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On 30–31 January 2025, young participants from Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Italy gathered in Skopje for the Leadership in Action workshop, implemented within the Youth Observer Model – A Cross Regional Predictive Model for Youth Policy Shaping project. The workshop was designed to strengthen participants’ leadership capacities by combining
Empowering young people to become active contributors to policymaking and democratic governance. The “Leadership in Action” training brought together participants for two days of interactive learning focused on leadership, governance, decision-making, public participation, and advocacy. Through practical sessions, collaborative discussions, and study visits to key institutions, participants strengthened their leadership
We are proud that CCIS – Center for Comparative and International Studies is a key partner in this transformative project, contributing expertise in digital transformation and responsible AI! A huge thanks to all partners and participants for supporting this groundbreaking project funded by Erasmus+! Stay tuned for updates from CCIS
We are excited to announce the start of our latest initiative, “Fostering Trust and Utilization in Albania’s Data Landscape,” supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Albania. This project focuses on strengthening trust in and the use of statistical data by non-state actors, including businesses, media, civil society, and academia.
The CCIS team is proud to attend the Kick-off Meeting of the Erasmus+ CBHE-funded CORE-ED Academy project, hosted by Universiteti Luarasi in Tirana, Albania. This transformative initiative, funded by the EU, focuses on fostering inclusion and shared values in juvenile justice through innovative correctional pedagogy and the professional development of
CCIS is pleased to present a new contribution to the Youth Observers Blog Series, featuring the perspectives of young researchers and professionals on emerging public policy challenges. In “Empowering Albanian Youth: Digital Rights in the AI Era,” Alis Ahmetaj explores the importance of strengthening digital literacy, promoting digital rights, and
CCIS is pleased to present a new contribution to the Youth Observers Blog Series, highlighting the perspectives of young professionals on key public policy challenges. In her latest article, “The Silent Shout of Rural Youth: Public Institutions Have Failed to Listen Again,” Alba Tema explores the opportunities and challenges facing
Prepared by: Nea Xhindi Ms. Nea Xhindi, a student at Clemson University College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Science, USA, and a fellow at the Center for Comparative and International Studies (CCIS) in Albania, contributed to the Erasmus+ CBHE “DIGITCRESHE“; project, funded by the EU. This article, authored as part