The youth, children, and the entire community of Fushë-Arrëz welcomed and celebrated the inauguration of their town’s new multifunctional center. This center will provide social services to sixty members of vulnerable and marginalized groups. The EU Delegation...
Over 320 young people are the beneficiaries of the services to be delivered by the “Ollga Shuraja” Youth Center in the Municipality of Përmet, inaugurated on November 22, 2023. The Mayor of Përmet, Alma Hoxha, and the Representative of the EU Delegation in Albania,...
A total of 180 students benefit from the services provided at the Youth Center. Through the 'EU for Municipalities' grant scheme, the Municipality of Tropoja rebuilt and provided furnishings to the center. Thanks to the project "Active Youth in the Municipality of...
The Agency for the Support of Local Self-Government and the Association of Local Authorities of Albania, with the support of the EU-funded projects “Municipalities for Europe” and “EU for Municipalities” and NALAS, organized in Tirana, on 13 October 2023, the Local...
Under the motto of “Unlocking the Future: Innovate, Eco-vate, Elevate,” the inaugural First Forum of Local Self-Governments on the Green Agenda took place on October 12 in Tirana, Albania. This momentous event, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), the...
“Albania should also step up efforts to build EU-related expertise and capacities at the local level. We need to prepare the local authorities and civil society organisations to be able to successfully handle the increased financial resources coming after EU...
The "EU4Municipalities" project offers a variety of possibilities for community development and assistance. The "Summer School 2023," which involved youths from Lushnje, Përmet, and Berat exchanging thoughts and experiences, was an excellent example. Improving...
On 9 June 2023, the first inaugural ceremony of the European Union-funded "EU for Municipalities" project took place in the Municipality of Kamza. The “Isa Boletini” High School of Paskuqan and “Dom Nikollë Kacorri" Primary School in Laknas benefitted directly from...
By Orlando Fusco, Program Manager, Delegation of the EU to Albania Given their extensive service responsibilities, Albanian municipalities hold the promise to improve the quality of life of Albanian citizens. Similarly, Albanian municipalities play fundamental role in...
by Adelina Farrici, Association for Local Autonomy Director Municipalities, as providers of community services closer to citizens, face important challenges concerning management of a large territory, with greater competencies and limited financing. To carry out...