The Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, presented today in Parliament the new draft law "On concessions and public-private partnerships", which aims to create a modern framework harmonized with European Union standards for state cooperation with the private sector in the financing and provision of public services.
According to the minister, the draft law was drafted with the assistance of SIGMA/OECD, consulted with institutions and stakeholders, underwent public consultation and was discussed in detail with the European Commission, reflecting all its comments in the final draft.
Ibrahimaj stressed that public-private partnerships (PPPs) are an important global instrument for the provision of public services and can bring great value to citizens if transparency and rigorous control are implemented. In 2024, there were 233 PPP contracts in infrastructure and energy in Albania, accounting for 27% of Gross Domestic Product, of which 11 contracts have budget support.
"The draft law brings the main innovations: the mandatory link between PPPs and strategic investments, the establishment of mandatory criteria and standards for each project, the inclusion of local self-government units in PPP projects, the full functionality of the Electronic Registry of Concessions and PPPs, as well as the strengthening of fiscal control and integrity and anti-corruption mechanisms," she said.
Ibrahimaj emphasized that an important element of the draft law is the creation of Contract Implementation Units within each contracting authority, which will monitor contract implementation, performance and periodic reporting.
According to Minister Ibrahimaj, this law aims to create a sustainable and competitive framework for private investments in strategic sectors, including infrastructure, energy, environment, tourism, health and education, and directly contributes to fiscal consolidation and improving the business climate in the country.
