Does the World Bank support NGOs and Civil Society in Albania?
The Bank supports Albanian Civil Society to promote dialogue and dissemination of information on development, and to enhance partnerships with the civil society. NGOs are also financed through WB money for operations, such as social services. The Social Services Delivery project in Albania is being implemented by local NGOs who provide social services to the marginalized groups. Local think tanks are often contracted for studies and other research work. SmGP is another program in support of local NGOs’ activities The scope of the SmGP includes empowerment of the marginalized and vulnerable groups engagements in order to have their voice in development processes.Grants in Albania are being provided directly by World Bank-managed funding mechanisms. To this date the Small Grants Program has allocated 77 small grants corresponding to a total amount of US$ 286,000 spread during the time period 2001-2008. Is there any Opportunity for Scholarships and job placement at the World Bank? World B
