National Agency for Information Society (Albania)
| Agjencia Kombëtare e Shoqërisë së Informacionit | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 2007 |
| Jurisdiction | Albania |
| Headquarters | Tirana |
| Agency executive |
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| Child agency | |
| Website | akshi |
The National Agency for Information Society (AKSHI; Albanian: Agjencia Kombëtare e Shoqërisë së Informacionit) is an institution of the Albanian Government under the direct supervision of the Prime Minister's Office. AKSHI's mission is to coordinate the development and administration of state information systems and promote the development of Information Society in Albania.[1]
Following the 2009 Parliamentary Elections, one of the main objectives of the government program for 2009-2013 was "Albania in the Digital Age". The Minister for Innovation, Information Technology and Communication at the time was tasked with running the process of digitalization. New legislation was adopted in line with EU standards which made possible the creation of a digitalized National Civil Registry, an Electronic Procurement System, the Tax Service had been provided electronically since 2008 and Customs Declarations also started being conducted electronically.
AKSHI developed and still administers the e-Albania portal which serves as a gateway through which any interested citizen can access via electronic means services provided by public institutions in Albania.[2]
The current director is Mirlinda Karçanaj.[3]
AKSHI Public Procurement Investigation
In late 2025, SPAK unveiled a high-profile investigation into systemic corruption within the National Agency for Information Society (AKSHI).[4] Prosecutors allege that a sophisticated criminal network rigged at least twelve public procurement procedures. Central to the investigation are businessmen Ermal Beqiri and Ergys Agasi. SPAK issued arrest warrants for both, with charges including money laundering, illegal competition, unlawful deprivation of liberty, violation of procurement offer equality, and participation in a structured criminal group.[5] The crackdown also reached the highest levels of AKSHI’s leadership. Director Mirlinda Karçanaj and Deputy Director Hava Delibashi were placed under house arrest, while several other officials were hit with travel bans or mandatory reporting requirements.[6][7] Prosecutors state that intercepted communications, digital recordings, and financial trails provide compelling evidence that lucrative contracts were deliberately steered toward companies linked to Beqiri and his collaborators.[8][4][9]
References
- ^ National Agency for Information Society
- ^ Rreth portalit
- ^ "The Director General of the National Agency for Information Society (AKSHI), Mirlinda Karçanaj, informs about the situation following the response to the cyberattack". mia.gov.al (in Albanian). 2022-07-18. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ a b Peregil, Francisco (2026-02-19). "Albania, Europe's laboratory where AI combats (or hides) corruption". EL PAÍS English. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
- ^ Peca, Vjolanda (2025-12-16). "Hostage taking and structured criminal group for AKSH tenders". Retrieved 2026-02-27.
- ^ Times, Tirana (2025-12-16). "AKSHI Director Arrested in Major Corruption Probe - Tirana Times". Retrieved 2026-02-27.
- ^ "Under "house arrest" after the tender scandal, Mirlinda Karçanaj delegates powers. Here's who will take over the leadership of the AKSHI". Retrieved 2026-02-27.
- ^ "GJKKO appeal postpones decision for AKSHI defendants". vna.al. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
- ^ Meno, Suela (2026-02-05). "Apeli i Posaçëm lë në fuqi masat e sigurisë për të akuzuarit lidhur me dosjen e AKSHI". Euronews Albania (in Albanian). Retrieved 2026-02-27.