The Austrian Development Agency and the United Nations Population Fund in Albania (UNFPA) conducted the national study “Implementation of Gender Equality and Friendly policies for families in public and private sectors”.
The Austrian Ambassador to Tirana Christian Steiner told ‘Good Morning’ on Euronews Albania that the goal of these projects is to support Albania in its European path.
“Austria and Albania have had close ties historically and currently. We’ve been active throughout the years with various projects in Albania. All these projects have one scope, in general, it’s supporting Albania’s European path”, said Steiner.
“In all projects, for us, it is important that gender equality is something that has been praised. We’re currently active in three main areas, vocational training, justice reform, environmental protection, and management of water resources”.
In regards to the project conducted in cooperation with UNFPA Albania, the Austrian diplomat said the empowerment of women and families remains a challenge not only in Albania but also in Austria and the EU.
“The main idea of this project implemented by the Austrian Development Agency and UNFPA Albania is to encourage private companies in setting up friendly working spaces for workers and families”.
“The empowerment of women and families is generally a challenge not only in Albania but also in Austria and the European Union.”
“Six companies are ready to participate in the programme. According to the study, 88% of Albanian families met hardships to raise a child while working”, emphasized Steiner.
Meanwhile, the analyst of the programme on population and gender at UNFPA, Elsona Agolli, said the project aimed to bring to the spotlight friendly policies for families in the private sector.
According to the study, the private sector fosters a friendlier environment compared to the public sector.
“People who work in the public sector are more well-informed when it comes to friendly policies, or with legislation in general, whereas employees in the private sector are less informed”.
“In regards to friendly environments, the analysis revealed that the private sector has a friendlier environment for its employees”, concluded Agolli.
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