Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said Albania continues to strengthen support policies for small and medium-sized enterprises.

She referred to the latest OECD report, “SME Policy Index 2025,” published today.

According to the report, Albania improved in five of the twelve evaluation dimensions and maintained stable performance in five others.

The report ranks Albania among the leading economies in the Western Balkans and Turkey for creating a favorable environment for SMEs.

The OECD highlighted strong progress in entrepreneurial education and support for women entrepreneurs.

The report also praised Albania’s efforts in green transition policies and support for SMEs moving toward a sustainable economy.

In addition, the country received positive evaluations for its business environment and support for technical standards and regulations.

Ibrahimaj said the assessment confirms Albania’s commitment to strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

She stressed that innovation, quality, and sustainability remain key pillars of the country’s economic development.

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