07/09/2026
Today, the National Agency for Civil Protection of Albania, the Italian Embassy in Tirana, AICS Tirana, UNDRR, and partners convened the Steering Committee Meeting of the AICS-funded Resilient Western Balkans initiative.
The meeting was chaired by Mr. Haki Çako, Director General of the National Agency for Civil Protection, and brought together Mr. Mario De Rosa, First Secretary of the Italian Embassy in Tirana, Ms. Annamaria Iotti, Head of AICS Tirana, Ms. Ingrid Macdonald, UN Resident Coordinator in Albania, and Ms. Natalia Alonso Cano, Chief of UNDRR Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia.
Participants reviewed progress and agreed on priorities for the coming months, including strengthening disaster loss data systems, advancing the work of MCR2030 cities on DRR financing and comprehensive risk management, and further enhancing resilience capacities across Albania.
Strong partnerships and sustained investment in risk-informed development remain key to building a more resilient future for all. We extend our sincere appreciation to all partners for their continued collaboration, leadership, and commitment. Together, we are advancing a shared vision of a safer, more resilient Albania and Western Balkans.