UNOPS Enhances Prosecution Capacity in Albania through the EU for Digital Justice Project funded by the European Union

The European Union today donated IT network equipment to the General Prosecution Office, supporting the digitalisation of the justice sector in Albania.  The investment, worth EUR 240,000, includes equipment supply, configuration and installation, warranties and technical support services and will modernise and strengthen the wide network infrastructure of the General Prosecution Office and various prosecution offices across the country.  

The upgraded network infrastructure will enhance system reliability, cybersecurity, and overall performance. These improvements create the foundation for the new Case Management System that will make the justice process faster and more transparent, enable secure data exchange between institutions and ensure operational continuity across the entire prosecution system.

Olsian Çela, General Prosecutor of Albania on the occasion said: ”I consider the progress of the process so far to be very positive. All established deadlines have been fully respected, and the quality of the work delivered by UNOPS is highly commendable. As an institution, we remain fully committed to supporting this project with all our capacities.”

Cinzia Tarletti, Head of Good Governance and Rule of Law Section at the EU Delegation to Albania said: “This investment marks an important step towards building a more resilient and efficient digital justice system in Albania. The EU remains committed to supporting the country in strengthening the rule of law through sustainable digital transformation. We trust that this equipment will be used effectively, helping citizens benefit from a more accessible and efficient justice system.”

Sabine Kania, UNOPS Albania and Kosovo Head of Office said: “Through the EU4Digital Justice project we are supporting the digital transformation of the justice system by strengthening interoperability, improving efficiency, and streamlining processes. In just over a year, key milestones have been achieved, from bringing stakeholders together and signing the roadmap for digitisation, to approving requirements for a new case management system. This is thanks to a very good collaboration with the General Prosecutor’s Office, and the continued support from the European Union. While challenges remain in such a complex reform, our ambition is to help build a more modern, efficient, and accessible justice system for Albania.”

The investment is part of the EU4Digital Justice project funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), providing legal professionals, the public, and civil society with faster, more transparent, and accessible justice services.
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Press contact details:
Rikelda Balliu, Communication Officer, UNOPS in Albania
Email: rikeldab@unops.org

About EU4Digital Justice 
The EU4Digital Justice project, implemented by UNOPS and funded by the European Union under IPA III with a budget of EUR 7.5 million, aims to transform Albania’s justice system through digital innovation. Over 48 months, the project will establish a modern Case Management System for the Prosecutor’s Office, enhance the Information Technology Center for the Justice System capacity  and implement Business Intelligence tools for data-driven decision-making. This initiative seeks to strengthen the rule of law, improve institutional efficiency, and provide faster, more transparent justice services aligned with the EU standards.

About UNOPS
UNOPS mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We help the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, and deliver sustainable infrastructure and procurement in an efficient way. Read more: www.unops.org

About the European Union in Albania
The European Union is Albania’s strongest development partner, providing over EUR 100 million annually in grant assistance to support the Albanian people and help Albania adopt and implement key political, institutional, social, and economic reforms to comply with EU values and progressively align with its rules.
Further information on EU-funded projects in Albania and EU-Albanian cooperation can be found at https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/albania_en