Fondazione Santagata organised the General States of Culture in Albania, a public forum held in Tirana on 10 October 2025, as part of the participatory process supporting the development of the National Strategy for Culture 2026–2030.

Context

The event brought together representatives of national and local institutions, cultural professionals, organisations, and stakeholders from across Albania to discuss priorities, challenges, and opportunities for the future of the country’s cultural sector.

Organised in close collaboration with Ministria e Ekonomisë, Kulturës dhe Inovacionit (MEKI) and with the support of the Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo (AICS), the forum represented a key moment of public consultation within the broader strategy development process.

The presence of the Minister and the active participation of cultural actors from different sectors contributed to a constructive and forward-looking dialogue, highlighting the vitality of Albania’s cultural ecosystem and its willingness to contribute to the definition of shared policy priorities.

Objectives

The event aimed to:

  • Create an open platform for dialogue between institutions, cultural professionals, and stakeholders.
  • Collect inputs, perspectives, and recommendations from the cultural sector to inform the development of the National Strategy for Culture 2026–2030.
  • Strengthen connections among actors operating in heritage, arts, cultural and creative industries, and cultural policy.
  • Promote a shared reflection on the role of culture in sustainable development, social cohesion, and innovation.

Expected Outcomes

  • Contribute to the participatory development of Albania’s National Strategy for Culture 2026–2030.
  • Identify key priorities and actions for the cultural and creative sectors.
  • Strengthen dialogue and cooperation between institutions and cultural stakeholders.
  • Support the development of a more structured and inclusive cultural policy framework.

Partners

Ministria e Ekonomisë, Kulturës dhe Inovacionit
Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo (AICS)
Italian Embassy in Tirana