CED - YouthLens Partner<\/title>\r\n\r\n \r\n <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/@tailwindcss\/browser@4\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n \r\n <link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\r\n <link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\r\n <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat:ital,wght@0,100..900;1,100..900&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n \r\n <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.4.0\/css\/all.min.css\">\r\n\r\n <style>\r\n :root {\r\n --primary-blue: #004AAD;\r\n --primary-green: #00BF63;\r\n }\r\n .bg-blue-custom { background-color: var(--primary-blue); }\r\n .bg-green-custom { background-color: var(--primary-green); }\r\n .text-blue-custom { color: var(--primary-blue); }\r\n .text-green-custom { color: var(--primary-green); }\r\n\r\n html, body {\r\n font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;\r\n scroll-behavior: smooth;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .modern-card {\r\n transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);\r\n }\r\n .modern-card:hover {\r\n transform: translateY(-4px);\r\n box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);\r\n }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body class=\"bg-slate-900 text-white min-h-screen flex flex-col justify-between antialiased\">\r\n\r\n \r\n <header class=\"py-8 px-4 max-w-7xl mx-auto w-full flex justify-between items-center\">\r\n <a href=\"index.html\" class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-2 text-slate-300 hover:text-green-custom transition-colors font-bold text-sm bg-white\/5 hover:bg-white\/10 px-4 py-2 rounded-xl border border-white\/10\">\r\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-left\"><\/i> Back to Home\r\n <\/a>\r\n <span class=\"text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-green-custom bg-green-500\/10 border border-green-500\/20 px-4 py-1.5 rounded-full\">\r\n Project Partner\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/header>\r\n\r\n \r\n <main class=\"py-6 px-4 max-w-6xl mx-auto w-full flex-1\">\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"bg-gradient-to-br from-blue-900\/90 via-slate-900 to-slate-950 border border-white\/10 rounded-3xl p-8 md:p-12 backdrop-blur-md shadow-2xl relative overflow-hidden\">\r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"absolute -top-20 -right-20 w-96 h-96 bg-green-500\/10 rounded-full blur-3xl pointer-events-none\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"absolute -bottom-20 -left-20 w-96 h-96 bg-blue-500\/10 rounded-full blur-3xl pointer-events-none\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"relative z-10\">\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center justify-between gap-6 mb-10 pb-8 border-b border-white\/10\">\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"flex items-center gap-2 text-green-custom font-semibold text-sm mb-2\">\r\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\"><\/i> Tirana \u2014 Albania\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h1 class=\"text-3xl md:text-5xl font-black text-white tracking-tight\">\r\n CED\r\n <\/h1>\r\n <p class=\"text-slate-400 font-medium text-lg mt-1\">Center for Education and Development<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"flex flex-wrap gap-3\">\r\n <div class=\"bg-white\/5 border border-white\/10 px-4 py-3 rounded-2xl text-center\">\r\n <span class=\"block text-xs text-slate-400 uppercase font-bold\">Role<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"text-sm font-bold text-green-custom\">WP4 & WP5 Lead<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bg-white\/5 border border-white\/10 px-4 py-3 rounded-2xl text-center\">\r\n <span class=\"block text-xs text-slate-400 uppercase font-bold\">Country<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"text-sm font-bold text-white\">Albania (Partner)<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"mb-12 space-y-6\">\r\n <h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-green-custom mb-4 flex items-center gap-2\">\r\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i> About the Organization\r\n <\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"text-slate-300 text-base md:text-lg leading-relaxed font-normal\">\r\n CED is an Albanian multi-policy research centre that combines applied research, policy development, advocacy, and capacity-building to support the democratization and progress of Albanian society. It works to strengthen the link between research and policy-making, acting as a facilitator between government, policymakers, and citizens, while empowering marginalized groups to take an active role in policy development.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p class=\"text-slate-300 text-base md:text-lg leading-relaxed font-normal\">\r\n Rooted in academia and driven by the principle that democratization requires a well-educated citizenry, CED places particular emphasis on educational policy, digital inclusion, and the role of ICTs in opening opportunities for young people. Its commitment to human rights, equal opportunities, and the participation of citizens in the public sphere aligns closely with YOUTH-LENS's mission\u2014equipping Western Balkan youth with the media literacy, digital skills, and civic confidence they need to engage responsibly in democratic life.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"mb-10\">\r\n <h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-green-custom mb-6 flex items-center gap-2\">\r\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-layer-group\"><\/i> Priority Areas & YOUTH-LENS Role\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4\">\r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"p-6 bg-white\/5 border border-white\/10 rounded-2xl modern-card flex gap-4 items-start\">\r\n <div class=\"w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-green-500\/10 border border-green-500\/20 text-green-custom flex items-center justify-center shrink-0 mt-1\">\r\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-scale-balanced\"><\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h3 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-1\" style=\"color: #ffffff !important;\">Good Governance & EU Integration<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"text-slate-300 text-sm leading-relaxed\">\r\n Promoting policy development, applied research, and bridging the gap between citizens, policymakers, and government institutions.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"p-6 bg-white\/5 border border-white\/10 rounded-2xl modern-card flex gap-4 items-start\">\r\n <div class=\"w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-blue-500\/10 border border-blue-500\/20 text-blue-400 flex items-center justify-center shrink-0 mt-1\">\r\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-laptop-code\"><\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h3 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-1\" style=\"color: #ffffff !important;\">IT, Social Innovation & WP4 Lead<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"text-slate-300 text-sm leading-relaxed\">\r\n Leading the development of the YOUTH-LENS online learning platform (WP4), focusing on ICTs, digital inclusion, and interactive tools for youth.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"p-6 bg-white\/5 border border-white\/10 rounded-2xl modern-card flex gap-4 items-start\">\r\n <div class=\"w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-blue-500\/10 border border-blue-500\/20 text-blue-400 flex items-center justify-center shrink-0 mt-1\">\r\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-bullhorn\"><\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h3 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-1\" style=\"color: #ffffff !important;\">Dissemination Lead (WP5)<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"text-slate-300 text-sm leading-relaxed\">\r\n Spearheading project dissemination efforts (WP5) to maximize reach across Albania, particularly targeting youth with fewer opportunities.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"p-6 bg-white\/5 border border-white\/10 rounded-2xl modern-card flex gap-4 items-start\">\r\n <div class=\"w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-green-500\/10 border border-green-500\/20 text-green-custom flex items-center justify-center shrink-0 mt-1\">\r\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-hand-holding-heart\"><\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h3 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-1\" style=\"color: #ffffff !important;\">Human Rights & Social Inclusion<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"text-slate-300 text-sm leading-relaxed\">\r\n Empowering marginalized groups, advancing equal opportunities, and building civic confidence for active participation in democratic life.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"pt-8 border-t border-white\/10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row justify-between items-center gap-4\">\r\n <span class=\"text-slate-400 text-sm\">\r\n For more details about CED initiatives:\r\n <\/span>\r\n <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-2 bg-green-custom hover:bg-green-500 text-slate-950 font-bold px-6 py-3 rounded-xl transition-all shadow-lg hover:scale-105\">\r\n <span>Visit Official Website<\/span>\r\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square text-xs\"><\/i>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/main>\r\n\r\n \r\n <footer class=\"py-6 text-center text-slate-500 text-xs border-t border-white\/5\">\r\n © YOUTH-LENS Project \u2014 Co-funded by the European Union.\r\n <\/footer>\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CED – YouthLens Partner Back to Home Project Partner Tirana \u2014 Albania CED Center for Education and Development Role WP4 & WP5 Lead Country Albania (Partner) About the Organization CED is an Albanian multi-policy research centre that combines applied research, policy development, advocacy, and capacity-building to support the democratization and progress of Albanian society. 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\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n CED - YouthLens Partner<\/title>\r\n\r\n \r\n <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/@tailwindcss\/browser@4\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n \r\n <link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\r\n <link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\r\n <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat:ital,wght@0,100..900;1,100..900&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n \r\n <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.4.0\/css\/all.min.css\">\r\n\r\n <style>\r\n :root {\r\n --primary-blue: #004AAD;\r\n --primary-green: #00BF63;\r\n }\r\n .bg-blue-custom { background-color: var(--primary-blue); }\r\n .bg-green-custom { background-color: var(--primary-green); }\r\n .text-blue-custom { color: var(--primary-blue); }\r\n .text-green-custom { color: var(--primary-green); }\r\n\r\n html, body {\r\n font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;\r\n scroll-behavior: smooth;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .modern-card {\r\n transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);\r\n }\r\n .modern-card:hover {\r\n transform: translateY(-4px);\r\n box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);\r\n }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body class=\"bg-slate-900 text-white min-h-screen flex flex-col justify-between antialiased\">\r\n\r\n \r\n <header class=\"py-8 px-4 max-w-7xl mx-auto w-full flex justify-between items-center\">\r\n <a href=\"index.html\" class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-2 text-slate-300 hover:text-green-custom transition-colors font-bold text-sm bg-white\/5 hover:bg-white\/10 px-4 py-2 rounded-xl border border-white\/10\">\r\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-left\"><\/i> Back to Home\r\n <\/a>\r\n <span class=\"text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-green-custom bg-green-500\/10 border border-green-500\/20 px-4 py-1.5 rounded-full\">\r\n Project Partner\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/header>\r\n\r\n \r\n <main class=\"py-6 px-4 max-w-6xl mx-auto w-full flex-1\">\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"bg-gradient-to-br from-blue-900\/90 via-slate-900 to-slate-950 border border-white\/10 rounded-3xl p-8 md:p-12 backdrop-blur-md shadow-2xl relative overflow-hidden\">\r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"absolute -top-20 -right-20 w-96 h-96 bg-green-500\/10 rounded-full blur-3xl pointer-events-none\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"absolute -bottom-20 -left-20 w-96 h-96 bg-blue-500\/10 rounded-full blur-3xl pointer-events-none\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"relative z-10\">\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center justify-between gap-6 mb-10 pb-8 border-b border-white\/10\">\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"flex items-center gap-2 text-green-custom font-semibold text-sm mb-2\">\r\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\"><\/i> Tirana \u2014 Albania\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h1 class=\"text-3xl md:text-5xl font-black text-white tracking-tight\">\r\n CED\r\n <\/h1>\r\n <p class=\"text-slate-400 font-medium text-lg mt-1\">Center for Education and Development<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"flex flex-wrap gap-3\">\r\n <div class=\"bg-white\/5 border border-white\/10 px-4 py-3 rounded-2xl text-center\">\r\n <span class=\"block text-xs text-slate-400 uppercase font-bold\">Role<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"text-sm font-bold text-green-custom\">WP4 & WP5 Lead<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bg-white\/5 border border-white\/10 px-4 py-3 rounded-2xl text-center\">\r\n <span class=\"block text-xs text-slate-400 uppercase font-bold\">Country<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"text-sm font-bold text-white\">Albania (Partner)<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"mb-12 space-y-6\">\r\n <h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-green-custom mb-4 flex items-center gap-2\">\r\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i> About the Organization\r\n <\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"text-slate-300 text-base md:text-lg leading-relaxed font-normal\">\r\n CED is an Albanian multi-policy research centre that combines applied research, policy development, advocacy, and capacity-building to support the democratization and progress of Albanian society. It works to strengthen the link between research and policy-making, acting as a facilitator between government, policymakers, and citizens, while empowering marginalized groups to take an active role in policy development.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p class=\"text-slate-300 text-base md:text-lg leading-relaxed font-normal\">\r\n Rooted in academia and driven by the principle that democratization requires a well-educated citizenry, CED places particular emphasis on educational policy, digital inclusion, and the role of ICTs in opening opportunities for young people. Its commitment to human rights, equal opportunities, and the participation of citizens in the public sphere aligns closely with YOUTH-LENS's mission\u2014equipping Western Balkan youth with the media literacy, digital skills, and civic confidence they need to engage responsibly in democratic life.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"mb-10\">\r\n <h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-green-custom mb-6 flex items-center gap-2\">\r\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-layer-group\"><\/i> Priority Areas & YOUTH-LENS Role\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4\">\r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"p-6 bg-white\/5 border border-white\/10 rounded-2xl modern-card flex gap-4 items-start\">\r\n <div class=\"w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-green-500\/10 border border-green-500\/20 text-green-custom flex items-center justify-center shrink-0 mt-1\">\r\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-scale-balanced\"><\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h3 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-1\" style=\"color: #ffffff !important;\">Good Governance & EU Integration<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"text-slate-300 text-sm leading-relaxed\">\r\n Promoting policy development, applied research, and bridging the gap between citizens, policymakers, and government institutions.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"p-6 bg-white\/5 border border-white\/10 rounded-2xl modern-card flex gap-4 items-start\">\r\n <div class=\"w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-blue-500\/10 border border-blue-500\/20 text-blue-400 flex items-center justify-center shrink-0 mt-1\">\r\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-laptop-code\"><\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h3 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-1\" style=\"color: #ffffff !important;\">IT, Social Innovation & WP4 Lead<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"text-slate-300 text-sm leading-relaxed\">\r\n Leading the development of the YOUTH-LENS online learning platform (WP4), focusing on ICTs, digital inclusion, and interactive tools for youth.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"p-6 bg-white\/5 border border-white\/10 rounded-2xl modern-card flex gap-4 items-start\">\r\n <div class=\"w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-blue-500\/10 border border-blue-500\/20 text-blue-400 flex items-center justify-center shrink-0 mt-1\">\r\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-bullhorn\"><\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h3 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-1\" style=\"color: #ffffff !important;\">Dissemination Lead (WP5)<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"text-slate-300 text-sm leading-relaxed\">\r\n Spearheading project dissemination efforts (WP5) to maximize reach across Albania, particularly targeting youth with fewer opportunities.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"p-6 bg-white\/5 border border-white\/10 rounded-2xl modern-card flex gap-4 items-start\">\r\n <div class=\"w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-green-500\/10 border border-green-500\/20 text-green-custom flex items-center justify-center shrink-0 mt-1\">\r\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-hand-holding-heart\"><\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h3 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-1\" style=\"color: #ffffff !important;\">Human Rights & Social Inclusion<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"text-slate-300 text-sm leading-relaxed\">\r\n Empowering marginalized groups, advancing equal opportunities, and building civic confidence for active participation in democratic life.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"pt-8 border-t border-white\/10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row justify-between items-center gap-4\">\r\n <span class=\"text-slate-400 text-sm\">\r\n For more details about CED initiatives:\r\n <\/span>\r\n <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-2 bg-green-custom hover:bg-green-500 text-slate-950 font-bold px-6 py-3 rounded-xl transition-all shadow-lg hover:scale-105\">\r\n <span>Visit Official Website<\/span>\r\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square text-xs\"><\/i>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/main>\r\n\r\n \r\n <footer class=\"py-6 text-center text-slate-500 text-xs border-t border-white\/5\">\r\n © YOUTH-LENS Project \u2014 Co-funded by the European Union.\r\n <\/footer>\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CED – YouthLens Partner Back to Home Project Partner Tirana \u2014 Albania CED Center for Education and Development Role WP4 & WP5 Lead Country Albania (Partner) About the Organization CED is an Albanian multi-policy research centre that combines applied research, policy development, advocacy, and capacity-building to support the democratization and progress of Albanian society. 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