Capacity Mapping Assessment of institutions involved in Inter-institutional Working Groups for EU integration in Albania – CMAF

Country: 
Albania
Category: 
Good Governance
Starting Date: 
04/2024
Ending Date: 
10/2024
Donor agency: 
GIZ Albania
Detailed description of the project: 

The overall objective of the project is to support the European Integration Secretariat/Prime Minister Office to assess the capacities of institutions involved in Inter-Institutional Working Groups for EU integration in Albania.

Specific objectives of the project are: 

  1. Utilize Model CMAF: Implement the pre-existing Capacity Assessment Framework and, where appropriate, improve it, including the model questionnaire, indicators, and scores developed by SANECA, to assess the institutional capacities of IIWGs involved in EU integration in Albania. 
  2. Evaluate Readiness and Capabilities: Conduct a thorough evaluation of the readiness and capabilities of IIWGs, as outlined in the model CMAF, to fulfil their mandates and responsibilities in accordance with relevant legislation.
  3. Identify Areas for Improvement: Identify areas requiring improvement and potential gaps in institutional capacities that may hinder progress in EU integration processes, based on the analysis of data collected through the model questionnaire.

Provide Actionable Recommendations: Offer actionable recommendations for strengthening institutional capacities, informed by the findings of the assessment conducted using the model CMAF, to optimize the effectiveness of IIWGs in advancing Albania's EU accession negotiations.

The following activities are being supported by the project;

  1. Enhance the Capacity Mapping Assessment Framework (CMAF)
  2. Conduct Data Collection and Interviews with stakeholders per each cluster
  3. Data collection 
  4. Data analysis and identification of strengths/weaknesses
  5. Preparation of the Preliminary Report and presentation to the EIS/PMO for review
  6. Internal review and incorporation of feedback 
  7. Final Capacity Assessment Report and organization of the final workshop 
  8. Hands on support at further enhancing institutional capacities within IIWGs