Green Vjosa - Green and inclusive regional development of the Vjosa National Park catchement area

About this project

Context: Vjosa National Park is Albania’s newest national park and the Vjosa valley a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) man and biosphere reserve. To become a model region for environmental, economic and social development, national park and the man and biosphere reserve require substantial human, technical and financial resources. There is currently not enough local leadership to develop the region, and companies offering nature-based tourism. Objective: The population of Vjosa National Park and the UNESCO man and biosphere reserve in Albania are benefiting from nature-based local economic development. Approach: The project balances environmental protection and economic perspectives to enable Vjosa National Park and the UNESCO biosphere reserve to become a successful project and benefit the local population. Supporting the national park administration The project supports the national park and relevant authorities with practical training, experience-sharing and concrete assistance so that protective and development measures are implemented. Assisting local companies The project helps small businesses and producer groups to develop and sell nature-based products and services. This creates new sources of income and jobs that protect the nature in the national park. Regional cooperation The project promotes dialogue between all stakeholders, such as administrations, companies and the public, and provides support for inter-community plann…

Published by

Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) · Government

Countries

Albania

Sectors

Rural developmentBiodiversityTourism policy and administrative managementBusiness development services

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesBiodiversity · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Also contributes

Places

Tirana

Published by Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 31 Aug 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: DE-1-202421188.

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