FAO - The Ministry of Agriculture and the Agriculture University of Tirana join forces to support youth driving towards the digital transformation of agriculture

In a meeting held at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development premises, which was attended by academics, students, and agricultural entrepreneurs as well as representatives of the FAO Representation in Albania, minister Frida Krifca highlighted the potential of the agro-industry sector in the country's economy and employed labor in the rural areas of Albania.

"With this goal and inspiration, today we announce our newest initiative," minister Krifca stressed. "This program comes in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, especially from FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu who visited Albania a few weeks ago. Together with the Agricultural University of Tirana, it was decided to build this program", said minister Krifca.

"With this goal and inspiration, today we announce our newest initiative," minister Krifca stressed. "This program comes in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, especially from FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu who visited Albania a few weeks ago. Together with the Agricultural University of Tirana, it was decided to build this program", said minister Krifca.

According to the minister, "this program integrates two of the most essential objectives: first, the integration of young generation in the agricultural sector, capacity building in theoretical and practical approaches to make their own business successful, and secondly, the strengthening of the digital component in agriculture."

The programme will take place the week of the 13 March. All students from the Agriculture University of Tirana are invited to apply between February 15 and March 1 by providing a letter of motivation and a resume to the address: terinjtenebujqesi@bujqesia.gov.al