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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. …

The scope of this paper was expanded to analyse of the legislation and the practice that regulate the control and oversight of the intelligence and law enforcement services by the executive, the legislative, the judiciary and the independent institutions. In order to test the validity of the findings, the intercept …

This book includes the papers of the Fifth National Conference “Public Trust – A Challenge for the Police”. This is an annual event of IDM, in cooperation with the General Directory of State Police, to analyze the activities implemented in the framework of the project “Improving the Law Enforcement at …

This publication is a result of the National Workshop “On the National Security Strategy”, which was organized by Geneva Center for Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) and the Institute for Democracy and Mediation (IDM), in coordination with the Government and the Parliament of Albania, on September 21st 2007. The …