03/2015-11/2018
The Project objective was the improvement of transport conditions around Vlora, a major touristic city, and in the wider coastal area, directly related to commerce and tourism. The services provided in supervising the constructions were based on FIDIC’s “Condition of Contract for Constructions for Building and Engineering Works designed by the Employer” standards and included the following: a.Contract administration and establishment of procedures, b.Review and approval of working drawings, c.Proposal of possible modifications to the detailed design, d.Day-to-day supervision of …
ARTICLE ARCHIVES
12/2013-10/2015
The Project objective was the expert, organizational and administrative support of Special Managing Authority during the elaboration of the Territorial Cooperation Programme “Greece – Albania 2014-2020”. The undertaken actions were: a. Support to the Joint Task Force at meetings, in consultation processes, and during the overall design process of the Joint Program, b. Drafting of the Plan Structure and contents of the Operational Programme, c. Support on the formulation of the strategy, the objectives and the priorities, the development of …
10/2013-12/2014
The Project objective was the preparation of a master plan for Apollonia archeological Park with the south gate as a new entrance, detailed designs regarding the shortcomings on the Monastery complex and the preparation of a tender dossier for launching the works contract regarding the Restoration and Consolidation of the Monastery.
09/2013-11/2015
Evaluation of the design and implementation of the Operational Programme, in order to provide documented answers on the overall performance. Indicative services were evaluation of the project selection process, performance evaluation of the Operational Programme, assessment of the various stakeholders and estimation of Crossborder added value and evaluation of publicity actions.
11/2012-12/2015
The Project objective was the Assessment of Environmental & Social Impact due to the operation of the Milot – Morine Highway section in Albania, through an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) study for the Highway. In the provided Environmental and Social Action Plan mitigating costs were defined along with monitoring and institutional measures which should be taken by the contractor in relation to construction and operation & maintenance activities throughout the concession period.
06/2011-06/2016
The Project involved the provision of Technical Assistance (TA) during the preparation of a 30-year Concession Agreement for the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of the 114 km long highway between the towns of Milot and Morine, funded by the World Bank in Albania. The services included the preparation of technical due diligence, geotechnical survey, assessment of Environmental & Social (E&S) issues and contribution to the tender documentation regarding technical aspects, in terms of a Concession agreement for the O&M of …
06/2008-06/2014
The Project Objective has set up an IPF to support the preparation of WBIF investment projects in the fields of transport, energy, the environment and social sectors in the 7 Western Balkan countries, including a broad spectrum of infrastructure projects, like road and railway, high voltage transmission, electricity distribution and renewable generation, water supply and waste-water treatment, education and reclusion centers, hospital, etc. The services provided included wide range technical assistance, execution of studies (pre-feasibility, feasibility, financial affordability, environmental, …
02/2007-01/2009
The Project aimed to define the research priorities in the area of ICT that would pave the way for enhanced scientific and research co-operation between the Western Balkan region and the EU. The undertaken actions were: a. Development of a Strategic Agenda to define the region’s ICT research priorities, b. Development of a Policy Paper with recommendations, c. Familiarization of Western Balkan research actors with research developments and state-of-art technologies, d. support of the efficiency of networks in order to …
07/2005- 06/2007
The Project aimed to assist SMEs of South Eastern Europe to participate actively in EU-funded research in the field of Information Society Technologies (IST), strengthening the scientific and technological cooperation among EU member states, Associated Candidate Counties and Western Balkan countries. The services among others, included a technical study for capacities and needs of SMEs, training on opportunities offered by the EU FP6, support on SMEs by shaping a competitive technological offer and facilitation of the development of networks …
05/2005-10/2007
The Project Objective was to support research organizations in the Western Balkan countries informed and actively participate in EU-funded research in the field of Information Society Technologies (IST). Specifically, services included identification of suitable research organizations, mentoring on IST programme opportunities and procedures, support of EU research results and technologies and facilitation of the development of networks.