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Albanian Development Guarantee Foundation – ADGF celebrates its 10th anniversary with an evening of gratitude and partnership

Albanian Development Guarantee Foundation – ADGF celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of collaboration, impact and sustainable development in the Albanian financial market.

The event brought together around 100 guests, representatives from partner financial institutions, international donors, government representatives, and close collaborators of the foundation over the years.

The opening speech was delivered by Ms. Gertjana Drita, Executive Director of ADGF, who summarized the foundation’s journey since its establishment in 2015, emphasizing the role of donors and financial partners in increasing access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized businesses and in strengthening the financial system through technical assistance.

Following this, attendees heard welcoming messages from international partners:

– H.E Mr. Karlfried Bergner, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, praised ADGF’s contribution to strengthening the private sector and economic development through guarantees supported by the German government.

– Ms. Jenni Lundmark, representative of the European Union Delegation to Albania for Private Sector Development and Gender Equality, emphasized the importance of guarantee programs as a key instrument in promoting small and medium-sized enterprises.

– Mr. Fatmir Guri, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, welcomed the work of ADGF in supporting the agricultural and rural sector through guarantees that strengthen competitiveness and sustainability.

The ceremony was also attended by Ms. Anila Denaj, Member of the Parliament of Albania and Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development, as the guest of honor.

One of the highlights of the evening was the awarding of recognition awards to partner financial institutions, which were recognized as the best collaborators in the history of this decade’s success.
Five symbolic awards were awarded to NOA, FED Invest, OTP Bank, ProCredit Bank and Union Bank, in appreciation for their sustainable partnership and their continuous contribution to supporting Albanian entrepreneurship and the sustainable development of the economy.

The 10th anniversary event summarized in a single evening the gratitude for all those who have contributed to ADGF’s journey — partners, donors and collaborators — thus marking the beginning of a new decade of development, innovation and sustainable impact on the Albanian economy.

In this context, ADGF also presented the foundation’s new visual identity, with a new logo that symbolizes the development and transformation of its mission and vision into a new phase of development and cooperation.

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Gertjana Drita

Executive Director

Gertjana joined ADGF at the beginning of 2020 and currently holds the position of Executive Director at the foundation.
She has more than 15 years of experience in the banking system, covering management positions in Human Resources Management and Small & Medium Enterprises Business Department.
Gertjana has graduated in Finance & Accounting at University of Tirana and has participated in many international development trainings programs.

Laureta Domi

Chief Guarantee Officer

Laureta joined ADGF at the beginning of 2022 and currently holds the position of Chief Guarantee Officer at the foundation.
She is an experienced Finance and Banking Senior Manager with 19 years in team building, leadership, sales force effectiveness, customer experience and portfolio management.
Laureta has a Bachelor’s degree and Master of Science degree in Management from the Faculty of Economy, University of Tirana, as well as a Master Degree in Finance and Banking from the Institute Universitaire Kort Bosch, in Switzerland besides many certificated courses and trainings. She also lectures as a visiting professor in Aleksandër Moisiu University.

Ermir Çoba

Agro & RE Portfolio Manager

Ermir joined ADGF in May 2022 and is responsible for managing the Agro and Energy Efficiency/ Renewable Energy guarantee portfolio.
He has about 15 years of experience in the banking and microfinance system, holding several positions, related to credit financial analysis, risk reporting and risk assessment.
Ermir graduated in Accounting at the University of Tirana and also holds several national and international certifications in the field of accounting, risk management, financial analysis, agriculture lending, etc.

Aurela Tomini

Portfolio Manager

Aurela joined ADGF in November 2025 as a Portfolio Manager.
She is an experienced banking professional with two decades in the financial industry, having held diverse roles in sales, risk management, and product development.
Aurela graduated from the Agricultural University of Tirana, earning her Bachelor’s degree in Agri-Business in 2005. Throughout her career, she has also completed numerous professional trainings that have further strengthened her expertise in banking operations, credit processes, and financial analysis.

Besiana Lika

Chief Financial Officer & Risk Manager

Besiana joined ADGF in 2016 and is responsible for the financial management and the risk aspects of the foundation. Also, she serves as the Secretary to the Board of Directors.
She has a background in finance, accounting, risk and business analytics.
Besiana earned a Bachelor degree in Finance & Accounting in 2012 and a Master of Science in Finance in 2014, in the Faculty of Economy at the University of Tirana. Since her graduation, she is also working as a part time lecturer at the Faculty of Economy.

Stelina Shefqeti

Finance & Administration Officer

Stelina joined ADGF in 2021 and is responsible for the financial and administrative activities of the foundation.
Stelina earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance in 2020 and a Master of Science in Finance in 2022 from the Faculty of Economy, University of Tirana. In addition, she has pursued several professional courses and trainings focused on accounting, financial analysis and financial modeling.