TIRANA, 10 March 2026 – The Minister of State for Local Government, Ervin Demo, met today with a delegation from the French company Spallian to discuss the progress of the Open Dat’AL project. The initiative seeks to strengthen data use for better service planning and evidence-based decision-making in local municipalities.

During the meeting, Demo emphasized that the collaboration introduces a new approach to supporting municipalities. He said it allows a better understanding of local territories, identifies citizens’ real needs, and helps prioritize local development.

The Open Dat’AL project is implemented by Spallian in partnership with Albanian institutions. It aims to increase efficiency and transparency in local governance. Consequently, municipalities will use data more strategically for planning services and making evidence-based decisions.

Moreover, the project represents a key step toward modernizing local governance in Albania. It also promotes the adoption of international best practices in using data for local development.

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