DECLARATION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS FROM RURAL COMMUNITIES
The resilience and strength of our rural communities are rooted in the remarkable contributions of women and girls. In Albania, approximately 40% of women actively engage in the agricultural sector, playing a vital role across the entire value chain. Despite this...
Blog. The Draft Law on ‘Promissory Notes for Agricultural Products’ –Between Government Intentions and the Reality of Farmers
In early November, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) initiated the consultation process for the draft law on “Promissory Notes for Agricultural Products.” The aim of this draft law is to diversify financing opportunities in agriculture through...
DECLARATION- First National Assembly of Young People in Rural Areas
Young people play an important role in the sustainability of communities in rural areas, particularly in the agriculture sector and food security. Despite their crucial role and contribution, the migration of young people remains one of the greatest challenges and a...
3rd Albanian Rural Parliament gathers more than 500 participants from different rural areas of Albania under the motto “Life springs from the village”
From October 11 to 13, the Albanian Network for Rural Development and its 34 member organizations, in partnership with the Agricultural University of Tirana, successfully convened the 3rd National Rural Parliament. The event brought together nearly 500 participants...
5th EDITION OF ‘PRO-RURAL WOMEN’ Event: Rural Women Cultivate Quality Food for All
On the occasion of the International Day of Rural Women, the Albanian Network for Rural Development (ANRD), in cooperation with its member organizations, successfully organized the 5th edition “Pro Rural Women” on October 12, 2023 at the premises of the Agricultural...
First National Assembly of Young People in Rural Areas
Continuing our collective efforts to influence agricultural policies to achieve sustainable rural development and to assess the role and needs of young people in rural areas, the first National Rural Youth Assembly was held on October 11, 2023. This assembly was part...
Training: Advocacy for Youth in Rural Development
The young people of the Rural Youth Center on October 11-14, 2023 participated in the training on Advocacy, which took place within the Rural Albanian Youth (Rural-You) project. The training aimed to: strengthen the capacity of advocacy and representation of the...
The First National Assembly of Rural Youth: The Present and Future of Rural Youth
For the first time in Albania, the National Assembly of Young People in Rural Areas is organized on October 11, 2023, in the premises of the Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT). The Assembly is organized as part of the Rural Albanian Youth (Rural-You) project...