Albania

We have a small, non-profit org. here in Albania. It has 5 members, and also our partners here (R.S Organisation). We have made 2 seminars and about 10 activities with the students for different topics such as " Human rights" , "Woman rights in Albania " , " How to help in the process of integration of our country in EU , etc. We are open for any kind of collaboration with organisations that have mutual aims and the same vision for changing our community.

Je travaille en collaboration avec le CERI (à Paris) et le CEDEJ (Le Caire) sur les tensions régionales au Moyen-Orient.

Non-Governmental Organization: Information Network & Active Citizenship Court registration: 14.02.2017, nr. 5542 Address: Hotel-turizmi Skampa, office 312, Elbasan, Albania inacalbania@gmail.com, +355695688008 The mission of INAC is information, transparency and accountability of governance toward community, promotion of active citizenship through influent individuals, support to fewer opportunities groups, youths, marginalized group, families and community for an active role in governance, with the goal for better services, higher level of life quality and also in favor of instruments against corruption in public institutions. INAC archived projects from the beginning on field of participation of community in municipality budget, transparency and advocating of youth, against violent extremism and empowerment of youth, environment stories on local media, smuggling emigrants and empowerment of youth journalists. INAC has a board of 5 members and a staff of 5 persons on specific fields of the projects implementing.

- ICLA through 5 permanent staff ( two full time, one part time and two volunteers ) and 15 affiliated consultants brings national, international and intercultural approach to dealing with change, implementing projects, conducting research etc. ICLA possesses also a big and well equipped office located almost in the centre of Tirana, capital of Albania. ICLA has an extensive network of people working for government institutions at local level, local NGOs, media, university, etc. Although only registered in May 2011, the aggregate amount of contracts awarded and signed until March 2012 is about 80,000 USD. Our main partners so far have been UN / UNDP, OXFAM, UNFPA, ALCDF, Ministry of Education and Science, Regional Education Directorates, GIZ, Department of Public Administration, Peace Corps Volunteers, etc. Beside this, the permanent staff and our affiliated consultants working with ICLA have extensive management experience in big size projects from 2-15 Million USD$.

Founded in 2019 by Silvana Xheka, a distinguished market research professional with over two decades of experience, Insight Sage is a thriving consultancy based in Albania. Silvana's commitment to integrating insights and monitoring practices has shaped Insight Sage into a dynamic force in the realm of market intelligence.

The Institute for Activism and Social Change is comprised by a group of experts with experience in the field of human rights, activism, social protection and good governance.  The organization has on bouard professional and well known human rights experts, researchers, educators and psychologists who have been working for a long time in the field of sustainable developlement and democractic standards. IANS/IASC has applied to US Embassy, EU delegation, Terre des Hommes, Save the CHildren and Regional COuncil for Cooperation. IANS/IASC is member of the Albanian Coalition Justice for All

The Institute for Advanced Studies and Cooperation, established as a non-profit interdisciplinary research foundation, is committed to fostering high-level scientific endeavors while promoting collaboration across all spheres. Our mission extends to aiding institutions and private organizations in cultivating international relations, nurturing cross-cultural initiatives, and advancing financial and economic prosperity. Founded on June 22, 2022, by Gabriele Pao-Pei Andreoli and Arta Feta in Tirana, Albania, our institute operates under a three-member board of directors. With an annual budget of approximately 200,000 euros, largely comprising donations, we dedicate significant resources to fueling transformative initiatives such as the World Changers Summits at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences in Vatican City and the World Tech Conference in Dubai. These platforms serve as catalysts for global dialogue, innovation, and progress, positioning us at the forefront of positive change on an international scale.

Institute for Albanian Municipalities Organizational Profile The Institute for Albanian Municipalities is a civil society organization, with an interest in contributing to local, regional, and national progress and development, for good governance and decentralization through assistance, research, studies, and professional training, using legal and democratic means. The Institute for Albanian Municipalities is a continuation of the Association of Albanian Municipalities carrying the expertise and the experience of the Association with the same human resources and the same office infrastructure. Due to developments with the Associations of Municipalities in Albania, it became important to transform the Association into a spin off organization as the Institute for Albanian Municipalities. Therefore, the whole documentation provided will also refer to the documentation pertaining to Association of Albanian Municipalities. The Institute was established as such on 6 September 2022, and it was registered with the Tirana District Court with Decision no. 1778, date 20 December 2022. IAM has the status of a non-profit organization (center) with legal personality. Its ongoing efforts aim awareness of the structures and institutions of the central government to accelerate the process of decentralization and strengthening the role of municipalities in their governance role, providing continuous concrete results. 1 • • • • • • The Overall Support for the restructuring of administrative bodies according to the most sustainable and effective models, in accordance with international and functional standards for local governance bodies. Support for the creation of work networks in activities and interests between small units of local government. (Networks). Resolving legal and administrative conflicts. Support for local leadership. Increasing citizen participation in decision-making. Information system, openness and transparency of power and public consultations. Structure of IAM is as follows: • Board of Directors composed of founding members of the IAM, is the highest body of the Institute. • The Experts’ pool, composed of experts with experience in the structures of local government, economy and local development, infrastructure and urban development, social affairs and education, legal and administrative issues, local finances, agriculture and land use, administrative units. • Executive Staff composed of the Executive Director, appointed by the Board of Directors, Legal Officer, Finance Officer, and IT.

IDC was created under the name Book & Communication House in January 2000 with the help of Soros Foundation. It was created as a response to the critical need of Albanian society for an independent institution working for the dissemination of information and knowledge. Staff of IDC consists of 7 paid employees. The decisions are taken by the managing board: Aleko Minga, University of Tirana, Chairman. Diana Culi, Chairman of Albanian Women’s Forum; MP. Remzi Lani, Director of Albanian Media Institute. Piro Misha, Executive Director of IDC. Andi Bushati, Editor in chief of the weekly “Klan” The IDC budgetary resources available in a year are around 150,000 €. Its funding comes through various project related grants, through its publishing program, or other commercially oriented projects. Our main partners are Soros Foundation, US Embassy in Tirana, Balkan Trust for Democracy, etc.