GOVERNMENT PROGRAM 2005-2009

Presented in the Albanian Parliament
By the new Government headed by Prime Minister Mr. Sali Berisha
Tirana on, 08.09.2005

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TABLE OF CONTENT

OBJECTIVES OF ALBANIAN SOCIETY AND GOVERNANCE

THE FUNDAMENTAL GOALS AND THE MOST CRUCIAL REFORMS OF GOVERNANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION

CONSOLIDATION OF THE DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM AND THE GUARANTEEING OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS

THE ELECTION SYSTEM
THE INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS

Parliament
Judiciary
Decentralization and local autonomy
The reform of the central government and the public administration

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

Property rights. The restitution of properties
The rights of the ethnic minorities. Romas and "Egyptians"
The right of information and the freedom of the media
Guarantee a fair legal process
The freedom of religion

RULE OF LAW

FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION - GOVERNANCE WITH CLEAN HANDS

Prevention of corruption. Transparency. Participation
Punishment of corruption

PUBLIC ORDER, FIGHT AGAINST CRIME, TRAFFICKING AND TERRORISM

Fight against organized crime and trafficking
Commitment in the fight against terrorism
Reduction and prevention of ordinary crime
Road safety

STRENGTHENING THE INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY AND HUMAN RESOURCES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

THE INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM

THE STATE AND ITS OFFICIALS - THE FIRST TO RESPECT THE LAW

THE GOVERNMENT IN COOPERATION WITH INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

COLLABORATION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS

LAW AWARENESS AND EDUCATION

RAPID AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

OPENING OF TRADE, FREE AND FAIR COMPETITION

Guaranteeing trade and property rights
Free competition and anti-monopoly
Consumers rights
Reduction of administrative barriers
Market information
Public-private partnerships based on free market and fair competition

DEVELOPMENT OF THE FINANCIAL AND BANKING SECTOR. CREDIT GROWTH

Supervision and regulation of the financial sector
Banking sector and credit growth
Extension of micro credit schemes
Capital market and Tirana Stock Exchange
Insurance market

REDUCTION OF THE INFORMAL ECONOMY

ALBANIA: THE MOST ATTRACTIVE COUNTRY FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENTS

MACROECONOMIC STABILITY

Budget deficit and public debt reduction
Appropriate annual inflation rate
Other macroeconomic indicators

FISCAL ADMINISTRATION AND POLICIES

Fiscal revenue service. Fiscal administration. Discipline, transparency, simplicity and honesty.
Fewer taxes. Lower tax rates.

DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES AND BUDGET EXPENDITURE

BUDGETING BASED ON PRIORITIES. TRANSPARENCY AND PARTICIPATION. PUBLIC EXPENDITURE ADMINISTRATION

DEVELOPING INFRASTRUCTURE

Transport, roads, ports and airports
Water supply for every family
Sufficient, cheaper and guaranteed energy
Cheap, high quality, multiple telecommunication services for all Albanians

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

A quality and mass education
A high quality and honest health service with guaranteed access for all
Culture and sport at the service of economic and human development

THE PRIORITIES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORTING POLICIES

Tourism and its rapid, high-quality and multiform growth
From self-sufficiency to market-oriented agriculture. Development of agro-industry
Strengthening competitiveness. Increasing exports

INTEGRATED AND SUSTAINABLE URBAN AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Integrated rural development including the mountainous areas
Integrated and sustainable urban development. Legalization of housing
Environmental protection and the sustainable use of natural resources

THE SOCIAL ROLE OF THE STATE

UNEMPLOYMENT REDUCTION. FULL EMPLOYMENT

SALARIES AND PENSIONS

POVERTY REDUCTION AND SOCIAL CARE

Poverty reduction
Social care for the groups and individuals in need
Resolving the problem of homeless families
Care and integration of the former political prisoners
Respect and care for the veterans without discrimination

CARE FOR EMIGRANTS. INTEGRATION OF OLD AND NEW EMIGRANTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTRY

The active inclusion of the emigrants in the development of the country
Commitment to ensure respect of emigrants' rights

GENDER EQUALITY

THE EUROPEAN AND EURO-ATLANTIC INTEGRATION

IMPLEMENTATION & COORDINATION OF REFORMS FOR EUROPEANIZATION & INTEGRATION

FOREIGN POLICY, FOCUSING ON EURO-ATLANTIC INTEGRATION, REGIONAL PEACE & STABILITY

NATIONAL SECURITY. NATO MEMBERSHIP. ALBANIA'S CONTRIBUTION TO GLOBAL PEACE & SECURITY

THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED DAYS OF THE GOVERNMENT AND THE YEAR 2006

THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED DAYS OF THE GOVERNMENT

THE GOVERNMENT IN 2006

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