Organizational Capacities and Skills

Co-PLAN boasts an experienced team of approximately 20 professional experts, with most holding post-graduate degrees from abroad, ensuring comprehensive expert advice and analytical support. In addition to our full-time staff, we maintain a network of local and international experts, allowing us to tailor our team to meet the specific expertise, experience, and commitments required for each project. Over the years, we have cultivated local and international partnerships with similar organizations

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Grant management/cascade funding

Grant management/cascade funding

Co-PLAN has cultivated extensive expertise as a grant managing institution, adept at implementing and monitoring grant schemes funded by various donors. This proficiency extends to the successful execution of European Union (EU) funded projects, complemented by specialized knowledge in enhancing innovation ecosystems within specific sectors. Moreover, our organization has provided both financial assistance and technical support to propel the growth of private and public entities, guiding them through the stages

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Civil society and activism

Civil society and activism

Co-PLAN has cultivated significant civil society engagement and activism expertise, leveraging its longstanding commitments to grassroots initiatives and community-driven development. With over two decades of experience, Co-PLAN plays a pivotal role in fostering civic participation and empowering local communities to advocate for their rights and interests. Through strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives, Co-PLAN facilitates the emergence of a vibrant civil society ecosystem in Albania, characterized by active citizen engagement, advocacy

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Preparation of Local Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies and Action Plans for the 6 Municipalities of Fieri Region.

Preparation of Local Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies and Action Plans for the 6 Municipalities of Fieri Region.

Albania is located in the Western Balkans and according to the World Risk Index (World Risk Index 2022), it is ranked 82 out of 192 countries in the world as the most exposed to natural disasters, as well as among the countries with a high vulnerability factor to them. The four main hazards affecting the country are earthquakes, floods, forest fires and landslides. The International Disaster Database (EM-DAT) shows that,

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TURN – Addressing industrial relations towards circular economy in metal, chemical, textile, energy and construction sectors

TURN – Addressing industrial relations towards circular economy in metal, chemical, textile, energy and construction sectors

Project summary The EU’s transition to a circular economy will reduce pressure on natural resources and will create sustainable growth and jobs. It is also a prerequisite to achieve the EU’s 2050 climate neutrality target and to halt biodiversity loss. In March 2020, the European Commission adopted the new circular economy action plan (CEAP), that is one of the main building blocks of the European Green Deal, Europe’s new agenda

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