
The World Bank has approved the project "Clean and sustainable environment for blue seas" for Albania, worth 80 million dollars, which will deal with pollution in the southwestern coastal belt of the country.
Meanwhile, this project targets the Waste Area from the South of Vlora to Gjirokaster as well as the Vjosa River, the last free-flowing river in Europe, improving solid waste management and reducing water pollution.
According to the World Bank, its investment will improve waste management, from collection to recycling, in the municipalities of the Vjosa river basin. It is estimated that there are 138,800 residents of the municipalities of Përmet, Këlcyre, Gjirokastër, Libohovë, Tepelënë, Memaliaj and Selenicë, who will directly benefit from better solid waste management and water drainage services.
Also, the bank informs that with an increased attention to the preservation of the unique natural assets, the cultural heritage of the area and the high value tourist potential, the new project aims to transform this region into a driving force for local, regional and economic growth. national.