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EXPO Albania: a feasibility study supported by the Italian Government
Funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation and carried out by the University of Verona in collaboration with VeronaFiere, this study includes macroeconomic context mapping, a business model, a financial and a management plan, along with several recommendations for implementation and launch, delivered to the local counterpart Albanian Investment Corporation – AIC.
EU4Justice 3rd Steering Committee Meeting
The project’s overall objective is to support the judiciary governance institutions in Albania to implement justice reform by strengthening their independence, transparency, efficiency, and accountability, improving inter-institutional coordination, and building public trust in the justice system in line with European standards and best practices, focused on improving the performance of HJC, HPC, and HJI in the consolidation of justice system independence, accountability, transparency, and functionality.
AICS Tirana enhances albanian cultural heritage in the Archaeological Parks of Bylis and Klos
On 20 September 2024, the “Bylis” project (“EU for Economic Development initiative, Tourism-led Local Economic Development, with a Focus on Cultural Heritage“) held its inaugural Steering Committee meeting. The project is funded by the European Union and implemented by AICS Tirana Regional Office, with a 6 million euro investment, alongside a 250,000 euro contribution from Italian Government.
NaturKosovo, Italy’s commitment to alpine rescue and sustainable development on Via Dinarica in Kosovo
The activities are part of the project by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) called “NaturKosovo: natural and cultural capital in Kosovo and the sustainable tourism development of the Via Dinarica,” which represents a strong contribution to enhancing Kosovo’s natural and cultural resources and promotes a low environmental impact tourism model
Open public-private space for artists in Kosovo thanks to “Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans (CC4WBs)” programme
Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans (CC4WBs) is a regional programme funded by the the European Union with a total budget of 8 million euro (1,4 handled by AICS Tirana) aimed at promoting culture as a tool to enhance social cohesion and sustainable development, reconciliation and good neighbor relationships in the Western Balkans through public notices and grants for artists and creative people
Sarajevo: ARS AEVI Museum of Contemporary Art – Building Permit Ceremony and Groundbreaking Ceremony
Ideato da Renzo Piano, il Museo “Ars Aevi” è destinato non solo ad ospitare l’omonima collezione di arte contemporanea, ma anche a diventare un centro congressuale di riferimento per l’area balcanica, grazie ad un Trust Fund coordinato da UNESCO per raccogliere i fondi necessari a costruzione e allestimento
New call for proposals for the enhancement of territorial vocations between Puglia and Albania
In the framework of the initiative “Marginal resilience: the circular economy model for the valorization of territorial vocations” financed by the AICS 2019 call for the “Promotion of territorial partnerships and territorial implementation of the 2030 Agenda”, a new call was published.
Approval of the Management Plan of Bylis and Klos Archaeological Park (2024-2029)
Today marks a significant milestone for the Archaeological Park of Bylis and Klos in the region of Mallakastra. The Government of Albania has approved the management plan for Bylis Archaeological Park (2024-2029). This plan is a key component of the project “EU for Economic Development – Tourism-led, Local Economic Development with a Focus on Cultural […]
Towards the creation of a Trade Fair Center in Tirana
Nell’ambito del progetto per l’elaborazione del Piano di Fattibilità del Centro Fieristico di Tirana, finanziato dall’AICS, il 31 luglio scorso si è svolto un tavolo di lavoro volto a condividere e discutere lo stato dell’arte dell’iniziativa
AICS Rome short mission to Albania
From July 7 to 12, a mission by the Deputy Administrative Directorate of AICS Rome took place at AICS Tirana. The delegation included managers and officials from Offices VIII, IX, X, and XI, as well as an official from the Deputy Technical Directorate, the Western Balkans and Latin America Desk of Office II. The mission […]