Europe and Central Asia

Albania

Digital Transition

Digital Agriculture and Rural Transformation in Albania

Total funding allocated

US $ 3299999

Co-funding by UN agencies

US $ 659044

Brief Description

The joint programme titled 'Digital Agriculture and Rural Transformation in Albania (DART)' aims to harness digitalization to enhance agricultural productivity, promote digital inclusion, and empower vulnerable small-scale farmers in Albania through a comprehensive strategy and targeted interventions.

The Digital Agriculture and Rural Transformation in Albania (DART) programme enhances agricultural productivity and digital inclusion for vulnerable small-scale farmers. It develops a National Digital Agriculture Strategy, positively impacting approximately 321,492 farms, and enhances the Farmers’ Portal, benefiting at least 15,000 farmers equally across genders. Additionally, it builds digital capacities among 40 national stakeholders and 400 farmers, fostering sustainable agricultural growth. The programme supports multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and contributes to Albania's socioeconomic transformation, ultimately promoting resilience and equity in rural communities.

Expected key results

A well-formulated National Digital Agriculture Strategy and Action Plan that results in a comprehensive smallholder farmer-centric and gender-responsive roadmap for the sustainable digitalization and modernization of the agricultural sector and rural areas.