Concluding a two month-long study, on September 12, 2014 the presentation of research findings on seasonality of agro-processing sector took place. The aim of this research was to inform financial institutions on the seasonality of agro processing, with the intention to support banks in offering more tailor made products such as loans to agro-processors.  The presentation focused on introducing the seasonality of 12 sub-sectors such as: milk, olive oil, medicinal plants, fishing, fruits and vegetables etc., which were considered as sector with interest from financial institutions.

There were 17 participants who attended the event, among whom eight people were representatives from different banks, five were present on behalf of micro-financing institutions and four others were agro-processing consultants. At the end of the event, participants said they found the information provided in the presentation very useful, especially in a time when banks and agro-processors are staring to collaborate more together. Furthermore, it was agreed that RisiAlbania team will have individual meetings with banks to further design support needed from banks, in order to facilitate better products to agro-processors.