Title: Experts from Civil Society express Concern about Election Campaigns’ Funding Sources Published: 03 March 2023
Voice of America Diary, in Albanian: Elections, Observers and NGOs: In Albania, local elections will be held overlooking old repetitive violations
Title: Elections, Observers and NGOs: In Albania, local elections will be held overlooking old repetitive violations Published: 13 February 2023
Voice of America Diary, in Albanian: Analysis by AIS/Open Data Albania: 5 Families and 27 Individuals own most of the broadcasting medias in Albania
Title: Analysis by AIS/Open Data Albania: 5 Families and 27 Individuals own most of the broadcasting medias in Albania Published: 4 July 2023
TopChannel News: “AI” Procurement. Reservations on the new Law passed by the Parliament. One of the Law’s articles leaves the door open to abuse
Title: AI Procurement. Reservations on the new Law passed by the Parliament. One of the Law’s articles leaves the door open to abuse Published: 11th February 2024
SCAN TV News Program: Tenders are being Procured via Special Laws, AIS Director: High Risk Tendering and Contractors with Unknown Final Owners
Title: Tenders are being Procured via Special Laws, AIS Director: High Risk Tendering and Contractors with Unknown Final Owners Published: 10th March 2023
SCAN TV News Program: The Government’s decision on the creation of the Central Purchasing Agency, AIS: Incompatible with the Law
Title: The Government’s decision on the creation of the Central Purchasing Agency, AIS: Incompatible with the Law Published: 13th September 2023
MCN Television, FactChecking program: 40 percent of concession contracts in Albania connected to offshore companies
Title: 40 percent of concession contracts in Albania connected to offshore companies Published: 28th October 2023
The Origin of Capital and Ownership for companies registered in our country 2023
Open Corporates Albania is a database created and maintained by the AIS organization. In the present article we are disclosing information regarding Business Companies, based on their Origin of Capital, i.e. meaning the Business owners’ country of origin. This information helps to understand who holds economic and commercial interests in Albania and serves as an indicator on how easy it is to do business in the…
Magistrates submitted to the Vetting, February 2018 – November 2023, Level of Confirmation, Resignations and Statistics by Gender Groups
From February 8, 2018 to October 31, 2023, 702 subjects, or 87.2% of the 805 subjects present in the ex-offico list, were called to submit to the vetting process. Source: Akses drejtesi Comments and Analyses: Open Data Albania It emerges that, of the 702 individuals called and vetted, 429 are men and 273 women or 61.11% men and 38.9% women. As of November 2023, the…
Training: Civil Society and the role of the Parliament in the Drafting, Consultation and Approval Process of the State Budget, Malësi e Madhe, March 08rd, 2024
Title:Civil Society and the role of the Parliament in the Drafting, Consultation and Approval Process of the State Budget Organized by:AIS, promotor of Open Data Albania Project and Partnership:Increasing Parliament’s Responsiveness to Citizens’ Concerns, Project supported by the British Embassy in Tirana and implemented by a consortium led by IDM, in partnership with Citizens Channel and AIS. Objective:Building the capacities of CSOs, activists and local…
The Council of Ministers assumes the authority of the Legislative. Normative Act No. 1 Amendments to the 2024 Budget Law violates Article 7 of the Constitution, the Principle of Separation of Powers
Dear Colleagues and Partners, The organization AIS, also known as Open Data Albania, expresses concern regarding the Council of Ministers’ revisions of the 2024 State Budget through a Normative Act with the Force of Law. This action is considered a violation of the principle of separation and balancing of powers outlined in Article 7 of the Constitution. On February 21, 2024, the Council of Ministers…
Event: Oversight of Public Finances. On the Role of Parliament, Institutions and Civil Society
Organizer: AIS, promotor of Open Data Albania Project and Partnership: Increasing Parliament’s Responsiveness to Citizens’ Concerns, Project supported by the British Embassy in Tirana and implemented by a consortium led by IDM, in partnership with Citizens Channel and AIS Agenda: Download here Opening and Welcoming Speech Mrs. Aranita Brahaj – AIS’ Executive Director Mr. Sam Goldbart, First Secretary, Justice, Political and Homme Affairs British Embassy…
AIS’ concerns about the Project Law on Amendments to the Public Procurement Law, noting inconsistencies with the SAA and potential risk of corruption.
Dear Friends, On February 8, 2024, the Parliament will vote on a Project Law on Amendments to the Public Procurement Law No. 162/2020 during a plenary session. The AIS organization, known as Open Data Albania, has previously participated in the Public Consultation process of the Albanian Government for this Project Law (June-September 2023). Link Being familiar with the project of the law, currently under review…
AIS organization, in the media for Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2023.
The Director of the AIS/OpenData Organization received an invitation from A2 CNN Albania to comment on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index for 2023, which was officially released on January 30. During her appearance on “Ditari i Lajmeve” (The News Diary), Ms. Brahaj highlighted that despite Albania received one-point increase in the evaluation for this year, the country remains stagnant in terms of anti-corruption efforts. This…
Supporting Public Procurement Best Practice and Instil a Watchdog Culture, Open Contracting in Albania
The Public Procurement sector represents risk number “One” for government corruption, with 30% of public expenditures allocated through tenders. AIS plays a crucial role in advancing Open Tendering Standards and strengthening the Watchdog model. The Open Procurement Database serves as a transparency and accountability instrument in tendering process. Passports containing information on all tendering phases are accessible for the Local Governments LGU, Health sector, Albanian Road Authority ARRSH, Albanian Development Fund and Public Companies.…