RisiAlbania, dedicated to youth employment and career development, has recently solidified its commitment to fostering the professional growth of young individuals in Albania. The project formally signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Municipalities of Berat and Lushnja, reflecting a shared vision for providing essential career counseling services to the regions’ youth. Inspired by the success of the Career Office in the Municipality of Tirana, both Berat and Lushnja aim to establish dedicated Career Centers. These centers will serve as focal points for comprehensive career guidance, collaborating closely with key stakeholders such as educational institutions, businesses, and recruitment agencies. The collaboration underscores the importance of a holistic approach…

Since 2018, RisiAlbania has been dedicated to facilitating access to high-value markets by promoting product certification, supporting the ecosystem and innovative models like GlobalG.A.P group certification. By providing embedded services, including agronomic advice and quality management systems, exporters of fruits and vegetables were able to offer valuable support to their farmers. This proactive approach led to a significant shift in behavior among exporters, with many obtaining the GlobalG.A.P   and especially group certification and successfully entering high-value markets Agripreneurship model, which is a capacity-building program designed to align with the overarching goal of enhancing the performance of exporters and farmers in accessing high-value markets. This program places strong emphasis…

RisiAlbania supported the Olive Oil Sector considering the situation of high production quantities of Olive Oil and need to access high value market. The support during this period was provided through the cooperation with Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Extension services by AREB-s, and Scientific advise by QTTB-s, KASH, FED Invest, Tenius LAB, Olive Oil Association and exporters of olive oil. The activities included support with training raising capacities and awareness about good practices in the production and preservation of olive oil quality: 22 training sessions in the six main regions of Albania for a total number of 300 farmers were organised. As part of the training…

In a groundbreaking move, Albania is poised to officially recognize the innovative Alberghi Diffusi business model as a legal accommodation type within its draft tourism law. RisiAlbania, Albergho Diffuso Balkans have played a pivotal role in this historic development, actively working to bring innovation into small towns in Albania, to revitalize the community, create and retain jobs for young people. We are happy to see that Ministry of Tourism and Environment (MOTE) is shaping amendments that will embrace and regulate this unique approach to hospitality. Alberghi Diffusi, a concept that has been gaining traction globally, involves the transformation of scattered, often historic, buildings within a community into a…

From 8 to 10th September, RisiAlbania supported the organization of Innovation Fest event, hosted by Innovation Nest. Innovation Nest is a Balkan Business Angel Network based in Albania that aims in supporting, investing, incubating and helping develop a new-technologies ideas on Western Balkans, industries and enterprises in being innovative, competitive and internalized. Innovation FEST is an event fostering connections, exchanging knowledge, and encouraging collaboration to achieve success in a rapidly changing world driven by innovation.  The event was dedicated to forging powerful connections that will elevate Albanian businesses to the global stage, bringing together trailblazing entrepreneurs, industry titans, and visionaries from around the world. Through inspiring talks and engaging…

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the first Albergo Diffuso in Albania, held in the picturesque town of Kruja. This momentous event brought together distinguished guests such as: H.E. Ruth Huber – Swiss Ambassador to Albania Ms. Vilma Bello – Deputy Minister of Tourism and Environment Prof. Giancarlo Dall’Ara – President of Albergo Diffuso International Mr. Ilir Loci – Deputy Mayor of Kruja This landmark occasion signifies a significant step towards promoting sustainable tourism and preserving cultural heritage in Albania. The Albergo Diffuso concept, originating in Italy, has now made its way for the first time in Albania and the Balkan region overall, ranking Albania 5th…

An initiative has been launched aimed at strengthening the export of olive oil. This initiative will be implemented by KASH in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Agricultural Technology Transfer Centers, the Albanian Olive Oil Association, FED Invest, and with the support of RisiAlbania, a project of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) implemented by Helvetas. The objective is to enhance the export of olive oil through support provided to this sector, as follows: Identification of olive oil producers for sales in terms of quantity and quality. Capacity building and raising awareness about best practices in olive oil production and quality preservation. Analysis…

Throughout a decade-long journey the RisiAlbania project has emphasized its unwavering commitment to empowering young Albanians with the skills and guidance necessary to thrive in the workforce, as well as promoting the global standards and certifications needed to make the Albania competitive in the global market. And the journey continues! This occasion was marked with a ceremony which provided a momentous opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments over the past ten years and to acknowledge the challenges that RisiAlbania project has faced. Such an event also served as a platform to recognize and appreciate the collaboration with many partners and stakeholders who have played a crucial role in…

A conference supported by RisiAlbania, a project implemented by Helvetas, was held at the “Agriculture Days” Fair in Lushnje organized by Icerberg Exhibitions. The conference featured two panels on “International Quality Standards for Fruits and Vegetables” and “Innovative Technologies in Agribusiness,” with participation from experts of the Albanian National Technical Group for GlobalG.A.P. The panels emphasized the importance of adhering to international quality and social standards, such as Global G.A.P, Grasp, local.g.a.p, FSSC 22000 and more, to enhance the competitiveness of Albanian fruits and vegetables in the global market. Experts also discussed the potential of technology to revolutionize the agribusiness industry, highlighting successful case studies of implementing innovative…