GIZ Albania

At the symposium “Unlocking Albania’s Potential”, GIZ, the World Bank, and the French Development Agency (AFD), alongside government representatives, researchers, NGOs, and businesses, discussed how Albania can achieve economic growth and progress toward EU accession by harnessing its greatest asset - its people. The symposium is a series of three events, with the first one in Tirana focusing on: ✨ Youth: Preparing for the future workforce. ✨ Women: Driving inclusive growth. ✨ Diaspora: Connecting migrants and returnees to opportunities. The discussions will be consolidated into a policy paper. Thank you to everyone who joined this meaningful conversation about shaping Albania’s future. #Albania #HumanCapital #EconomicGrowth #EUAccession World Bank Agence Française de Développement

The "Towers Tour" is another unique experience within the "Agrotourism Tours" pilot program, supported by GIZ Albania. It takes visitors on a journey through the cultural and architectural heart of northern Albania. This tour offers the opportunity to explore Albania's historic towers while enjoying a blend of cultural, historical, and agrotourism experiences. Visitors are welcomed by the tower owners, who share local traditions and serve traditional dishes from the region. The "Towers Tour" is now open to the public and can be accessed through the Agrotourism app: https://lnkd.in/diW4q7mA. #AgrotourismTours #TowersTour #MinistriaeTurizmitdheMjedisit #AmbasadaGjermane British Embassy Tirana #AmbasadaZvicerane

We are supporting farmers in Dibër and Kukës by introducing a profitable new opportunity: raspberry cultivation. This initiative aims to improve farmers' income and offer alternatives to out-migration by capitalizing on the ideal climatic conditions for growing raspberries in these regions. Currently, 13 farmers from Dibër and Kukës are being trained in essential land preparation techniques, which are crucial for sustainable farming and ensuring the soil is properly prepared for healthy raspberry seedlings. Our comprehensive support includes assistance with infrastructure, seedling provision, and securing market access, all aimed at fostering a sustainable and thriving industry in these communities. #MinistriaeBujqësisëdheZhvillimitRural #AmbasadaGjermaneTiranë British Embassy Tirana #AmbasadaZvicerane #MjedraeKosoves #DrejtoriaeBujqësisëKukës #DrejtoriaeBujqësisëDibër

GIZ has successfully concluded the technical assistance provided to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy for drafting and updating the National Energy and Climate Plan, which defines a clear and detailed roadmap for the country’s energy and climate policies and developments until 2030 and beyond. Since the drafting phase, GIZ's technical assistance has involved international and national expertise, participatory consultative workshops, on-the-job training for climate and energy modeling, and various cross-cutting assessments concerning environmental impacts, public finance, and more. During the closing workshop, key institutions and representatives from development organizations and donors discussed the way forward and explored potential synergies to support the advancement of energy and climate policies in Albania under the National Energy and Climate Plan. We would like to thank our partners, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, and other relevant institutions that were part of the technical working group. #EnergyCommunity #MinistriaeInfrastrukturesdheEnergjise

Since 2020, our goal has been to transform Tirana’s public transportation system, ensuring it is future-ready. In close collaboration with our partners, the Municipality of Tirana, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, as well as our external consultants, experts, and the exceptional GIZ team, we have successfully implemented a range of initiatives to turn this vision into reality. As we close the year, we are delighted to highlight a few key milestones that demonstrate our progress and reaffirm that we are on the right path. With the commencement of a new phase of the project in July 2024, we remain committed to extending these advancements to other cities throughout Albania. Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH #MinistriaeInfrastrukturesdheEnergjise Bashkia Tirane Erion Veliaj Frida Pashako Anuela Ristani Jonida Halili Enton Punavija Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative

🌐 Free Public Wi-Fi is coming to the Western Balkans! 🚀 The WiFi4WB initiative is bringing free, high-speed Wi-Fi across municipalities in the region, establishing Wi-Fi hotspots in public spaces like parks, squares, and cultural centres, as selected by the municipalities themselves. 💡 In Albania, this initiative is being implemented in close partnership with the Albanian Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy. Together with GIZ, the Ministry hosted an info session in Tirana to introduce municipalities to this exciting opportunity. The session provided insights into the project, answered questions from local governments, and outlined steps for participation. This initiative marks a significant step toward improving digital connectivity and empowering local communities by ensuring the Internet is accessible to all. WiFi4WB is co-funded by the European Union and the German Government and implemented by GIZ.   #EU4Digital #WiFi4WB #FreeWiFi #WesternBalkans #MinistriaeInfrastrukturesdheEnergjise Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) European Commission Delegation of the European Union to Albania Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

The "Wine Tours" are one of the three tourism products in the "Agrotourism Tours" pilot model, supported by GIZ Albania. These tours combine agrotourism with enotourism, showcasing Albania's autochthonous grape varieties. They have been tested by tour operators and are now available for visitors also through the agrotourism app: https://lnkd.in/dxfausrX #AgrotourismTours #WineTour #MinistriaeTurizmitdheMjedisit #AmbasadaGjermane British Embassy Tirana #AmbasadaZvicerane

At the annual "Munich Meetings," the Society of Albanian Academics - DIJA E.V. - successfully hosted a dynamic symposium in Munich, Germany, supported by GIZ. The event brought together a diverse group of Diaspora scientific experts from Albania, Kosovo, and beyond, along with diaspora organizations and academics. It served as a platform for scientists and researchers to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and explore collaborative opportunities in advancing scientific progress. The symposium highlighted the groundbreaking work of the Albanian-speaking diaspora across various fields, fostering partnerships and addressing key challenges faced by their countries of origin. This year, we also spotlighted the achievements and challenges faced by women in the scientific diaspora, offering a platform for them to share their experiences within their respective fields. By promoting innovation and knowledge exchange, the event underscored the crucial role of the Albanian and Kosovo scientific communities in shaping the future of research and development, while also strengthening the ties between Albania, Kosovo, and Germany. #diasporaangagement #diaspora2030

📢 OPEN CALL FOR TENDER - The GIZ Office Tirana invites qualified companies to express their interest in Supporting 9 (nine) pilot Albanian municipalities in establishing Reintegration Centres for returnees in a quality way based on the technical specifications attached. 📧⏰ All interested Companies/Consortiums in the application process, please ask for application forms not later than 20.12.2024. Please submit the expression of interest and requested documents by the latest 30.12.2024. ℹ For more information 👇

📢 OPEN CALL FOR TENDER - The GIZ Office Tirana invites registered entities with experience in implementing projects/interventions in the fields of: business incubators, business accelerators, Micro Small Medium Enterprises, and Women's Economic Empowerment to establish Rural Women's Business Accelerators in Dibra and Kukes. Title of the intervention: EmpoWE: Women’s and Youth Small Business Program.   📧⏰ All entities interested in the application process, please ask for application documents not later than 20.12.2024. Send all required documents by the latest 29.12.2024.   ℹ For more information 👇