Initiative for Transparency and Accountability in the Legislative Process: ACER and AIS lead CSO Training on Corruption Proofing of Draft Laws in Parliament

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The Albanian Center for Economic Research (ACER), in collaboration with AIS / Open Data Albania and with the support of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) in Albania, is implementing an initiative aimed at strengthening civil society engagement to enhance transparency and accountability throughout the legislative process in the Albanian Parliament.

On June 30th, the two organizations held a training session with representatives of civil society organizations active in the areas of rule of law, European integration, good governance, human rights, and civic participation. Eleven experts from eight organizations were trained on the legislative process, corruption measurement indexes, and the preventive assessment of legal acts adopted by Parliament.

See the agenda Here.

This initiative will continue with the strengthening of civil society organizations’ capacities through:

  • Training on the Corruption Proofing of Legislation (CPL)methodology;
  • Technical assistance and mentorship in drafting three legal opinions;
  • Analysis of new draft laws that will be reviewed and adopted during the parliamentary legislature starting in September 2025.

These legal opinions will be presented to Members of Parliament, parliamentary committees, and other stakeholders involved in the legislative drafting and approval process. The Westminster Foundation for Democracy has previously supported the implementation of this methodology in Albania, including the assessment of the draft laws on Gambling and the State Police. The methodology provided through WFD’s assistance has now been integrated into the formal procedures of legislative scrutiny within the Albanian Parliament.

 

Additional Information on the Training – June 30, 2025

📍 Training Title: “The Legislative Process, Corruption Measurement Indexes, and Preventive Assessment of Legal Acts of Parliament”

Participant Overview:

  • Total number of attendees: 15 individuals
  • Trained experts: 11 participantsfrom 8 organizations
  • Gender ratio: 9 women, 2 men

Participating organizations represent diverse fields, including:

  • 3 organizationsworking on Rule of Law
  • 3 organizationsfocused on activism and human rights
  • 3 media organizationscommitted to quality journalism and fact-checking

List of Beneficiary Organizations:

  1. ALTRI Center
  2. Institute for Strategic Development Centre
  3. Together for Life
  4. Faktoje
  5. BIRN Albania
  6. Drejtësia Sociale (Social Justice)
  7. Center for Legal Empowerment (CLE)
  8. Citizen Channel

 

About the CPL Methodology

The Corruption Proofing of Legislation (CPL) methodology aims to identify, in the early stages of the legislative process, those elements within draft laws that may create opportunities for corruption during their implementation or interpretation.

This is a systematic approach that can be applied by Parliament, specialized anti-corruption institutions, or civil society organizations. The implementation of CPL contributes to improved transparency, accountability, and quality of the legislation being adopted.