Contents
1. Introduction 4
2. First chapter – Trends in the Political, Economic and social situation in Albania
2.1The problem encountered during the transition
a. Trends and achievements
3. Second chapter - The EU Co-operation with Albanian
3.1 The contribution of UE
a. The Stabilisation and Association Process
b. CARDS Management Cycle
4. Third chapter – Overview of the CARDS National Assistance to Albania
4.1 CARDS Program Objective
4.2 CARDS main programme areas
4.2.1 Justice and Home Affairs
4.2.2 Administrative Capacity Building
4.2.3 Economic and Social Development
4.2.4 Environment and Natural Resources
4.2.5 Democratic Stabilisation
4.3 CARDS Programme and National Indicators
5. Conclusion
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