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The overall objective of the assignment was to contribute to the preparation of the IPARD programme for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Protection (MAFCP), Republic of Albania.

The specific objectives of this assignment were:

(a)   The preparation of a sector study for the dairy sector in Albania in compliance with the regulatory frameworks set by the acquis communautaire and the Common Agriculture Policy, CAP.

(b)   The prepartion of a SWOT analysis related to the dairy sector

(c)    The formulation of observations, findings and recommendations for IPARD implementation in the Republic of Albania.

The activities contributed to establish and strengthen the institutional and administrative capacities in the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Protection to implement the IPARD programme („Capacity Building for Implementing the Rural Development Strategy“).

• Establish table of contents for the milk sector study

• Technical coordination of local experts and counterparts

• Preparation of questionnaires for field visits (cattle, sheep and goats farms, milk processors)

• Collection of statistical data and other quantitative and qualitative information of the milk sector (milk production and processing, overall farm structure, milk market chain, markets etc)

• Identification of national legislation / standards regarding food safety, public health, environmental protection, animal health and welfare, occupational safety relevant for dairy sector

• Carry out field visits related to the dairy sector

• Elaboration of SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threatening) for milk production and milk processing

• Carry out proposals for milk sector support relevant for the IPARD programme in Albania

• Preparation of milk sector study according to the requirements of EU and technical reports for GTZ

• Drafting the IPARD Measure Sheets and Templates for measure 1 and 2 from the point of view of the relevant sector.