(2) EU Integration of Albania

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Projects

The EU provides financial assistance to candidate and potential candidate countries and helps them reform and adapt their institutions and legislations. Financial assistance takes the form of projects on the ground following phases of programming and contracting. Hundreds of projects are being carried out across all sectors, countries and regions.

To ensure coherence, complementarity and coordination in implementing external assistance programmes worldwide, EuropeAid works in close collaboration with its various partners. The overall aim is to make external aid more effective. Civil society, international organisations and governments of EU Member States are all important actors in this field.

For more details consultwww.ec.europa.eu/europeaid

Overview

The EU programme of financial and technical cooperation supports Albania’s ambitious reform agenda. EU assistance focuses in particular on support for democratic development and good governance, regulatory reform and administrative capacity building and infrastructure development. EU funding for projects in Albania is provided in the form of grants, contracts and increasingly budget support.

IPA 2012 National Programme

 

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Grants

Grants can be awarded as donations to third parties that are engaged in external aid activities.

"Upgrading civil defence preparedness and disaster risk reduction"

Open Call for Proposals

Reference number: EuropeAid/151248/DD/ACT/AL

Deadline for submission of Concept Note and Full Application: 31/05/2016 at 12:00h.

More info

First Call&Info Dayon Strategic Project Proposals for IPA II Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Albania-Greece

ADRIONandInterregFirst Calls for Project Proposals are now open!

EIDHR Global Call for Proposals 2015

Restricted Call for Proposals

Guidelines for grant applicants

Reference:
EuropeAid/150264/DH/ACT/Multi
Budget line: 21 04 01

Deadline for submission1 of the Concept Note :

1st October 2015 at 16:00 (Brussels date and time) 

Click here for the full dossier[527 KB]

Open Call for Proposals

"Production and Dissemination of Audiovisual Products on EU Integration"

Reference number: EuropeAid/150385/DD/ACT/AL

Deadline for submission of Concept Note and Full Application: 30 October  2015 
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?do=publi.welcome&nbPubliList=15&orderby=upd&orderbyad=Desc&searchtype=RS&aofr=150385

"Improving local public social services for vulnerable groups in the peri-urban areas of Tirana"

Open Call for Proposals

Reference number:EuropeAid/137250/DD/ACT/AL

Deadline for submission of Concept Note and Full Application:7 September 2015

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?do=publi.welcome&nbPubliList=15&orderby=upd&orderbyad=Desc&searchtype=RS&aofr=137250

Information meeting:

Following the publication of theOpen Calls for Proposals:

EuropeAid/137239/DD/ACT/AL, "Civil Society Facility – Civic Initiative and Capacity Building, Albania"and

EuropeAid/137298/DD/ACT/AL "European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) - Country-Based Support Schemes (CBSS) 2014-2015"

the EU Delegation is informing that the planned information session for both calls is going to be held on16 July 2015 from 14h30 till 16h30 in  Tirana International Hotel,Scanderbeg  Square, Tirana.

All the interested potential applicants are invited to participate.                        

(Published on 02/07/2015) 

European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR)

Country-Based Support Schemes (CBSS) 2014-2015 

ALBANIA
Open Call for Proposals

Deadline for submission of Concept Note and Full Application:

24 August 2015

Publication Reference: EuropeAid/137298/DD/ACT/AL 

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?ADSSChck=1435134627148&do=publi.detPUB&searchtype=AS&zgeo=35357&aoet=36538&debpub=&orderby=upd&orderbyad=Desc&nbPubliList=15&page=1&aoref=137298

Open Call for Proposals: EuropeAid/137239/DD/ACT/AL,  "Civil Society Facility – Civic Initiative and Capacity Building, Albania"

IPA 2014/2015

Civil Society Facility – Civic Initiative and Capacity Building

Albania
Open call for proposals

Guidelines for grant applicants

BGUE-B2014-22.020401-C1-ELARG DELALB

and
BGUE-B2015-22.020401-C1-NEAR
DELALB Reference: EuropeAid/137239/DD/ACT/AL

Deadline for submission of the full application:31 August 2015

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?do=publi.welcome&nbPubliList=15&orderby=upd&orderbyad=Desc&searchtype=RS&aofr=137239

Cross Border Cooperation Programme former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia-Albania 2014-2020

Please be informed that in the framework of the new CBC Programme former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia-Albania 2014-2020, a call for expression of interest for Assessors for the future 1st Call for Proposals is published by the Operating Structure in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the Ministry of Local Self Government.

Relevant information are available at:http://ipacbc-mk-al.net/media/announcement-for-engagement-of-assessors-ipa-cbc-mk-al-2014-2020/ (26/05/2015)

Support for Production and Dissemination of Audio-Visual Programmes about EU integration process of Albania (5/09/2014)

Open Public Consultation for the 1st draft of the New IPA II CBC "Greece-Albania 2014-2020" Programme(23/07/2014)

The 1st draft of the European Territorial Cooperation Programme “Greece-Albania 2014 – 2020” is now available for open public consultation. This consultation phase is open to all stakeholders. The purpose of the consultation is to seek views af potential participants or beneficiaries (direct or indirect) in order to improve and enrich the content currently proposed. In the draft you will find the Programme strategy, the policy themes selected, the specific objectives and the types of interventions/ projects it will support, the results expected and the financial allocations.

In order to participate to the open public consultation please visit the following websites:

http://www.interreg.gr/en/
http://www.greece-albania.eu/

"Following the publication of thecall for proposal EuropeAid/136009/DD/ACT/AL, the EU Delegation is informing that the planned information session is going to be held on the3rd July at 11:30at the EU Delegation premises. All the interested potential applicants are invited to participate." (23/06/2014)

 Award for Roma Integration, 2014 (23/06/2014)

Civil Society Facility - Civic Initiative and Capacity Building (13/06/2014)

Strengthening national capacity in nature protection – preparation for Natura 2000 network (13/06/2014)

Award Notice - 3rd call Albania-Montenegro

GRANT CONTRACTS AWARDED BY EUROPEAN UNION DURING November 2013[44 KB]

Greece - Albania: Extension of the deadline for project proposals submission

1st set of FAQs for the 1st Call for Strategic Project proposals of the IPA Cross Border programme Greece - Albania 2007-2013


Presentations held during the Info Day of 1st call for Strategic Project Proposals "Greece - Albania" IPA Cross-Border Programme 2007-20013, Korca (Albania) on 25 July 2013

1st call for Strategic Project Proposals "Greece - Albania" IPA Cross-Border Programme 2007-20013

"INFORMATION AND PUBLICITY Project partners Guidebook"[319 KB] applicable to projects funded by the IPA Cross Border programme "Greece-Albania 2007-2013

Contracts CBC AL/FYROM Call 132192 - Allocation 2009[24 KB]

European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Support a thriving civil society in the field through Country-based Support Scheme (CBSS) 2012-2013[31 KB]
Call for Proposals, EIDHR 2012-2013[2 MB]

Clarification N° 1 alt="pdf - 192 KB" class="alIco" title="pdf - 192 KB" v:shapes="_x0000_i1031">[192 KB]

Call for Proposals "Civil Society Facility – Civic Initiatives and Capacity Building 2012"

Publication of answers[88 KB] - 3rd call for proposals Albania-Montenegro

Corrigendum No. 1 of the 3rd Call for Proposals "Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Albania-Montenegro 2007-2013"

Greece-Albania: Extension of deadline for submission of project proposals

The third set of Frequently Asked Questions[97 KB] related to the 2nd Call for Project Proposals of the IPA Cross Border programme "Greece-Albania 2007-2013".

The second set of Frequently Asked Questions[132 KB] related to the 2nd Call for Project Proposals of the IPA Cross Border programme "Greece-Albania 2007-2013".

Frequently Asked Questions[84 KB] related to the 2nd Call for Project Proposals of the IPA Cross Border programme "Greece-Albania 2007-2013".

“Greece-Albania: 2nd Call for proposals”

Targeted Call for Proposals of the IPA Cross-border Programme “Greece-Albania 2007-2013”
Submission period: 08.10.2012 - 02.11.2012

How to apply for a grant?

You can find all information aboutgrants and contracts on the EuropeAid's website. This is the EU department that deals with development. It manages EU external aid and ensures that assistance is delivered.

Thepractical guideis the working tool explaining the procedures applying to external aid financed by the European Commission. It contains a specific section related togrants.

Those intending to apply for a grant should register in PADOR (Potential Applicant Data On-line Registration) and consult thecalls for proposalson the website of the European Commission’s EuropeAid co-operation office.

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Appendix I, Timesheet to Guidelines for grants[32 KB]

Appendix II, Detailed list of expenditure[57 KB]  

Grants

Last update:

$Support to the formulation, coordination and implementation of anti-corruption policies (AL 13 IB JH 02)

16/11/15

$1st Call for Project Proposals, "Greece-Albania" IPA Corss-Border Programme 2007-2013 - CORRIGENDUM alt="zip - 5 MB" class="alIco" title="zip - 5 MB" v:shapes="_x0000_i1039">[5 MB]

08/03/11

$EuropeAid/129993/L/ACT/MK : IPA 2007/2008 Cross-Border programme between the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Albania

27/05/10

Visa

On 25 September 2014 the Visa Information System (VIS)for Schengen short-stay visas started operation in all Schengen States' consulates present in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo*, Montenegro and Serbia) and Turkey. This is part of the gradual worldwide deployment of the VIS (which started in October 2011) leading to all Schengen States' consulates worldwide being connected. The global roll-out is scheduled to be completed in summer 2015.

As VIS relates exclusively to Schengen short-stay visas,Albanian citizens holding a biometric passport will not be affected. However residents in Albania who – due to their nationality – fall under the Schengen visa requirement will be submitted to the VIS procedure. For more information please see:http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/home-affairs/what-we-do/policies/borders-and-visas/visa-information-system/index_en.htm

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*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/99 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.

Visa Liberalisation entered into force in December 2010

From 15 December 2010, Albanian citizens holding a biometric passport are able to travel freely to Schengen Countries.

Please click here for more information[2 MB]

Albanian citizens holding non biometric passport are required to apply for a Schengen Visa, the provisions of the Visa Facilitation Agreement will apply.

Frequently Asked Questions[122 KB]

Visas for short visits in the Schengen Area (Schengen Visa)

You can travel with a valid Schengen visa to the following member states and associated states applying the Schengen Acquis in full: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Germany, The Netherlands, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. This visa entitles the holder to stay for a maximum of 90 days within a 6 months’ period, starting from the date of the first entry.

To find out more about the application process please consult the followingdocument[81 KB]

Embassies

Please contact the relevant consular officefor the EU country you want to travel to:

Austrian Embassy

Address: Rruga Frederik Shiroka 3, Tirana/ Albania

Phone: 00 355 4 227 4855 / 227 4856

Bulgarian Embassy
Ruga Skenderberg 12
Tirana, Albania
Phone:00355 4 223 3155 / 223 2906
Fax. 00355 4 223 2272

Danish Embassy
(covering also for Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Norway)
Address: Rr. "Nikolla Tupe" Nr 1, Kati 4, Ap. 4, Tirana
Phone: 00355 4 228 0600
Fax: 00355 4 228 0630
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Website:http://www.ambtirana.um.dk
Visa Section: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 09:00-12:00

The Czech Embassy
Address: Rruga "Skënderbej" Nr. 10, Tirana
Phone: 00355 4 225 8796 (special visa infoline, 12:30-16:00 daily)
00355 4 223 4004 (reception)
Fax: 00355 4 223 2159
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Website:www.mzv.cz/tirana

Croatian Embassy
Address: Rruga A. Toptani ‘Torre Drin’ building 4, Tirana
Phone: 00 355 4 256 948; 00 355 4 2242 463
 Fax: 00 355 4 230 578
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French Embassy
Address: Rr. "Skenderbej" 14, Tirana
Phone: 00355 4 223 4250
Fax : 00355 4 223 4442
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Website:http://www.ambafrance-al.org

German Embassy
Address: Rruga Skënderbej 8, Tirana/Albania
Telephone: 00355 4 227 4505
Telefax: 00355 4 223 2050
Telephone for visa apppointments: 00355 69290 5109
(Monday through Thursday: 13:30 – 16:30 h p.m.)
For more and detailed information, please contact the homepage of the German Embassy:
www.tirana.diplo.de

Greek Embassy
Head of the Consular Section : Evangelia Kalaitzi
Address: Rruga Frederik Shiroka 3
TIRANA
Telephones: 00355 4 227 4644
00355 4 227 4645
00355 4 227 4852
Fax: 00355 4 223 4443
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telephone for fixing appointments for visa and legalisations: 09004044004

Hungarian Embassy
Consular Office
Rr.
Skenderbeu 16, Tirana
Phone (visa issues): 00355 682092445
Fax: 00355 4 223 3211
Webpage:
http://www.mfa.gov.hu/kulkepviselet/AL/en/mainpage.htm

Italian Embassy
Adress: Rr. Lek Dukagjini, 2 - TIRANA
Phone: 00355 4 227 5900
Fax: 00355 4 225 0920
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web-site:www.ambtirana.esteri.it

The Netherlands Embassy
(covering also for Belgium, Luxembourg)
Rruga Asim Zeneli nr. 10
Tel. 00355 4 224 0828
Visa line 00355 4 225 9176
Fax 00355 4 225 4288
Website:www.mfa.nl/tir
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Opening hours visa section: 9-12 am Monday through Thursday

Polish Embassy
Durresi Str No.123.
Tirana Albania
Phone: 00355 4 223 4190
Fax: 00355 4 223 3364
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Romanian Embassy
Rr. Themistokli Germenji, No. 1, Tirana
Phone: 00355 4 225 6071; 00355 4 225 6072
00355 682024649 (mobile)
Fax: 00355 4 225 6072
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Slovak Embassy
Rr. Skenderbeu No. 8, Tirana
Phone: 00355 4 227 4917
Fax: 00355 4 227 4918
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Slovenian Embassy
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Rr. Abdyl Frasheri, P. 11/1, Tirana
Phone: 00355 4 227 4858
Fax: 00355 4 222 1311

Spanish Embassy
Rr. Skenderbej, 43, Tirana
Phone: 00355 4 227 4961/ 226 6435
Fax.: 00355 4 222 5383/ 226 6434
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The United Kingdom Embassy
Address: Rr. Skenderbeg, Tirana
Phone: 00355 4 223 4973/4/5
Fax: 00355 4 224 7697
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Website:http://www.uk.al

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Speeches

19 February 2016 - Head of the Political Section Jan Rudolph -Speech at the closing Conference on Strengthening the Albanian Civil Aviation Authority

16 February 2016 - Head of Cooperation Yngve Engström -Speech at the Conference Building Albanian Capacities for EU Accession

15 February 2016 - Head of Cooperation Yngve Engström -Speech at Fair of Projects - CBC Programme Albania-Montenegro IPA 2007 - 2013

1 February 2016 - Ambassador Romana Vlahutin -Speech at the presentation of the Public Opinion Poll "Trust in Government 2015"

26 January 2016 - Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Jan Rudolph -Speech at National Conference on Electoral Corruption

20 January 2016 - Ambassador Romana Vlahutin -Speech at 2016-2026 Smart City Go Tirana Conference

14 January 2016 - Ambassador Romana Vlahutin -Speech at Third Stakeholders' Committee Meeting of EURALIUS IV

17 December 2015 - Ambassador Romana Vlahutin -Speech at Annual Conference of the People's Advocate "Local Government and Human Rights"

14 December 2015 - Ambassador Romana Vlahutin -Speech at National Judicial Conference

9 December 2015 - Ambassador Romana Vlahutin -Speech at European University of Tirana on Anti-corruption day

7 December 2015 - Ambassador Romana Vlahutin -Speech at School of Magistrates, Justice Reform Public Consultations

25 November 2015 - Ambassador Romana Vlahutin -Speech at the event "Ending Violence Against Women"

25 November 2015 - Ambassador Romana Vlahutin -Speech at the Symposium "Albania 25 years after the fall of communism: rebuilding the state and society"

24 November 2015 - Ambassador Romana Vlahutin -Speech at the Public Consultation "Anticorruption measures for Justice Reform"

 

More info

The EU Information Centre and the EU Information Points have been set up by the EU Delegation to Albania to bring the Union and Albania’s integration process closer to the citizens.

The EU Information Centre, located in Tirana, provides information to the Albanian public on the European Union and Albania’s integration process. The European Information Centre provides internet access, reading corners and has a broad variety of publications and official materials of the EU institutions, as well as EU bulletins, journals and other EU-related information. Visitors have free public access to all materials of the European Information Centre. To improve understanding and enrich debate on the integration process, the Centre will also host informative events with civil society actors.

Seven EU Info Points are established in the university towns of Tiranë, Elbasan, Shkodër, Durrës, Vlorë, Gjirokastër and Korçë. All together, the Centre and the Info Points will reach Albanian citizens throughout the country, will facilitate the flow of information and increase the scope of debate on European matters.

For more details on the EU Information Centre consulthttp://euinfocentre.al

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