Press Release

Awareness event – 15 of November 2018.

On 15th of November 2018, was held the first awareness event addressed to research and academia. The event was organized in the meeting room of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Tirana and was attended by professors, research and academia experts who contribute in the field of biotechnology, poultry farming and forestry.

The event was opened by the project manager, Ms. Elida Boshnjaku who welcomed the professors and introduced to them the project explaining in details its aim, objectives and expected results.

The event was followed with discussion about the ample potential of biomass in Albania and the need to set up a strategy for the bioeconomy in order to help valorisation of residual/waste streams and accelerate bio-based activities.

It was concluded that the topic of bioeconomy still represents a challenge in terms of public awareness.

In this context one of the project objectives is to promote stakeholders’ engagement including academia and research, part of the project triple helix. They are considered as an important resource to support and promote mutual learning and understanding of the topic. The experts expressed their support and encouragement for the project implementation presenting several ideas on how the topic can be communicated and important tools that can be used to reach communication indicators.  For more information about the AWARENESS EVENT, visit www.cci.al and/or contact:

Ms. Elida Boshnjaku, Project manager

+355 (0) 45 800 936

elida_boshnjaku@cci.al