The Swiss Ambassador H.E. Ruth Huber, accompanied by representatives from RisiAlbania, recently embarked on a visit to IKONS, an IT company, and the Career Counseling Office of the Municipality of Tirana. The purpose of the visit was to explore the potential of digital transformation and discuss the significance of reskilling the workforce. The discussions also centered around the services that could facilitate better career choices for the youth. The visit highlighted the growing importance of embracing digital advancements in Albania’s economic landscape. The discussions emphasized the need for businesses and organizations to adapt to technological changes to remain competitive in the global market. By leveraging digital technologies, such…

Representatives from the Career Offices of University of Tirana, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Agricultural University of Tirana, and Aleksander Moisiu University of Durrës recently held a highly productive consultative meeting. The primary focus of the meeting was to discuss the development of a digitalized management system for career guidance processes. The participants engaged in insightful conversations about standardizing and computerizing procedures while exploring the potential of IT solutions to empower career office management. Additionally, the meeting acknowledged the accomplishments of career counsellors from the University of Tirana and Polytechnic University of Tirana, who received certificates of training in career counselling, development, and orientation. The meeting served as a…

RisiAlbania and Albanian Investment Corporation have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding, setting out the terms and conditions of their collaboration to prepare a pre-feasibility study for the Tech Park Tirana. This partnership is a significant step forward for the economic development of Albania, as it seeks to attract international investment and talent, driving innovation and growth in the region. The collaboration between RisiAlbania and Albanian Investment Corporation demonstrates the commitment of both organizations to foster economic growth in Albania. By conducting a pre-feasibility study for the Tech Park Tirana, they aim to assess the viability of the project and ensure it aligns with global industry standards. The…

As part of the vision to promote and develop the sustainable tourism standards market in Albania we are thrilled to witness both private and public actors coming together to promote sustainable tourism standards and showcase the progress that Albania has made in this area to potential clients in the ITB23 trade fair. In line with this vision, RisiAlbania has supported the discussion panel titled “Sustainable Tourism with Standards!” during ITB23. Part of this panel were the Minister of Tourism, Mrs. Mirela Kumbaro; Urs Wagenseil, Sustainable Tourism Expert from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts; Elvis Kotherja, from Elite Travel tour operator; and Elton Caushi, from Albanian…

Minister of Finance and Economy , Mrs. Delina Ibrahimaj, together with the Swiss Ambassador to Albania, H.E Mrs. Ruth Huber, signed the agreement for the implementation of the third phase of the RisiAlbania project – for a functional job market for youth. Minister Ibrahimaj emphasized that the focus of the policies is on projects and programs aimed at promoting employment growth. The agreement formalizes and facilitates cooperation among several institutions and authorities in Albania, with the Ministry of Finance and Economy playing a central role, to improve career counseling and information for young people, enhance the skills required by the market, and support businesses to become more competitive…

Following the institutional agreement between the Municipality of Tirana and the Ministry of Education for the implementation of the Career Counseling service in the pre-university system, signed at the beginning of 2022, RisiAlbania has supported the Tirana Career Counseling Center in advancing this process. In addition to preparing supporting materials, by the end of 2022, 105 teachers, school principals, psychologists, and social workers have been trained on how to deliver the supporting materials in the classroom. Starting from January, the delivery of career counseling materials has begun in 7 selected schools (3 secondary schools – up to 9th grade, and 4 high schools – up to 12th grade)…

RisiAlbania and the Young Professionals Network have initiated a new collaboration to empower and involve more young people in the labor market in Albania. As part of the “Opportunities for Decent Work” intervention, young Albanian professionals will be informed about the rights they are entitled to under the Labor Code for decent employment. This collaboration aims to address important issues related to the professional and economic development of young individuals and incorporate their perspectives into policy interventions to build decent job opportunities

The Albanian delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy, Dr. Olta Manjani, along with the participation of the General Director of NAVETQ, Dr. Ejvis Gishti, and members of the Sectoral Committee on ICT Skills and the Technical Secretariat, visited Estonia to learn from their experience in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. In Estonia, 99% of government services are provided online, and the internet is considered a social right. They met with representatives from the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research, the Qualifications Authority, the ICT Skills Council, the Information Technology and Telecommunications Association, the Quality Agency for Education, VET institutions, the assessment body, and…