CCIS Research & Publications Archive

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Leadership in Action | Youth Observers

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

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Kicking-off the Erasmus+ EDUFAIR Project!

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

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CCIS Launches an Innovative Project on Statistics and Governance!

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.

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Kick-Off for CORE-ED Academy!

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

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CCIS Youth Observers Blog Series – Alis Ahmetaj

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

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CCIS Youth Observers Blog Series – Alba Tema

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

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CCIS’ greetings!

As we celebrate the holiday season and prepare to welcome 2025, the CCIS Team extends our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a heartfelt thank you to all our collaborators, partners, and donors. Your support has made 2024 a truly remarkable year! Together, we’ve achieved significant milestones and built

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Info Session for EYDR Youth Digital Democracy Accelerator Program

On December 13, 2024, CCIS hosted an engaging info session at its offices with a select group of young individuals actively involved in public life in Albania. Together with Scidev, we introduced the EYDR Youth Digital Democracy Accelerator Programme, now open for applications for youth from Albania and Montenegro!This 9-month

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CCIS Youth Observers Blog Series – Sindi Myrta

The CCIS Youth Observers Blog Series continues with a new contribution exploring one of the most important challenges facing education systems today. In “Fighting Corruption in Education: A Student’s Perspective on Change in Albania,” Sindi Myrta, Assistant Researcher at CCIS and a Software Engineering student at the European University of

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