Central 

The central government is responsible for:

Youth policy

• The overall policy;
• The Youth Directory in particular:
• Coordinates the youth policy on behalf of the youth;
• Cooperates with NGOs and other stakeholders;
• Cooperates with international organisations (including European) and donors.

• National Youth Strategy;
• Youth Action Plan.
  

Sports policy[1]

• The overall sports policies;
• The expansion and strengthening of sports culture, including investments;
• Institutional reform;
• Financial support;
• Sports system organised with federations.
  

Responsible ministries/bodies

Ministry of Social Welfare and Youth

Ministry of Education and Sport

Regional

Regional authorities are responsible for:

Youth policy

• The implementation of the National Youth Strategy;
• Cooperation with the Youth Directory.

Local

Local authorities are responsible for:

Youth policy

• The implementation of the National Youth Strategy;
• Cooperation with the Youth Directory.

Sports policy[2]

• The organisation of sport and leisure activities;
• The administration of the respective institutions.

[1] Ligj Nr. 9376, datë 21.04.2005 PËR SPORTIN (në të cilin është reflektuar dhe ligji nr.9816, datë 22.10.2007) Në mbështetje të neneve 78 dhe 83 pika 1 e Kushtetutës, me propozimin e Këshillit të Ministrave [Law No. 9376 of 21.04.2005 For SPORT [in which is reflected and Law No. 9816 of 22.10.2007] Pursuant to Articles 78 and 83 item 1 of the Constitution, proposed by the Council Ministers]. ​

[2] CeSPI, Second Report on Decentralisation, power of local self-government and multi-level dynamics in Shkodra Region, drafted by Manuela Murthi, May 2011, Rome, p.34.

Sources:

Youth Policy Factsheet, Albania

LAW NO. 9376, dated 04.21.2005 "On Sports"

International Convention against Doping in Sport, 19 October 2005

Law No. 10 347, dated 4.11.2010 "On protection of children's rights"

Law No. 8153, dated 10.31.1996 on the Status of Orphans

Law No. 8153 dated 10.31.1996 for orphan status, as amended (final)

Law No.9233 dated 13.05.2004 for an addition to the law Nr.8153, dated 10.31.1996 The status of orphans

Law No. 9359, dated 24.3.2005 "On the Ratification of the" European Convention "On relations with children"

Law No. 10 425, dated 02.06.2011 On the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention "On the exercise of children's rights"

Law No. 9833, dated 22.11.2007 "On accession of the Republic of Albania on the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention" On the rights of children ", the involvement of children in armed conflicts"

Law No. 9834, dated 22.11.2007 "On accession of the Republic of Albania on the optional protocol to the UN Convention" On the rights of children ", the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography"