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Integrated MEL Modules – Theoretical Framework for Monitoring and Evaluation of Public Policies with a Focus on Rule of Law Reforms, Third Edition, 10 April 2025

On April 10, 2025, the first module of the third edition of the Integrated Modules for MEL (Monitoring and Evaluation of Rule of Law Policies) was held. The session gave participants the opportunity to share their experiences, areas of interest, and expectations for the program. It began with introductions and a discussion about forming working […]

Info – Session – Civil Society in Action: Monitoring Fundamental Reforms in the Context of European Integration, 04 April 2025

In the next Info Session, organized by the European Movement in Albania (EMA) in Tirana on April 4, 2025, the focus of the meeting, which brought together civil society actors, field experts, legal professionals, and representatives of the academic community, was centered on the role that civil society should play in monitoring fundamental reforms at […]

National Resource Center for Civil Society in Albania: NPO Academy Lectures on EU Integration by EMA

Under the project National Resource Center for Civil Society in Albania, implemented by Partners in Albania for Change and Development in partnership with European Movement in Albania, EMA and its experts are contributing with one lecture on EU integration and role of Civil Society for each academic year of Non-Profit Organizations Academy. In this regard […]

Integrated MEL Modules – Analysis and Reporting of Monitoring and Evaluation Results, Second Edition, 11 March 2025

On March 11, 2025, the Third Module of the Second Edition of the Integrated MEL Modules Programme was held as part of the broader efforts to strengthen Rule of Law policies in Albania. This session placed particular emphasis on how to effectively analyse and report findings and outcomes from Monitoring and Evaluation processes. Training expert […]

Working Group for Chapter 23 – Institutional Coordination, Civil Society Engagement, and Their Contribution to the Chapter 23 Negotiation Process, 06 March 2025

The next roundtable on Chapter 23 offered a deeper look at the latest developments in the process of negotiations and on the ongoing efforts towards the preparation of the second Rule of Law Report. The meeting, as part of the Partnership Platform for European Integration (PPIE) and the National Convention for European Integration (NCEI), was […]

Cluster 6 – External Relations

Cluster 6 covers several important aspects of foreign policy, including Albania’s alignment with EU policies on international relations, trade, and diplomatic affairs. As part of its EU accession process, Albania must ensure its foreign policy and practices align with the EU’s principles and strategies, including the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP). This includes […]

Integrated MEL Modules – Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning in the context of public policies, 25 February 2025

On February 25, 2025, the second module “Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning in the context of public policies” of Integrated Modules MEL, led by Mimoza Agolli, an expert on MEL. This workshop had a combination of theory and practice as well as teamwork where participants were divided in groups and encouraged to work together on a […]

Panel Discussion: Aiming Higher: Overcoming Challenges on the Road to EU Enlargement, 06 February 2025, Brussels

On 6 February 2025, in the premises of the European Parliament in Brussels, a panel discussion was organized among European Movement International, European Movement in Albania, and European Movement in Serbia. The event addressed the priorities and challenges for the next wave of enlargement and the work that the EU needs to carry out, with […]

Advocacy Meetings in Brussels for Civil Society in Albania, 5 – 6 February 2025

During a two-day visit to Brussels (February 5-6, 2025), EMA, along with colleagues and partners from civil society, held a series of meetings with Albania’s Permanent Mission to the EU, representatives of key European Union institutions, and partners from civil society organizations engaged in the EU integration process. These discussions focused on Albania’s negotiation process, […]

Book of Recommendations of National Convention for European Integration 2023-2024

This book of recommendations provides a general overview of several key chapters of Cluster 1 – Fundamentals of EU acquis in the context of Albania’s negotiation process for EU membership, with the main focus on Chapter 5 – Public Procurement; Chapter 23 – Judiciary and Fundamental Rights; and Chapter 24 – Justice, Freedom, and Security. […]