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CALL FOR APLICATION Youth involvement in a constructive dialogue: Communist Past in Contemporary Western Balkan (YOU-WB) A project funded by Europe for Citizens Program Deadline: 28 February 2021 The Centre for Comparative and International Studies (CCIS), is implementing a project financed by Europe for Citizens Program – “Youth involvement in
The higher education sector is an area with high potential and relevance for the overall development of Albanian society and economy. For the pro-European development of the country, young academics, researchers, project managers, innovators, and students are of crucial importance. Thus, it is the main motivation for this consortium to
Effective communication is a vital tool for any business owner. Your success at getting your point across can be the difference between sealing a deal and missing out on a potential opportunity. You should be able to clearly explain company policies to customers and clients and answer their questions about
The evolving ICT landscape is offering women entrepreneurs new opportunities to strengthen their businesses and become more effective. Studies show that there are different tools such as mobile applications, online platforms and networks, online radio and podcasts, blogs, digital marketing, e -commerce and others that are helping women entrepreneurs to
The Elbasan region is very affected by the problems related to youth migration and informal employment in agriculture, the lack of professional training to increase productivity and the lack of safety and health conditions in the workplace. The economic crisis in neighboring countries (especially in Greece) during 2010-2011 has increased
Fiscal reforms, the Albanian Government approved the fiscal package by Law 179/2013, which as the main objective has maintaining the macroeconomic stability and continuation of structural reforms, in order to create the conditions necessary for the economy to operate in the path of potential growth. This fiscal policy is oriented
There is ample evidence about the potential of information and communication technologies (ICTs) such as mobile phones, computers, and the internet to support economic growth. ICT use by micro and small enterprises has led to improvements not only in business performance but also in living condition. ICT can be included
Support women to build their brand through social media online which is widely used by different target audiences and it also helps to network with like-minded women or role models that can support women in their early stages Our mentor Blerjana Bino
A very busy day! Photographs in action! The women artizans in Elbasan! The most beautiful pieces of handmade work selected for the on line platform of our project
Providing access to employment and better income opportunities are among the most effective ways to empower women. Yet, little has been done in Albania to address a persistent gender pay gap or improve women’s access to the labour market, entrepreneurship services and credit. Women’s average salary is almost 18 per