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At the Center for Comparative and International Studies (CCIS), we believe that data is more than numbers. It is a public good, a foundation for trust, and a powerful instrument for informed decisions and sustainable development. On this World Statistics Day, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting data literacy, reliable
Connecting #research with policy starts with understanding how decisions are made. On 8 October 2026, Ana Ismailaja represented the Center for Comparative and International Studies (CCIS Albania) at the #COST training “Understanding EU decision-making processes – how to advocate your interest.” The training explored the roles and competences of EU
How can young citizens turn community concerns into meaningful political change? As part of the international project #ENGAGEUROPE, young citizens, student activists, and volunteers took part in a three-session online educational series exploring how data-driven #advocacy can strengthen civic participation and influence #policymaking. Led by Marinella M., participants explored campaign
Apply for the two-day online Advocacy Lab on 28 and 29 September, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, and explore practical tools for advocacy, citizen engagement and driving social change. How do we identify a problem we want to address? How can we better understand the experiences of people affected by
EDUFAIR entered higher education in Albania and Kosovo the way AI usually does: through students, academics and administrators experimenting with new tools, often faster than institutions could build the policies to guide them. CCIS Albania, EDUFAIR’s partner for Quality Assurance and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, reflects on what has changed
Recent findings from the EDUFAIR WP2 Training Programme show encouraging signs of impact across participating higher education institutions. More than 92% of participants considered the training relevant or highly relevant to their professional role, while 88% reported a high level of confidence in applying AI after the training. Participants also
What happens when democratic standards are strong on paper, but experienced differently in everyday life? Across four ENGAGEUROPE training sessions, 115 young people from EU Member States and the Western Balkans reflected on EU values, enlargement, rule of law and digital governance, and on the gap between formal alignment and
As EDUFAIR moves into its final phase, universities across Albania and Kosovo are consolidating what they’ve learned about integrating Artificial Intelligence into teaching, learning, and research, from institutional strategies to ethical guidelines and staff training. Mapo.al recently featured this journey, highlighting the project’s journey so far: from study visits and
As Albania advances on its European integration path, the quality, transparency, and accessibility of official statistics become increasingly important. Reliable data are not merely a technical requirement under Chapter 18 – Statistics; they are the foundation for informed policymaking, public accountability, and better public services. The Center for Comparative and International Studies
ENGAGEUROPE is opening applications for an online Capacity-Building Training on EU Policies, Democratic Engagement and Digital Governance, aimed at young people, junior professionals and civil society activists from CERV eligible countries. Participants will explore EU values and institutions, how enlargement policy has evolved, and how the digital sphere is governed