partners - albania programs

MOST SIGNIFICANT CHANGE STORIES
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STORY
Even though they have only recently started to initiate advocacy and lobbying campaigns
and become involved in local government decision-making processes, the PRDP Center
has already seen the first positive impacts of its work. For the first time, the PRDP has
implemented joint projects with the local government of Librazhd, has been an active
member of coalitions, and has established contacts with elected leaders and policy-makers
to change laws related to Disabled People. The Center has now created connections
and partnerships between the sectors (civil society and government) to better solve the
problems of people with disabilities.
IMPROVEMENT OF THE SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE IN PORTO ROMANO AREA
Name Of Program: Democracy and Governance in Albania / Training Program
Name And Location Of Organization: Council of Youth Associations- Durres
Date / Month In Which It Occurred: 2004 - 2005
Theme: Enhancing Civic Participation in Local Decision-Making Processes
INTRODUCTION
This case study presents an overview of an initiative undertaken by the Council of Youth
Associations- Durres as a result of their participation in Partners-Albania’s training
programs in the framework of the Democracy and Governance in Albania Program
(DGA). The case is a good example of a successful advocacy campaign, and illustrates a
significant improvement in the participation of citizens and civil society organizations in
local decision making processes in Albania .
COUNCIL OF YOUTH ASSOCIATIONS OF DURRES - ORGANIZATIONAL
BACKGROUND
The Council of Youth Associations of Durres (CYAD) was established by 1998 in Durres
as a local branch of the Albanian Youth Council. CYAD was legally registered in 2000
and includes in its network 6 Youth NPOs. The mission of the Council is to create spaces
for education, exchange, leisure time, art and recreation and services for youth in the
Durres area. The organization also represents youth interests, works to increase the role
of youth and youth organizations in building up an open and democratic civil society, and
raises the awareness of institutions and the general public about the role of youth in the
development of society. The Council is a coordinating body for all of the activities that
the member organizations organize in Durres area. Network members include:
• Durres Youth Center
• Young Researchers of Social Science, Durres
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