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E-Newsletter 2023, Issue I

January 2023

 

Dear Reader!

With the trust that you are all doing well, we are glad to share with you our Electronic Newsletter, reflecting different actions taken by FIAA Members, as well as views, insights and approaches towards the business climate during October 2022- January 2023! 

This information is also available on our website: www.fiaalbania.al

 

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Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Mrs. Belinda Balluku met with representatives of Energy Producers and Business

FIAA was present at the end of the year Roundtable with the Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Mrs. Balluku and other representatives of energy producers and businesses to discuss on the 2022 concerns and challenges, as well as to announce some new decisions in support of the business that will come into force from January 1st, 2023...Read more


FIAA and AIC signed a Memorandum of Understanding in support of their cooperation grounds

Foreign Investors Albanian Association (FIAA) and the Albanian Investment Corporation (AIC),  signed a Memorandum of Understanding as a framework for cooperation which will serve to facilitate collaboration in areas of mutual interest and support communication and coordination on business development activities....Read more


FIAA’s Tax Committee meets with Vice Minister of Finance and Economy Mrs. Vasilika Vjero

In the ambit of the various consultations with the Ministry of Finance, FIAA’s representatives of the Tax Committee, headed by the Chair Mrs. Alba Paparisto and FIAA’s Executive Director Mrs. Marinela Jazoj held a discussion meeting with the Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy, Mrs. Vasilika Vjero and other experts in the Ministry...Read more


Brainstorming Meeting on the Labor Force Skills and Availability in Albania   

FIAA’s Members represented by HR’s Departments gathered in a Brainstorming Meeting to discuss on the Labor Force Skills and Availability in Albania. This issue nowadays is very concerning and challenging, even bigger for the private sector that is facing both the lack of skilled people and the leave of the available labor force/youngsters to other countries....Read more


Mrs. Alba Paparisto is elected Chairwoman of FIAA’s Tax Committee

FIAA’s Tax Committee members hold a meeting on November 7th, focusing also on the restructuring of the Committee and Leadership for the next two years..Read more


President of Albania meets with FIAA’s Board Members

FIAA's Board of Directors paid a courtesy visit to the New President of Albania, His Excellency Mr. Bajram Begaj. The President of the Republic of Albania was very delighted to receive the Board of FIAA and to share his views on the business climate and highlight the role and importance of the foreign business in the country...Read more


             Business Environment Insights

Investment Council on the Labor Skills Availability and Quality

FIAA's representative intervention during the IC meeting

“Skills is a global topic, complex that cannot be solved easily. While, also a specific topic that we discuss everyday with producers' company as our clients, including also within the banking sector. We have done internally a survey on the topic, where youngsters up to 30 years old, are part of the sample.  There are two findings on youngsters’ expectation – learning opportunities and salary. Obviously cost of salary is related to companies’ competitivity”...Read more


Ongoing Consultations on the Draft Economic Reform Programme (ERP) 2023-2025  

In December 2022, the Ministry of Finance and Economy shared for consultation the Draft Economic Reform Programme (ERP) 2023-2025. ERP is prepared every year by the Government of Albania, under the central coordination of the Ministry of Finance and Economy and is submitted to the European Commission...Read more

Lufthansa Industry Solutions in Tirana welcomes H.E. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Federal President of Germany

The Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited the Lufthansa Industry Solutions site in Tirana and was received by Jörn Messner, Managing Director of Lufthansa Industry Solutions GmbH & Co. KG and Albana Shkurta, Managing Director of the Tirana branch          

For more information please read here


Raiffeisen Bank Albania, is the 1st bank to install Photovoltaic Panels for energy production, strengthening its position as a pioneer of sustainable development in the country     

Raiffeisen Bank has consistently shown that it is one of the most engaged banks with a strong corporate culture in support of sustainable development in Albania. As a 'responsible banker' the bank's main objective, apart from business, is the long-term added value it brings to society and the environment.

For more information please read here


OTP Bank Albania, "Bank of the year 2022" for Albania by "The Banker"

On the day of the merger of the banks, making OTP Albania a dominant factor in the Albanian banking market, to the momentous moment for the bank, the extraordinary news that OTP Bank Albania has been recognized by 'The Banker' as "Bank of the year 2022" is added.

For more information please read here 


Antea Cement publishes the 2021 Integrated Annual Report

ANTEA Cement publishes the Integrated Annual Report for 2021, the 8th consecutive report, which provides an overview of the company’s performance and achievements. The report was certified by independent auditor Grant Thornton Albania, on limited assurance level, for the presentation of materiality assessment process and outcomes, and the disclosures on sustainability performance related to Environmental, Social and Governance areas. 

For more information please read here

 

 

 

 

 

 


Interview with Mrs. Alba Paparisto, Managing Director, Tax at KMPG Albania   

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FIAA’s Executives meet with Ambassador of Greece in Albania   

In the frame of the cooperation that FIAA keeps with Diplomatic Bodies in Albania, Chairman Mr. Alessandro D’Oria and Executive Director Ms. Marinela Jazoj had a meeting with H.E Mrs. Konstantina KAMITSI, Ambassador of Greece in Albania and the commercial representatives of the Greek Embassy in Tirana...Read more


FIAA participates in the meeting with Global Foreign Investors Councils

FIAA’s Executive Director, Ms. Marinela Jazoj participated at the first meeting held among all the global FIA’s (Foreign Investment Associations and Councils) connecting with each other to share best practices, projects and information between each other....Read more


FIAA meets with HM Trade Commissioner for Europe at the Embassy of Britain in Albania  

The Ambassador of Britain in Albania, H.E. Mr Alastair King-Smith organized a business gathering reception in honour of the visit of HM Trade Commissioner for Europe, Mr Chris Barton CMG....Read more


EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tirana

This was the first-ever summit between EU and Western Balkans leaders to take place in the Western Balkans region and was an opportunity to reconfirm the key importance of strategic partnership between the EU and the Western Balkans, a region with a clear EU perspective...Read more


EBRD-backed Sector Skills Council to boost tourism in Albania

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has welcomed the launch of a Sector Skills Council in Albania which will focus on the tourism industry...Read more


BOGA & ASSOCIATES Awards and Rankings in ITR World Tax

ITR World Tax, the comprehensive guide to the world's leading tax firms, has once again recognized Boga & Associates for its significant depth of experience in providing high-quality Tax services in its 2023 World Tax ranking guide.

For more information please read here 


The Big Fusion continues- ONE Telecommunications and ALBtelecom legally merged to become ONE Albania

ONE Albania SHA, the new integrated company was successfully registered by 1st of January, becoming one of the most important players with its networks and services in the Albanian market.   2023 started with a legal step of the integration under a new name, ONE Albania. The combined company inherits largest fixed network from the incumbent operator and a high-quality mobile network of fastest growing mobile operator.

For more information please read here 


NOA starts a new cooperation with USAID

NOA starts a new cooperation with USAID in supporting the Footwear & Apparel Sector! An export priority sector with a high impact on employment, NOA launches a new cooperation with USAID aiming to support Albanian Footwear & Apparel companies.

For more information please read here 


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