{"id":573193,"date":"2025-04-26T10:02:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T09:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ais.al\/new\/?p=573193"},"modified":"2025-07-19T12:07:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T11:07:44","slug":"workshop-organized-by-ais-topic-civil-society-and-parliament-in-the-process-of-drafting-consulting-and-approving-the-state-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ais.al\/new\/en\/workshop-organized-by-ais-topic-civil-society-and-parliament-in-the-process-of-drafting-consulting-and-approving-the-state-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Workshop organized by AIS, topic: &#8220;Civil Society and Parliament in the Process of Drafting, Consulting, and Approving the State Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div class=\"block-editor-block-list__layout is-root-container\">\n<p id=\"block-204e51a2-5a66-45b1-908e-f138e167181b\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"204e51a2-5a66-45b1-908e-f138e167181b\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">On November 27th, the organization AIS, a leading advocate for Open Data Albania, hosted a training session for local organizations, activists, and journalists on the topic: <strong>\u201cCivil Society and Parliament in the Process of Drafting, Consulting, and Approving the State Budget.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"block-a54c4841-8f1b-4834-87a2-8e764935dfdb\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"a54c4841-8f1b-4834-87a2-8e764935dfdb\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">The event was part of the project <em>\u201cIncreasing Parliamentary Responsiveness to Citizens&#8217; Concerns,\u201d<\/em> supported by the British Embassy in Tirana and implemented by a consortium led by IDM in collaboration with AIS and Citizens Channel.<\/p>\n<p id=\"block-3cc9663c-be18-43db-aa1c-101a6a91986b\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"3cc9663c-be18-43db-aa1c-101a6a91986b\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">The training focused on enhancing the skills and knowledge of civil society organizations (CSOs), activists, and media representatives, equipping them to engage effectively in state budget planning. The ultimate objective was to promote citizen participation in shaping policies on the allocation and use of public funds.<\/p>\n<p id=\"block-0bbf73a9-c63c-4337-b36e-17e5f0887e6a\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"0bbf73a9-c63c-4337-b36e-17e5f0887e6a\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">The initiative brought together 30 participants representing 22 CSOs from 17 municipalities across Albania, reflecting a diverse and nationwide effort to strengthen civic engagement in fiscal governance.<\/p>\n<div id=\"block-884d798e-fafb-41d4-8859-82a22f040695\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Custom HTML\" data-block=\"884d798e-fafb-41d4-8859-82a22f040695\" data-type=\"core\/html\" data-title=\"Custom HTML\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-html\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-402c18b4-d8bd-4ab6-8ea5-139bb223f625\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Custom HTML\" data-block=\"402c18b4-d8bd-4ab6-8ea5-139bb223f625\" data-type=\"core\/html\" data-title=\"Custom HTML\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-html\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-17e6851e-ed04-4704-8eb1-4bfe034705f9\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Custom HTML\" data-block=\"17e6851e-ed04-4704-8eb1-4bfe034705f9\" data-type=\"core\/html\" data-title=\"Custom HTML\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-html\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-39d58c8f-3852-4d44-b4a0-a5585114e83a\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Custom HTML\" data-block=\"39d58c8f-3852-4d44-b4a0-a5585114e83a\" data-type=\"core\/html\" data-title=\"Custom HTML\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-html\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul id=\"block-c2a46477-462f-4366-89e1-578b147a3a7a\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Write list\u2026\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"c2a46477-462f-4366-89e1-578b147a3a7a\" data-type=\"core\/list\" data-title=\"List\">\n<li>Out of the 30 (thirty) participants, 27 were representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), one was a local journalist, and two were youth activists.<\/li>\n<li>In terms of gender representation, 17 participants (57%) were male, while 13 participants (43%) were female.<\/li>\n<li>The training included representatives from 17 municipalities, as detailed in the list below.<\/li>\n<li>A total of 22 Civil Society Organizations were involved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"block-ffb5e29a-b6fd-4816-a695-54f7bf7ba105\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable 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class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-23031\" src=\"http:\/\/ndiqparate.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-27-at-16.59.00.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"23031\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-23010\" src=\"http:\/\/ndiqparate.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-29-at-15.11.02-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"23010\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white swiper-pagination-clickable swiper-pagination-bullets\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"components-drop-zone\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"block-5eb2b424-9c3a-4675-8935-abfab096a864\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"5eb2b424-9c3a-4675-8935-abfab096a864\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">Assistance for Their Work and Advocacy for Rights-Based Budget Planning in Parliament<\/p>\n<p id=\"block-9661b1fc-6600-41af-ac48-eb3b2b46d707\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"9661b1fc-6600-41af-ac48-eb3b2b46d707\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The importance of systematic and ongoing training on legal instruments and communication strategies with Parliament Representatives (MPs) was highlighted.<\/p>\n<p id=\"block-7213b2d1-99f0-498f-b1f5-cd4a107fa04d\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"7213b2d1-99f0-498f-b1f5-cd4a107fa04d\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The necessity for support through \u201cUmbrella\u201d programs or projects with a comprehensive and long-term approach to working on Equitable and Inclusive Budgets was emphasized.<\/p>\n<p id=\"block-a6479e16-18cf-459f-910e-036f667d1e84\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"a6479e16-18cf-459f-910e-036f667d1e84\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The capacity-building cycle should focus on equipping individuals with knowledge about budgets and the related preparation processes, providing training on understanding and analyzing budgets for various programs, and offering assistance in advocating for improved budgets that support the causes or groups they represent. Additionally, it should include support for preparing meetings with the Ministry of Finance or testimonies in parliamentary committees. Representatives from the municipalities of Kor\u00e7a and Pogradec suggested that these programs would be significantly more beneficial if they offered a complete cycle and extended over several years, particularly for causes linked to state budget allocations that impact specific regions or municipalities.<\/p>\n<p id=\"block-d3183173-64f1-46ab-b039-67f676d243f8\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"d3183173-64f1-46ab-b039-67f676d243f8\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">Concerns Raised by Representatives of Local NGOs.<\/p>\n<p id=\"block-0160a510-1c77-41c4-b72b-ca662c6aea4a\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"0160a510-1c77-41c4-b72b-ca662c6aea4a\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">The following concerns were raised by representatives of local non-governmental organizations:<\/p>\n<p id=\"block-2c5334ed-d77f-4275-b14f-b9c9363a48c1\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"2c5334ed-d77f-4275-b14f-b9c9363a48c1\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Financial Constraints and Lack of Support: There is a significant challenge due to financial difficulties, compounded by the insufficient support provided through small grants from local government entities, donors, and potential government programs. This undermines the sustainability of the NGOs\u2019 capacities and long-term effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p id=\"block-270db9ff-5bde-4344-b455-d155225cbecc\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"270db9ff-5bde-4344-b455-d155225cbecc\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Educational Budget Issues: There are concerns regarding the allocation of funds for education, particularly for schools that are non-operational and inadequately monitored. While teachers receive salaries, many are not present at their assigned schools, raising questions about the effective use of allocated resources.<\/p>\n<p id=\"block-4f36f719-8193-49c5-a84a-d606ab00058b\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"4f36f719-8193-49c5-a84a-d606ab00058b\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mineral Royalties and Local Government Revenue: The taxation of mineral royalties (taxes levied on the extraction of underground mineral resources) has been identified as a key issue. Currently, these taxes are collected by the central government, with only a limited portion being transferred to local governments (municipalities), thereby reducing local revenue sources.<\/p>\n<p id=\"block-705cd2be-dbd5-4979-9021-174ef37a5ea0\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"705cd2be-dbd5-4979-9021-174ef37a5ea0\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Environmental Impact of Mining and Rehabilitation Funding: Concerns were raised regarding the environmental effects of mining operations, particularly mining processing businesses, and the absence of adequate budget allocations for environmental rehabilitation in contaminated areas. This issue is particularly evident in municipalities such as Fush\u00eb-Arr\u00ebz and Kuk\u00ebs.<\/p>\n<p id=\"block-2741038a-79c8-4d40-a70a-1830d091a210\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"2741038a-79c8-4d40-a70a-1830d091a210\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Social Assistance and Pension Levels: A shared concern among representatives is the low level of social assistance and pensions for the elderly. Furthermore, the failure to approve a legally mandated minimum living wage exacerbates the situation for vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n<p id=\"block-97e34040-e2ce-4189-b437-257702c51824\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"97e34040-e2ce-4189-b437-257702c51824\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">You can find the agenda\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ndiqparate.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Agjenda_Media-dhe-Parlamenti-Mbikeqyrja-e-Financave-Publike-dhe-Raportimi-i-Buxhetit-te-Shtetit_Date-27.11.2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"block-9c7aba7c-8e62-4a6d-a170-0a6f99aaaf53\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"9c7aba7c-8e62-4a6d-a170-0a6f99aaaf53\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">To access the list of participants and evidence: <a href=\"http:\/\/ndiqparate.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pjesmarres_Trajnim-date-27-Nentor-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"block-54137177-6ea0-491e-9492-20ec30530645\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"54137177-6ea0-491e-9492-20ec30530645\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">Presentation: <a href=\"http:\/\/ndiqparate.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mbikeqyrja-Parlamentare-e-Financave-Publike.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parliamentary Oversight of Public Finances<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"block-14851c90-31db-4282-bfc5-1cf642beedb1\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"14851c90-31db-4282-bfc5-1cf642beedb1\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">Presentation: International initiatives for transparent Budgets, <a href=\"http:\/\/ndiqparate.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Iniciativa-Nderkombetare-per-Buxhete-Transparente-OpenBudget-dhe-Parlamenti-AIS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OpenBudget, and Parliament<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-list-appender\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div tabindex=\"0\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On November 27th, the organization AIS, a leading advocate for Open Data Albania, hosted a training session for local organizations, activists, and journalists on the topic: \u201cCivil Society and Parliament in the Process of Drafting, Consulting, and Approving the State Budget.\u201d The event was part of the project \u201cIncreasing Parliamentary Responsiveness to Citizens&#8217; Concerns,\u201d supported [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":573271,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[73,58,83],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-573193","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","category-homeposts","category-press-releases"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ais.al\/new\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/573193","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ais.al\/new\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ais.al\/new\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ais.al\/new\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ais.al\/new\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=573193"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/ais.al\/new\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/573193\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":573195,"href":"https:\/\/ais.al\/new\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/573193\/revisions\/573195"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ais.al\/new\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/573271"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ais.al\/new\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=573193"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ais.al\/new\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=573193"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ais.al\/new\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=573193"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}