IPS

The Integrated Planning System (IPS) is a broad planning and monitoring framework which aims to ensure that the core policy and financial processes developed by the GoA function in an integrated manner.

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NSDI

The National Strategy for Development and Integration (NSDI) 2007-2013, was approved by Council of Ministers on 12 March 2008. The NSDI is based on 38 sector and cross cutting strategies.

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External Assistance

By coordinating the external assistance in Albania, DSDC provides a government point of contact and orientation for donors with respect to strategic matters as defined in the National Strategy for Development and Integration, thus strengthening government leadership in this process...

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Government of Albania participates at the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness 29 November, 2011
From 29 November to 1 December 2011, in Busan, Korea, was organized the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF-4) with the participation of over 3000 delegates aiming to review global progress on implementing the principles of the Paris Declaration. They also discussed how to maintain the relevance of the aid effectiveness agenda in the context of the evolving development landscape.
Government-Donor Round Table chaired by Minister of Innovation and ICT, Genc Pollo takes place on 1 November 2011 01 November, 2011
On 1November 2011, the Government of Albania held the regular Government - Donor Roundtable, co-chaired by Minister of Innovation and ICT, Genc Pollo, and by the Ambassador of the United States, Alexander Arvizu, who is acting as rotating chair of the Donor Technical Secretariat. The event gathered senior officials from the Government and the donor community in Albania.
Government of Albania and United Nations sign a new Programme of Co-operation 24 October, 2011
On 24 October 2011, the Government of Albania and United Nations marked a significant step forward by signing the new programme of co-operation for the years 2012-2016. Led by the Government of Albania and building on strengths of the twenty participating UN agencies, programmes and funds, the new programme supports national priorities and development challenges of the country in the areas of governance, rule of law, economy and environment, regional and local development and inclusive social policies.
Learning from gender responsive budgeting in Austria 15 September, 2011
On 13-15 September, In the framework of the Gender Responsive Policies (GRP) Regional Programme, UN Women Albania in close collaboration with Austrian Development Agency (ADA) organized a three-day study visit of government officials from the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Labour Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities (MoLSAEO) as well as representatives of Department of Strategies and Donor Coordination, to Vienna, Austria.
Inter-ministerial Committee on Integration discusses Council of Europe Report on visa liberalization implications and Action Plan on 12 EU benchmarks 10 June, 2011
On 10 June 2011, the Inter-ministerial Committee on Integration discussed two important topics: The European Commission’s Report on the Western Balkans’ visa liberalization implications and the Action Plan on implementation of the 12 EU benchmarks.

 

Flash News

01 November, 2011
On 1 November 2011, the Government of Albania called the regular “Government-Donor Roundtable” which was chaired by Minister of Innovation and ICT, Genc Pollo and the Ambassador of the United States, Alexander Arvizu, in his capacity as the rotating chair of the DTS. The forum is an excellent opportunity to discuss the progress made so far with government reforms and issues of donor coordination and external assistance effectiveness.
31 October, 2011
09 March, 2011
Invited by German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, a delegation of senior representatives of the Albanian Government conducted a working visit to Germany on 9 to12 March 2011.
23 February, 2011
The Annual Review of Swedish Development Programme in Albania was organised on 23 February 2011. The aim of the meeting was to discuss about the implementation of Sida’s on-going projects as well as to define future priorities based on the Swedish Strategy for Development Cooperation 2009-2012 with Albania.
25 January, 2011
The 11th Meeting of the Integrated Planning System Support Group was held on 25 January 2011 at the Council of Ministers. Representatives from Ministries of Finance and European Integration, DSDC, DoPA, and donors contributing to the IPS TF attended this meeting. The meeting was co-chaired by the Director of DSDC, Valbona Kuko and Deputy Minister of Finance, Nezir Haldeda.

 

Press Releases

Government Modernization Committee convenes to discuss and define areas of United Nations support for the new country programme 2012-2016 21 December, 2010
The Government Modernization Committee (GMC), the Government’s highest level policy, coordination and decision making authority, met today with United Nations Agencies in Albania to discuss the strategic direction and UN’s areas of support for the year 2012-2016.The meeting also served to review the UN’s contribution to the national development agenda.
Government-Donor Round Table, on 3 December 2010, chaired by Minister of Innovation and ICT, Genc Pollo 03 December, 2010
On 3 December 2010 the Government of Albania held the regular Government - Donor Roundtable, co-chaired by Minister of Innovation and ICT, Genc Pollo and the Ambassador of the Switzerland, Yvana Enzler, as rotating chair of the Donor Technical Secretariat. The event gathered senior officials from the Government and the donor community in Albania.
Regular Government - Donor Roundtable chaired by Minister for Innovation and ICT, Mr. Genc Pollo takes place on 4 June 2010 17 June, 2010
On 4 June 2009 the Government of Albania held the regular Government - Donor Roundtable, co-chaired by Minister for Innovation and ICT Mr. Genc Pollo and Ambassador Robert Bosch, Head of OSCE Presence in Albania
Government - Donor Round Table chaired by Minister of State Mr. Genc Pollo and co-chaired by Ambassador Henk Van den Dool from The Netherlands takes place on 13 November 2009 13 November, 2009
An excellent forum for an open and constructive dialogue on discussing the effectiveness of donor assistance
Government Modernization Committee reviews the One UN Programme 04 November, 2009
The Government Modernization Committee(GMC), the Government’s highest level policy, coordination and decision making authority for One UN Initiative met today with United Nations Agencies to take stock of the first two years of implementation of the One UN Programme, define challenges and plan ahead for the next programming cycle.