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 […]

 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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

On April 16, the SELDI network successfully concluded a three-day regional event titled “Empowering Change: Anti-Corruption Advocacy and Policy Impact,” which brought together over 30 civil society organizations — beneficiaries of the SELDI Small Grants Programme — along with members of the wider SELDI network. As a partner of the SELDI network, ACER participated with […]

On April 15, 2025, ACER took part in the High-Level Meeting “Fighting Corruption: Innovations Against Illicit Power” held in Skopje. Organized by SELDI.net, the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD), and the Macedonian Center for International Cooperation (MCIC), the event brought together regional and international stakeholders to discuss innovative approaches to tackling corruption and […]

On April 14, 2025, 30 civil society organizations (CSOs) from the Western Balkans—including 10 from Albania—gathered in Skopje for the regional event “Empowering Change: Anticorruption Advocacy and Policy Impact”, organized under the SELDI Small Grants Programme. The event focused on strengthening skills in advocacy, media communication, networking, and resource mobilization, and provided a platform to […]

On March 27, the Albanian Center for Economic Research (ACER) organized a meeting to establish local-level monitoring forums for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. The meeting brought together 13 experts from civil society, public institutions, and local authorities. The session extended beyond its planned duration due to active discussions, where participants agreed on the potential benefits […]

The Institute of Political Studies (ISP), the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), Civic Resistance (QQ), and the Albanian Helsinki Committee (KShH) have been monitoring and analyzing key electoral issues, providing findings and assessments on campaign financing, electoral integrity, election-related crimes, and the role of state resources. As part of this effort, ISP, WFD, QQ, and […]

Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) organized a discussion forum on “FDI Screening as an Instrument for Protecting National Interests and Enhancing Alignment with the EU.” The forum brought together experts to discuss the importance of establishing a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) screening framework in Albania, a crucial step as the country progresses in its […]

On February 17, 2025, Albanian Centre for Economic Research  organized a workshop with the aim  to foster effective collaboration between civil society organizations (CSOs) and local government institutions to enhance governance in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). The event brought together 30 participants, including representatives from the Ministry of Finance, ATRAKO, ALSAI, and various CSOs. Participants engaged [...]

The Albanian Center for Economic Research (www.acer.org.al), a civil society organization, expresses its deep concern over the coordinated attacks, particularly in the past two days, against SPAK. ACER calls on civil society organizations and the public to stand in support of SPAK, the most trusted institution in all domestic and international surveys and evaluations over […]

On February 10, 2024, the Albanian Center for Economic Research (ACER), in collaboration with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), organized the Workshop on Corruption Proofing for the draft law “On the Mountain Package”. This workshop was held with the aim of increasing transparency and improving the supervisory role of the Albanian Parliament to minimize corruption risks and eliminate the [...]

As 2024 draws to an end, the Albanian Center for Economic Research (ACER) looks back on a year shaped by progress, challenges, and impactful initiatives. United by a shared commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance, we have worked to address critical issues and strengthen civil society impact across Albania and the Western Balkans. Let’s […]

On December 13, 2024, the Albanian Institute of Sciences (AIS), with the support of the Albanian Center for Economic Research (ACER) and the Society for Democratic Culture (SDC), organized an important roundtable discussion titled: “State Budget and Public Finances in Election Years and Election Periods – Legal Regulation, Institutional Practices and the Need for Intervention […]

Corruption Proofing of the Draft Law “On the Review of Foreign Direct Investments in the Republic of Albania” On December 10, 2024, Albania Center for Economic Research (ACER), in partnership with Westminster for Democracy Foundation (WFD) in Albania organized the Workshop “Screeing Mechanism Regarding National Security for Foreign Direct Investments” focus on discussion surrounding the […]

A study visit to Serbia is being organized as part of the regional project Implementing Good Governance Principles in PPP Projects (GO PPP), with representatives from Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, and North Macedonia participating. The goal of the project, supported by Norway and SMART Balkans, is to strengthen public-private cooperation in infrastructure development and public service […]

On November 5, 2024, the Albanian Center for Economic Research (ACER), in collaboration with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), organized the Workshop on Parliament Openness Roadmap. This workshop provided an opportunity to exchange insights, best practices and recommendations on enhancing parliamentary openness and strengthening the core pillars of democracy, inclusiveness, and accountability which are key […]

Tirana Policy Forum Conclusion: Countering Corruption and State Capture – Advancing EU Accession of Western Balkan Countries On October 3, 2024, the Albanian Center for Economic Research (ACER), in collaboration with the Southeast European Leadership for Development and Integrity (SELDI) network, organized the Forum on Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Policies. This forum aimed to strengthen […]

ACER, in cooperation with Westminster Foundation for Democracy, held a roundtable discussion on Thursday, July 4th at the Grand Hotel Tirana on “Good Practices for Addressing Corruption and Preventing and Managing Conflict of Interest in Public Administration.” The event took place within the framework of the project “Increasing Government Accountability through a More Responsive Parliament,” […]

We are excited to announce an upcoming information session for the Call for Proposals for the SELDI Small Grants Programme “Financial Support for Grassroots and Youth CSOs with Outreach to Citizens”. This session will provide detailed insights and answer any questions you may have about the programme. 🗓 Date: June 28th (Friday) 🕚 Time: 11:00 […]

ACER, as part of the  the Southeast Europe Leadership for Development and Integrity (SELDI) and on behalf of the main partner The Macedonian Center for International Cooperation (MCIC), is promoting the regional Call for Proposals for the SELDI Small Grants Programme “Financial Support for Grassroots and Youth CSOs with Outreach to Citizens” (Reference no. 10-46/1-2024). The […]

ACER held a forum on 27th of February 2024, titled: “Strengthening the Oversight Role of the Legislature in the Evaluation of Corruption Opportunities of the Draft Law on Protected Areas”. This forum was held by ACER in collaboration with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) within the project: “Increasing Government Accountability through a More Responsive […]

ACER held a workshop on December 4th 2023 where the findings of Corruption Monitoring System, a methodology designed and implemented in the framework of the SELDI project, were presented. In 2023, the seventh round of the Corruption Monitoring System in Southeast Europe was conducted. SELDI’s partner, the Albanian Center for Economic Research (ACER) undertook a […]

ACER held a workshop on Friday 29 September about Current Problems in the Governance of SOEs. The workshop is held on the framework of the project: “Improving Governance Transparency in the Public Sector in Albania” and brought together representatives from state-owned enterprises (SOEs), civil society organisations, independent experts, etc. During this activity, views and experiences […]

ACER, in cooperation with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), held a roundtable discussion on 11.07.2023 about Increasing the oversight role of the Parliament in corruption proofing.   The roundtable was held in the framework of the project: “Increased government accountability through a more responsive parliament”, which is funded by British Embassy in Tirana. The table […]

The Albanian Center for Economic Research in cooperation with two other actors of civil society in the Western Balkans: KARYEJA (Pančevo, Serbia) and COHU (Kosovo) completed the project “Promotion to civil society regional actions in the Western Balkans”. The main topics of the survey were adapted from similar surveys on corruption at the local level […]

Regional Good Governance Public-Private Partnership Platform (R2G4P) project, where ACER is a local partner, organised the summer school: “Follow the Money: Tracking Illicit Financial Flows and Countering of Sanctions’ Evasion Schemes” in Belgrade on the 29th of May 2023. The event presented good practices and promoted: Risk assessment and prevention of corruption, political patronage and […]

On April 22, 2023 SELDI joins the global community in celebrating Earth Day and raising awareness about the importance of protecting our planet. Governments, businesses, and individuals are urged to invest in a better future for the globe in accordance with this year’s theme, “Invest in our planet.” It is an appeal for immediate action [...]

On February 2nd, 2023, a regional round-table was held in Prishtina, Kosovo. The  meeting was organized in the framework of the project: “Promoting Collaboration Between Civil Society Actors in the Fight Against Corruption” implemented by ACER, as the leader partner covering Albania in close collaboration with COHU! Organisation in Kosovo and KAPEYA Organization in Serbia. […]

The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) on November 2022 held the launching event of the research papers prepared within the scope of the CSO – Private Sector engagement research, supported by the CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness. Albanian Center for Economic Research, as research partner,  presented their research findings, methodologies, and recommendations on enhancing […]

On July 29, 2021, ACER in cooperation with IDM Albania within the SELDI Project through the online platform Zoom, organized the Workshop on "Increasing the Role of Civil Society in the Fight against Corruption." Invited to this workshop were civil society actors , the public sector and various institutions in the field of good governance [...]

SELDI’s annual anti-corruption forum, held on 8 April 2021, discussed the anti-corruption agenda of the Western Balkans for the next decade. During the event, the SELDI initiative presented its latest Regional Anticorruption Report, which provides a bi-annual multifactor assessment of the corruption vulnerabilities and anti-corruption capacity of the region. SELDI’s Regional Anti-corruption Report presents the civil society’s […]

Webinar “Hidden Economy in the Western Balkans: Challenges and Lessons for Economic Recovery and Convergence” organized by SELDI, was held on 20 November 2020 According to SELDI’s Hidden Employment Index between 2016 and 2019, hidden employment has increased in five out of the six Western Balkans countries. Serbia is the only country which shows a […]

On 30 October 2020, SELDI held the webinar “State Capture: Bridging the Gap between Diagnostics and Practical Solutions in the Western Balkans”. In 2020, the SELDI anti-corruption initiative piloted a comprehensive methodology for monitoring and exposing state capture vulnerabilities in the Western Balkans – the State Capture Assessment Diagnostics (SCAD) tool. The pilot SCAD data on the […]

CBC Albania-Kosovo, Clean Water Project in Gjakova and Kukes ACER held an informative meeting on 23 October 2020, 11:00, regarding the “Clean Water Project in Gjakova and Kukes” with representatives of non-profit organizations of Kukes Region, via Google Meet Platform. This project is part of the Cross Border Cooperation (CBC) programme between Albania-Kosovo and is […]

Presentation of final report: “Study on services and assistance provided to returnees at the local level, in 13 municipalities of Albania!

On 12 May 2016 SELDI’s partners, the Albanian Centre for Economic Research (ACER) and House of Europe, in cooperation with the Center for the Study of Democracy, Sofia presented the results of the SELDI Corruption Monitoring System in Albania 2016, in a policy conference, dedicated to the issue of anticorruption and good governance in South-Eastern Europe. […]

On 24 October 2014 the Albanian Center for Economic Research (ACER) in collaboration with the House of Europe (HoE), organized a round-table to present the Albanian Corruption Assessment Report, prepared under the SLEDI project and to further validate the findings and recommendations of this report. The discussion focused on the main findings of the Albanian Corruption Assessment [...]

On 13 – 14 November 2014 in Tirana, Albania, the Southeast Leadership for Development and Integrity (SELDI) network, in cooperation with the Regional Anti-corruption Initiative (RAI), the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and the Ministry of State on Local Issues of Albania co-organized the Regional Conference on Good Governance and Anti-corruption Policy Challenges. The first day was dedicated […]