Monitor & analyze
A professional, independent platform for ongoing monitoring, detailed analysis, and proactive advocacy of Albania’s public procurement processes — with a specific emphasis on PPPs and concession contracts.
About the Observatory
Monitoring public-private partnerships across Albania
The Observatory for Public Contracts (OPC) enhances transparency and accountability in Albania’s public procurement processes, with a specific emphasis on Public-Private Partnerships and concession contracts.
Through independent monitoring, detailed analysis, and proactive advocacy, we empower civil society organizations, media, and academia with the tools and evidence needed to hold public entities accountable.
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Focus groups with NGOs and journalists
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Training sessions delivered
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Students, journalists, and civil society representatives trained
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Universities engaged
What we do
How the Observatory works
Build a coalition
Bringing together civil society organizations, media, academia, and experts with the skills and tools to monitor and report on procurement activities, and to hold public entities accountable.
Host informed dialogue
A space where annual reports, analysis, debate, and advocacy come together — serving as a repository of best practices and a platform for informed dialogue among all stakeholders.
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Training sessions at the University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”
Students explored PPP contracts, legal frameworks, and the challenges Albania faces in their implementation.
Dedicated meeting with civil society organizations and journalists
Strengthening civil society’s ability to monitor Public-Private Partnerships through collaborative dialogue.
Second Training on Monitoring Public-Private Partnerships
Held at “Aleksandër Moisiu” University in Durrës, the training equipped participants with monitoring tools.
Partners
Leading this work together
Lead Partner
CLE – Centre for Legal Empowerment
CLE manages and coordinates the project, leading research, training organization, and establishment of the Observatory.
Project Partner
AIR – Albanian Institute for Research
AIR plays a crucial role in the development and operationalization of the Observatory, contributing research expertise.
Collaborate with the Observatory
Journalist, researcher, or civil-society organization? Get in touch to access our reports, training, and monitoring resources.