Our vision:

Every person has the right to be integrated and treated equally and with dignity. 

Our mission:
GID aims to limit the consequences of social exclusion of individuals and marginalized groups and to ensure their participation in the society.

GID intends to contribute and promote the democratization process and progress of the Albanian society by providing expertise in policy development, advocacy, capacity building and service provision.

Our values:

• EXCELLENCE
  We produce high-quality research and information for policymakers. We challenge ourselves to the highest level of learning and performance.
• INDEPENDENCE
  We pride ourselves on rigorous and impartial capacity building or research activities. We report findings and recommendations that are based on unbiased empirical inquiry.
• EQUALITY
  We believe in the equal value of every human being and the importance of respecting and honoring each individual. GID encourages the equal protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the most at-risk groups.
• RELEVANCE
  We provide information that is responsive to both immediate and long-term demands of policymaking. We engage broadly with civic, business, labor, nonprofit, government, educational, and research groups.
• GRASSROOTS LEVEL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
  We aim at promoting sustainable development for the target groups and with the target groups. GID responds to the local needs of target groups, partner organizations, and representative institutions, through constant dialogue and tailor-made solutions.
• TRANSPARENCY
  We disclose our methods, resources, and processes and provide free access to our publications to partners and interested stakeholders.