TIRANA, July 12 /ATA/ Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation, Blendi Gonxhja, held a meeting with representatives of the IMF, Anke Weber, head of the mission, and Sebastian Sosa, regional representative for the Western Balkans, to discuss development challenges in Albania and priority policies.
Discussion revolved around labor force shortages and policies to address structural factors such as population aging and migration, human capital development through VET and on-the-job training, innovation and policies to boost labor demand in high-value sectors, innovation strategy and SME developments.
The meeting also discussed the Western Balkans Growth Plan and the Albanian government’s commitment to the reform agenda, especially for the good administration of state-owned enterprises.
MECI’s management team shared the progress of proactive policies in the process and the commitment to create a strong and stable economy, in close cooperation with international institutions and partners such as the IMF, to build a better future for Albania and its citizens.
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