountability in Drafting and Implementing EU Accession Reforms, and the Role of Civil Society.” [...]

On October 24th, the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) held a Discussion Roundtable to consult on the findings and recommendations outlined in its Position Paper regarding the contributions and challenges of Civil Society in Albania. The event, moderated by the renowned [...]

SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) pose a serious threat to media freedom and democratic engagement in Albania. Journalists and activists face growing legal intimidation designed to silence their voices. To address these pressing issues, SCiDEV hosted a roundtable discussion [...]

The Constitution of the Republic of Albania, along with national legislation and international commitments, obligates the Albanian state to uphold the right to vote for all citizens, including thousands of citizens with special needs. Albania has joined the ranks of [...]

CSDG - The Center for the Study of Democracy and Governance presented today the 4th evaluation report on the activity of the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) and the Special Courts against Corruption and Organized Crime. This report provides a civil society [...]

Today we hold a discussion table “Evaluation of the Performance Evaluation System of Prosecutors in Albania: Problems and Recommendations” where the policy paper drafted by the Center for the Study of Democracy and Governance was presented. This meeting was attended [...]