Project Description – TTFP 2.0 Albania (Phase II)

The Western Balkans Trade and Transport Facilitation Project 2.0 (TTFP 2.0), Phase II – Albania is a strategic investment supported by the World Bank and the European Union, aimed at improving trade efficiency and transport connectivity in Albania and the wider Western Balkans region. The project focuses on modernizing key border crossing points, strengthening customs systems, and aligning national procedures with European Union standards, thereby facilitating faster and more secure movement of goods and passengers.

Through targeted investments in infrastructure and digital systems such as the implementation of the New Computerized Transit System (NCTS Phase 6), Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), and other electronic platforms the project aims to reduce waiting times at borders, lower transport costs, and increase transparency in trade processes. At the same time, it supports the development of quality infrastructure, including laboratories and standardization systems, enhancing the competitiveness of Albanian products in EU markets.

The project is implemented by the Ministry of Economy and Innovation in cooperation with key national institutions and in accordance with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework. It integrates environmental protection, community safety, and stakeholder engagement as core elements of its implementation. Overall, TTFP 2.0 represents an important step toward Albania’s economic development and European integration, contributing to a more efficient, sustainable, and competitive trade and transport system.

 

• Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP)