Enabling Environment for Civic Engagement Application of ARVIN Tool in Albania SURVEY STUDY Partners Albania, Center for Change and Conflict Management Juliana Hoxha I. Survey Methodology A. CSOs Selection Criteria Most active 100 total Distribution according to sub-sectors within the CSO sector Distribution according to geographical presence of HQ Distribution according to year of registration with the court (before May 2001, when new CSO law was passed and after) CSOs' Sector of Activity CENTER NORTH SOUTH Durres, Elbasan, Korce, Librazhd, Lushnje,Tirane Kukes, Lac, Lezhe, Peshkopi, Puke, Shkoder, Tropoje Berat, Gjirokaster, Gramsh, Kucove, Pogradec, Sarande, Vlore CSOs Geographical Location Note: Assessment administrated in 20 cities CSOs Registration Year B. Preparation Phase Conduct 5 pilot survey interviews Collect comments/suggestions Refine questionnaire Pilot Testing Discuss questionnaire content, legal background Interviewing techniques Administration time Collect comments/suggestions Refine questionnaire Train of interviewers C.Administration Format II. Survey Findings ASSOCIATION CSO Views On The Transfer Of Registration to Tirana District Court RESOURCES VOICE INFORMATION NEGOTIATION Tax Reform - Law Reform In A Subject Somewhat Or Very Important Added Value of Study Comprehensive and participatory analysis of enabling legal framework Identifies areas for future policy reform based on a cause effect analysis May serve as a donor coordination platform for legal reform Provides NPO sector with important tools policy advocacy work continue Provides a guide for required interventions at the level of T&TA Helps the consolidation process of NPO sector