Support to producer organizations for sustainable agricultural development and transformation of food systems

About this project

This initiative aims to strengthen the resilience and organizational capacities of small and medium-sized farmers in Albania, improving their economic opportunities and positioning them as key players in agri-food supply chains. The overall objective is to enhance sustainable peri-urban and rural agri-food systems and the livelihoods of agricultural producers, while the specific goal is to strengthen the resilience of small and medium farmer organizations by improving income and market opportunities. The initiative focuses on various interconnected areas with the aim of strengthening producers’ Organizations to encourage the establishment of Common Market Organizations, thereby aligning with the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union. More specifically, the initiative seeks to: support agricultural policies and the training of officials from the Ministry and Municipalities; develop the productive potential of peri-urban areas to meet local food demand; promote efficient water resource use to increase productivity in irrigated agriculture, and encourage sustainable farming practices to meet the growing demand for organic products and protect ecosystems. The participatory methodology, combined with the broad knowledge and experience provided by the Italian System, intends to foster dialogue among the ministry, farmers, local administrators, and civil society. It provides growth opportunities, targeted technical assistance, and high-level training, incorporating best…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 2Zero Hunger
• 15Life on Land
• 16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Published by

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development · Government

Countries

Albania

Sectors

Agricultural developmentAgricultural water resourcesAgricultural co-operativesRural development

Focus

Environment · Also contributesGood governance · Also contributesTrade development · Also contributesBiodiversity · Also contributes

Funded by

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development

Implemented by

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development

Accountable

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development

Published by AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 5 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-6-4-013227-01-1.

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