Institutional coordination and compliance in EU accession procession of Albania

Title: Institutional coordination and compliance in EU accession procession of Albania
Original: Institutional coordination and compliance in EU accession procession of Albania
Category:Law
Author: Gentian Elezi
Publisher: Instituti i Studimeve Evropiane
Year: 2022
Pgs: 227
Weight: 0.400  kg
ISBN: 978-9928-4721-0-6
This book is in English

About the book

The study attempts to analyze the institutional interaction and policy implementation process by focusing on the policy formulation phase and its shortcomings. More specifically, it is based on theoretical models for understanding the role of three main factors in policy design: administrative and coordination capacities, the effectiveness of the involvement of non-state actors and the contribution of EU representatives and experts.

Due to the theoretical propositions and the nature of the selected variables, the type of approach adopted is qualitative research. The research strategy in this case study uses two main methods: triangulation and process tracing. Process tracing is used to analyze and understand policy from the design stage to its practical implementation.

Four policy areas or chapters of the acquis were selected for the study: free movement of goods, competition, food safety and the environment. For each of the sectors, two specific directives were chosen as examples to be explored in depth throughout the policy cycle. Based on findings from the four areas, the study draws broader conclusions on institutional coordination and policy implementation challenges facing the country.