Research institutes and associations of scholars in Albania

Here you can find basic information about the websites of research institutes and associations of scholars active in Albania, with direct links.

Description: Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) is a non-governmental, non-profit research and policy institute created in recognition of the need for independent, in-depth analysis of the complex issues surrounding Albania's security. AIIS was founded by a group of academics and analysts with extensive experience on foreign policy and policy-making issues. Since then, AIIS has sharpened its technical capacities to become a leading think-tank trusted by Albanian policy-makers and international partners in the fields of security studies, democracy, Euro-Atlantic integration and regional cooperation. In order to promote discussion and debate among the policy community, AIIS engages Albanian and international scholars as well as provides its products free of charge on its website. These services are made possible by the contributions of national and international donor community to fund its activities. As a results-oriented, methodologically interdisciplinary team, AIIS aims to produce timely advice as well as analysis to the challenges facing Albania's policy-makers. Given the changing nature of security threats, AIIS has turned to domestic issues such as democratization as primary challenges to a secure and stable Albania. Having carved out a niche in the policy-making environment, AIIS has become an important partner in Albania's road to democratization and market economy.
Language: English

Visit the website of the Albanian Institute for International Studies (in English)

Description: AIS is the Albanian Sociological Association, a non-government and non-profit association in the field of sociology and other social sciences. Founded on 21 November 2006 it is a Regular and Collective member of the International Sociological Association (ISA), European Sociological Association (ESA) and Balkan Sociological Forum (BSF). It publishes the journal Social Studies, certified as Scientific Journal by decision No. 170, 20 December 2010.
Language: Albanian, English

Visit the website of the Albanian Institute of Sociology (in Albanian)
Visit the website of the Albanian Institute of Sociology (in English)

Description: Founded in 1995, the Institute for Contemporary Studies Policy is a research centre which provides policy analyses and recommendations. Its principal aim is to contribute to the development of democracy in the country.
Language: English

Visit the website of the Institute for Contemporary Studies (in English)

Name in Albanian: Instituti për Demokraci dhe Ndërmjetësim
Description: Based in Tirana, the Institute for Democracy and Mediation was created by Albanian scholars with the aim of increasing civic participation, improving institutional reforms and strengthening regional cooperation.
Languages: Albanian, English

Visit the website of the Institute for Democracy and Mediation (in Albanian)

Description: Founded in Tirana in 1999, the IPLS focusses its research projects and activities in the field of legal and public policy matters. It provides legal assistence and training, as well as studies and analyses regarding the implemenation of laws.
Language: English

Visit the website of the Institute for Policy and Legal Studies (in English)