Open Data Albania has conducted a research on the selection of mayors in the last four electoral processes.The data were obtained in the electronic manuals of the Central Election Commission. The research article contains statistical and nominal information about the winners as mayors in the local government elections of 2000, 2003, 2007 and 2011. In the Republic of Albania under the relevant law on the…
Unconditional transfer from the State Budget for the Municipality of Tirana
Municipality of Tirana is the main beneficiary of the funds allocated by the State Budget for Local Government Units in the form of Unconditional Transfer (UT). Over the years, this municipality attained at least 2-3 times more UT than the second most financed municipality. The following chart provides an overview of the performance of UT for Tirana Municipality through the specific formula that distributes UT…
The GDP per capita in Albania compared to the countries of the region
One of the indicators for individual wealth in a country is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, which is measured as the ratio between the GDP and the total population of that country. Open Data Albania has conducted a research work on Albania’s GDP per capita compared to the other countries of the region, based on data provided by the World Bank. In order…
The Ministry of Health Budget (2003-2011)
Healthcare is one of the most sensitive issues concerning citizens, as it directly affects the quality of life. As such, attention to the management of public funds to this sector takes on a special importance. The Ministry of Health (MoH) is one of the three pillars of the public institutions that participate in the Albanian healthcare system. Along with the Institute of Health Insurance (IHI)…
Albanian Lek (ALL) to Euro (EUR) Exchange Rates
Open Data Albania has conducted a research work on the exchange rate of ALL to EUR. The report is based on exchange rate data provided from the Bank of Albania. The euro is the common European currency established by the Maastricht Treaty in 1992. Even though the currency was introduced in non-physical form on January 1st, 1999 (checks, bank accounts), euro notes and coins first…
Trade relations between Albania and the CEFTA member states
Open Data Albania has conducted a research work on the trade relations between Albania and the other countries of the region (the CEFTA member states). The report is based on datasets provided by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy and INSTAT (Albanian Institute of Statistics). CEFTA – It is a free trade agreement between the Balkan region countries. This agreement which has been implemented…
Open Data Albania: Alternativa, rishqyrtimi i universiteteve te rretheve
Head of communes based on the political direction of the subject that nominated them 2000 – 2015
Open Data Albania (ODA) has researched the election of the heads of the communes in the last four elections. The data were obtained from the electronic newsletters or manuals of the Central Election Commission. This research article contains statistical as well as specific information on the winners in the local elections of 2000, 2003, 2007 and 2011. In the Republic of Albania there are 308…
Region’s Unconditional transfers from the State budget
A part of unconditional transfer given from the State Budget to local government is administered by regions. Round 98-99% of these funds, are used to finance the most important functions of regions, while the other part is used for supporting special situations. The amount allocated to each region is determined by a specific formula, which has four elements and each of them has a certain…
The GDP per capita in Albania (2000-2009)
Although Albania has had a good economic performance in the last years, the level of poverty remains high. One of the indicators for individual wealth in a country is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, which is measured as the ratio between the GDP and the total population of that country. Open Data Albania has conducted a research work based on the per capita…
Electoral Crimes
The current Albanian Criminal Code contains eight articles which provide for crimes or criminal infractions affecting elections. At the same time, the Electoral Code, in two articles, defines as punishable such acts as voting more than once or abandonment of duty by members of election commissions. The legal framework for the regulation of acts that endanger voting rights and fairness in an electoral process lies…
Foreign aid to Albania for different sectors
Open Data Albania has conducted a research work on the foreign aid to Albania. The data are based on the “Foreign Aid to Albania” 2008 Report from the Department of Strategy and Foreign Aid Coordination related to the Council of Ministers. The foreign aid is defined as grants or loans that: (a) are undertaken by the official sector,(b) have as main objective the promotion of…
Kroacia propozon në BE penalitet për eksportet shqiptare
Open Data: Subvencioni buxhetor do jete sa gjithe investimet
Gender relations in the lists of the heads of the communes from 2000 to 2015
Open Data Albania (ODA) has researched the election of the heads of the communes in the last four elections. The data were obtained from the electronic newsletters or manuals of the Central Election Commission. This research article contains statistical as well as specific information on the winners in the local elections of 2000, 2003, 2007 and 2011. In the Republic of Albania there are 308…