TIRANA, Sept. 18 /ATA/ – Albania is making progress towards meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UN Resident Coordinator in Albania Ingrid Macdonald said following the UN’s “SDGMoment 2026” event in New York.
Macdonald said Albania had reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating progress towards the 2030 Agenda, with the aim of ensuring that the benefits of development reach all citizens.
According to data published by the UN, Albania’s poverty rate has fallen from 23.7% to 19%, while the under-five mortality rate has been halved. More than 95% of public services are now available online, while the vast majority of electricity is generated from renewable sources.
Women hold 35% of seats in parliament and nearly half of ministerial positions, while Albania ranks 44th globally in the 2026 SDG Index, the UN said.
Prime Minister Edi Rama also attended the New York event, where he highlighted the importance of the 2030 Agenda and reforms linked to Albania’s European Union accession process, according to the UN.
The UN also welcomed the Albanian government’s investment in the SDG Acceleration Fund for Albania, describing it as a commitment to translating development goals into concrete results for citizens and communities.
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