Function

The National Territorial Planning Agency (AKPT) is an authority with planning responsibility, subordinate to the ministry responsible for territorial planning and development issues. Our mission is to contribute to the sustainable development of the territory guided by well-planned strategies and medium- and long-term development programs; to ensure the implementation of the law and bylaws in force that guarantee the good planning of the territory; as well as to support the professional dialogue in the field of territorial planning, spreading the knowledge gained during our experience in this field. In this framework, KPA drafts, drafts and coordinates the processes of drafting territorial planning documents, as well as ensures coordination between territorial planning authorities, both horizontal (between central government institutions) and vertical (between local and central institutions). In addition, the KPA leads, coordinates and liaises activities for the modernization of the planning model and the promotion of innovative practices in urban design and planning.

Responsibilities

The KPA is responsible for:

– informing the processes of improvement of territorial planning legislation;

– administration and maintenance of the territorial planning database, (National Territorial Planning Register);

– informing the public about the territorial planning processes, as well as encouraging their participation during the processes of drafting and implementation of planning documents;

– Ensuring legal, technical and methodological standards in the field of territorial planning;

– preparation of studies on the Integrated Planning System in the Republic of Albania and proposals for the Minister responsible for Territorial Planning and Development, the National Council of the Territory and the Council of Ministers, on measures for sustainable territorial development and on processes and activities related to territorial planning;

– drafting the Annual Monitoring Report on the Implementation of the Goals and Objectives, stated in the General Territorial Plan and detailed plans for areas of national importance.