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APS part of the 9th edition of the World Forum for Democracy
Participants of the Albanian School of Political Studies are part of the physical and online discussions in the 9th edition of the World Forum for Democracy. This event organized by the Council of Europe provide a unique opportunity to discuss with various world policymakers and activists on the topic "The role of democracy in climate change and the environment".
The second course of the School on electoral systems and political communication
The second national course of the School of Political Studies 2021 took place in Pogradec under the theme of "Electoral systems and political communication". The first module of the course addressed the topic "Political communication and public speaking". Two other topics such as "Public Speaking" and "Public Debate Techniques" were introduced in the training, offering participants the opportunity to learn and practice the most contemporary techniques in this field.
First national course of the School on Leadership
The first national course of ASPS under the theme of "Leadership and Management Development" was held in hybrid format on 24-26 September 2021, in Vlore. The course was adapted in the form of an intensive training based on the Leadership and Management Development Programme developed by the World Costums Organization (WCO).
The School of Political Studies graduates its generation 2020
The "Albanian School of Political Studies" successfully closed the academic year for the participants of the generation 2020. A group of 15 new leaders graduated after completing a one-year cycle on good governance, political organization, leadership and European Union policies.
European integration at the focus of the third national course of the School
The perspective of European Integration was at the main focus of the third national course of the School of Political Studies. The training took place in Tirana on November 13-14, in hybrid format, providing the opportunity for discussions with selected national and international lecturers.
Postponed the call for application for School generation 2021
Following many candidates expression of interest, we would like to inform you that the call for new applications for the academic year 2021 of the program "Albanian School of Political Studies" will not open as usual in October. This postponement is due to the delayed start of the current year due to last November earthquake and the suspension of the School activity during the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The second national course on “Political campaigns and elections
The second national course of the Albanian School of Political Studies on "Electoral systems and political communication" took place on 25-26 September 2020, at Rogner Hotel in Tirana. The topic of the course, which is related to the current electoral reform in the country, aimed to deepen the knowledge and arguments of the participants.
Belarus: Schools of Political Studies slam fake election ad bloody repression
The Association of Schools of Political Studies of the Council of Europe (ASPS) today voiced outrage at last Sunday’s rigged election and subsequent savage repression of protests in Belarus. The use of violence by the country’s authoritarian regime against its own citizens shows its contempt for human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
First national course on “Leadership and political representation”
Under the yellow protocol of anti-COVID measures, but with a lot of energy and desire to learn, was held the first national course of the School of Political Studies 2020. The "Leadership and political representation" topic was at the center of the training organised on July 10-11, 2020, in the open garden of Rogner Hotel in Tirana
Analysis on the alumni: Rule of Law in state of emergency in Albania
The Academy of Political Studies initiated during the month of May a round of online discussions with a group of alumni on the functioning of the rule of law and of the proportionality of the measures undertaken during this period of a state of emergency.
