What is the capital of Albania?
Tirana
Albania/Capitals
Tirana, Albanian Tiranë, city, capital of Albania. It lies 17 miles (27 km) east of the Adriatic Sea coast and along the Ishm River, at the end of a fertile plain.
What do you know about corruption?
Corruption is a form of dishonesty or a criminal offense which is undertaken by a person or an organization which is entrusted with a position of authority, in order to acquire illicit benefits or abuse power for one’s personal gain.
Is Albania a corrupt country?
Corruption in Albania is a problem. Transparency International’s 2017 Corruption Perception Index ranks the country 91st place out of 180 countries with score 38. (39 in 2016, 36 in 2015, 33 in 2014 and 31 in 2013). Corruption is still considered one of the most problematic factors for establishing business in Albania.
Is Saranda safe?
Is Saranda safe? Saranda is a safe city. As two females we never felt in danger at any point. We found people to be very helpful and curious about what we thought of their country.
How can countries reduce corruption?
Anti-corruption in developing countries
- working with motivated leaders.
- addressing key areas like health and education service delivery, or the development of natural resources.
- establishing accountability through oversight systems and transparent decision-making.
How can we stop corruption?
Report corruption
- expose corrupt activities and risks that may otherwise remain hidden.
- keep the public sector honest, transparent and accountable.
- helps stop dishonest practices.
- ensure that public sector employees act in the public interest.
What are the problems faced by business in Albania?
Businesses report that Albania’s police cannot be consistently relied upon to enforce law and order (GCR 2015-2016). The public services sector presents business with a moderate risk of corruption. Bribes and irregular payments are at times exchanged to obtain utilities (GCR 2015-2016).
What is Albania doing to fight corruption?
Albania has ratified the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the Council of Europe Civil and Criminal Law Conventions on Corruption. Freedoms of expression and of the press are guaranteed by the Constitution, and the government generally respects these rights in practice (HRR 2015).
What are the bribery laws in Albania?
Active and passive bribery , as well as the bribery of foreign officials, are illegal under the country’s Criminal Code. The same applies for offering gifts or facilitation payments, yet these practices are widespread. Corruption in the Albanian judicial system is widespread and a very high risk for businesses.
What is the problem with the Albanian police?
Corruption and impunity are persistent problems, largely because of the low salaries of police officers, as well as a subsequent lack of motivation, diversity, and leadership (HRR 2015). Accordingly, most Albanian households believe the police is corrupt (GCB 2013).