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)…
The Building Permits per County
Open Data Albania has conducted a research work on the number of building permits per county in the recent years in Albania, based on data provided from INSTAT (Albanian Institute of Statistics).A building permit is an authorization to begin working on a construction project. The permit is the final step of the planning and authorization of the project before starting the work. Since 2005, the…
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Unconditional Transfer for Local Government over the years.
Uncoditional Transfer is a fund designated for the Local Government by the Budget so that the former can cover the costs associated with its functions and activities. Together with the revenues from taxes administered and collected by the Local Government, they form the main financing source of the Local Budget. The majority of the funds of the Unconditional Transfer is distributed according to a formula,…
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…
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
Communes run by candidates of the same political party. The“Bastion“ phenomenon 2000-2015
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 Transfers for some of the main municipalities in Albania
Open Data Albania has conducted a research on 10 municipalities that have received the highest unconditional transfer during 2004-2012. The following chart gives a clearer picture of the funds attained from the State Budget through years for the municipalities of Berat, Durres, Elbasan, Fier, Korce, Kamza Lushnje, Shkodra, Tirana and Vlora. Source: Ministry of Finance Comments and Analysis: Open Data Albania (ODA) Municipality of Tirana…
Albania toward the region countries and EU in terms of education expenditures as a percentage of GDP
This comparative analysis ranked Albania towards the region countries and even European Union in terms of education expenditures. It gives a clear picture of the weight of revenues that each state invests in education sector. Source: Data for all countries except Albania: Euro statWorld Bank, Ministry of Finance, Bank of AlbaniaComments and Analysis: Open Data Albania (ODA) Cyprus is the country that invests more of its…
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…