Integrated Cross-Sectorial Plan of Tirana-Durres Area
The Albanian Government and the National Spatial Plan have identified the Tiranë-Durrës area, as one of the most important economic areas of the country, and of the Balkan region. To ensure a sustainable territorial and urban development of this area, the Ministry of Urban Development in cooperation with the National Territorial Planning Agency has taken the initiative to draft a Cross-sectoral Integrated Plan for the economic area Tiranë – Durrës. The metropolitan region under study includes territories administered by 5 municipalities: Tiranë, Durrës, Vorë, Shijak, Kamëz. The Albanian Government and the National Spatial Plan have identified the Tiranë-Durrës area, as one of the most important economic areas of the country, and of the Balkan region. To ensure a sustainable territorial and urban development of this area, the Ministry of Urban Development in cooperation with the National Territorial Planning Agency has taken the initiative to draft a Cross-sectoral Integrated Plan for the economic area Tiranë – Durrës. The metropolitan region under study includes territories administered by 5 municipalities: Tiranë, Durrës, Vorë, Shijak, Kamëz.
on the functions of the urban centres. Public services and infrastructure of rural areas will be developed on the principles of consolidation and regeneration of the centres. The environment and the entire regional natural ecosystem will be treated as an important asset that enables the regional wellbeing of people and living creatures. Protecting and improving the natural ecosystem will be a key focus in responding to global challenges towards climate change. A special attention is given to the creation of connected ecosystems, where rivers and natural green corridors are connected to protected natural areas. Combining these factors will serve as a qualitative step towards sustainable development, addressing a new opportunity to respond to regional challenges, and creating the conditions for being competitive in the Mediterranean and Balkan region. 56
Factors affecting competition at different geographical levels: Preconditions for competitiveness at a national scale - promoting a sustainable political environment; - independent legislative institutions and security for all residents. Competitiveness factors that play a leading role at regional level - promoting an investment climate and investment areas; - supporting an adequate infrastructure for urban-rural development; - efficient interconnection of sea-land / rail-air transport with the urban and economic development areas; - developing the power, infrastructural and telecommunication network; - effective governance in regional management and branding, efficient public services that promote efficiency and transparency; - supporting the revitalization of natural, environmental and socio-cultural resources. Competitiveness factors at the residential / city centre level - integrating and diversifying the regional economy; - supporting the global export-oriented companies with branded regional products; - developing with a focus on private research and development institutes and universities in support of domestic business; - addressing the solution of urban issues with a "bottom-up" approach; - governance focused on improving the environment and the business climate with a focus on environmental protection. Competitiveness factors at an enterprise level - supporting the dissemination of the best operational practices; - encouraging the harmonization of development, marketing and branding strategies; - developing input opportunities for businesses; - supportive infrastructure and policies in the enterprise and entrepreneurship environment. 57
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on the functions <strong>of</strong> the urban centres. Public<br />
services and infrastructure <strong>of</strong> rural areas will<br />
be developed on the principles <strong>of</strong> consolidation<br />
and regeneration <strong>of</strong> the centres.<br />
The environment and the entire regional<br />
natural ecosystem will be treated as an<br />
important asset that enables the regional wellbeing<br />
<strong>of</strong> people and living creatures. Protecting<br />
and improving the natural ecosystem will be a<br />
key focus in responding to global challenges<br />
towards climate change. A special attention is<br />
given to the creation <strong>of</strong> connected ecosystems,<br />
where rivers and natural green corridors are<br />
connected to protected natural areas.<br />
Combining these factors will serve as<br />
a qualitative step towards sustainable<br />
development, addressing a new opportunity to<br />
respond to regional challenges, and creating<br />
the conditions for being competitive in the<br />
Mediterranean and Balkan region.<br />
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