The Code of Standards introduces a self-regulatory mechanism for the sector, aiming to improve the work effectiveness of non-profit organizations, good governance, transparency and accountability. It is a set of principles and commitments on how organizations operate, how they are governed, how they manage resources, how they are transparent and accountable to all stakeholders, how

The Monitoring Matrix on Enabling Environment for Civil Society Development, Country Report for Albania presents the findings from the monitoring of practical and legal framework for the development of civil society. This is the 8th consecutive report issued in Albania. It is part of a series of country reports covering 7 countries in the Western Balkans

Albania has now made another step closer towards EU Integration aspirations, while opening the accession negotiations in March 2020 and getting prepared for organizing the First Intergovernmental Conference between EU and Albania. Based in such important momentum of Albania, is essential that all the actors of the society whether public institutions (central and local level),

Throughout the three decades of non-profit sector activity, diversification and financial sustainability has been and continues to be one of the main challenges for non-profit organizations (NPOs). Many organizations in the country are based on donor’s project funds, mainly international donors. State support and funding over the years, both financial and non-financial, remain low. Partners

Following the National Conference of Civil Society, held on December 4, 2020, the Conference Summary Document with the main discussions and recommendations. The Conference brought together, in a virtual meeting, about 135 representatives from civil society organizations, networks and activists, as well as representatives from the donor community and international organizations in the country, to discuss

The Monitoring Matrix on Enabling Environment for Civil Society Development, Country Report for Albania presents the findings from the monitoring of practical and legal framework for the development of civil society. This is the 7th consecutive report issued in Albania. It is part of a series of country reports covering 7 countries in the Western Balkans

The emergency situation of Covid-19 brought a series of uncertainties for the non-for-profit sector. Partners Albania and National Resource Centre for Civil Society in Albania launched a quick assessment of the situation of CSOs, along with a public appeal to the donor community in the country to react to the situation with more flexibility and

The strengthening of civil society organizations’ (CSO) networks is an important element of the development of civil society in Albania. The purpose of this study is to provide a mapping of CSO Networks and to assess the networks capacities and the needs to further support the development and ongoing work of networks, coalitions and active

This assessment was conducted by the National Resource Centre for Civil Society in Albania, a platform for civil society in support of strengthening its capacity, policy dialogue and advocacy efforts for an enabling environment. The purpose of the assessment is to identify the organizational capacities of the sector at national level, the needs and challenges

The Monitoring Matrix on Enabling Environment for Civil Society Development, Country Report for Albania presents the findings from the monitoring of practical and legal framework for the development of civil society, around three areas – each divided by sub-areas: (1) Basic Legal Guarantees of Freedoms; (2) Framework for CSOs’ Financial Viability and Sustainability; (3) Government –