Civil Society for Good Governance and Anti-Corruption in Southeast Europe: Capacity Building for Evidence-Based Advocacy, Policy Impact and Citizen Engagement (SELDI.net)
About the project
Civil Society for Good Governance and Anti-Corruption in Southeast Europe: Capacity Building for Evidence-Based Advocacy, Policy Impact and Citizen Engagement (SELDI.net)
This project has been prepared by the SELDI Network on the basis of findings of the external evaluation of the current SELDI phase for the period 2018-2020 and the Report from the Result Oriented Monitoring (ROM) mission carried out in 2021. It presents a consolidation and upgrade of the previous SELDI efforts and activities in the Western Balkans. Moreover, in the first months of 2022 SELDI.net held several regional meetings and design-thinking workshops where regional and EU policy makers, the members of SELDI and other regional networks discussed lessons learnt and horizon scanning in terms of what could CSOs do next on political and judicial corruption and the further democratization of the Western Balkan countries. SELDI held exchange of views and consultative meetings with RAI, RCC, and bilateral donors to the Western Balkans (SIDA, USAID, Norway Grants) and stayed on top of global anti-corruption developments through discussions at UNCAC’s Ninth Session of the Conference of the State of Parties and the US-led Summit for Democracy’s CSO anti-corruption group. In line with evaluation findings, the Steering Committee decided to decrease the number of co-applicant consortium members (to one organisation per country) for this call but strengthen grassroots and citizens engagement, capacity building and mentoring. Respectively, SELDI welcomed new co-applicants from Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99) and Montenegro, who specialise specifically in anti-corruption and the grassroots, thus increasing the SELDI community.
Objective of the Action is in line with the Call requirements and SELDI strategy: “Strengthen participatory democracy and the EU approximation process through consolidating and enhancing the impact of civil society engagement in the policy making and reform processes in the Western Balkan region in the area of anti-corruption, the rule of law and good governance”. These will be realized through the achievement of the:
- Strengthened CSO’s capacities and engagement opportunities for enhanced regional cooperation, at national and grassroots level, in anti-corruption policy and decision making;
- Encouraged and mobilized citizens’ engagement and grassroots activism to peacefully pressure governments for continued anti-corruption reforms;
- Established professional working dialogue with policy makers at national, regional, and EU level. Achieved policy reforms and societal innovation in the area of anti-corruption through evidence-based advocacy, policy engagement and awareness raising;
- Improved outreach by enhanced use of social media;
- Identified and leveraged tipping points for tackling common challenges in the field of anti-corruption prevention and prosecution by calling leaders and institutions to account and monitoring corruption victimization and state capture vulnerabilities;
- Intensified regional CSOs cooperation, dialogue and synergies across thematic networks for achieving a more holistic impact on political and judicial corruption in the region.
Events in the framework of the project
ACER and AIS Present Corruption Proofing of Legislation (CPL) on Amendments to the Law on Technology and Science Parks
Albanian Center for Economic Research (ACER) and the Albanian Institute of Science (AIS) presented the Preventive Corruption Assessment Opinion on the draft law “On Certain Amendments and Additions to Law No. 58/2022 ‘On the Establishment, Organization and Functioning of Technology and Science Parks’”, based on the methodology adopted by the Assembly of Albania. Members of […]
CMS Albania 2025: Key Insights Revealed by ACER at the Week of Integrity Conference
ACER participated in the 7th Annual Conference of the Week of Integrity, organized by ICC Albania, MAPA, the Bashki të Forta project of SDC, the Government of Sweden (Helvetas), GIZ Albania, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and CR Partners. During the conference, we presented the findings of the 2025 survey, conducted using […]
Corruption-Proofing of Legislation (CPL) for the Draft Law “On the Prevention of Conflict of Interest in the Exercise of Public Functions”
Members of the Parliament of Albania, Mr. Eduard Shalsi, Ms. Jorida Tabaku, Mr. Edmond Haxhinasto, and Mr. Erald Kapri, together with representatives of civil society, the business community, and field experts, participated in the consultative meeting where the key findings of the Corruption-Proofing of Legislation (CPL) Opinion for the draft law “On the Prevention of […]
The Role of Youth in the Fight Against Corruption: Perspectives from ACER’s Executive Director, Mr. Preci
As part of the project “Ambassadors Against Corruption Youth Promoting a Free and Equal Society”, implemented by IRCA and as part of the SELDI Small Grants Program, Mr. Preci, ACER’s Executive Director, was invited to a podcast discussing the power and role of youth in the accountability processes implemented by the Roma Institute in Albania. […]
Meeting with SELDI Sub-Grantees – Support and Planning for Upcoming Activities
Within the SELDI network, the Albanian Centre for Economic Research (ACER) organized a dedicated meeting with sub-grantees to discuss the continuation of their work, plan upcoming activities, and strengthen collaboration among the participating organizations. The meeting brought together representatives of organizations selected as sub-grantees under the SELDI Small Grants Program, creating a space to reflect […]
Workshop: “Preventive Anti-Corruption Assessment of the Draft Law ‘On the Extended Responsibilities of Producers of Products that Generate Waste’”
A consultative workshop on the Preventive Anti-Corruption Assessment of the Draft Law “On the Extended Responsibilities of Producers of Products that Generate Waste” brought together Members of Parliament, representatives from civil society organizations, business associations, public institutions, and legal experts. The event gathered MPs from both the ruling majority and the opposition Blendi Himçi, Zamira […]
Working Meeting with Civil Society Organizations on the Corruption Prevention Methodology in Legislation
A working meeting between civil society organizations and two senior experts on the use of the Corruption Proofing of Legislation (CPL) Methodology is being held at our organization’s premises. The Albanian Center for Economic Research (ACER), in cooperation with AIS / Open Data Albania and with the support of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) […]
Study Visit on best Practice of PPP projects in Slovenia
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are increasingly being used across the Western Balkans to improve governance, enhance local services, and foster sustainable development. As part of this growing momentum, representatives from Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia took part in a three-day study visit to Slovenia, exploring successful PPP models in sectors such as education, culture, and energy […]
Training for CSOs on Corruption Proofing of Legislation, based on the methodology adopted and implemented in the Parliament of Albania
An important step toward more transparent laws was taken through a dedicated training for civil society representatives on Corruption Proofing of Legislation. This training was based on the methodology already applied in the Parliament of Albania and was supported by the experience and practical assistance of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy , enabling the acquisition […]
Civil Society Joins Forces Against Informal Payments in Healthcare
Together for Life held a roundtable discussion entitled “The Prevalence of Informal Payments in Public Health Centers of the Municipality of Tirana”, a consultative forum aimed at addressing this harmful practice, which undermines the delivery of quality, timely, and equitable healthcare services for all citizens. The discussions focused on the need for structured institutional interventions, […]
Training: The Legislative Process, Corruption Measurement Indexes and Corruption Proofing of Legislation
An intensive training session, led by Mr. Preci (ACER) and Ms. Brahaj (AIS), gathered representatives from civil society organizations to discuss key topics related to the legislative process in Albania and the importance of implementing the ‘Corruption Proofing Legislation’ (CPL) methodology. The training aimed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to independently carry […]
Regional Conference on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs): Strengthening Governance and Regional Cooperation
On May 27, a significant regional conference on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) was held in Podgorica, aiming to strengthen cooperation and advance sustainable development across the Western Balkans. Organized under the framework of the “Go PPP” project financed by the Norwegian Embassy and Smart Balkans the event focused on presenting key findings from recent research conducted […]
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