TIRANA, July 6 /ATA/ Minister of State for Local Government, Ervin Demo, announced that the “Mountain Package” has now been extended to 50 municipalities across the country, with implementation progressing steadily at the territorial level.
Speaking at a press conference on local government initiatives, achievements and challenges, Demo underlined that municipalities have approved the designated areas for the programme, enabling procedures to move forward on the ground.
Demo said the “Mountain Package” has now reached 50 municipalities, each of which has approved zones for implementing the programme.
He noted that around 9,000 applications have been registered so far across the country. In addition, four municipalities have already granted development permits, with the next steps of this important process now under way.
Demo underlined that the initiative aims to stimulate local development and attract investment in mountain areas. He said the programme forms part of wider policies to strengthen local governance and promote sustainable economic growth.
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