Mission


Our Mission

Strategic Programming for an Integrated Albania

Coordination, transparency and efficiency in the use of foreign assistance to support structural reforms and the country’s European integration.

— Who We Are —

An institution under the authority of the Prime Minister

The State Agency for Strategic Programming and Aid Coordination is a central institution under the authority of the Prime Minister, established to ensure that the country’s strategic development planning and the use of foreign funds are as coordinated, transparent and aligned as possible with national priorities and Albania’s European integration process.

— Mission —

What guides us

To guarantee a unified mechanism for programming and coordination, which enables foreign assistance, from the European Union, international organizations or partner countries, to be used in the most effective way, supporting structural reforms and sustainable economic and social development.

— Core Responsibilities —

Five pillars guiding our work

Each responsibility is a concrete commitment to ensure that the country’s strategic development follows national priorities and European standards.

01

Foreign Aid Coordination

Coordination of foreign assistance for development programs and projects, ensuring they address national priorities and contribute to achieving the objectives of the National Strategy for Development and European Integration 2022–2030.

02

Strategic Support

Support for decision-making structures in the drafting, approval, implementation and monitoring of national, sectoral and cross-sectoral strategies, harmonizing them with development objectives and European Union standards.

03

Project Monitoring

Monitoring the implementation of projects of national interest, to ensure that investments deliver measurable results and increase developmental impact across the entire territory.

04

Transparency and Accountability

Ensuring transparency and efficiency in the use of donor funds, avoiding overlaps, increasing coherence and guaranteeing full accountability to the public and international partners.

05

Methodological Support

Provision of methodological and technical support to public administration institutions, with the aim of strengthening their capacities in the management of programs and projects financed by development partners.

— Legal Framework —

The legal basis of our work

The Agency’s activity is regulated by the following foundational acts, which establish its creation, organization, functioning and structure.


Founding Act
CMD No. 642, dated 29.10.2021

“On the establishment, organization and functioning of the State Agency for Strategic Programming and Aid Coordination”, as amended.

The foundational act establishing the Agency, defining its status as a central institution under the Prime Minister, its areas of activity, competencies and organizational principles.


Structure & Staffing
Order No. 123, dated 11.09.2023

“On the approval of the structure and staffing of the State Agency for Strategic Programming and Aid Coordination”.

Establishes the Agency’s internal structure, directorates, sectors and number of positions, ensuring the operational implementation of the institutional mission.

— Institutional Cooperation —

Key partners

The Agency works closely with governance institutions and international partners, serving as a bridge to harmonize national policies with financial instruments and their support.

National Partners

Ministry of Finance
Budget & Financing

Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation
Economic Development

Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
European Integration

IPA Coordination Structures
EU Funds

Line Ministries
Sectoral Policies

Implementing Institutions
Project Implementation

International Partners

European Union
Integration & IPA Assistance

Development Agencies
Multilateral Cooperation

International Financial Institutions
Development Financing

Beyond Funding

Foreign aid as an integrated development instrument

Through its coordinating role, the Agency ensures that foreign aid is not seen merely as a source of funding, but as an integrated instrument to accelerate reforms, support the modernization of institutions, strengthen public administration and contribute to the sustainable and inclusive development of Albania.

— Our Vision —

Towards a shared vision

The Agency’s mission is to create an ecosystem of cooperation and transparency, where all actors, the government, public institutions, international partners, civil society and the private sector, work together for a shared vision:

A developed, competitive Albania, fully integrated into the European Union.

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