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ASPS training course on
On 29-30 June, the ASPS organized in co-operation with the Training Institute of Public Administration (TIPA) its fourth training courses for representatives of Local Government Units (LGUs) of Albania. The course was held in Durres and was attended by 20 local elected representatives and members of municipal administrations from Tirana, Durres, Lezha, Kamza, Burrel, Vau i Dejes, Permet, Berat, Kavaja, Shijak, Lushnja, Himara
ASPS national course on
Due to the paramount importance to both country and region?s development perspectives the study of European integration issues has become central at the Albanian School of Political Studies. The aim of the 4th course was to enhance the knowledge and the understanding of the programme participants on the European integration process and the EU enlargement as its inherent part.
ASPS national course on "Governance, Policies and Models of Development for a Sustainable Democracy" - Sarande 2012
On 25-26 May, the national course of ASPS on Governance, Policies and Models of Development for a Sustainable Democracy was organised in Sarande. The aim of this course was to generate a debate through which the participants would analyse the link between good governance models applied in economic development policies and democracy in the context of interdependent economies and globalization.
ASPS participants discuss Albania's European integration with members of the European Parliament
he European Parliament Delegation for Relations with South-East Europe held today a debate with participants of the Albanian School of Political Studies. MEPs Eduard Kukan (Head of Delegation), Victor Bostinaru (Vice / Chairman) and members Tanja Fajon, Stanimir Ilchev, Michail Tremopoulos, discussed with the participants of the School the challenges and the prospects of Albania?s European integration, at an important moment for the country?s progress in this regard.
Diploma Ceremony
Thursday, October 20th, Tirana - During a graduation ceremony today the Albanian School of Political Studies (ASPS) handed over diplomas to a new group of students. All 23 students were issued diplomas upon successful completion of a one-year period of study. In the presence of the President of the Republic, Mr. Bamir Topi, the Swiss Ambassador, H.E. Yvana Enzler, and the Head of Council of Europe, Mr. Marco Leidekker, the ASPS staff issued diplomas, congratulated the new graduates and called for a continuation of support to the school.
Calls for aplications 2011-2012
The Albanian School of Political Studies has launched the call for applicants for 2011-2012.
Fifth Course of ASPS - Durres 2011
The course was held in Durres from 16-19 June 2011. It focused on the functional state and the relations between the powers in democracy. The first dimension was related to local democracy and institutions in Albania and the other one on regional and international matters and institutions.
Fourth Course of ASPS - Pogradec 2011
The crisis of political leadership, global competition, shrinking markets and margins, increasing cynicism and mistrust are some of the aspects featuring the difficult times the world is undergoing today and which require exceptional leadership. This was the incentive that led to the designation and conducting of the third national seminar of ASPS aiming to develop an understanding and practical application of effective creative leadership, generative versus reactive thinking skills and productive approaches for the future. The seminar took place in Hotel Millenium, Pogradec, 10-12 June.
Third Course of ASPS - Vlora 2011
The third course of the Albanian School of Political Studies took place in Hotel International Vlore, from 14-17 April 2011. The focus of this course was good governance, globalisation and sustainable development vs. democracy.
Second course of ASPS - Durres 2011
The second course of the Albanian School of Political Studies took place in Hotel Belvedere Durres, from 10-13 March 2011. The aim of this course was to provide an introduction of theoretical and applied approach of political communication which is taking a growing role and importance in modern media societies.
