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One of our national research focus group: Discussing digital rights and how youth in Albania understands and percieves them.

We at CCIS are happy to testify how young people are informed about most of their digital rights. Yet, they are willing to explore and get more engaged. Stay tuned for the full report and in the meantime fill in the survey as well.

Link: https://forms.gle/XXJnqGE6gPPnrqTR7

“Youth Participation in Digital Democracy: From Digital Skills to Digital Rights of Youth with Fewer Opportunities in the Western Balkans” #EYDR will engage, connect and empower young people in the digital world, through developing their digital skills and raising awareness about their digital rights with an approach that balances protection and participation so they can fully participate in the digital democracy.

#EYDR is led by @scidev.center in partnership with:
Beogradski centar za ljudska prava|BCHR
Asociación Youropia
CCIS
ESN Tirana
Agjencia Kombëtare e Rinisë AKR
UZOR
SHARE Foundation

EYDR is funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the Europian Union.

The U2SID Project CCIS project team had the opportunity to participate in the International Workshop “Promoting and Facilitating Collaborative Virtual International Learning in the Western Balkans’ Higher Education Institutions” organized by Università del Salento, Lecce, Italy from July 3-5, 2025.

This event was held within the framework of the COWEB Erasmus+ CBHE EU-funded project- coordinated by Epoka University, which aims to build capacities in the Western Balkan Higher Education Institutions by implementing strategies that promote digital transformation in education. The U2SID project- coordinated by University of Shkodra aligns with this goal by fostering inclusive digital transformation through increased collaboration between universities and other stakeholders, including businesses, policymakers, civil society, and the media.

The U2SID project supports the development and uptake of digital skills to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive digital transformation. This workshop provided a valuable opportunity for CCIS as U2SID partner to share and disseminate the U2SID project experience with colleagues from the COWEB project-both of which are Erasmus EU-funded initiatives.

This dissemination activity aligns with one of U2SID’s objectives: to raise awareness about the importance of inclusive digitalization. Engaging in such international collaborations enhances our collective efforts to make digital advancements accessible to all sectors of society.

Become a Youth Observer-Lead the Change in Your Community!

Call for Application for youngsters from Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Italy
to be part of the Project No. 101131525 – Y-O MODEL ERASMUS-YOUTH-2023-CB

A cross regional predictive model for youth policy shaping – Youth Observers.

Are you a young individual passionate about making a difference in your community and influencing youth policies?
We invite you to apply to be part of an innovative project aimed at shaping youth engagement in politics and society!

Project Overview:
The project “A Cross Regional Predictive Model for Youth Policy Shaping – Youth Observers” is a 24-month initiative aiming to create a new model for youth engagement in politics and society named “Y-Os” (Youth Observers). This project includes participants from Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Italy, encouraging policy dialogue, cooperation, networking, and the exchange of best practices. It aims to raise the capacities of youth and promote strategic cooperation between youth organizations across these regions.

Project Objectives:
• Introduce “Youth Observers” (Y-Os) as an innovative way for youth policy engagement.
• Encourage stronger regional youth cooperation by identifying and connecting issues based on the EU Youth strategy.
• Promote policy dialogue and cooperation among youth organizations.
• Enhance networking and exchange of best practices.
• Raise the capacities of youth to participate effectively in policy shaping.

Coordinating Organization:
Mesdheu Center (MC-Albania)
Partner Organizations:
Qendra Shkence dhe Inovacion per Zhvillim (SCiDEV), Albania
Center for Change Management (CCM), North Macedonia
Qendra per Studime Krahasuese dhe Nderkombetare (QSKN/CCIS), Albania
Institute for Development Policies (INDEP), Kosovo
EURelations GEIE, Italy

Eligibility:
– Youth aged between 19-30 years from Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Italy.
– Passionate about youth engagement, politics, and societal issues.
– Committed to participating in all project activities, including seminars, study visits, training sessions, and the final conference.

Activities:
• Youth Observer Groups and Participants:
• Establish 4 Youth Observer Groups (Y-Os), one in each partner country.
• Select 15 youth per Y-O, per country, around August 2024.
• Seminars and Study Visits
• Youth two-day seminars (blended format: online and in-person) and study visits with 5 participants from each partner country:
Y-O’s two-day seminar and study visit in Macedonia, around January 2025 (25 participants in-person + online).
Y-O’s two-day seminar in Kosovo around August 2024 (25 participants in-person + online).
• Y-O’s two-day seminar in Italy, around May 2025 (25 participants in-person + online).
• Training and Documentation
• Hold 4 online meetings to discuss policy papers internally, around January 2026.
• Organize 4 policy round tables as policy dialogue, one in each partner country.
• Design 4 policy papers, one per partner country, within September 2024.
• Finalize a regional Policy Paper titled “Mapping youth issues in engagement in policy dialogue,” one for each partner country, around January 2026.

Final Event:
Organize a final project conference in Tirana, around February 2026.

Application Process:
To apply, please submit the Applications to: Email/Link
Deadline for Applications: 1-21 July 2024
For more information, please contact: [email protected]