Sara Zotaj

AIDA - Albanian Investment Development Agency

Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA) was founded and operates on the basis of Law no. 10303 dated July 15th, 2010 "On the creation and organization of Albanian Investment Development Agency." AIDA's main objectives are: attract foreign investment, increase the competitiveness of the Albanian economy through the support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as through innovation. The direct contribution of AIDA in the economic development is evidenced through: Facilitation and support of direct investments in Albania; Increase the competitiveness and innovation capacity of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs); Encouragement and support to exports of goods and services. AIDA offers to foreign and domestic investors, comprehensive support for their investment projects. Its qualified staff assists not only with market analysis, potential sectors for investment, but also with advice on finding suitable properties and locations (greenfield and brownfield), as well as helping to identify new and existing projects to collaborate. AIDA also provides aftercare services aiming to meet successfully the demands of foreign investors after the successful completion of their projects.