Strengthening Trust in Data: CCIS Roundtable at Fan S. Noli University, Korça

The Center for Comparative and International Studies (CCIS) is actively implementing the “Fostering Trust and Utilization in Albania’s Data Landscape” project, a 10-month initiative supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Albania. This project aims to enhance trust in and utilization of statistical data in Albania by engaging four key non-state stakeholders: civil society, media, business, and universities.

After an intensive research and development phase in January and February 2025, CCIS experts have finalized a comprehensive questionnaire designed to assess perspectives on data use and accessibility, with tailored questions for each stakeholder group.

On February 27, 2025, the CCIS team, alongside project experts, traveled to Fan S. Noli University in Korça to hold a roundtable discussion with faculty members and students. This session introduced the project’s goals and encouraged participants to engage in the national survey on Trust and Utilization in Albania’s Data Landscape, with a specific focus on universities.

This marks the first of a series of consultative roundtables that CCIS will organize with businesses, media representatives, and civil society actors in the coming weeks to ensure broad and meaningful participation in the study.

Stay tuned as we continue working to bridge data gaps, strengthen trust, and promote evidence-based decision-making in Albania!

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