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The preliminary report of the monitoring of legal framework of May 14, 2023 local elections
The preliminary report of the monitoring of the legal framework and the situation of its implementation in the May 14, 2023 local elections, drawn up by the Academy of Political Studies (ASP) in cooperation with the Institute of Political Studies (ISP), is published. Some key assessments of the report are: The country is heading to the local elections with the same problems encountered in the last elections and not addressed by the Assembly and political parties.
The annual report of the Energy Community presented to the Green Parliamentary Group
The annual report of the Secretariat of the Energy Community on the progress of our country in the implementation of reforms in the energy sector, was presented for the first time in a wide meeting with the participation of the deputies of the Green Group of the Parliament of Albania.
School of Political Studies launches the open call for application 2023
The Academy of Political Studies opens the call for applications for the Council of Europe program "Albanian School of Political Studies" 2023. The deadline for submitting the application is on February 13, at 16:00. The information is outlined in more details here below.
Civic actors submit recommendations to the CEC for limiting state resources in local elections
The Academy of Political Studies together with a group of civil society organizations initiated a meeting with the State Commissioner of Elections, Mr. Ilirjan Celibashi, with a focus on the election process for local government bodies on May 14, 2023. A joint document with recommendations on the improvement of the sub-legal framework and its implementation by the CEC on misuse of state resources, financing of political parties during the election campaign and equal access of male and female candidates to party finances, verification of mayoral candidates and the municipal council, was drafted on this occasion as an opportunity to improve the problems encountered in the past elections.
ASP support the career development of young people in Albania
The Academy of Political Studies started the implementation of a new project supporting the career development of young people and discouraging them from leaving Albania. Orienting the start of a professional career as well as thanks to mentoring by ASP alumni, professionals of various profiles in administration, business and civil society, the aim is to create the right environment for young people to build their careers in their homeland after completing their studies.
Kick-off event presents the energy consumption and awareness of local actors in Kurbin and Suhareka
The kick-off event of the project “Pathway towards an efficient use of local natural resources” took place on December 14, 2022 in Kurbin. The purpose of this activity was to present the project objectives and also the findings of the survey conducted over the last 3 months in the municipalities of Kurbin and Suhareka with the aim of assessing the situation of energy consumption as well as the awareness of the actors different on "green transformation".
APS participate with green MPs at the EnC Parliamentary Plenium
On 5-6 December 2022, APS coordinated the participation of the representatives of the Green Group of the Parliament of Albania at the workshop of the Parliamentary Plenum of the Energy Community in Vienna. The delegation was composed by MPs Arben Pellumbi (Chair), Helidon Bushati (Deputy Chair), Eduard Shalsi (Deputy Chair) and Lefter Geshtenja (member of GPG), Ms. Xhilda Pinci, adviser of the Parliamentary Committee and the director of the APS, Erjon Tase.
Media and consumer rights, the topic of module 8 of the Consumer School
On November 18-19, 2022, module 8 of the School for Consumer Protection and European Integration took place, with the main theme "Consumer rights within traditional and online media". The training is a component of the project "From Information to Action - Empowering Organizations on Consumer Protection
Media and the consumer rights at the focus of the 8th module of the School of Consumers
On November 18-19, 2022, took place the module 8 of the School for Consumer Protection and European Integration, with the main topic "Consumer rights within traditional and online media".
Invitation for tender - Extended - Call for two experts to prepare the Action Plan on Energy Efficiency in Kurbin
The Academy of Political Studies (ASP), intends to award a service contract for “Two expert to prepare the Action Plan on Energy Efficiency in Kurbin. The extended deadline for submission of applications is 13.01.2023
