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Call for two experts for Preparation of a Manual on Procuring EE at local level
The Academy of Political Studies (ASP), on behalf of Project: Pathway towards an efficient use of local natural resources, Contract number: 2022/432-719 intends to award a service contract for Two experts for Preparation of a Manual on Procuring EE at local level - step by step Guide (BL 5.2.8), with reference number ASP-8.
Analysis of the legal framework for the mandate and oath of the elected mayor of Himarw municipality
This paper presents a detailed analysis of the criminal process against the elected mayor of Himarė Municipality, Mr. Dionisios Alfred Beleri and the national legislation and European jurisprudence regulating his oath under conditions of deprivation of liberty.
Report on the implementation of use of state resources in local elections of May 14, 2023
The local elections of May 14, 2023 did not bring improvement in the implementation of the provisions for the use of state resources and in some aspects were a step back from the criteria established in the previous elections. This assessment is part of the final monitoring report developed by the Academy of Political Studies in collaboration with the Institute for Political Studies.
Diploma ceremony of Trusted Flaggers Academy
About 15 young professionals graduated today after completing the Academy of Trusted Flagger's three-month training cycle on reporting materials containing hate speech and incitement to violent extremism on online platforms. The event also served to announce the winner of the Best Reporter competition. Ms. Liridona Hoxhaj, with an education in the security profile in the field of religious studies, was declared the winner of the competition with 137 reports of ilegal materials
The Green Albanian MPs part at the European Mobility Week actions
Members of the Green Group near the Parliament of Albania joined the awareness activities of the European Mobility Week, the main promotional event of the European Union for promoting sustainable urban mobility. As a concrete action, parliamentarians and staff of the Assembly were provided with three electric scooters for their daily commuting, as a means that reduces pollution and traffic congestion.
The Summer School for Integrity and Ethics in Political Parties
About 20 representatives of the main parties in the country participated in the Summer School for Integrity and Ethics in Political Parties, which took place from August 24-26, 2023 in Pogradec. This school was organized by the Academy of Political Studies with the support of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy and the British Embassy.
The director of the ASP met the new head of the Council of Europe Office in Tirana
The new head of the Council of Europe Office in Tirana, Mrs. Giulia Re hosted the director of the Academy of Political Studies, Erjon Tase, in an introductory meeting. Returned to Albania after a previous professional experience in international organizations, Ms. Re is familiar with developments in Albania and the country's development programs.
The Green Parliamentary Group held an informing session on transport policies
The Green Group of the Assembly of Albania held an informative session on "Green public transport - European policies and necessary incentives in Albania". The expert presentations brought the best local and foreign experience and studies, offering concrete recommendations for legal initiatives that can be undertaken by the MPs.
Students trained on labor market orientation
Training sessions on labor market orientation are taking place during the months of May-June with students of public and private universities in Tirana, Durrės, Vlora, Shkodėr, Elbasan, Korēė and Gjirokastėr. Up to 70 students and young people who have just entered the labor market will be mentored in the following months by ASP alumni
ASP presents the monitoring of elements of violent extremism circulating on online platforms (2022)
The Academy of Political Studies in collaboration with the National Authority for Electronic Certification and Cyber Security presented the findings of the monitoring of elements of violent extremism circulating on online platforms (2022) at a round table with key institutional actors and sector experts.
