The Gender Alliance for Development Center (GADC) is established in 1994 as a non-partisan, non-profit organization. GADC has over 20 years of experience in research, public education, capacity development assistance, monitoring, lobbying, and advocacy. GADC promotes democratic development and good governance with a special focus on gender equity and social inclusion. GADC is a leading CSO in Alba
nia and in southeast Europe recognized for its role in introducing crucial issues regarding women’s rights and social inclusion. GADC has a track record of successful collaboration with various stakeholders, including a wide range of Albanian CSOs and CSO networks, public institutions at the central and local level, regional and international organizations and networks, the private sector, the media, and the academia. Some of GADC’s key partners over the years include a large number of NGOs operating in Albania and abroad, different donors and international bodies, public and private institutions such various municipalities, ministries, different institutions, American Chamber of Commerce, Trade Unions, businesses, media outlets, etc. GADC draws its strength also from its large network of experts and trainers from universities, government institutions, and CSOs in Tirana and other regions. GADC has provided extensive capacity development assistance and training to national and local CSOs with a view to strengthen and improve their impact at the local and national levels. The wide network of CSOs with which GADC works has made it a transformative force and a platform for sharing experiences and transferring knowledge to counterparts all over the country.