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Documents and Analysis following the Decisions of the European Court of Human Rights, case of Besnik Cani v. Albania (vetting), AksesDrejtesiAlbania

If Besnik Cani v. Albania case in Strasburg would construe a Precedent (unifying verdict) 8 other judges and prosecutors today would be awarded the same rights as Mr. Cani, as the Judge elected in violation of the statutory criterias is part of nine Decisions where the KPA (Appeals Chamber) has opposed the qualifications in the […]

393 Donors during the 2021 Election Campaign, SP receives the largest donations, LSI surpasses the DP, List of Donors for each party

Open Data Albania is publishing the names and donation size of Electoral Donors in the 2021’s April Elections. Donors in Electoral Campaigns are private subjects, companies, legal entities or individuals who donate funds, goods or services to candidates or electoral parties. Donations are mandatory to be divulged based on the agreed legal form. Donations of […]

Web-ATRAKO nonfunctonal: Open Corporates Albania offers a comprehensive online Registry for PPP/Concession contracts

The cyber attack, that started in July 2022 on the Albanian official state database, has also taken offline the database containing information and documents concerning PPP/Concessions from ATRAKO, the Agency for the Handling of Concessions. Their publication, as well as guaranteeing public access are mandatory.   Abanian Institute of Sccience, through its web-portal Open Corporates […]

Money Laundering in the Context of the Fiscal and Criminal Amnesty, AIS position, Analysis and Conclusions

Albanian Institute of Science has carefully analyzed the draft law on “Fiscal and Criminal Amnesty of entities submiting voluntary declaration” initiated by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Justice and presented for Public Consultation by the Albanian Government on June 23, 2022. The deadline for the submission of opinions and recommendations on the […]

Open Data, Access and Transparency over sectors exposed to Risks of Corruption

AIS is currently implementing the project: Open Data, Access, and Transparency over sectors exposed to Risk of Corruption. The project is financially supported by Sida – Sweden International Development Cooperation Agency. Implementation period: March 2021 – February 2024 There are two main components of this project: Increased Transparency on taxpayers’ money (public money) under the […]

Open Contracting Albania LGUs and Red Flag Index 2020-2021 , April 2022 – April 2024

Open Contracting Albania LGUs and Red Flag Index 2020-2021  is an ongoing project, implemented by AIS with the financial of NED (National Endowment for Democracy), with a targeted run until April 2024.  The project entails the following main activities: Developing an index assessing Albania’s 61 municipalities’ procurement process, rating each municipality for their general risk […]

Raise Voice Albania – Youth for fair elections

The project aims to provide education, capacity building, response and youth activism for quality democratic processes and fair elections. The main purpose of the project is to ensure civil engagement for a fair and regular electoral process and increase and strengthen citizen’s participation in the democratic culture. Albanian youth can exert pressure on public institutions […]

Open Data Fellowship Youth Network: working with young people to increase their capacities

AIS is working with a team of young professionals aiming to educate, increase their capacities in public speaking and evidence-based debating. They come from university auditoriums, important institutions, organizations and civic movements. Strengthening their capacities against corruption through civic education and improving Fact-Checking models are the main goals of the training curriculum,  assistance, and internships. […]