Durrës, Prime Minister Rama at Industrial Complex Calls for Promoting Successful Albanian Enterprises

Albania is experiencing steady economic growth, as evidenced by the expansion of production activity, rising wages, and job creation.
This trend is evident among numerous businesses, including an industrial complex in Durrës where companies operate in transportation, recycling, and industrial processing. Today, the complex was visited by Prime Minister Edi Rama and the Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj.
The complex represents a new model of economic development supported by investments in technology and professional skill enhancement, which directly translate into higher wages and quality employment opportunities.
Prime Minister Rama has closely observed the activities of companies that began as modest initiatives and have transformed into modern enterprises that operate with advanced technology. One notable example is the processing of electronic waste, which creates added value, including the production of gold items — effectively turning waste into revenue. The prime minister emphasized that these successful Albanian enterprises are concrete evidence of the country’s sustainable economic development.
“We are here, even with cameras, to highlight the positive examples of Albanian businesses as much as possible. Like this one, they began with a grandiose dream and very minimal resources, but they have gradually changed into astonishing realities. In truth, electronic waste is treated here to produce high-quality gold rings and necklaces. In other words, gold is recovered from waste that many people believe to be just garbage to be disposed of, but for this company, it is like the material of a mine from which added value is created,” he explained.
The Prime Minister announced the preparation of a new pension scheme that will complement the current system by introducing an additional savings mechanism, rather than replacing it. Under this scheme, employees can voluntarily contribute a percentage of their salary to a dedicated fund. The state will then match this amount, effectively doubling individual savings. The goal is to increase financial security and strengthen the long-term relationship between employees and the formal labor market.
“We are developing a new pension program that will supplement, not replace, the existing one. It will allow all employees who wish to save more for their pension to contribute any proportion of their salaries to a special fund, which the state will match. For example, if someone contributes one euro per month to their pension fund, the state will match that amount, increasing their savings to two euros. These contributions, made by the state for public employees and the private sector for its employees, would progressively contribute to the creation of a pension fund that provides returns for investors and a better long-term bond between employers and employees,” Rama added.
The prime minister also stated that the government is developing a new financial instrument to assist businesses called “Double Your Enterprise,” which will facilitate access to financing for businesses looking to expand their operations, invest in human resources, and implement advanced processes through state guarantees and lower interest rates.
“We are developing a dedicated funding package for businesses. The purpose is to help small and medium-sized businesses, as well as larger ones, who want to invest primarily in human resources and specialized work procedures. We will offer a new financing instrument dubbed ‘Double Your Enterprise,’ which will greatly simplify loans. We will impose a limit of up to 2 million euros for companies with expansion intentions but insufficient financial resources. With this instrument, which is backed by strong state guarantees and lower loan rates than present commercial rates, we believe businesses will be able to go even further, with the state standing beside them as a guarantor of their development projects,” Prime Minister Rama added.