ACIT is a Tirana-based think tank focused on economic governance, competitiveness and sustainable development in Albania.
2002
Founded as a USAID initiative
10
Published reports
9
Events, trainings and policy dialogues
Who we are
ACIT is an Albanian think tank focused on economic governance and sustainability, working to improve the country's economic performance and competitiveness, increase employment, and promote exports.
Established in 2002 as a USAID initiative and registered as an independent non-profit in 2008, ACIT is the only Albanian think tank holding full membership of the Business Consultative Council.
What we do
Applied economic research on trade, competitiveness and regional integration.
A centre of expertise on the quality of economic governance in Albania.
Analytical services and advice for businesses and public institutions.
Programmes that build economic and trade capacity across the public and private sector.
Promoting competitiveness and convening dialogue between stakeholders.
Publications
Reports, studies and white papers on trade, competitiveness and Albania's European integration.
An assessment of agriculture and rural development in the Western Balkans, identifying the pillars of resilience needed to help farmers and consumers absorb and recover from supply shocks.
A white paper analysing how business fora take part in Albania's European integration process, identifying structural problems and recommending practical improvements to inclusiveness.
A study exploring knowledge and information gaps among Albanian businesses on EU accession, assessing their needs as the country approaches negotiations.
History
2002
ACIT is established in Tirana to strengthen Albania's trade and competitiveness capacity.
2008
ACIT becomes an independent Albanian non-profit think tank, and later the only Albanian think tank holding full membership of the Business Consultative Council.
Work with ACIT
