The Institute of Political Studies (ISP) held a Roundtable Discussion on “Standards for Implementing the Public Consultation Process in Albania: Findings and Recommendations.” This event, moderated by lecturer and […]
and Accountability
to Delivering
on Fundamentals First,
through
the Establishment
of Cluster One EU Negotiations
Platform – Albania (C1-EU-NPA)
accession negotiations related to Cluster One chapters
(fundamentals first) through improved policy debate
and strengthened accountability and CSOs role in the process.
Public procurement
CHAPTER 5
The acquis on public procurement includes general principles of transparency, equal treatment, free competition and non-discrimination
Statistics
Chapter 18The acquis in the field of statistics requires the existence of a statistical infrastructure based on principles such as impartiality, reliability, transparency, confidentiality of individual data and dissemination of official statistics.
Judiciary and fundamental rights
Chapter 23
EU policies in the area of judiciary and fundamental rights aim to establish an independent and efficient judiciary as of paramount importance.
Justice, Freedom and Security
Chapter 24
EU policies aim to maintain and further develop the Union as an area of freedom, security and justice. On issues such as border control, visas, external migration, asylum, police cooperation, the fight against organised crime and against terrorism, cooperation in the field of drugs, customs cooperation and judicial cooperation in criminal and civil matters,
Financial control
Chapter 32The acquis under this chapter relates to the adoption internationally recognised frameworks and standards, as well as EU good practice, on public internal financial control (PIFC), based upon the principle of decentralised managerial accountability.
Criteria
- Economic criteria
- Functioning of democratic institutions
- Public administration reform
News and activities
Cluster One EU Negotiations Platform – Albania (C1-EU-NPA)
Roundtable on the Role of the Reform Commission for EU Integration
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 […]
Roundtable to consult on the findings and recommendations outlined in its Position Paper regarding the contributions and challenges of Civil Society in Albania
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 […]
Roundtable on aligning Albania’s legal framework with the EU’s Anti-SLAPP Directive and the Council of Europe’s recommendations
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 […]
Roundtable “Standards of Representation: Inclusion of People with Special Needs in Elections and Political Life.”
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 […]
4th evaluation report on the activity of the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) and the Special Courts against Corruption and Organized Crime
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 […]
Activities
Cluster One EU Negotiations Platform – Albania (C1-EU-NPA)
Roundtable Discussion on “Standards for Implementing the Public Consultation Process in Albania: Findings and Recommendations.”
The Institute of Political Studies (ISP) held a Roundtable Discussion on "Standards for Implementing the Public Consultation Process in Albania:...
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Roundtable on the Role of the Reform Commission for EU Integration
On November 8, 2024, the Center for the Study of Governance and Democracy organized a roundtable discussion at Hotel Rogner,...
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Roundtable to consult on the findings and recommendations outlined in its Position Paper regarding the contributions and challenges of Civil Society in Albania
On October 24th, the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) held a Discussion Roundtable to consult on the findings and recommendations outlined...
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Roundtable on aligning Albania’s legal framework with the EU’s Anti-SLAPP Directive and the Council of Europe’s recommendations
SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) pose a serious threat to media freedom and democratic engagement in Albania. Journalists and...
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Roundtable “Standards of Representation: Inclusion of People with Special Needs in Elections and Political Life.”
The Constitution of the Republic of Albania, along with national legislation and international commitments, obligates the Albanian state to uphold...
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4th evaluation report on the activity of the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) and the Special Courts against Corruption and Organized Crime
CSDG - The Center for the Study of Democracy and Governance presented today the 4th evaluation report on the activity of...
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Discussion table “Evaluation of the Performance Evaluation System of Prosecutors in Albania: Problems and Recommendations”
Today we hold a discussion table “Evaluation of the Performance Evaluation System of Prosecutors in Albania: Problems and Recommendations” where...
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Open discussion with the students of University of Elbasan on the role of Civil Society and the academia in the process of European integration
Today we held the next open discussion with the University of Elbasan and the students of this university on the...
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Open discussion with the students of EPOKA University
Continuing our meetings with Universities and students and bearing in mind that integration into the European Union is a national...
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Diskutim i hapur mes studentëve të Fakultetit të Shkencave Politike-Juridike në Universitetin “Aleksander Moisiu” në Durrës
Duke pasur në vëmendje se integrimi në Bashkimin Evropian është një prioritet kombëtar për shoqërinë shqiptare, që kërkon angazhimin e...
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Strengthening the Accountability of Local Government Institutions
Transparency, accountability and the importance of the work of local government institutions on the road to European integration were the...
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Roundtable discussion – Governed by Numbers: Statistics’ Governance in AlbaniaRoundtable discussion –
Tirana, February 14, 2024 - Center for the Study of Democracy and Governance (CSDG), as part of the Civic Engagement...
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Meeting with media representatives
In a concerted effort to enhance transparency, accountability, and public understanding of the EU accession process for Albania, partner organizations...
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Performance, Accountability and Reporting in the Fight against Corruption and Organised Crime: Increasing Access to Criminal Justice System for Greater Transparency and Monitoring Improvement
CSDG organised on 20th December 2023 the Roundtable Discussion “Performance, Accountability and Reporting in the Fight against Corruption and Organised...
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Roundtable discussion on the efficiency and applicability of Integrity Plans from Public Institutions with a high risk of corruption
The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) today held a roundtable discussion on the efficiency and applicability of Integrity Plans from Public...
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The role of the High Justice Inspector \ in strengthening the rule of law and improving Albania’s preparation for EU membership
The conference "The role of the High Justice Inspector \ in strengthening the rule of laë and improving Albania's preparation...
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Voting of the diaspora: Constitutional Basis, Electoral Legislation and challenges in the implementation of the Electoral Reform
"Voting of the diaspora: Constitutional Basis, Electoral Legislation and challenges in the implementation of the Electoral Reform" was the theme...
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Cyber Governance Challenges for Albania: Addressing policy choice dilemmas
CSDG presented today the policy paper on cyber governance challenges in Albania. Parliament member Mr. Etjen Xhafaj and Deputy Minister...
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Need to improve the Public Procurement
As part of CI-EU-NPA "Improving the Debate on Policies and Accountability to fulfill basic rights through the creation of the...
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The prosecution service in Albania was one of the sectors that was most affected by the reform changes in the justice system, approved in 2016
The constitutional and legal changes that were undertaken aimed at increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of criminal justice through the...
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Aims and activities
THE GENERAL OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT IS TO SUPPORT ALBANIA’S EU ACCESSION NEGOTIATIONS RELATED TO CLUSTER ONE CHAPTERS (FUNDAMENTALS FIRST) THROUGH IMPROVED POLICY DEBATE AND STRENGTHENED ACCOUNTABILITY AND CSOS ROLE IN THE PROCESS.
The specific objectives of the project are to:
- Support the public institutions engaged in the Cluster One EU negotiations through provision of policy expertise
- Strengthen accountability and responsiveness of the public institutions engaged in the EU negotiation process to deliver on the fundamentals first and the overall pace of
- Strengthen knowledge and involvement of the professional community, relevant stakeholders and the public on processes and outcomes pertaining to Cluster One EU
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Strengthen the overall role and visibility of Albanian CSOs in EU negotiation
Activities and Outputs
28 publications
28 publications (policy papers, policy briefs, discussion papers, position papers) that will cover relevant topics related to the negotiation process included in the Cluster One and developments in EU integration agenda of the
6 joint meetings
6 joint meetings between C1-EU-NPA and the government institutions involved in the negotiation process, including the
6 public discussion tables
6 public discussion tables on topics relevant to the Cluster One negotiation process that will be identified through the research and coordination and
10 press conferences
10 press conferences to communicate with the media on issues related to the Cluster One negotiation
3 conferences (1 each year)
3 conferences (1 each year) with the participation of the relevant stakeholders
Establishment of dedicated web based communication channels
Establishment of dedicated web based communication channels for the dissemination of project activities and
Regular dissemination through social media
Regular dissemination through social media of information on project activities and results or/and issues of
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- Robert Schuman
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Target group
- Public institutions involved in the overall EU negotiation process and in the negotiations of the Cluster 1 Chapters
- Research community and academia
- Civil society organisations
- Media
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