Albania
Eastern Europe
Capital Tirana
Population 3.6 million
Life Expectancy 77.96
Access to clean water 97%
Adult Literacy 98.7%
Under five mortality 18.62 per 1,000 live births
GDP per head (US$ PPP) $6,000
MDG-F helps provide universal safe water to Albania
The sustainable supply of safe, sufficient and quality water is a high priority in Albania, where poor water service is endemic. A joint UNDP/World Bank programme funded by the MDG-F is helping the Albanian government tackle the country’s water and sanitation problems.
Our Joint Programmes
Economic governance, regulatory reform, public participation, and pro-poor development in AlbaniaThe sustainable supply of safe, sufficient and quality water is a priority for the government of Albania. While access to water has considerably improved in recent years, one of the persistent issues is poor service: the water pipes are old, the quality of water is low and there are frequent water cuts. The recent decentralization and commercialization of water supply services have pushed water prices up, but improvements in service are lagging behind.
Ensuring appropriate regulation and access to public utilities is a key issue for the country as it tries to combat informality, reduce regional disparities, promote social inclusion and meet its Millennium Development Goals targets and prepare for accession to the European Union.
Albania: Reducing Malnutrition in ChildrenThe aim of the Joint Programme by UNICEF, WHO and FAO is to improve the nutritional status of infants and young children in Albania, with a special focus on the poorest populations.
Youth migration: Reaping the benefits and mitigating the risksThe Programme, to be implemented by ILO, IOM, UNDP/UNV and UNICEF, will enhance decent work opportunities for youth and migration management through better alignment of national strategies on youth, employment and migration.
Culture and Heritage for Social and Economic DevelopmentThe joint programme is designed to strengthen the capacities of Albania in the area of culture and development, and to boost the role of Albania’s cultural identity and heritage in the promotion of the country’s image abroad.
STORIES
Turning youth’s promise into productive futures
As the world observes International Youth Day, the MDG-F is working to bring hope and opportunities to young people around the globe, helping them to secure work and embark on productive lives.
MDG-F helps provide universal safe water to Albania
The sustainable supply of safe, sufficient and quality water is a high priority in Albania, where poor water service is endemic. A joint UNDP/World Bank programme funded by the MDG-F is helping the Albanian government tackle the country’s water and sanitation problems.