Albania Progress Report 2025 published

Dear partners and friends,

On behalf of the United Nations Country Team in Albania, I am pleased to share our Albania Progress Report 2025, highlighting key results that we achieved last year, under the Government of Albania – United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2022–2026.
 

The report reflects the collective efforts of the nineteen United Nations resident and non-resident entities working in Albania, in close partnership with the Government of Albania, national institutions, civil society, the private sector, and international partners. We extend our sincere appreciation to our partners for their collaboration, support and trust, without which these results would not have been possible.
 
As highlighted in the Progress Report, our shared efforts in 2025 continued to advance progress toward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, while supporting national priorities, including EU accession reforms - delivering tangible results for people across Albania—particularly those at risk of being left behind.
 
Across the four priority areas of the Cooperation Framework—human capital development; green growth, innovation and climate action; governance and human rights; and gender equality—the report captures meaningful progress. Together, we contributed to expanding access to essential services, improving learning outcomes, and strengthening education‑to‑employment linkages, helping increase labour force participation, especially among women and youth, while addressing poverty and social exclusion.

 
The United Nations team also supported Albania’s transition toward a more competitive, green, and digital economy. Through climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, sustainable livelihoods, and circular economy initiatives, we strengthened resilience, promoted innovation, and advanced national climate commitments.

 
In the area of governance, rule of law, and human rights, partnerships helped drive improvements in public administration, justice systems, accountability, and access to justice. Digitalisation initiatives enhanced efficiency and transparency, while targeted capacity‑building supported anti‑corruption initiatives and rule‑of‑law institutions.
 

Gender equality and human rights remained central to our collective efforts. In 2025, the United Nations supported the advancement of legal and policy frameworks aligned with international standards, strengthened gender‑responsive policymaking, and promoted women’s leadership and participation through coordinated advocacy and action.

 
Over the coming weeks, we will highlight key findings from the report through our communication channels. We invite you to read and engage with the report to explore the impact achieved in 2025.
 
Thank you for your continued interest.
 
Ingrid Macdonald
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Albania