On the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Albanian Development Guarantee Foundation (ADGF), the Executive Director, Ms. Gertjana Drita, emphasized the importance of this moment as a reflection on the success, partnerships and impact of the foundation on the Albanian economy.

“Today, we do not celebrate just an anniversary – but a story of success, cooperation and concrete impact on the development of the Albanian economy,” said Ms. Drita in her opening remarks.

She recalled the beginnings of ADGF in 2015, with the support of the European Union and the Albanian Government, through the IPA program, as well as the subsequent expansion of the fund with contributions from the German Government through KfW.

Thanks to this cooperation, ADGF has guaranteed over 200 million euros in loans, supporting more than 30 thousand businesses in all sectors and regions of the country.

“We have helped bold ideas turn into real businesses that not only survive, but grow and create jobs,” she emphasized, underlining the role of guarantees in fostering sustainable and inclusive development.

Ms. Drita expressed special gratitude to international donors, the ADGF Board, financial partners and the foundation team, emphasizing that “their dedication and professionalism are the true strength of this institution.”

In conclusion, she presented the new identity of ADGF, as a symbol of development and the new chapter that the foundation is opening after a decade of impact.

“After ten years of development and transformation, ADGF today has a new look, more inclusive and more representative of our mission.

The future is a new chapter that we will write together – with trust, partnership and a vision for a stronger, greener and more sustainable Albanian economy.”