The Final DataThon event took place on July 4th and 5th at the Rogner Hotel. On the first day, the four groups conducted a general rehearsal, refining their work through mutual Q&A sessions.
Below you can find photos from the working groups:
On July 5th, the final presentations covered topics such as Public Finance, Health, Budgets for Justice and Penitentiary Institutions, Cyber Security Costs, and Budgeting for Culture and Waste Management. The event was graced by the OSCE Ambassador to Albania, Michel Tarran, who highlighted that “open data are crucial for ensuring that government resources are used effectively and equitably. By engaging young people in this process, we are not only fostering a culture of accountability but also empowering the next generation of leaders to advocate for transparency and integrity in public finance.” and the Deputy Minister of Economy, Innovation, and Culture, Mr. Endrit Yzeiri.
To inspire excellence, two awards were presented: one for the best data analyst and another for the best group. Winners were invited by AIS to continue their research and collaborate closely with the organization. The awards were determined by votes from participants and a jury that included the Deputy Minister.
In the end, 24 young fellows who participated in at least two workshops and contributed to the final presentations received certificates for their involvement in the DataThon.
The Presentation Topics by groups are listed below:
- “Data Pirates” Group How much do the independent institutions spend (SSA, HIDCAC, Ombudsman, INSTAT, etc.) From Plan to Consolidation
- The “Fiscal Four” Group Payment from the State Treasury: Allocation of the Budget during Election Months 2019; 2021; 2023.
- ″Fiscal Forensics” Group Annual Budget for Penitentiary Institutions. The Penitentiary System
- “Fantastic 5” Group Budget for Health Sector Tenders
- “White Hats” Group How much is cybersecurity costing Albanian taxpayers?
- The “Illyrians” Group Analysis of the Budget Spent on Museums and Archaeological Sites
You can find the agenda HERE
Below you can find photos from the Final Event:
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