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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
Exciting News from The Y-O Model Project! We are happy to announce the kick-off of activities for The Y-O Model Project, a groundbreaking initiative bringing together young leaders from Albania, Macedonia, Kosovo, and Italy to reshape youth engagement in politics and society. Under the leadership of the Mesdheu Center (MC),
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
Deadline extended!!! We are looking for 15 young people from each country: Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Italy aged 19-30, to join 4 youth observation groups, contribute to 4 national policy papers, and collaborate on 1 regional policy paper. If you are passionate about youth engagement and policy shaping, apply