fundamental problem in Albania and the broader region. This has included, for instance, the improvement of border controls and provision of relevant training to police, against a backdrop of institutional weaknesses in terms of intelligence management, training deficiencies and procedural problems. In 2013 alone, the PiA contributed significantly to the State Police’s achievements through the delivery of specialised “Camouflage Surveillance Training” to eight officers from the Surveillance Unit attached to the Police Special Forces. This training was delivered by experts from Northern Ireland and was later accredited for the first time, by the Institute of Leadership and Management in the UK. The PiA continued working with the ASP and other partners to overcome identified weaknesses – e.g. intelligence-gathering on operations against organized crime. Criminal Investigations In 2013, the PiA supported the ASP with several training and capacity building activities which dealt with investigation skills development. Follow-up activities and projects were envisaged to ensure the sustainability of these initiatives. Counter-Terrorism The PiA worked to address capacity shortcomings in areas such as intelligence gathering and training weaknesses. Improving cross-border co-operation was another issue of importance. The appointment of a new adviser in 2013, tasked to focus on serious organized crime and terrorism was expected to be of great assistance to the ASP. Corruption During 2013, the PiA continued its work with the MoIA’s Internal Control Service to reduce instances of police corruption. As part of this process, training and developmental opportunities were provided for ten agents involved in covert operations (by experts from Italy). Investigation Interviewing Ten agents received training on investigative interviewing of witnesses and suspects, assisted by experts from the UK. ****** 49