Since its introduction in 2023, the SCORE program has supported around 30 enterprises, improving working conditions for more than 3,700 employees. This program has yielded results like the increased cooperation between managers and employees, higher safety and hygiene standards in the workplace, as well as increased productivity through decent work practices (DecentWork).

Under the new agreement, AIDA will lead implementation of the SCORE program at the national level, while the ILO will continue to support it technically and institutionally until 2027.

The cooperation is carried out within the framework of the joint UN project “Business Partnerships and Solutions for SDGs”, funded by the Embassy of Sweden in Albania and implemented by UNDP, ILO, FAO and UNIDO. /e.xh/j.p/p.s./

Manjani said that another important commitment is the establishment of the Joint Consultative Committee with the European Economic and Social Committee, as was the organization of the first inaugural meeting in Tirana in April of the current year.

Deputy Minister also highlighted Albania’s accession to the global coalition for social justice, reflecting its commitment to promoting the values ​​of social justice in the country and in the region, while Albania is in the role of a pioneer country in the Global Accelerator for Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions.

Manjani said that Albania supports the adoption of the resolution for the Second World Summit for Social Development, to be held in Doha in November 2025, aiming at the collective ambition towards expanding universal access to social protection.

At the same time, Manjani held bilateral meetings with the Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Beate Andrees, as well as with Minister of Economy and Labor of the Republic of North Macedonia Besar Durmishi. /e.i/a.f/p.s./