Durana Tech Park Joins the Eco-Industrial Parks Initiative in Albania

Durana Tech Park, owned by the Albanian Investment Corporation (AIC), has joined the network of Western Balkans pilot locations under the Eco-Industrial Parks Initiative. Located near Tirana and designed as a hub for technology, innovation, and advanced industries, the park receives additional support to attract international investors, foster future-oriented industries, and strengthen Albania's competitiveness in European markets. The Eco-Industrial Parks Initiative is led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, in partnership with the European Union through the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF). The effort supports industrial zones and technology parks in developing investment-ready ecosystems where companies gather to cooperate, share infrastructure and services, and reduce both costs and environmental impact.

"Durana Tech Park represents an important opportunity to support a new generation of industrial and technology development in Albania. By integrating innovation, sustainability, and modern infrastructure planning, we aim to create an environment that attracts investment, supports business growth, and further positions Albania as a destination for future-oriented industries," said Enkelejd Musabelliu, Vice Minister of Economy and Innovation of Albania.

"For Albania, the sustainable industrial transformation is important. Albania needs to align with EU environmental and competitiveness standards as well as shift gear to keep pace with the developments in the EU and become as competitive as possible before the EU accession. Eco-Industrial Parks can play an important role in this respect, as they promote circular economy principles, improve resource efficiency and encourage sustainable industrial planning," said Ritva Heikkinen, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Albania.

IFC provides technical assistance and global expertise through the EIP framework, including concept planning, technical guidance, capacity-building, and investment positioning support.

"This initiative is about supporting Albania in attracting private investment, improving infrastructure and industrial planning, and enabling businesses to grow. Ultimately, it is about creating better jobs and stronger economic opportunities," said Massimiliano Paolucci, World Bank Country Manager for Albania.

As part of the initiative, IFC experts are conducting technical workshops and planning sessions with Durana Tech Park representatives and institutional stakeholders. The activities focus on concept planning, management services, and future development opportunities aligned with international EIP standards.

Pilot sites are already underway in three locations in Serbia: the greenfield site in Šabac, the MIND Park in Kragujevac and Marera Industrial Park Pobeda, while Montenegro has recently joined the initiative.