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30/07/2026

PACEP II and the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination Strengthen Cooperation to Improve Service Quality

Representatives of the PACEP II project held a working meeting today with the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination, Ms. Genta Tafa (Bungo), to strengthen cooperation and identify concrete opportunities for further institutional support.

The discussion focused on enhancing institutional capacities through specialized technical assistance, the use of analytical tools and modern methodologies, as well as the exchange of best practices.

PACEP II’s support will contribute to improving decision-making processes, increasing institutional efficiency and performance, and strengthening the quality of services provided by the Commissioner in promoting and protecting the right to equality and non-discrimination.

PACEP II, a project of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), remains committed to supporting independent institutions in fulfilling their mandates more effectively and delivering higher-quality services to citizens.

13/07/2026

As the annual reporting process of independent institutions before the Assembly continues, PACEP II has supported this important exercise through several practical mechanisms.

One of these mechanisms is the set of Key Performance Indicators for independent institutions, co-developed with the parliamentary administration.

These indicators are designed to support a more objective, structured and data-driven assessment of institutional performance, based on 7 main assessment dimensions.

By strengthening evidence-based oversight, this tool contributes to more effective parliamentary scrutiny, greater accountability and improved institutional performance.

07/07/2026

From Tirana to Shkodër, the consultation process on the new Draft Strategy of the Commissioner for the Right to Information and Personal Data Protection brought together public institutions, civil society organisations, and local stakeholders in an open discussion on transparency, data protection, and the right to information.

Developed with the support of PACEP II, the draft strategy was presented as a forward-looking document aimed at strengthening institutional openness, improving access to information, enhancing the protection of personal data, and identifying key priorities for the coming years.

The discussions provided valuable inputs, practical suggestions, and opportunities to build synergies for cooperation and effective implementation.

Thank you to all participants for their engagement and contribution to this important process.

23/06/2026

Following the consultation of the Commissioner for the Right to Information and Protection of Personal Data’s Draft Strategy in Tirana, the process continued in Shkodër.

The Commissioner’s staff, with the support of the PACEP project, continued the presentation and consultation of the draft strategy with local stakeholders.

During the meeting, ideas and views were exchanged on improving the strategy, identifying key priorities for the coming years, and creating synergies for cooperation and effective implementation.

19/06/2026

An important step forward for transparency and data protection in Albania! On 18 June 2026, the new Draft Strategy of the Commissioner for the Right to Information and Personal Data Protection (IDP) — developed with the support of PACEP II — was presented and opened for consultation.

The event was opened by the Secretary General of the Office of the Commissioner for the Right to Information and Personal Data Protection, who also presented the main elements of the draft strategy, along with the institution's openness to receiving comments and suggestions to further improve the document.

A central part of the day was the open discussion, where representatives of public institutions and civil society organisations shared concrete inputs and suggestions to strengthen the document — an inclusive process that reinforces transparency, the protection of personal data, and citizens' right to information.

Thank you to all participants for your valuable contributions!

15/06/2026

As part of its community of practice events, PACEPII brought together the Assembly of Albania, INSTAT, and civil society organizations to strengthen the use of official statistics in policymaking, monitoring, and advocacy.

Through presentations, hands-on demonstrations of INSTAT's platforms, and an open discussion on data needs, the meeting paved the way for a more evidence-based approach across institutional and public processes — and for further cooperation and training among all parties.

The event was co-organized by INSTAT and Global Partners Governance Albania, under the project "Support for the Parliament and Civil Society" (PACEP II), funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

10/06/2026

On June 8, PACEP II–supported NGOs took part in a parliamentary hearing to advocate for several important initiatives.
, & advocated for the protection of children in the digital environment, including the need to set a minimum age of 16 for independent access to social media.

& made the case for removing or reducing VAT on menstrual hygiene products.

raised concerns about the limited attention given to the Gender Equality Law in reports by independent institutions, noting that stronger integration of the law into institutional monitoring and reporting is essential for assessing real progress.

The proposals sparked meaningful discussion, reinforcing the importance of continued dialogue and accountability in advancing these issues.

04/06/2026

On 28 May 2026, the Committee on Civic Initiative, Cooperation and Institutional Oversight hosted a roundtable on “Parliamentary Oversight as an Instrument for Good Governance and EU Integration”.

The event was organized in partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland and PACEP II, as well as the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the ClusterOne Platform project.

It brought together representatives of Parliament, public institutions, civil society, and international partners to discuss strengthening Parliament’s oversight role, increasing transparency, improving mechanisms for citizen participation, and enhancing interinstitutional cooperation in the context of Albania’s EU integration process.

Committee members presented the body’s strategic objectives, new rules of procedure, and annual oversight calendar. Participants then engaged in an open discussion about making parliamentary oversight more effective and bringing citizens closer to the decisions that affect them.

29/05/2026

The Committee on Civic Initiatives, Cooperation and Institutional Oversight, in cooperation with the Embassy of Switzerland and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands held a roundtable discussion on “Parliamentary Oversight as an Instrument for Good Governance and EU Integration.”

The event brought together Members of Parliament, representatives of the diplomatic corps, independent institutions, public institutions, civil society organizations, media, interest groups, and international partners to exchange views on strengthening modern mechanisms of parliamentary oversight, institutional accountability, inter-institutional cooperation, and citizen participation in decision-making processes.

The roundtable also served as a consultation platform with civil society organizations, experts, media, and interest groups to identify opportunities for cooperation and to integrate their expertise into the oversight processes of the Parliament.

Mr. Philipp Arnold, Deputy Head of Mission of Switzerland, emphasized the importance of bringing together all relevant actors to strengthen the oversight role of Parliament, increase transparency, and foster a genuine culture of accountability.

The Swiss support was provided through the PACEP II project, contributing to efforts aimed at strengthening democratic governance, parliamentary oversight, and Albania’s EU integration process.

25/05/2026

Our partners hosted a working lunch with team of the Legal Service Department of the Albanian Parliament to discuss the implementation of the Law on Gender Equality and the role of parliamentary oversight in advancing gender equality in Albania.

The conversation centered on key challenges in monitoring gender equality policies, strengthening institutional and stakeholder coordination, and advancing gender mainstreaming in practice.

Moments like these matter — open dialogue, shared expertise, and a commitment to institutional accountability are essential to making gender equality a lived reality.

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