Albania aims to reduce development gaps between municipalities through a new territorial reform.
Administrative-Territorial Reform Co-Chair Arbjan Mazniku spoke during a public hearing in Durrës. He said balanced territorial development remains a major challenge for local government.
Mazniku said the 2014 reform brought positive results. He noted better services and lower municipal debt. However, he stressed that uneven development still exists across the country.
He pointed to tourist cities like Durrës, which show strong economic indicators. He also highlighted slower growth in other municipalities. He called for more balanced development between regions.
Mazniku said many municipalities still struggle to provide quality services. He linked the problem to limited finances and territorial issues.
He also connected the reform with Albania’s European Union path. He said municipalities must strengthen their capacities to absorb EU funds and benefit from social cohesion and structural programs.
Mazniku said Albania should use the period until 2027 to prepare municipalities for future EU funding programs.
/a.c/
The post Mazniku: New Territorial Reform Must Close Development Gap Between Municipalities appeared first on RTSH English.
