TIRANË, 10 nëntor/ATSH/ The Deputy Minister of Economy and Innovation, Olta Manjani, participated in the Second World Summit for Social Development, held in Doha (Qatar), at the invitation of the United Nations.
The summit was held 30 years after the adoption of the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development and gathered high-level representatives from around the world to deliberate on policies aimed at fostering inclusive development and addressing inequalities.
During her address, Deputy Minister Manjani presented Albania’s model of inclusive development, which integrates economic growth with social inclusion.
She emphasized that the progressive increase in the minimum wage has had a significant impact on poverty reduction, while targeted programs such as the “Youth Guarantee” and active labor market measures are supporting the integration of young people, women, and vulnerable groups into the workforce.
According to her, through reforms in public administration, the digitalization process, and European integration, Albania is strengthening transparency, competitiveness, and institutional resilience.
“Sustainable economic growth lies in the empowerment of human capital and the modernization of institutions,” stated Manjani, emphasizing the Albanian government’s commitment to equitable and inclusive development.
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