The overall objective is to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Albania to successfully manage the overall EU integration process and effectively conduct the Stabilization and Association Agreement process and accession negotiations.

The specific purpose of this Contract is:

To assist the Government of Albania to strengthen the EU integration process in line with the priorities of Stabilisation and Association Agreement and accession negotiation processes by

1. Supporting effective alignment of national legislation with the EU acquis and its implementation.

2. Further strengthening the capacities of the relevant institutions for the forthcoming screening and accession negotiations process.

The expected results are:

·         Enhanced compatibility of national legislation with the EU acquis and its effective implementation

·         Enhanced capacities of relevant national structures for successful carrying out of accession negotiations.