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Under its Series II of policy documents (2009) IDM launched a policy brief for public debate focusing on some sensitive policy issues of the general framework of security sector. Namely, the Policy Brief focuses on the key concerns and challenges for the implementation of the community policing strategy in Albania. …

Paper prepared in the framework of the project: “Integration Perspectives and Synergic Effects of European Transformation in the Countries Targeted by EU Enlargement and Neighborhood Policies”. Albania’s EU integration process represents perhaps one of the most debated matters in the national public and political discourse. Being considered as the strongest …

Gender is a crucial component of our identity. However, gender interacts with and is influenced by many other factors such as class, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, age etc. These sharp (to various degrees) gender differences are present in all areas of life, including security.

Analyzing the main strategic documents and reflecting on the current situation regarding security issues in Albania, we can come into the conclusion that overwhelmingly the aspects of human security are poorly handled either in the strategic documents or in the public discourse.This backgrounder is conceptualized in the frame of a …

The periodical review of the fundamental security document of the Republic of Albania, known as “National Security Strategy” is necessary, nay legally obligatory, for the main political and institutional actors of the country. This policy brief raises a lot of concerns mainly due to the dynamics of the security environment …

The essence of the challenge to develop results-oriented institutions through Performance Based Management(PBM) lies in the effective application of three key elements – clearly define the mission and desired outcomes; measure performance to gauge progress; and use performance information as a basis for decision making. This is precisely what this …

This study analyses the development of the responsible decision making and coordination institutions of the national security policies. In addition, it also offers an assessment overview of their role and efficiency.

Three “steps” to improve parliamentary dealings on EU accession

Policy Brief: Europe in 12 lessons: How late is too late?!

This policy brief was launched for public debate in October 2008, at a time when (almost two years after the signing of the SAA and the entry into force of the Interim Agreement, December 2006) Albanian political actors were seriously considering the possibility to submit an application for EU membership. …