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On 23–24 June 2026, the first regional training for municipal councillors was held in Tirana, bringing together representatives from the municipalities of Tirana, Durrës, Shijak, Krujë, Kamëz, Vorë, Kavajë, Dibër, Bulqizë, Mat, and Klos. Delivered by CCIS trainers Lorena Totoni and Eneida Marku, the training focused on strengthening the role
Across Europe, democratic participation is being reshaped by new political, social and digital realities. Young people are directly affected, yet their voices are still too often treated as secondary. On 17 June 2026, we are officially opening the #ENGAGEUROPE Youth & Democracy Forum in #Tirana, marking the public launch of #ENGAGEUROPE, and bringing together
CCIS së bashku me 29 organizata të tjera të shoqërisë civile, i bëjnë thirrje Kuvendit të Shqipërisë të sigurojë që zbatimi i procedurës së përshpejtuar për legjislacionin e integrimit europian të shoqërohet me garanci të qarta për ushtrimin e mbikëqyrjes parlamentare, transparencës, konsultimit publik dhe cilësisë së procesit ligjbërës. Konsultimi
EDUFAIR | Strengthening AI Capacity in Higher Education As the Quality Assurance, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) partner of the EDUFAIR Erasmus+ Project, the Center for Comparative and International Studies (CCIS) is committed to ensuring that project activities deliver measurable results, institutional impact, and sustainable change across higher education institutions
Are you motivated, curious, and ready to actively engage in civic and EU-related issues while shaping your vision for the future of Europe? CCIS is pleased to share the open call to join the #ENGAGEUROPE Community – Mobilising Citizens for the Future of European Democracy through Data-driven Advocacy, Engagement, and Mobility!Through transnational exchanges,
A very productive and forward-looking meeting was held between Luarasi University and the Center for Comparative and International Studies at the premises of Luarasi University, focusing on one of the key deliverables of the project “Transformative Educational Strategies: Fostering Inclusion and Shared Values in Juvenile Justice through Dynamic Correctional Pedagogy
Training of Trainers për Kurrikulën mbi Shërbimet Publike dhe Mbikëqyrjen nga Këshillat Bashkiakë Më 26–27 mars 2026, ekspertët e Qendrës për Studime Krahasuese dhe Ndërkombëtare (CCIS) zhvilluan Training of Trainers (ToT) për kurrikulën nr. 3 me temë: “Politikat, instrumentet (entet/ndërmarrjet) për shërbimet publike dhe mbikëqyrja nga këshilli e performancës dhe
Youth participation is a term that appears in almost every policy document concerning young people in the Western Balkans. Yet, the gap between stated commitment and meaningful practice has become one of the defining frustrations for a generation increasingly disillusioned with democratic institutions. The project “A Cross Regional Predictive Model for
We are proud to present the 2025 Annual Report of CCIS, a year defined by growth, impactful partnerships, and meaningful change across the region. As a dynamic and forward-looking think tank, CCIS continued to strengthen international cooperation, applying global expertise to inform decision-making and support sustainable-development. Throughout 2025, our work
We are excited to announce a new project, ENGAGEUROPE – Mobilising Citizens for the Future of European Democracy through Data-driven Advocacy, Engagement, and Mobility, where CCIS is a partner. In a time when democratic participation and trust in institutions are increasingly challenged across Europe, ENGAGEUROPE brings together civil society and