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. Among the findings and recommendations of the report, it emphasized the need for more transparency and a proactive approach by public institutions to information sharing,

During 7-17 May 2022, the National Resource Centre for Civil Society and Partners Albania organized for the first time the Week of Civil Society in Albania, a series of events and promotion space dedicated to the work and activity of civil society organizations and activists in the country. In line with the European Union's decision

The COVID 19 pandemic, like all over the world, had an unprecedented impact in the Western Balkan countries. The effects caused by the pandemic apart from adverse health affected all sectors, becoming so eminent in all dimensions such as social, economic and psychological, putting into test also the democratic institutions of this region. Under these

The legal service is part of the services of the National Resource Centre for Civil Society, managed by Partners Albania for Change and Development. As part of the Help-Desk service for NPOs and informal activist groups, the legal service includes: Legal information and education for NPOs Legal advice on the establishment, operation, legal and fiscal

In the coming three years, the National Resource Centre for Civil Society in Albania aims to continue to provide services to the sector and all relevant stakeholders, based on more enriched and diverse programs. Launched in 2019, the Centre is an initiative of Partners Albania for Change and Development, which is implemented in partnership with

The year 2020 and 2021 were difficult years for the Civil Society sector, as it was for all other sectors of the economy and society, due to Covid-19 pandemic implications and restrictions. Even under these restraints either physical, or financial the Civil Society sector took all the necessary efforts in order to fulfill its functions

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