Support to EU Financial Assistance Management in Albania

„Support to EU Financial Assistance Management in Albania“ is a three-year project contracted by the EU Delegation to Albania, that will ensure that EU financial assistance is targeted, balanced and in line with the priorities of the Enlargement Package and the country’s own National Strategy for European Integration and Development, facilitating the preparation for EU membership through accelerated integration and strategic Reform Agenda. The main objective of the project is to enhance the capacities of various structures (SASPAC, NIPAC, NIPAC Support Office, NAO, NAO Management Structures, National Fund, Central Financing and Contracting Unit, Audit Authority, Managing Authorities, etc.) to effectively plan, program, implement, report, and evaluate directly and indirectly managed EU assistance.   This project aims to enhance the capacity of Albanian institutions to effectively plan, manage, and utilize EU funds. Firstly, it seeks to bolster the institutional, administrative, and technical capabilities, ensuring more efficient use of EU funds through improved strategic and programming documents, including the Reform Agenda for Albania under the Growth Plan. Secondly, the project focuses on enhancing the performance of designated Albanian institutions by promoting evidence-based monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, along with effective communication of IPA actions and programs. This includes the adoption of national key performance indicators for better tracking and reporting. Thirdly, it aims to strengthen the internal control and financial management systems of the structures handling IPA funds, particularly improving the capacity and performance of the Audit Authorities and their partners. Lastly, it ensures the implementation of transparency and visibility responsibilities as stipulated in the Financial Framework Partnership Agreement.