Investment Council Albania (EBRD)
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2021
The Investment Council (IC) Albania, led by the EBRD, is the main public-private dialogue platform for economic policy in Albania. This is where the Government, the private sector and the international community meet to discuss new regulatory frameworks related to economic development and where the business community has a voice.
Global Program for Intellectual Property Rights
01.03.2018
- 31.12.2024
Intellectual Property (IP) regimes are central to promoting innovation and the development of new goods, services and production methods. IP provides the incentive necessary to pursue further research and development, and creative works. Insofar, it is part of a sound foundation for a prosperous private sector and today's world trade system.
IFC Debt Resolution Program, Phase II
01.11.2017
- 31.03.2022
The Debt Resolution Program contributes to effective debt management frameworks in Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia and Kosovo.
Project completed
Regional Capacity Development Network for Water and Sanitation Services
01.05.2017
- 31.12.2020
Switzerland is a longstanding and important partner of public water supply providers in the Western Balkans. The Regional Capacity Development Network is a signficant additional contribution towards building a professional work force in the region required for a sustainable and inclusive provision of water and sanitation services to the population.
Multi-Country Investment Climate Program
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2024
The Multi-Country Investment Climate Program (MCICP) supports investment climate reform advisory in a total of 20 SECO partner countries. It is implemented by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a globally recognized leader in this field.
Project completed
Solid Waste Management in Berat
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2020
SECO is supporting the Region of Berat in Albania including its municipalities Berat, Kuçovë, Poliçan, Skrapar and Ura Vajgurore, in improving quality, reliability and sustainability of its solid waste management (SWM) services. The support encompasses capacity development, technical assistance and Short Term SWM Measures.
Project completed
Southeast Europe Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility
31.05.2015
- 31.05.2018
The Southeast Europe Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (henceforth, the facility) aims at addressing the problem of low private catastrophe risk insurance penetration in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegowina, Macedonia as well as Serbia. The facility was launched by the World Bank Group and is implemented by Europa Re, a private implementing agency.
Project completed
Remittances and Payments Program
01.12.2014
- 31.03.2020
This program, which is executed by the World Bank, aims to make the transfer of remittances, i.e. the money that is sent home by migrants, cheaper, safer and more convenient. This will result in an increase of the available resources for migrants and their families and in an increased usage of formal transfer channels and basic financial services.
Project completed
Enhancing Quality of Financial Reporting Project
01.12.2014
- 31.12.2019
This project aims at improving the corporate financial reporting framework in Albania. It supports the Government of Albania's long-term strategy with the aim to align its regulatory framework with the relevant EU legislation. The project is implemented by the World Bank.
Project completed
Swiss Entrepreneurship Program
01.10.2014
- 30.06.2019
The Swiss Entrepreneurship Program aims to create jobs in Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Peru, and Vietnam by improving the local entrepreneurship ecosystem. The Program is implemented by Swisscontact and J.E. Austin Associates. It has been awarded by open tender.
Project completed
IFC Regional Debt Resolution Programme
01.09.2014
- 30.04.2018
The regional debt resolution programme supports Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Serbia in their efforts to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of insolvency resolution arrangements. The programme is implemented by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Project completed
Capacity Building for large Gas Infrastructure Developments
01.06.2014
- 31.12.2019
The Project aims to build technical and managerial capacities for the management of large gas infrastructure developments in the Albanian public sector with reference to the implementation of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) and the development of an Albanian gas market.