Building Partnership on Fundamentals: Empowered CSOs in the EU Accession Process

Who’s behind it?

European Movement Albania (EMA), in collaboration with:

• Academy of European Integration and Negotiations (AIEN)
• Centre for Transparency and Freedom of Information (CFTI)
• Research Center of Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA)

Supported by: The European Union (IPA CSF Action 2021)
Duration: 2023 – 2026

Who’s involved?

Civil society organizations (CSOs), public institutions, the judiciary, researchers, media, young professionals, and activists—all working together to push forward Albania’s EU journey.

What’s the goal?

• Boost citizen engagement in shaping policies and reforms.
• Equip CSOs to oversee and advocate for transparency and rule of law.
• Create an open platform for dialogue and collaboration between civil society, institutions, and key stakeholders.

This initiative is all about participation, accountability, and cooperation, closely tied to Cluster 1 – Fundamentals First in Albania’s EU accession (covering justice, governance, and financial oversight).

With four interconnected components, the action aims to make civic voices louder, institutions more responsive, and EU integration a more inclusive process.