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Second ASPS national course on “Leadership development and political representation”
The second national course of the Albanian School of Political Studies on the topic "Leadership development and political representation", was held on 18-20 May in Durrës. Thanks to the best expertise as well as open discussions, participants of the program had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and be trained on important aspects of their careers.
First ASPS national course on political campaigns and elections
The first national course of the Albanian School of Political Studies took place in Pogradec from 9 to 11 March 2018. The guest lecturers shared with the participants the best of national and international practice.
Albanian School of Political Studies Celebrates 10th Anniversary
10th anniversary of the Albanian School of Political Studies was celebrated today through a ceremony, attended by numerous personalities who praised the role played by this school, eyeing the education of new leaders.
APS and OSFA support the second phase of alumni research on policies at the local level
The Academy of Political Studies (ASP) in collaboration with the Open Society Foundation for Albania (OSFA), are implementing the second phase of research and advocacy activities focus at improve policies at the local level. This program aims at further development of civic and professional engagement of the members of the alumni network.
European Integration in the focus of the third course of the School
The third national course of ASPS on “Albania and the trends of European integration” was held in Durres from 5-7 May 2017. The objective of this course was to provide the participants with substantial knowledge on the EU and the European integration process, in order to help them better understand Albania’s challenges in its path towards the EU.
Second ASPS national course on “Leadership development and political representation”
The second national course of the Albanian School of Political Studies on the topic "Leadership development and political representation", was held on 7-9 April 2017 in Gjirokastra. Thanks to the best expertise as well as open discussions, participants of the program had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and be trained on important aspects of their careers.
Sharing best practice on combating corruption in Balkans and Vishegrad countries
The Tirana town hall meeting of the initiative "Western Balkans Anti-corruption Forum" was held on 17 mars 2017 at the premises of the Innovation Hub Tirana. Over 40 young politicians, elected individuals and representatives from public and local administration, business and media discussed about the "anti-corruption strategy and the impact of corruption on economic growth in Albania and the region"
First ASPS national course on political campaigns and elections
The first national course of the Albanian School of Political Studies named "Political campaigns and electoral systems", took place in Pogradec from 19-21 February 2016. The invited experts shared the best of local and international practices.
Alumni discuss with the head of Swiss Parliament, Ms. Markwalder
The Swiss model of direct democracy was the main topic of the discussion of alumni of the School with Ms. Christa Markwalder, head of the Swiss Parliament, at the premises of the Center for Openness and Dialogue. Mrs. Markwalder evaluated the high level of discussion and underlined as very important the educational program of the School, especially at these moments when we need a political leadership.
The School participates in the World Forum for Democracy 2016
The participants of the Albanian School of Political Studies participated from 6-10 November 2016 at the fifth World Forum for Democracy, organized by the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. This event gathered about 2,000 people – especially participants of 21 Schools of Political Studies, political leaders, civil society activists, media representatives and youth - under the main theme "Education as the face of new challenges to democracy".
