TIRANA, June 19 /ATA/ Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Anila Denaj, chaired the second meeting of the Monitoring Committee for the IPARD III 2021–2027 Program, held in Tirana.
The meeting was attended by members of the Monitoring Committee representing a broad spectrum of stakeholders, agricultural sector associations, and economic, social, and environmental stakeholders, as well as representatives from relevant line ministries, IPARD institutions, the European Commission, the EU Delegation to Albania, and international donors.
In her remarks on the occasion, Denaj highlighted the committee’s essential role in supervising the implementation of the program, noting that it operates in accordance with the Framework Financial Partnership Agreement and the Sectoral Agreement.
At the meeting, participants were updated on several key topics, including the implementation status of the IPARD Programs in beneficiary countries; the functioning of the management and control system within IPARD structures; progress made in controls and audits conducted; the conclusion of the IPARD II Program and the subsequent steps for executing the Action Plan; the Final Implementation Report of IPARD II (2014–2024) along with the 2024 Annual Report; preparations for the upcoming IPARD III measures; the advancement of the ex-post evaluation of the IPARD Program; and the execution of the Technical Assistance Measure for 2025.
“IPARD aims to support the sustainable development of the agricultural sector and rural areas in Albania by improving living standards, fostering economic growth, and preparing these sectors for the competitive European Union market,” stated Denaj, describing the program as having a significant impact on supporting rural enterprises in our country.
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