A productive first day filled with valuable insights, open dialogue, and a shared commitment to improving coordination and achieving tangible results across public institutions. #PublicAdministration #StrategicPlanning #Albania2030 #EUIntegration 3/3

Led by Mr. Timo Ligi (OECD/SIGMA), Mr. Dominic Lague 🇬🇧 (UK Cabinet Office), and Mr. Keit Kasemets 🇪🇪 (Secretary of State, Estonia), discussions focused on strengthening Albania’s strategic planning, aligning policies with budgets, and improving sector strategies. 2/3

Amazing first day at the OECD/SIGMA Workshop in Tirana🇦🇱! 1/3

The discussion focused on👇🏻 📌 The EU Growth Reform Agenda for 🇦🇱 📌 Policy progress within the 🇪🇺integration framework 📌 Key challenges and shared priorities A valuable exchange to strengthen dialogue and cooperation in support of Albania’s reform and integration path. 2/2

In the context of the upcoming IMF Mission in Tirana, a meeting was held with the #InternationalMonetaryFund team led by Ms. Anke Weber, Mission Chief for Albania. 1/2

The South Adriatic #Interreg programme unites 🇮🇹🇦🇱🇲🇪 to build a #sustainable and digitally advanced Adriatic region. Backed by €81M from the #EuropeanUnion 🇪🇺, it drives #innovation, #cultural exchange & environmental resilience. https://t.co/GX2Bc1P61y

We remain committed to aligning Albania’s development with European🇪🇺 and global sustainability goals — shaping the cities of tomorrow, today. 4/4

“Urban transformation is about people, creating spaces where everyone can thrive, contribute, * belong. Only through shared vision and collective effort can we build cities that are smarter, #greener, and more humane.” Eridana Çano, General Director of #SASPAC. 3/4

At #SASPAC, we’re proud to drive #urbantransformation through #strategic #planning, innovation, and collaboration — from #greentransport to smart city solutions that make Albania’s cities more connected, resilient, and people-centered. 2/4

Hosted in Tirana🇦🇱, #FABER 2025 – the Forum for Active Built Environment Research brought together architects, planners, policymakers, researchers, and innovators from across the region to explore how our cities can become mo re inclusive, sustainable, and forward-looking. 1/4

Speakers: Eridana Çano GD OF #SASPAC, Branimir Jovanović #WIIW, Dritan Shano (Albania Country Expert), and Zoran Nechev (Think Europe). The #EUConvergence Dashboard is a collaborative policy tool to help Albania & the region deepen EU integration. 3/3

By turning complex data into clear insights, the Dashboard shows how close WB societies are to🇪🇺averages and where progress is needed.”🇪🇺integration is not about ticking boxes — it’s a shared national project,” said Andi Dobrushi, Regional Director, OSF WB. 2/3

The #EUConvergence Dashboard for the #WB was presented in🇦🇱-a data-driven platform by The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) & Think Europe, w/support from the Open Society Foundations | WB. It tracks alignment with🇪🇺standards across key reform areas. 1/3

For seven decades, Albania and the UN have shared the same vision: building a fairer and more united world for all. #UN80 #AlbaniaUN70 #UnitedNations #TogetherForChange #Peace #SustainableDevelopment 2/2

A trip down memory lane… 💙 80 years since the founding of the United Nations🇺🇳 — and 70 years since Albania🇦🇱 joined this global family of nations united by peace, solidarity, and sustainable development. 1/2

Today we celebrate #UNDay — a reminder of our shared commitment to peace, human rights & sustainable development. 🌍 United in purpose, stronger together. 💙 #UnitedNations #GlobalGoals

A successful Inter-Institutional Working Group Meeting for Chapter 22 was held in Tirana, advancing Reg. Policy & Structural Instruments coordination toward🇦🇱’s🇪🇺 integration. The meeting gathered Mr. Ervin Demo, Minister for Local Gov, and key partners advancing Albania’s🇪🇺path.

Discussions focused on project maturity, strategic priorities, and reaffirmed joint commitment to strong coordination and effective management of EU financial assistance in Albania. 2/2

An operational meeting between SASPAC, EIB, and the EU Delegation in Tirana reviewed Albania’s indicative project lists under the WBIF/RGF and the National Single Project Pipeline (NSPP). 1/2

Key lessons for the next cycle👇🏻 📌 Clearer verification standards 📌 Better legislative planning 📌 Stronger cooperation 📌 Continued capacity building Albania remains ready to manage and report effectively under the RGF framework. #Albania2030 #SASPAC #EUINTEGRATION 2/2