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✨ Për pak javë, i afrohemi 8 Marsit – një ditë që simbolizon fuqinë, përkushtimin dhe transformimin që gratë dhe vajzat sjellin në shoqërinë tonë. Ndiqni mesazhin e Drejtorit Ekzekutiv të QSKN, Enis Sokoli, i cili sot hap këtë nismë të rëndësishme për të promovuar vajzat e stafit dhe bashkëpunëtoret
On 30–31 January 2025, young participants from Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Italy gathered in Skopje for the Leadership in Action workshop, implemented within the Youth Observer Model – A Cross Regional Predictive Model for Youth Policy Shaping project. The workshop was designed to strengthen participants’ leadership capacities by combining
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
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
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.
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
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
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
On 13 December 2024, the #CCIS team welcomed the newly selected Youth Policy Observers (Y-Os) as part of the Youth Observer Model project. Bringing together young representatives from academia, civil society, media, the private sector, and youth and political organizations, the meeting marked the beginning of a collaborative journey aimed at strengthening
A vital platform for thought and discussion on the socio-economic development of the northern Albanian region! Hosted by the Universiteti Shkodrës Luigj Gurakuqi and Bashkia Shkodër, this international seminar brought together over 80 researchers and experts from Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Europe to present studies on Shkodra’s rich cultural heritage