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PIMS-6584 Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Coastal Development and Planning for Sustainable Tourism Development The objective of the project is to position the development of the tourism industry in Albania as a positive influence on the status of biodiversity in coastal Key Biodiversity Areas, and as pillar of sustainable livelihoods, through mainstreaming biodiversity in tourism planning and development. The project’s components address key threats and corresponding barriers to biodiversity friendly tourism development in Albania’s coastal high value ecosystems, with particular attention on six coastal
Advancing E-Justice for Inclusive Legal Empowerment and Improved Access to Legal Aid for Marginalized Women and Men in Albania The projects overarching goal is to promote inclusive legal empowerment and improve access to legal aid for marginalized individuals in Albania by harnessing the capabilities of cutting-edge digital tools and technology. It endeavors to facilitate the extensive digitalization of the Free Legal Aid scheme, integrating features like an innovative web-based free legal aid application, the e-legal service platform (juristionline.al) linked to FLAD, and an AI-powered chatbot. This holistic strategy
Continuous Unemployed Learning Active participation of vulnerable low qualified job seekers to the society and their transition to the labor market with the provision of quality, flexible, targeted trainings on basic skills.
Leave No One behind The project’s goal is to intervene in the current system for the improvement of social services and the participation of persons in need in public decision-making – supports the vision of an overall inclusive Albania.
EU4Youth - UNDP EU for Youth (EU4Youth) aims to provide technical assistance to support the pilot implementation of the Youth Guarantee Scheme in Albania. It is a strategic response to the pressing challenges faced by the countrys youth, particularly those aged 15-29, in accessing sustainable employment opportunities. EU for Youth aims to harmonize Albanias youth employment policies with European Council recommendations on Youth Guarantee, ensuring universal accessibility for young individuals not in education, employment, or training (NEETs) under 30, policy coherence and coordination – built on diverse partnerships - to “guarantee” a quality offer within four months, on-going monitoring, and effective utilization of both domestic and other financial resources.The EU for Youth strategically aligns with national strategies, including the National Strategy for Development and European Integration 2022-2030, the National Employment and Skills Strategy 2030, the National Youth Strategy 2022-2029, and others, creating synergies for effective implementation.
Protected areas-MCPA-2 To ensure comprehensive and effective management of the coastal and marine environment of Albania, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation will work in collaboration with UNDP Albania and the National Agency for Protected Areas (NAPA) to improve the coverage of marine and coastal protected areas throughout Albania that complement the existing system of terrestrial parks.The project will focus on developing a scientifically designed, stakeholder supported network of MCPAs to effectively pr
Resilience Strengthening (RESEAL) The project intends to support the efforts of the Government of Albania for improving the disaster risk management (DRM) system in the country. The overall objective of the project is to strengthen, Albania’s DRM system and support country’s efforts in becoming a fully-fledged member of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The project is also in line with promoting the implementation of Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) and is developed based on the Albania earthquake PDNA recommendations.
National Adaptation Planning Advancing Albanias planning for medium and long-term adaptation through the development of a National Adaptation Planning (NAP) process
Enhancing Financial Sustainabi The project aims to reduce the funding gap for protected areas in order to improve their management effectiveness.
Assist NDC implementation in Albania The project “Market transformation for solar energy PV acceleration” will support Albania sustainable development and accelerate implementation of the NDC action plan towards achieving the overall enhanced target.
Leave No One Behind phase 2 The programme goal is that: “Vulnerable persons and groups have improved access to public social services and are empowered to have a voice in public policy decision-making affecting their lives
Albanias First Biennial Update Report and Fourth Nation Albanias First Biennial Update Report and Fourth National Communication under the UNFCCC
UN Joint Programme | End Violence Against Women The UN Joint Programme aims at bringing institutional and behavioral change in preventing and responding to GB-VAW, contributing to freeing women and girls from all forms of violence
EU4Schools Phase II The overall objective of the action is to support national and local governments in reducing further social and economic losses, and to accelerate the recovery process through educational facility repairs and reconstruction.
PPG Mainstreaming Biodiversity Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Coastal Development and Planning for Sustainable Tourism Development
Integrated Pathways4LMI-Arbetsformedlingen The Integrated Pathways for Labour Market Inclusion – IP4LMI project aims to strengthen inclusive and active employment and skills models in 19 targetted municipalities of Prrenjas, Gjirokaster, Vore, Mallakaster, Cerrik, Librazhd, Shijak, Kavaje, Kurbin, Kukes, Kruje, Pogradec, Korce, Kamez, Vlore, Shkoder, Elbasan, Durres and Tirane, scaling up models of active labour market programmes (ALMPs) and skills development programmes. The project intervention is directly aligned with the National Emp
Using NDCs for Green Recovery Using NDCs to guide Green Recovery: UNDP will provide targeted support for incorporating NDC measures into recovery plans and budgets with focus on Forestry and Energy, advocating those measures that target improvements for women, youth, and other vulnerable people. The new intervention aims at:•	providing technical assistance and guidance in (1) improving sustainable forest management and (2) efficient practices of consumption including fuelwood harvest, which consumption is considerable in the
Development of Maritime Sector The overall objective of this project is to promote the integration of Albanian Maritime Standards in line with the EU requirements, by developing and implementing maritime transport policy framework, improving capacities in the field and encouraging the development of a Maritime Cluster with relevant stakeholders.
UN Joint Programme | EVAWIA The intervention aims to strengthened normative and accountability framework related to GB-VAW; improve institutional practices, and challenged norms pertaining to GB-VAW at the state, community and individual levels.
Integrated Pathways4LMI-Arbetsformedlingen The Integrated Pathways for Labour Market Inclusion – IP4LMI project aims to strengthen inclusive and active employment and skills models in 19 targetted municipalities of Prrenjas, Gjirokaster, Vore, Mallakaster, Cerrik, Librazhd, Shijak, Kavaje, Kurbin, Kukes, Kruje, Pogradec, Korce, Kamez, Vlore, Shkoder, Elbasan, Durres and Tirane, scaling up models of active labour market programmes (ALMPs) and skills development programmes. The project intervention is directly aligned with the National Employment and Skills Strategy 2023-2030, the National Strategy for Social Protection 2020-2023, the National Plan for Persons with Disabilities 2021-2025, and the National Strategy for Youth 2022-2029. Moreover, the project is developed within the framework of Albanias Economic Reform Programmes 2023-2025, and responds to EU integration requirements, particularly in social and employment policy (Chapter 19). IP4LMI’s expected impact is to enhance the partnership of the National Agency for Employment and Skills (NAES) with municipalities, to establish and deliver inclusive and integrated employment, skills development for vulnerable groups, in collaboration with labour market actors. The project will be implemented by UNDP in collaboration with Swedish Public Employment Services (Arbetsförmedlingen), and the Albanian Disability Rights Foundation (ADRF).
Croatia´s Support to the Recovery of the Education Sector Post-Earthquake The overall objective of the project is to support national and local governments in reducing further social and economic losses, and to accelerate the recovery process through education facility reconstruction.
Increased security of the arms-UNDP-ALB-00133814 The objective of this Project is the reconstruction of the SALW Storage sites in the Regional Police Directorates of Lezha, Vlora, and Kukes. The proposed interventions will significantly increase the safekeeping and management of SALW and prevent their undesired access, misuse, deterioration and damage. A consolidated PSSM training on SALW for the personnel of the 3 FAAE facilities supported by this proposal will also be provided.
National Adaptation Planning Advancing Albanias planning for medium and long-term adaptation through the delevopment of a National Adaptation Planning (NAP) process
Skills Development for Employment - Exit Phase The overall aim of the SD4E Exit Phase is for the Albanian VET and Employment Promotion system contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic and social development in the country.The project goal is Young and adult women and men have increased employability due to improved attractiveness and labour market relevance of inclusive Employment Services and VET offer. The project proposes a holistic approach that aims to strengthen the sector’s policy and monitoring framework, while at the same ti
Support to SDG financing Strategic policy options for SDG financing. This joint programme aims to provide technical assistance and work with the government to identify and integrate in the national budgetary framework more equitable and adequate financing for SDGs
Maritime and Risk Assessment Establish a mutual network for the prevention of risks and the management of emergencies, with a view to reducing the risk of pollution of marine environment.
Croatia Education Recovery Support Croatia´s Support to the Recovery of the Education Sector Post-Earthquake project is to support national and local governments in reducing further social and economic losses, and to accelerate the recovery process through education facility reconstruction.
Access to Justice phase 2 FLAD and new FLA centers supported; 8 FLA centers running in 8 regions, 4 new ones established; Network of NGOs established, and supported to ensure their sustainability. LA inst. & serv. providers with capacities to respond to GBD
Marine and coastal protected areas2 Improving coverage and management effectiveness of marine and coastal protected areas (MCPAs) - PHASE II
Integrated Pathways4LMI-UNDP The Integrated Pathways for Labour Market Inclusion – IP4LMI project aims to strengthen inclusive and active employment and skills models in 19 targetted municipalities of Prrenjas, Gjirokaster, Vore, Mallakaster, Cerrik, Librazhd, Shijak, Kavaje, Kurbin, Kukes, Kruje, Pogradec, Korce, Kamez, Vlore, Shkoder, Elbasan, Durres and Tirane, scaling up models of active labour market programmes (ALMPs) and skills development programmes. The project intervention is directly aligned with the National Emp
JP Municipal Social Protection “Improving Municipal Social Protection Service Delivery” catalyzes a step-change in the quantity and quality of delivery at local (municipal) level of integrated social care, as part of an effective integrated social protection system.
Support to SDG financing This joint programme proposal aims to provide technical assistance and work with the government to identify and integrate in the national budgetary framework more equitable and adequate financing for SDGs
SDG Business Partnerships Business Partnerships & Solutions for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a United Nations Joint Project (UNJP) that prepares and trains Albanian business for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in their business models. The activities in Albania are focused on two main sectors, agro-processing and textile, clothing, leather and footwear (TCLF), both selected for their significant economic impact on the country’s overall economic performance and employment. The overall go
Municipal performance based on grants scheme This project (Initiation Plan) will support the formulation of a proposal for a forthcoming EU call (scheduled for fall 2024) on strengthening municipal capacities and performance while meeting the expectations of the financial contributors. The preparatory activities supported by this project will help to address the Overall Objective to successfully co-design a municipal performance-based grant scheme for Albanian local governments by adopting best experiences and practices, including fostering gender equality at the local level, and ensuring that the proposal is not only competitive and contextually relevant but also achievable and aligned with the capabilities of local governments and the expectations of the financial contributors .
Preparatory phase for new assistance to local governance Preparatory phase for new assistance to local governance. It includes consultation, finetuning and finalization of the new project document in support to Local Government in Albania
Fire Protection and Rescue Service Strengthening Capacities of Albania’s Fire Protection and Rescue Service at local level
Integrated Pathways4LMI-ADRF The Integrated Pathways for Labour Market Inclusion – IP4LMI project aims to strengthen inclusive and active employment and skills models in 19 targetted municipalities of Prrenjas, Gjirokaster, Vore, Mallakaster, Cerrik, Librazhd, Shijak, Kavaje, Kurbin, Kukes, Kruje, Pogradec, Korce, Kamez, Vlore, Shkoder, Elbasan, Durres and Tirane, scaling up models of active labour market programmes (ALMPs) and skills development programmes. The project intervention is directly aligned with the National Employment and Skills Strategy 2023-2030, the National Strategy for Social Protection 2020-2023, the National Plan for Persons with Disabilities 2021-2025, and the National Strategy for Youth 2022-2029. Moreover, the project is developed within the framework of Albanias Economic Reform Programmes 2023-2025, and responds to EU integration requirements, particularly in social and employment policy (Chapter 19). IP4LMI’s expected impact is to enhance the partnership of the National Agency for Employment and Skills (NAES) with municipalities, to establish and deliver inclusive and integrated employment, skills development for vulnerable groups, in collaboration with labour market actors. The project will be implemented by UNDP in collaboration with Swedish Public Employment Services (Arbetsförmedlingen), and the Albanian Disability Rights Foundation (ADRF).
EU4Schools phase I The overall objective of the action is to support national and local governments in reducing further social and economic losses, and to accelerate the recovery process through educational facility repairs and reconstruction.
Government Financing This project seeks to assist the Government of Albania in reducing existing funding gaps for the system of protected areas, improving the management of individual protected areas, improving cost-efficiencies in individual protected areas and building the financial management capacities of protected area staff in the NAPA.The project will focus project activities at two levels of support: (i) building the financial management capacities of the agency responsible for administering the system of pr
SD4E Initiation Plan The SD4E Interim Phase will be implemented in Direct Implementation Modality (DIM) by UNDP Albania, in close partnership with the government counterparts, namely, the Ministry of Finance and Economy, the National Agency for Employment and Skills and the National Agency for VET and Qualifications.
Maritime and Risk Assessment Management of marine and coastline pollution for Increased Safety at Sea and Ports in line with EU maritime Law and Policy
Integrated Pathways4LMI-ADRF The Integrated Pathways for Labour Market Inclusion – IP4LMI project aims to strengthen inclusive and active employment and skills models in 19 targetted municipalities of Prrenjas, Gjirokaster, Vore, Mallakaster, Cerrik, Librazhd, Shijak, Kavaje, Kurbin, Kukes, Kruje, Pogradec, Korce, Kamez, Vlore, Shkoder, Elbasan, Durres and Tirane, scaling up models of active labour market programmes (ALMPs) and skills development programmes. The project intervention is directly aligned with the National Emp
Improving Community Resilience in Albania The Improving Community Resilience (ICR) program is a three-year program. The overall objective of the ICR program is to support resilience-building of vulnerable communities, including Albanian women and girls, persons with disabilities, religious and ethnic minorities, Afghan evacuees LGBTQIA+, women and men affected by earthquake etc. The program, through a comprehensive approach, intends to tackle identified drivers of exclusion, marginalization, discrimination, and violence.
Community Infrastructure Suppo The overall objective of the action is to support national and local governments in reducing further social and economic losses, and to accelerate the recovery process through repairs and reconstruction of 3 education facilities in Durres Municipality.
Advancing E-Justice for Inclusive Legal Empowerment and Improved Access to Legal Aid for Marginalized Women and Men in Albania The projects overarching goal is to promote inclusive legal empowerment and improve access to legal aid for marginalized individuals in Albania by harnessing the capabilities of cutting-edge digital tools and technology. It endeavors to facilitate the extensive digitalization of the Free Legal Aid scheme, integrating features like an innovative web-based free legal aid application, the e-legal service platform (juristionline.al) linked to FLAD, and an AI-powered chatbot. This holistic strategy aims to drive innovation and elevate service-oriented practices, ultimately safeguarding human rights and providing more effective responses to the justice needs of communities.
Leave No One Behind Joint Programme (LNB2) - Phase 2 The project’s goal – Increased access to social services for marginalized groups (with emphasis in R/E)
Increased security of the arms depots Increased security of the arms depots under the administration of the Albanian State Police
Leave No One Behind phase 2 Vulnerable persons and groups have improved access to public services and are empowered to have a voice in public policy decision-making affecting their lives, and to hold decision-makers accountable for policy implementation.
Fire Protection and Rescue Strengthening Capacities of Albania’s Fire Protection and Rescue Service at local level
EU Accession The projects Overall Objective is to strengthen the capacities of Albanian public administration for a timely and efficient preparation of the framework for the implementation of the EU cohesion policy in the Republic of Albania .The Overall Objective will be aimed at pursuing the implementation of the following Specific Objectives:•	To enable the Technical Secretariat of Chapter 22 to effectively coordinate and support the Government of Albania in general and the inter-institutional working group in particular in the negotiation process with the EU.•	To support the Technical Secretariat in awareness raising and capacity building for its members, members of the Chapter 22 working group, potential beneficiaries, and the public on EU Cohesion Policy preparation, requirements, and expected results.The support for the Technical Secretariat of Chapter 22 is strategic and catalytic simultaneously since the Technical Secretariat is the pivotal body mandated by the Albanian Government that ensures the coordination, monitoring, and reporting of progress in implementing the EU requirements for Chapter 22. Furthermore, as the negotiation process towards EU membership - as shown by the experience of the most recent countries that joined the Union- takes a considerable time and the process will require heavy technical assistance from the EU and the bilateral Member States, a strategic positioning at this level of coordination enables UNDP to exploit better the potential for cooperation with the EU and other partners.
Community Infrastructure Support Community Infrastructure Support - Project is to support national and local governments in reducing further social and economic losses, and to accelerate the recovery process through repairs and reconstruction of 3 education facilities in Durres Municipality.
PPG Mainstreaming Biodiversity The projects objective is to prepare the Project Document for positioning the development of the tourism industry in Albania as a positive influence on the status of biodiversity in coastal Key Biodiversity Areas, and as pillar of sustainable livelihoods, through mainstreaming biodiversity in tourism planning and development.
Leave No One Behind Joint Programme (LNB2) - Phase 2 Increased access to social services for marginalized groups (with emphasis in R/E)
Resilience Strengthening Local Level Supporting the enhancement of and improvement of institutional coordination and cooperation in DRM system through capacity building and support to developing the DRR framework at the local level.
PBF Western Balkans The objective of the Strengthening the Role of Youth in Promoting Increased Mutual Understanding, Constructive Narratives, Respect for Diversity and Trust in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia project (shortened as PBF Western Balkans) is to enhance dialogue and trust among young people across the region by promoting fact-based, positive narratives and gender equality in the public sphere and media.
Albanias First Biennial Updat First Biennial Update Report in 2021 and the Fourth National Communication in 2022 further contributing to the national development priorities of Albania.
Expanding Free Legal Aid Services to Women & Men (EFLAS) LA inst.&serv.providers capacitated to impl. FLA legislation.
FLAD w. capacities for setting up FLA QMS.
Network estab.&NGOs&NHRIs capacitated to deliver services & legal education in 12 regions.
LA inst. & serv.providers capacitated to respond to GBD.
Leave No One behind The project’s goal – system change for the improvement of social services and the participation of persons in need in public decision-making – supports the vision of an overall inclusive Albania.
Consolidation of Citizen Centric Public Service Delivery CSDA responds to Governments further assistance requests to support in strengthening access to public services and the quality and efficiency in their delivery in Albania sustainably through citizen-centric innovation and utilization of IT solutions.
PPG Drin SAP PPG Drin SAP ImplementationThe objective of the GEF PPG is to develop the project concept into a full project: “Implementing the Strategic Action Programme of the Drin Basin to strengthen transboundary cooperation and enable integrated natural resources management”. As described in the project concept (PIF), this project aims to advance integrated natural resources management and sustainable development in the Drin River Basin and its coastal and marine areas by supporting the implementation of
Integrated Approaches towards SDGs Acceleration In a world inundated with information and faced with complex, interconnected challenges, the pathway to accelerate the implementation of SDGs necessitates a harmonized approach that leverages both data-driven insights and improved and inclusive collaboration. This project will utilize interventions that support the acceleration of SDGs in Albania through data-driven analysis and youth inclusion, such as assistance for voluntary national or local reviews, INFF dissemination activities, and youth