Institute for Albanian Municipalities

30/10/2026

Lessons Learnt and the Way Forward: Tackling Food Losses in Primary Production

The Institute for Albanian Municipalities (IAM), represented by its Executive Director, Agron Haxhimali, participated in the FOLOU Final Event in Barcelona, bringing together European institutions, researchers, and stakeholders to discuss practical solutions for reducing food losses in primary production.

During the panel “Multi-stakeholder Perspectives on Food Loss,” moderated by Nancy Peña from the BETA Technological Centre, Agron Haxhimali joined representatives from Italy, the Netherlands, Catalonia, and Albania to exchange experiences, challenges, and good practices.

IAM presented the Albanian perspective, highlighting the structural challenges facing agriculture, the important role of municipalities in coordinating local action, and opportunities for pilot initiatives, knowledge exchange, and European cooperation.

Key message: Reducing food losses requires stronger local partnerships, practical solutions, and measurable action -turning European knowledge into sustainable local impact.

30/10/2026

FOLOU Final Event | Barcelona, 30 October 2026
The final event, “Lessons Learnt and the Way Forward: Tackling Food Losses in Primary Production,” takes place at Palau Robert in Barcelona, bringing together European institutions, researchers, and stakeholders to exchange experiences, lessons learned, and future approaches to reducing food losses.Institute for Albanian Municipalities

28/10/2026

Ne Evilès Institute for Albanian Municipalities

Delegaciones de cinco países visitan La Curtidora durante el encuentro JETSKIR y destacan la transformación industrial, la planificación urbana y las iniciativas de innovación de la ciudad

28/10/2026

Fantastic Meeting

Representantes de seis paises se reúnen hasta el día 16 para intercambiar experiencias en sostenibilidad, economía circular y adaptación del mercado laboral

28/10/2026

Interreg Europe Agron Haxhimali

La alcaldesa, los sindicatos mayoritarios y la FADE elogian la cooperación para afrontar los retos de la industria y la transición industrial

28/10/2026

🇦🇱🇪🇺 Këshilli i Europës: Reforma territoriale duhet të sjellë më shumë decentralizim dhe bashki më të fuqishme!

Në sesionin e 51-të të Kongresit të Autoriteteve Vendore dhe Rajonale të Këshillit të Europës, në Strasburg, u diskutua zbatimi i Kartës Europiane të Autonomisë Vendore në Shqipëri.

Dy bashkëraportuesit, Anders Knape dhe Sören Schumacher, theksuan rëndësinë e decentralizimit real, parimit të subsidiaritetit dhe forcimit të kapaciteteve të autoriteteve vendore.

📌 Mesazhi është thelbësor: Efikasiteti nuk ndërtohet përmes centralizimit, por përmes forcimit të bashkive dhe përgjegjësive të tyre ndaj qytetarëve.

Instituti për Bashkitë e Shqipërisë (IAM) e konsideron këtë një orientim të rëndësishëm për fazën e zbatimit të reformës territoriale në Shqipëri.

Reforma duhet të matet jo vetëm me ndryshimin e kufijve administrativë, por me autonominë, burimet financiare, cilësinë e shërbimeve dhe fuqizimin e demokracisë vendore.



https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FR8i5WSwm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe Agron Haxhimali

Anders Knape and Sören Schumacher report on the application of the Charter in Albania👉

Join us live 🎥

Explore the agenda ➡️ https://go.coe.int/ZJrea

28/10/2026

🌍 IAM Participates in the JETSKIR Interregional Evaluation Meeting

📅 28 October 2026 | Online Meeting

Today, the Institute for Albanian Municipalities (IAM) participated in the online evaluation meeting of the JETSKIR project, following the recent interregional partner meeting held in Avilés, Spain, on 13–15 October 2026.

The discussion focused on three key areas:

✅ Meeting organisation and stakeholder engagement – assessing participation, inclusiveness, and opportunities for improvement.

✅ Interregional learning and exchange – reflecting on good practices, innovative approaches, and their potential transferability across participating regions.

✅ Outcomes and next steps – identifying opportunities for further cooperation and concrete follow-up actions.

As a project partner, IAM reaffirmed its commitment to promoting interregional cooperation, strengthening local capacities, and translating European experiences into practical solutions for Albanian municipalities.

🤝 Learning together, sharing experiences, and building stronger local communities!

27/10/2026

Info nga -Council of Europe - Conseil de l'Europe
Mundesi e mire per Bashkitë👇

Dear all,


We are pleased to announce that, within the project “Strengthening innovative democracy in South-East Europe”, we have launched a call inviting local authorities to organise citizens’ assemblies.

The call is open to all local authorities in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. Selected local authorities will receive a grant, as well as support to design and organise their citizens’ assembly.



The deadline for applications is 20 November (23:59 CET).

To support prospective applicants, we are organising two online information sessions on 2 November and 9 November. The sessions will explain the application process, introduce the concept of citizens’ assemblies and provide an opportunity to ask questions. Registration details are available in the call.

We would be grateful if you could share this opportunity within your networks, particularly with anyone who works at or is connected to a local authority that may be interested in applying.

More information on the call and the documents for application you may find at the following link: Open call for organising Citizens’ Assembly in South-East Europe



Thank you for helping us spread the word.



Best regards,





Council of Europe - Conseil de l'Europe

Ksenija VUKMIROVIC
Senior Project Officer
Council of Europe Programme Office Podgorica
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8100 Podgorica, Montenegro

Phone number: +382 20 436 647

E-mail: [email protected]

Montenegro and the Council of Europe have a long-standing co-operation, most recently through the European Union and Council of Europe joint programmes in the field of protection of human rights and vulnerable groups; the reform of judiciary and protection of victims’ rights; the fight against eco...

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