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Association of Schools of Political Studies voiced outrage at the death of Russian opposition leader
The Association of Schools of Political Studies of the Council of Europe (ASPS), meeting two years on from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, voiced outrage at the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny who was being unjustly held in prison on bogus politically motivated charges.
Call for two Experts for Developing a Strategy on Energy Efficiency auditing in the public buildings
The Academy of Political Studies (ASP), on behalf of Project: Pathway towards an efficient use of local natural resources”, Contract number: 2022/432-719 intends to award a service contract for “Two Experts for Developing a Strategy on Energy Efficiency auditing in the public buildings (BL 5.2.7)”, with reference number ASP-10.
Call for one Expert on Monitoring Air quality in the renovated building in Kurbin to establish the before and after EE measures
The Academy of Political Studies (ASP), on behalf of Project: Pathway towards an efficient use of local natural resources”, Contract number: 2022/432-719 intends to award a service contract for one Expert on Monitoring Air quality in the renovated building in Kurbin to establish the before and after EE measures (BL 5.2.9), with reference number ASP-9.
The 2022-2023 generation of the School of Political Studies graduates
Albanian School of Political Studies successfully closed the academic year for the participants of the 2022-2023 generation. A group of 20 young leaders graduated after completing a one-year cycle on good governance, political organization, leadership and European Union policies
Call for two experts for Preparation of a Manual on Procuring EE at local level
The Academy of Political Studies (ASP), on behalf of Project: Pathway towards an efficient use of local natural resources”, Contract number: 2022/432-719 intends to award a service contract for “Two experts for Preparation of a Manual on Procuring EE at local level - step by step Guide (BL 5.2.8)”, with reference number ASP-8.
Analysis of the legal framework for the mandate and oath of the elected mayor of Himarw municipality
This paper presents a detailed analysis of the criminal process against the elected mayor of Himarë Municipality, Mr. Dionisios Alfred Beleri and the national legislation and European jurisprudence regulating his oath under conditions of deprivation of liberty.
Report on the implementation of use of state resources in local elections of May 14, 2023
The local elections of May 14, 2023 did not bring improvement in the implementation of the provisions for the use of state resources and in some aspects were a step back from the criteria established in the previous elections. This assessment is part of the final monitoring report developed by the Academy of Political Studies in collaboration with the Institute for Political Studies.
Diploma ceremony of Trusted Flaggers Academy
About 15 young professionals graduated today after completing the Academy of Trusted Flagger's three-month training cycle on reporting materials containing hate speech and incitement to violent extremism on online platforms. The event also served to announce the winner of the Best Reporter competition. Ms. Liridona Hoxhaj, with an education in the security profile in the field of religious studies, was declared the winner of the competition with 137 reports of ilegal materials
The Green Albanian MPs part at the European Mobility Week actions
Members of the Green Group near the Parliament of Albania joined the awareness activities of the European Mobility Week, the main promotional event of the European Union for promoting sustainable urban mobility. As a concrete action, parliamentarians and staff of the Assembly were provided with three electric scooters for their daily commuting, as a means that reduces pollution and traffic congestion.
The Summer School for Integrity and Ethics in Political Parties
About 20 representatives of the main parties in the country participated in the Summer School for Integrity and Ethics in Political Parties, which took place from August 24-26, 2023 in Pogradec. This school was organized by the Academy of Political Studies with the support of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy and the British Embassy.