Investors Testimonials

	“The cost of doing business in Albania is very competitive, both in terms of labour and general overhead costs. Moreover, the Albanian workforce is high in quality and motivation.” CFO, Albanian Mobile Communication (Greece), employing 300 specialized staff “We have found that the Albanian workforce has a good ability to adapt and train quickly in new working environments … we have access to a quality labour population, a high level of university graduates as well as high levels of language skills.” Head of Human Resources, Raiffeisen Bank (Austria) “One of Albania’s main strengths is a low cost labour environment, set inside a now tolerant and progressive regime. We find there is a high availability of people with good language skills in Albania, especially in English and Italian.” Human Resources manager, mobile phone operator Vodafone (UK) [Download a PDF highlighting the opportunities for business process outsourcing in Albania] “Export development is a key strategy for our company, with the leather being processed and then exported in Italy. We also have plans for sourcing to local producers.” Administrator, MR.International (shoe making JV with an Italian investor) “Delivery time is very important to our clients. We can deliver an order to Italy within 24 hours.” Administrator, safety shoes’ manufacturer Cofra/Albaco (Italy) “Albania is the most cost competitive location in Europe for shoe production. The good quality of the Albanian leather signals an opportunity for the further development of the sector.” Owner, Doni Anna/Adelchi (Italian investor) [Download a PDF highlighting the opportunities for shoe manufacture & leather processing in Albania] “We are delighted by the number and skills of applicants. We prefer to hire qualified people from the local vocational college in Korca, and we find we are able to retain this qualified workforce.” Vlasis Ruhotas, General Director, garments' manufacturer Pierino (Italy) [Download a PDF highlighting the opportunities for garments manufacturing in Albania]