Ekspertiza Jone

IDM combines the advantages of a knowledgeable think-tank and a resourceful operational non-governmental actor that operates in the Albanian civil society sector since November 1999. IDM expertise extends in the following key sectors and thematic areas, representing the main focus of IDM departments and staff:

  • Good governance, decentralization reforms and inclusive policy processes
  • EU studies and EU enlargement process with a specific focus on Western Balkans’ accession
  • Human capital development, management and result oriented performance
  • Consolidation and development of civil society sector as a powerful actor to generate broad consent, values and positive change
  • Sustainable integrated development and globalization processes with particular focus on EU rural & regional development policies
  • Security sector reform and specialized studies on security issues.

IDM delivers a broad range of services in the above sectorial themes by means of a variety of instruments and activities, as follows:

  • Education and capacity building services specifically tailored for individual target groups, needs and thematic interest
  • Advancement of studies, approaches and methodologies for applied research most notably in relation to IDM’s traditional focus areas (e.g. good governance, security, EU etc.)
  • Research, policy design, analysis and assessment of policy processes, as well as advocacy for evidence-based alternatives to improved governance and sectorial policies
  • Consultancy and assistance to institutional building and result oriented performance for public authorities, national and international civic and private institutions
  • Design and implementation of large-scale information and awareness campaigns; Developing advocacy strategies and programs on the basis of public opinion preferences and analysis of stakeholders’ attitudes