PROJECTS UNDER IMPLEMENTATION - 1ST CALL FOR APPLICATIONS GRANTEES - NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS No Organization Project Short description Duration (months) Implementation area 1 Forumi i Mendimit te Lire Monitoring of the municipality for the implementation of election promises and increase of the citizens participation in governance and accountability through the media and social networks Facing the mayors to take responsibility on the implementation of election promises, by creating a confrontation pattern with voters. Implementation of mechanisms for citizen participation in the process of accountability and involvement of the media and some media forms (such as web sites and reportages) to monitor the municipal performance. 12 Tirana, Elbasan, Vlora, Lezha 2 Instituti Shqiptar i Medias Testing the implementation of the new law on Access to Information from the new local administration Improving transparency and accountability of local government and local public institutions through a more active role of local media and citizens through: a) Testing the implementation of the Law on Access to Information by the new local administration; b) Improving the knowledge and skills of local journalists on this legislative framework through practice testing; c) Improving the capacities of local authorities to implement their obligations for transparency and accountability through advocacy on the implementation of the law on the right of information. 12 Berat, Lezha, Saranda, Gjirokastra, Kukes, Pogradec, Mat 3 Rrjeti ballkanik per Gazetari Investigative, Shqiperi/BIRN Strengthening the partnership between the local media and civil society Increase of local government accountability by strengthening the cooperation between civil society actors and local journalists. a) Strengthening the local media capacity through training and publications regarding proper administration and transparency of the local government, and full reporting on local communities issues and promoting positive examples; b) Promoting transparency and accountability of local government institutions through continuous monitoring of the transparency programs in 61 municipalities across the country, c) Strengthening the cooperation and civil society actors capacity in advocating community important issues through regional round tables/workshops; d) Increasing the level of information to citizens on issues related to local government and promoting the change actors. 12 National 4 Instituti per Demokraci dhe Ndermjetesim IDM Tirana Speaks The development of participatory democracy and local governance through voluntary community activism in urban areas. Raising awareness and mobilizing local communities and various interest groups regarding voluntary community organization in urban areas. 12 Tirana and 11 District Centers
8 Nje Ze i Barabarte ne Komunitetin Vlonjat Advocate - Be informed - Learn - act for the benefit of the Community” The young people of the Roma - Egyptian community became active in policy making and their voices to be heard. Promoting advocacy at local government to address the priority issues of this community. Cooperation with the municipality to solve those issues and act as interested party during the annual budgeting process. 10 Vlora 9 Instituti i Studimeve Publike dhe Ligjore Win-Win Model for Civic Participation in Local Governance In the framework of this project, the efforts will be focused on providing an efficient process and promoting an active civic role under the Win-Win model in the pilot municipalities. Win- Win model assumes the development of a joint process with the community in the selection and implementation of local programs or projects, where each party, from its perspective, reveals ideas and commit itself, contractually or not, in local government projects, mutually benefiting and does not lose anything. The project aims a) the identification of citizen’s needs and priorities (and the implementation of projects addressing them as well) in municipalities where the project is implemented regarding to the local development programs, through the use of Win-Win Model methods and procedures. b) Establishing a replicable precedent, in selected municipalities through the development of concrete projects with the participation of citizens in the annual budgeting process. 12 Librazhd, Permet 10 Qendra e Gruas Hapa te Lehte Civic Movement for common governance Establishment of the Expert Board at the municipal level as a monitoring instrument for the implementation of Social Contract developed during 2015 elections. Board members, besides being active participants in the meetings of the Board and Shkodra Municipal Council, their expertise in various fields affecting the life of the city, will be used to inform and raise awareness of the communities regarding specific issues.The Expert Board will serveas well as an advisory policy and decision making instrument at the local level through the increased impact of civil society, namely 10 community groups from the former municipalities in drafting and monitoring of local policies. the project will aim: a) the capacity building and consolidation of civil society skills on monitoring the basic principles of civic participation in local government; b) promotion, involvement and civic participation in the municipal council and its monitoring. 12 Shkodar