"The cohesion program or the structural funds will be open for us at the end of 2027 or the beginning of 2028". The big winners will be the municipalities. To understand the importance of this news, it is enough to say that the funds that will come from the inclusion of Albania in the "Social Cohesion of the Union" exceed the budget that the government gives to the local government. But nothing is given unconditionally. So that the country is ready to benefit, the government will be assisted by the Agricultural University of Tirana.
"I think that this is a seed, a first element, an embryo of a cooperation that can become extremely large if each of us sees the full potential of where this cooperation can go. Today we have opened 1/3 of the European integration chapters. During the year 2025, all chapters will be opened", said Mazniku.
With the agreement signed with the Minister of State for Local Government, the Agricultural University will help the government in the fields of consultancy and expertise for scientific research for needs in various fields, writes A2.
"The ball is in our court. I know very well that this agreement could be offered to any private consulting company in Albania, that we as staff have complained and complain in our cafes, why did they give it to him or her. Foreign companies are welcome, but foreign companies have taken the resources from my staff. Today, the Albanian government, and I am addressing this to my colleagues, has chosen to change its approach. We appreciate it very much and I am very sure that in the time frame of 4-5 months we will have the first products", said Fatbardh Sallaku - Rector of the Agricultural University of Tirana.
The signed agreement has a duration of one year with the possibility to be renewed depending on the results. One of its main goals is to absorb as much funds as possible for municipalities, with the aim of curbing departures, especially in rural areas. (A2 Televizion)
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