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First national course of the ASPS - Pogradec 2013
The first national course of the Albanian School of Political Studies named "Political Parties and elections" took place in Pogradec from 22-24 February 2013. About 22 participants actively learned and shared theories and experiences with particular focus on the developments in Albania over the last 20 years.
Diploma ceremony of 2012 academic year
The Albanian School of Political Studies (ASPS) handed over diplomas to a new group of students on a graduation ceremony that took place today at Tirana International Hotel. Thirty three students received their diplomas upon successful completion of a one-year period of study. Present at this event were President H.E.Mr. Bujar Nishani, the Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mrs. Gabriella Battaini-Dragoni and the Deputy Swiss Ambassador, Mr. John Ruhoff. The special guests together with ASPS management issued diplomas, congratulated the new graduates and expressed their willingness to continue supporting the school.
Applications for the Political School -Year 2013
The Albanian School of Political Studies has launched the call for applicants for 2013. The Albanian School of Political Studies is a Council of Europe project, with co-financing from the Swiss Cooperation, aiming to help young leaders in political, administrative, legal, economic, social and cultural sectors prepare for their duties. Through dialogue and interactive learning, the School will deal the whole scope of challenges to our societies, as well as it will help to create links between new generations of leaders in their own countries as well as across borders.
Fourth training for LGUs on sustainable development
The fourth training of local authorities on "Sustainable development and strategic planing" was held on 29-30 June 2012 in Durres and was attended by 20 local elected representatives and members of local administrations of Tirana, Durres, Lezha, Kamza, Burrel, Vau Deja Bazaar, Berat, Kavaja, Shijak, Lushnjės, Himare.
ASPS training course on
On 29-30 June, the ASPS organized in co-operation with the Training Institute of Public Administration (TIPA) its fourth training courses for representatives of Local Government Units (LGUs) of Albania. The course was held in Durres and was attended by 20 local elected representatives and members of municipal administrations from Tirana, Durres, Lezha, Kamza, Burrel, Vau i Dejes, Permet, Berat, Kavaja, Shijak, Lushnja, Himara
ASPS national course on
Due to the paramount importance to both country and region?s development perspectives the study of European integration issues has become central at the Albanian School of Political Studies. The aim of the 4th course was to enhance the knowledge and the understanding of the programme participants on the European integration process and the EU enlargement as its inherent part.
ASPS national course on "Governance, Policies and Models of Development for a Sustainable Democracy" - Sarande 2012
On 25-26 May, the national course of ASPS on Governance, Policies and Models of Development for a Sustainable Democracy was organised in Sarande. The aim of this course was to generate a debate through which the participants would analyse the link between good governance models applied in economic development policies and democracy in the context of interdependent economies and globalization.
Training course for local authorities on EU financial instruments
On 18-19 May, the ASPS organized in co-operation with the Training Institute of Public Administration (TIPA) its third training courses for representatives of Local Government Units (LGUs) of Albania. The course was held in Durres and was attended by 20 local elected representatives and members of municipal administrations from Tirana, Durres, Lezha, Kamza, Burrel, Vau i Dejes, Permet, Berat, Kavaja, Shijak, Lushnja, Himara
APS organize the roundtable on Energy Efficiency legislation in Albania
The new draft of Energy Efficiency has gathered at a roundtable in Tirana International Hotel, members of Parliament, heads of institutions, sector experts and representatives of civil society. The event was organized by the Academy of Political Studies, with contributions of GIZ Albania, in frame of the regional initiative "Public Dialogue on Sustainable Energy use in Eastern Europe."
Training for local authorities on staff management and conflicts resolution
The second course of training for LGUs representatives took place in Durres on February 24-25th 2012. The training, was attended by local elected representatives and municipal administration from: Tirana, Kamza, Burrel, Vau i Dejes, Permet, Kukes, Kavaja, Shijak, Himara Pogradec.
