Higher penetration rates and improved access to the internet are essential to enable a digital transition in the Albanian economy. The penetration rate of fixed broadband in Albania has reached 10%, the lowest in the region, with a coverage of only 30% of households and a significant urban-rural divide - 15% average in urban areas and 1% in rural areas.
Increased access to ICT will boost digital connectivity between Albania and other countries in the region and the EU, reduce the digital gap, and contribute to the region’s development.
To support Albania in the development of broadband in rural areas, WBIF has allocated a TA grant for the preparation of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Detailed Design and Tender Documents for broadband development in the North-East regions of Shkodra, Tropoja, Kukës and Dibra.
