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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
Deadline Extended! The Center for Comparative and International Studies (CCIS) invites young people to apply to become part of the Youth Observer Model – A Cross Regional Predictive Model for Youth Policy Shaping project. We are looking for 15 young participants from each partner country — Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia,
One of our national research focus group: Discussing digital rights and how youth in Albania understands and percieves them. We at CCIS are happy to testify how young people are informed about most of their digital rights. Yet, they are willing to explore and get more engaged. Stay tuned
Our expert, Msc. Enis Sokoli from CCIS, participated in a Short-Term Scientific Mission (STSM) in Porto, Portugal. This mission aimed to foster collaboration between civil society and the industry sector under the COST Action on Intergovernmental Coordination from Local to European Governance CA 20123. Mr. Sokoli and SME Prodigy Proper
The CCIS project team is highly proactive in promoting and disseminating the impactful work done as a one of the partners in implementing Erasmus+ projects. Recently, thanks to the invitation of prof Valentina D. Ndou the team participated in the International Workshop “Promoting and Facilitating Collaborative Virtual International Learning in
The U2SID Project CCIS project team had the opportunity to participate in the International Workshop “Promoting and Facilitating Collaborative Virtual International Learning in the Western Balkans’ Higher Education Institutions” organized by Università del Salento, Lecce, Italy from July 3-5, 2025. This event was held within the framework of the