Institute for Democracy and Mediation - IDM

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.