CCIS Research & Publications Archive

Great news from CCIS! We’re proud to support the design and finalization of the Digital Transformation Challenge (DTC) Manual as part of the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education Project, U2SID Project University to Society Collaborations for Inclusive Digital Transformation in the Western Balkans. Through the U2SID project, partners are

On October 31, 2024, the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) held a seminar to present the final results of the 2023 Population and Housing Census at the district and municipal levels. This event, hosted at Hotel Tirana, brought together key figures including Mr. Arbjan Mazniku, Minister of State for Local Governance,

Spotlight on the Digitcreshe Erasmus+ Project: CCIS Workshop on Bridging the Skills Gap in Albania’s Cultural and Creative Sectors The Cultural and Creative Sectors (CCS) in Albania and the Western Balkans face a significant challenge: a shortage of qualified professionals due to a gap between educational programs and industry requirements.

On 24th October, SCiDEV and UZOR hosted a blended event to disseminate the findings of Mapping of Youth Participation in Digital Democracy in Albania and in Montenegro, with the participation of representatives from public institutions, youth and civil society organizations. The event was moderated by Ms. Nevila Xhindi (CCIS) and

On October 10th, CCIS hosted the EU-validated event “CCIS Erasmus+ Success Stories: Networking for Sustainable Growth” as part of #ErasmusDays! We showcased our impactful Erasmus+ partnerships across Albania, Europe, and the Western Balkans, highlighting our work in fostering regional development, youth engagement, and educational transformation. Key updates included: U2SID Project

The Center for Comparative and International Studies (CCIS) is pleased to announce the launch of the Youth Observer Model – A Cross Regional Predictive Model for Youth Policy Shaping, an initiative that brings together young people from Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Italy to strengthen youth participation in public policymaking

Youth participation in digital activism is on the rise! CCIS Center partnering #EYDR project! Read the full op-ed by Kristel Hasani and learn more about current trends and future opportunities: https://bit.ly/4dZFF7c . The op-ed is written in the framework of the #EYDR project “Youth Participation in Digital Democracy: From Digital

Yesterday, on 27 August 2024, our CCIS team had the fantastic opportunity to participate in the online workshop “Environment for Non-Environmental CSOs,” organized for youth CSOs from the WBT region. Huge thanks to everyone who joined and shared their experiences, ideas, and challenges! Special thank you to Mr. Toni Vidan

At CCIS, it’s part of our mission to honor the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Totalitarian Regimes. We’ve already implemented two important youth projects on this topic, co-funded by the former European Commission’s Europe for Citizens program, which is now part of the CERV Remembrance program. Additionally, same

On this International Youth Day, CCIS proudly celebrates the vital role that young people play in driving digital innovation and shaping a sustainable future. This year’s theme, “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,” highlights the power of youth in developing technology to address global challenges. At