RDC Publications

Religious Tolerance in Albania The study finds that religious tolerance is valued and broadly supported by Albanian citizens. More than 90 percent of Albanians consider religious tolerance to be a fundamental value and confirm that the state does not interfere with the religious belief of the individual. They also believe …

“Trust in Governance” Opinion Poll 2017 This is the 5th consecutive year that the Opinion Poll is conducted (2013-2017) based on a similar methodology, survey instrument and national coverage. The fieldwork is conducted during the period 17-30 November 2017 across the 61 municipalities of Albania. The main objective of the …

Monitoring the Hidden Economy in Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo: Trends &  Policy Options (2016-2017) This monitoring report provides an overview of hidden economy in general, and undeclared labor and tax evasion in particular, in Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo including its main causes and consequences. Additionally it offers a macroeconomic overview …

The Western Balkans’ bumpy quest for EU integration: 2016 Comparative overview Background In 2016 the TEN network provided a structured, comprehensive and objective analysis of the European Commission (EC) country reports for the first time for all the Western Balkan (WB) countries. This analysis enabled the comparison of the grading system and EC assessment of …

Policy brief: Meaningful involvement of CSOs in SDGs – Are Western Balkans falling behind? CSOs in the region through their role and work in articulating the needs of their constituents, providing service-delivery, being agents of accountability and promoting good governance practices, have a fundamental role to play in advancing the …

Through Project Citizen the project “Understanding Civic and Faith-Based Education in Albania” has made an important contribution in promoting and fostering civic values and participation, religious tolerance and understanding. It has also encouraged and supported concrete efforts to establish cooperation between local stakeholders, including public and non-public educational institutions, religious …

IDM Report 2015-2016 Our Bi-Annual Report provides an overview of the work of IDM throughout the period 2015 – 2016. The Report includes the implemented projects, main activities, publications and annual budgets of IDM for the specified time-frame. IDM is grateful for the partnership and cooperation established with a variety …

Policy brief: The Hidden Tax Heaven –  Hidden Economy and Tax Evasion in Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo This policy brief  addresses the effects of  tax evasion and fraud, being just a part  hidden economic activities, based on the survey carried out in the respective Balkan countries: Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo. …

This survey report presents the findings of the public Opinion Poll carried out during 12- 24 December 2016 across 61 municipalities of Albania. The objective of the Opinion Poll is to explore the level of trust towards public institutions as well as the attitudes towards the performance of public institutions …

Policy Brief: The Shadow Worker – Hidden Economy and Undeclared Labor in Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo October 2016 – This comparative policy brief provides an overview of hidden economy in general, and undeclared labor and tax evasion in particular, in Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo including its main causes and consequences. …