Kosovo Local Government Institute (KLGI) successfully concluded the second module of the project “Civil Society as a Promoter of Public Contribution” from the component “Social Engagement” with a two-training in Albania. In attendance were coordinators of thematic groups representing eight municipalities, all of whom were active members of civil society and committed activists.
The first study visit was conducted at TUMO Tirana (former Pyramid) to closely familiarize with the practices and processes that are being developed at the Directorate of Youth Policies in the Municipality of Tirana and witness the transformation of the former Pyramid into an innovation center. The revitalization of the Pyramid into an innovation hub with spaces for various cultural activities and business opportunities for youth has turned it into a prominent tourist attraction for foreign visitors. During this meeting, the group was introduced to advanced regional models in co-creating public policies in the field of local governance, simultaneously adapting them to provide the best services for citizens.
Following this, a meeting with IDM Albania representatives provided a closer look at the pivotal role played by NGOs and activists serving as facilitators between initiatives of local communities and municipalities; as well as exchanging practices and encouraging regional initiatives.
The concluding conference marked a significant achievement as 24 coordinators received certificates and will apply the acquired knowledge in their respective municipalities. In the next nine months, in the intermediary role between marginalized groups and municipalities, the thematic groups will over identify, analyze, map, address, and monitor policies based on the sensitivity of interest groups. Alongside engaged experts, they will produce proposals and creative contributions for municipal policies and finances.
During the module, the participants simulated processes of identifying various issues, placing them in a logical table according to thematic groups: women, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable groups. Simultaneously, they practiced the process of discussing local public policies following the ‘British Parliamentary’ model.
Find out more here: “Civil Society as a Promoter of Public Contribution.”
