This report was commissioned by the Albanian Mountain Area Development Agency (MADA) under a development loan from IFAD. The report was made possible through the collaboration of the study team, coordinated by Mr. Anesti Kashta, the study manager, and MADA staff both at the headquarters and local offices. Key contributors include Prof. Dr. Kristay Pata (Rural Development Expert), Prof. Dr. Vezir Muharremi (Communal Forestry Management Expert), Dr. Drii Salko (Rural Financing Expert), Dr. Gjoke Lideda (Agriculture Marketing and Pricing Expert), and Prof. Dr. Myslym Osmani (Statistical Analyst). Agron Hetoja, the Study Team Leader, oversaw all phases of the study and coordinated expert efforts to prepare the report. Special thanks were given to MADA staff, field interviewers, regional coordinators, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, staff from 32 selected communes, and around 2,800 respondents. The report also benefited from the review and constructive comments of Mr. Zef Preci, ACER’s Executive Director.
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This report was supported by MADA.