In an ever changing labour market, skills required reflect the market’s dynamics. New skills required include cognitive & socio-emotional skills, digital skills, STEM, Green skills, soft skills, composite skills, entrepreneurial and career management skills. RisiAlbania project has been one of the main contributors the third session of the National VET Conference in Albania, on the topic “Labour market relevance of skills as a driving force for increased attractiveness of the VET network”. Contributing to a panel dedicated to “Labour market relevance of skills as a driving force for increased attractiveness of the VET network”, Mrs. Edlira Muedini Project Manager of RisiAlbania gave her contribution on the importance of…

Visit Gjirokastra became the first organization in Albania that promoted a regional destination as a brand in the international market. National Tourism Agency, through this cooperation with Visit Gjirokastra started to promote not only the country, but also Albanian regions as destinations. New Deal Europe is the biggest international event for the Balkans and Southeast Europe, and the participation of Albania through VisitGjirokastra has been supported by National Agency of Tourism, Swiss Import Promotion Programme (SIPPO) and RisiAlbania. The event is dedicated to promoting Balkan destinations to high value international markets. On April 4th, Albanian representatives from Visit Gjirokastra and companies were able to meet over 100 international tour…

In the frame of the cooperation between the National Agency for Employment and Skills with the the Swiss project RisiAlbania, for strengthening cooperation of labour offices with business,  Mr. Patrik Meier, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Switzerland in Albania accompanied by RisiAlbania staff, delivered to Mr. Klevis Hysa, General Director of NAES 55 tablets, that will support work of staff of labour offices in charge of business cooperation throughout Albania. During the ceremony, focus was placed on how this instrument further promotes the efforts of the Agency towards digitalization of services in the context of employment and intermediation processes. RisiAlbania, a project of the Swiss…

Risk-Assessment on Social Practice GRASP module interpretation marks a big leap towards decent work agenda within Albanian agribusiness companies that aim for export growth. Thanks to National Working Group in Albania that submitted for approval the Interpretation of Albanian National Labour Code, now local companies can apply for this standard too. GRASP certification is an add on of GLobalG.A.P and is required from high value markets. GRASP  is a voluntary, ready-to-use module developed to assess social practices on the farm, such as specific aspects of workers’ health, safety, and welfare. This module makes the Risk-Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP) possible in Albania and easier for the certification bodies, consultants…

May 2022 shall be fully dedicated to career developments in Albania. RisiAlbania is preparing a series of activities in cooperation with partners and actors in the field of career development. One of the most important and unique activities during this month will be the Professions Fair, which takes place for the first time in Albania. For this event, RisiAlbania is supporting the Municipality of Tirana, Career Counseling Office, in cooperation with the National Agency of Employment and Skills (NAES) and the National Agency for Vocational Education and Training (NAVETQ) which will make use of all the necessary structures for the creative and practical demonstration of professions. With the…