After an active process of almost two years of consultation and cooperation between civil society organizations throughout the country, we are pleased to announce the establishment of the Code of Standards (CS) for Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) in Albania.

The Code of Standards introduces a self-regulatory mechanism for the sector, aiming to improve the work effectiveness of non-profit organizations, good governance, transparency, and accountability.

It is a set of principles and commitments on how organizations operate, how they are governed, how they manage resources, how they are transparent and accountable to all stakeholders, how they build relationships with supporters and donors, how they manage conflicts of interest, etc.

Conceived as a sector contribution to the sector, the Code is a practice established based on international and regional experiences and models of standards for civil society organizations such as the Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) and The Global Standard for CSO Accountability.

The working group consisting of 16 civil society organizations, worked and further adapted the Code of Standards to the dynamics of development of the non-profit sector in Albania and drafted the Code of Standards as well as an implementation framework that enables monitoring and self-assessment of the organization.

As a self-regulatory mechanism undertaken by the free will of NPOs, the Code of Standards is a tool that promotes learning and change, strengthens relationships with partners and stakeholders, and increases the legitimacy and credibility of CSOs.

Read the full document of the Code
Learn more on the Code of Standards membership and implementing structures
All interested organizations to become part of the Code, are invited to join. Find more information on the membership process

First members of the Code of Standards

Nisma për Ndryshim Shoqëror, ARSIS
Shoqata Internacionale Për Solidaritetin
ACPD Albania
Birn Albania
Albanian Disability Rights Foundation
Linja e Keshillimit per Gra dhe Vajza
SCI – Social Contract Institute
Tirana Legal Aid Society (TLAS)
IDM Albania
Beyond Barriers – Pertej Barrierave
Partners Albania for Change and Development
Different & Equal
Udhetimi Lire
Gender Alliance for Development Center (GADC)
REC Albania