TIRANA, June 3 /ATA/ – World Bank’s program in Albania focuses on the most important priorities for the country’s sustainable development through efforts to make sure that the Bank delivers on its pledges as fast as possible and in the most efficient way possible.
Emanuel Salinas is the World Bank Country Manager for Albania said in an interview with the local media that Albania is becoming a major tourist destination.
“Albania is blessed with the most amazing nature and landscapes, from rivers and coastline to mountains and cultural heritage. It is no wonder that Albania is becoming a major tourist destination,” Salinas said
However – he added – “it is always very sad when travelling through the country to see garbage thrown away even in the most beautiful areas. There is also less visible but even more worrying pollution – the wastewater from houses and businesses that goes directly to the rivers and sea. So, we were delighted to receive a request to work with authorities to remediate two main areas: wastewater pollution along the Vjosa river and solid waste pollution (mainly from construction waste) along the Vlora coastline.”
WB Country Manager also praised Albanian government for banning single-use plastic bags as a step in the right direction.
“We are supporting the Ministry of Tourism and Environment on the upcoming ban on plastics – by the way, hats off to the Government of Albania for taking bold action on this!” he said.
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