The panel discussion, organized as part of the #WeekofIntegrityAlbania2025 and supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Albania, was opened by H.E. Reinout Vos and explored concrete ways to strengthen oversight mechanisms through stronger institutional capacity, civic engagement, data transparency, and alignment with the EU acquis.
As part of the Strengthening the Monitoring of Public Contracts project, implemented by CLE – Centre for Legal Empowerment and Albanian Institutes for Research, the panel brought together key institutions and experts for an in-depth discussion on how Albania can build a more transparent, accountable, and integrity-driven public contracting system.
Under the moderation of Erla Mehilli, panelists, Asoc. Prof. Juelda Lamce, Adi Qose, Reida Kashta, Franc Terihati, and Dr. Rianne Warsen shared perspectives on:
The contribution of civil society to contract monitoring.
Challenges in the criminal prosecution of public-contract cases.
The role of parliamentary oversight in PPPs.
The importance of procurement alignment under Chapter 5.
Lessons from the Dutch model of PPP monitoring and administration.
The discussion reaffirmed the importance of integrity, collaboration, and evidence-based oversight as essential foundations for public trust. The insights shared will directly inform ongoing efforts to establish the Public Contracts Observatory, contributing to a more open, transparent, and accountable public procurement environment in Albania.
