TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
AIS Newsletter June 2025
Initiative for Transparency and Accountability in the Legislative Process: ACER and AIS lead CSO Training on Corruption Proofing of Draft Laws in Parliament Albanian Parliament Following the May 2025 Elections – AIS Discloses Integrity and Asset Declarations for 140 Elected MPs OpenDataFellowship 2025 by AIS – Empowering Students and Young Activists Through the Power of Open Data
Initiative for Transparency and Accountability in the Legislative Process: ACER and AIS lead CSO Training on Corruption Proofing of Draft Laws in Parliament
The Albanian Center for Economic Research ACER, in cooperation 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’s role in promoting transparency and accountability throughout the legislative process in the Albanian Parliament. On June 30, the two organizations led a training session with representatives of civil society organizations active in the fields of rule of law, European integration, good governance, human rights, and civic participation. Eleven experts from eight organizations participated in the training, which covered topics including the legislative process, corruption measurement indexes, and preventive assessment of legal acts adopted by the Parliament. The initiative will continue with structured efforts to strengthen the capacities of civil society organizations through training on the Corruption Proofing of Legislation (CPL) methodology, technical assistance and mentoring for drafting three legal opinions, and analysis and evaluation of new draft laws to be reviewed and adopted during the upcoming parliamentary session starting in September 2025. The legal opinions developed by the participating CSOs will be presented to Members of Parliament, parliamentary committees, and other stakeholders involved in the legislative process. The Westminster Foundation for Democracy has previously supported the implementation of the CPL methodology in Albania. WFD’s program led to effective corruption-proofing recommendations being integrated into two crucial laws: the Law on Gambling and the Law on the State Police. This methodology, provided through WFD technical assistance, is now integrated into the formal procedures for reviewing draft legislation in the Albanian Parliament.
Albanian Parliament Following the May 2025 Elections – AIS Discloses Integrity and Asset Declarations for 140 Elected MPs
Spending Data Albania, through its database “Money and Power”, enables citizens to better understand the profiles and backgrounds of each MP. This database, created and maintained by the non-governmental organization AIS, provides the public with comprehensive information and official documents related to the integrity, professional experience, and economic and financial interests of every newly elected or re-elected MP. For each MP, the following documents are publicly accessible: Curriculum Vitae (CV); Decriminalization Form; Declaration of Assets and Interests. This initiative aims to strengthen public oversight, ensure institutional transparency, and build trust in democratic representation by providing easy access to verified data about elected officials. Publishing integrity-related documents and asset declarations for each MP is a key standard of an Open Parliament.
OpenDataFellowship 2025 by AIS – Empowering Students and Young Activists Through the Power of Open Data
The AIS (NGO) is pleased to announce that the OpenDataFellowship – Youth Empowerment Against Corruption 2025 program has officially started. A selected group of students and young activists from four public and private universities has begun their journey of learning and practice in the use of open data for research, analysis, and data-driven advocacy. Participants — students from Economics, Journalism, Law, and Social Sciences, as well as members of civil society — are engaging in a structured training cycle that includes info sessions, hands-on practice, and mentorship. The program focuses on transparency, anti-corruption tools, and the use of public databases to foster accountability. The Fellowship will reach its finale in October with participation in DataThon Albania, where fellows will work on practical, data-based advocacy projects. By the end of the program, participants will receive certificates, gain new analytical skills, and may collaborate further with AIS in open data initiatives. This initiative aims to empower young people, promote civic engagement, and encourage the use of data as a tool for transparency and integrity.
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