TIRANA, Jan 10 /ATA/ Strengthening the National System for disaster risk management is the highlight of the funding agreement signed on Wednesday between the National Civil Protection Agency and UNDP Albania.
According to an announcement published on social media, it is emphasized that the aim of the agreement is to increase the capacities of protection throughout the country, through staff training, preparedness for civil emergency management and awareness of all civil protection stakeholders.
“The National Civil Protection Agency (AKMC) has signed a financing agreement with UNDP Albania, which aims to strengthen the financial resources of the program “RESEAL – Strengthening resilient skills” and marks an important step towards further strengthening the national system for the management of disaster risk and civil protection,” the press release states.
It also quotes the two officials who signed the agreement. “This financing of the Albanian government is a clear testimony of our commitment to build a safer Albania and prepare for any challenge,” said Haki Çako, General Director of the National Civil Protection Agency.
Monica Merino, permanent representative of UNDP, emphasized that Albania has made extraordinary steps forward in strengthening disaster protection capabilities, thanks to the work and commitment of all the structures coordinated by the National Civil Protection Agency.
“The continuation of this strategic partnership aims to further increase civil protection capacities throughout the country, through staff training, preparation for civil emergencies and awareness of all civil protection actors. The project “Strengthening resilient skills in Albania – RESEAL”, financially supported by the governments of Sweden and Portugal, has started since 2020″, it concludes.
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