35 microbusinesses in Astir Area have been supported to recover from the earthquake and the pandemic

The 35 businesses have benefited from a UNDP-tested Methodology called "In Motion" which is designed to support micro, small and medium enterprises through personalized technical assistance to improve the management skills of business owners, modernization of commercial image and providing of small grants to purchase equipment.

For a period of 4 months, the 35 businesses that became part of "In Motion" after an assessment of their socio-economic situation, have been part of group training and personalized individual consulting, by business and commercial image experts.

The business owners have been trained on how to improve their business plan, sales, and marketing, they also have been trained on how to apply business steps such as planning, monitoring of activities, finances, marketing, and services.

To maximize the effects of the technical assistance and support, In Motion has provided the 35 businesses with new equipment and helped them create their commercial image.

Businesses  that have benefitted from  In Motion include: mini markets, beauty salons, retail, small restaurants, etc. Two months into the support, the businesses have gained better managerial skills to run their businesses and have  reported increased revenues. 

During a visit to these businesses, the Deputy Mayor of Tirana, Ms. Keti Luarasi and the Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP in Albania, Mr. Nuno Queirós  engaged with the supported businessese and got first-hand information  how methodology is helping their businesses  grow and cope with market challenges after the pandemic.

In Motion in Astir is part of the Economic Recovery and Resilience Programme (ERR), which is implemented by UNDP and supported by the Municipality of Tirana. ERR is funded by the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of the Netherlands.