📋 Tender Overview
Albania's efforts to combat public sector corruption and align with international asset management standards are accelerating, driven by the EU accession process. In partnership with Council of Europe and Basel Institute of Governance, the project will introduce inclusive approaches to strengthen resilience against corruption. It will enhance the country's prevention mechanisms - particularly at the local level and healthcare - and will promote the social reuse of seized assets from illegal activities.
Country/region Topic Period Budget
Albania
Governance
Health
Anti-corruption organisations
Public sector policy
Health systems strengthening
01.07.2025 - 31.12.2027
CHF 2’000’000
The project in brief
Background
Albania advanced its rule of law commitments, driven by the EU accession process. In 2024, the Specialised Structure for Anti-Corruption and Organised Crime, SPAK, achieved major results in investigation of cases.
Corruption perception remains high: 87% of population considers it a serious problem. Weak coordination between agencies, complex legislation, and gaps in conflict-of-interest regulations for officials, hinder progress.
Corruption is linked to money laundering and organized crime. Though asset confiscation reached to €65.5 Mio in 2024, a 59.7% increase vs. 2023, it is disproportional to criminal proceedings. A system for managing confiscated assets is not operational.
The newly established Minister of State for Public Administration and Anti-Corruption and the 2025-2030 Anti-Corruption Strategy emphasize legal reforms, transparency in local governance, and risk mitigation in key sectors like healthcare.
Objectives Stronger measures against corruption and improved asset recovery help build public trust and allow more confiscated assets to be reused for social and economic benefit.
Target groups Direct beneficiaries: Public administration at local and central levels; Ministry of State for Public Administration and Anti-corruption; Ministry of State for Local Government, High Inspectorate of Declaration and Audit of Assets and Conflicts of Interest; Asset Recovery Office; Asset Management Office; Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Swiss projects. Indirect beneficiaries: Albanian population.
Medium-term outcomes Outcome 1: Regulatory frameworks, open data tools and capacities for effective anti-corruption measures and their consistent application at national and subnational levels are enhanced and improve the institutional mechanisms and response to corruption risks. Outcome 2: The Albanian Government’s capacities for the recovery and the management of illegally acquired assets are strengthened and enhance the social use of confiscated assets. Outcome 3: Strengthening capacities of the Albanian Government lead to effective anti-corruption measures in the healthcare and an improved communication strategy. Outcome 4: Mainstreaming anti-corruption in the Swiss development portfolio c
