Tirana, Monday, 27 January 2020 / The Investment Council held a plenary meeting with the agenda item “On the Interaction Between the Municipalities and the Business – Transparency, Services and Local Economic Development,” chaired by the Minister of Finance and Economy, Ms Anila Denaj. Attended the meeting the Minister for the Protection of Entrepreneurship, Mr Eduard Shalsi, Deputy Mayor of Tirana, Mr …

Tirana, 4 October 2019 / Chaired by the Minister of Finance and Economy, Ms Anila Denaj, Albania Investment Council discussed “On Investment Potentials and Priority Sectors.” Attended the meeting the Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Ms Belinda Balluku (as a special guest), as well as other public and private sector representatives—IC members.

In her opening speech, Minister Denaj said that the …

“Investment Promotion and Priority Sectors” is the next agenda item to be discussed by the Investment Council (IC) in early October. Secretariat’s analysis, being prepared for this meeting, will aim to encourage the debate on sustainable growth options for investments and potential resources. The analysis will focus on the latest dynamics of the country’s economic growth as well as real …

The private sector plays an important role in the development of a country’s economy and local governments play a crucial role in improving the business environment and providing the best services.

The Law “On Local Self-Government” (Law no. 139/2015) introduced several novelties regarding local government functions as well as new competencies aiming at increasing decentralization and empowering Local Government Units (LGUs) …

Tirana, Thursday, 29 August 2019 / Albania Investment Council (IC) held a special meeting at the request of IC Chair, Minister of Finance and Economy, Ms Anila Denaj with the topic of discussion: Consultation of the Draft-law “On Invoices and the System for Monitoring Transactions.” Participated in this meeting the Minister of State for the Protection of Entrepreneurship, Mr Eduard …

Tirana, 25 June 2019 / Albania Investment Council in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance and Economy (MFE) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) organized two consultation round tables on the Draft Unified Investment Law, published by the Albanian Government for comments on the Register for Public Notification and Consultation (7 May 2019). With the participation of around 40 representatives …

Tirana, Thursday, 30 May 2019 / Albania Investment Council (IC) held a regular meeting “On Investments and Legal Security on Property” chaired by the Minister of Finance and Economy, Ms Anila Denaj. The Meeting was attended also by the State Minister for the Protection of Entrepreneurship, Mr Eduart Shalsi, and the General Director of State Agency of Cadastre, Mr Artan Lame.

Minister Denaj …

TIRANA, 17 May 2019 – On Friday, the Secretariat of Albania Investment Council held a technical consultation meeting “On Investment Promotion and Legal Security on Property,” with 25 representatives from state institutions, private companies, business associations, chambers of commerce, municipalities, experts, etc. Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the preliminary findings and potential recommendations for intervention drafted by the …

Tirana, Wednesday, 10 April 2019 / Ministry of Finance and Economy in cooperation with the Secretariat of Albania Investment Council held a consultation table with around 20 companies, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Economy, Ms Anila Denaj. Purpose of this roundtable was holding an open discussion with companies from the sectors of agri-processing,  active inward processing regime (fason regime) …

Tirana, Tuesday, 29th January 2019 / Albania Investment Council (IC) held a regular meeting “On Inspections” chaired by the Minister of Finance and Economy, Ms Anila Denaj. In her speech, Minister Denaj said that one of the priorities of the government is to create a favourable business climate. She underlined the importance of formalization through the establishment of fair rules, …