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Judicial vetting, although a radical measure, has been deemed appropriate and necessary in Albania given high levels of judicial corruption.

In developing and transition countries, broad-based anti-corruption efforts often struggle to make a significant impact. Six steps can help practitioners identify priority sectors and strategies for…

Powerful patronage networks hold influence in many fundamental judiciary, law enforcement and anti-corruption institutions across the Western Balkans and Turkey.

In countries where a systemic approach isn’t practical, practitioners should target specific anti-corruption interventions that promise highest impact and feasibility. Albania is a case in point.

Albania’s new anti-corruption court system reflects a desire to counter ‘telephone justice’. Yet challenges with jurisdiction and staffing remain.